Best camera setup for taking pics of Coins/Bullion/Jewelry?

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  1. Antalon

    Antalon Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Hello Stackers

    I have been buying and selling a bit lately (very small amounts) on ebay and other sites including this one, I find that my photos could be allot better and am growing out of my tablet for taking pics. I want to invest in a small camera setup to take very high rez pics with that wont cost an arm and leg. Would you be kind enough to share what camera and methods you use for taking good pics for items.

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    but using my camera phone to take the photos
     
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    i have an a/c converter for USA plugs, would this work?
     
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    USA voltage is usually 110V. Also, what you have is probably a plug adaptor that doesn't change the voltage at all, but is used on equipment such as a shaver that is designed to work on 110V to 240V. If it's a real voltage converter you would need to check the rating plate and see that it steps the voltage down from 240V to 220V.
     
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    Also make sure the Hertz rating is compatible ... USA is on 110V at 60Hz and we are on 240V 50Hz ...
     
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    cool thanks guys - yeah its a proper converter that i use US stuff through - ill have a look
     
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