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Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
Sony CyberShot DSC-R1
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Mike 0 pts
October 29, 2006 10:49 AM
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I need a good camera for dental / medical / biopsy CLOSE UPS - what do you suggest.

I will be taking intraoral pics, so need a good, clear zoom ability to capture exact detail for labs, and biopsies.
I also want to immed. download and print or email to other docs.
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 17832 pts
October 29, 2006 11:27 AM
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Mike,

For work like this, you'll want a camera that takes the images in the highest resolution possible. I would recommend something over 9 MP that takes photos in RAW format to get the best image possible. Something like the Sony DSC-R1 might be a good option for your dental office. It is a point and shoot so you don't have to deal with changing lenses, and it also has a MACRO mode for extreme closeups.

Andrew
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Mike 0 pts
October 29, 2006 12:07 PM
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Would you consider this superior to the Kodak P712, which is a bit more reasonable price wise, and also has a Macro Zoom?

Also does Optical Zoom (ie 5x vs 10x vs 12x) translate into ability to provide detailed close ups when the subject is only say 1-2ft away?
Or should you look at Megapixels for that ability?

Thanks again for your time and answers,
Mike
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 17832 pts
October 30, 2006 6:16 PM
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Mike,

I would stick the the Megapixel ability for that range. The optical zoom is better for things that are far off.

As for the camera difference, if you are using these for labs, the 7.4 megapixel resolution of the Kodak P712 is going to be lower quality than the 10.3 with the Sony DSC-R1. If you have any colleagues that use digital, you might ask their opinion on the resolution of their cameras and how it works for their labs.

Andrew
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Mike 0 pts
October 30, 2006 7:27 PM
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ok, I think I will go with Higher MP's
Thanks again...
M.
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