Expert: Suzie Eads - 1/1/2008

Question
Hi suzie - What's a good little digital camera for taking indoor pictures for
eBay listings?  Nothing fancy, expensive or difficut to use - I only sell one or 2
items a year but need to take some pictures.

Answer
Michael;

There are almost as many different cameras on the market as there are eBay sellers. When selecting a camera to take photos of eBay items you need to consider the size of the products you are shooting and how much detail you need to capture in the shots.

I think the most important features on a eBay camera would be:
1. 2.0 megapixels or better
2. Macro (ability to focus 1 inch from the surface)
3. Ability to turn the flash off

I have 2 cameras.  One for eBay, and one for taking everyday photos of my family. My eBay camera is a Sony Mavica. I have used the same camera since I started on eBay 10 years ago.  My Mavica is a real work horse.  It does not have all of the features that many cameras that are new have, but it has been good to me.
For more help on buying a camera for eBay check out this link:

http://cameras.about.com/od/travelphotography/ss/ebaytutorial.htm