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We're using a Nikon D1 X which works very well for all 2d and 3d items except large highly detailed ones. (The 3000 x 2000 pixel resolution cannot resolve the significant image detail of say, an A3 engraving, but is fine for a larger poster with large print). The battery will last for about 4 hours of continuous use and recharges very quickly. We also have the Nikon coolpix 995 which gives excelent results with small objects and documents which cannot be scanned. We have found though that a firm camera support (tripod and or copystand) and good lighting is as important as choosing the right camera. The 1GB IBM microdrive allows us to capture about 50 uncompressed TIFF images on the camera before needing to download them. I hope this helps Leith ___________________________________________________ Leith Haarhoff Digitisation Manager / Rheolwr Digideiddio Gathering the Jewels / Casglu'r Tlyusau Funded by the New Opportunities Fund. Noddwyd gan Y Gronfa Cyfleoedd Newydd [log in to unmask] On Thu, 28 Mar 2002 13:24:54 +0000, Linda Spurdle <linda.spurdle@TYNE-WEAR- MUSEUMS.ORG.UK> wrote: >I am interested in knowing what digital camera other projects are using, >and how you would rate the cameras that you're using. We are considering >buying a new digital camera, but obviously this is an expensive item and it >would be nice to have some advice. The camera will be used to take >photographs of museum objects. > >Linda Spurdle >Digitisation Project Leader >Tyne and Wear Museums