My Coolpix 995 has served me well for more than several years, now, but lately I've wanted to take product pictures at close ranges with more details and higher resolutions. As I was browsing one of those other Online auction sites, I noticed that the prices on Sony digital cameras seemed really low (I don't know if it's that end of quarter thing going on, or what...) and was getting ready to enter my bid when I decided a little research might be in order.

Before I impulsively put down a two-figure bid on a Sony Cybershot, I decided it would be better to figure out which of the many cameras available would be the best for producing close-up pictures with excellent detail, like taking pictures of products to sell on eBay or other sites online. (Macro use is the actual photography term for this type of application, according to the site.)

When I found Imaging Resource: Dave's Picks List through a search which led me to a detailed review of the camera I had been comtemplating. You'll find reviews here sorted by camera use, resolution, and price. One really neat thing the site offers is samples of the output-- both still and video images from the cameras reviewed.

I especially appreciated the comments accompanying the samples and the ability to print a digest-type version of the reviews. The document is an easy to use reference for shopping. (The site recommends that you go to an actual store to try before you buy, even if buying Online.)

It's clear that the folks at Imaging-Resource.com know about digital cameras and also know how to communicate that information in a clear and useful way that is both technical and end-user-oriented. (I'll even forgive the site its pop-under ad, since at least the ad was relevant.)

It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since I first started taking digital pictures, and the value available now is tremendous at all ranges of uses, prices and feature sets. After reading the reviews, I realized that the camera I was ready to bid on had several drawbacks for my intended use. I did notice others that were up for auction at similar prices on the list, though.

I have a feeling that after reading the reviews of the best cameras for taking pictures of stuff to sell online, I will end up more into the three-figure price range even at end of quarter prices, though, but in the long term, choosing the right piece of technology for its intended use is much more economical than snapping up the bargain du jour.

Whether you want to take digital photos of your latest eBay auction items, or of your summer vacation, if you need or want a(nother) digital camera, start with a visit to this site to focus your search...