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Thread ID: 31544 2003-03-25 09:24:00 What to look for in a digital camera? sandy beach (1540) Press F1
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130797 2003-03-25 09:24:00 Hiya,

I'm considering on purchasing a digital camera within the near future....

What I am hoping for, is some advice in to what I should pay attention to when in buying a digital camera. I am preparing myself when I walk into a shop and knowing or having a better foundation of what I should look into, rather a sales person buying something out of my range.

Heres some questions I am curious to know?

*Should I look at the 'Pixel Resolution', such as 1280 x 1024?
In saying this, would this mean that my pictures taken after that shot will be at the maximum stated size: 1280 x 1024?

*Should I look at the Memory?
If so, whats more important, Internal or external?

*Should I look at the number of pictures I can take in total?

I'm not too fussed at brands, but hoping in search of a good bargain. I don't want to put too many holes in my pocket yet, so that I have an idea in what to expect within the future and then be more choosey of what requirements I yet to expect.......

My $$ spree, within this range, I hope is $180 - $240.
Is this price range for a good digital camera realistic, or am I still living in 'dream land'?

Hope this makes all sense

Thanks
sandy beach (1540)
130798 2003-03-25 09:39:00 It really depends on what you are going to do with the pictures? If you are only going to view on screen then 640*480 isn't too bad. If you are going to print, then I think that you need at least a 2Megapixel camera which will set you back about $600-$700 approximately. JohnD (509)
130799 2003-03-25 22:13:00 This is best buy that I can find at mo.

Kodak DX3215 Digital Camera
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At Dick Smiths.$299 at last look.
Thomas (1820)
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