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| 48991 | 2002-05-15 07:16:00 | Anyone got any recommendations on digital cameras. Around the $1200 mark. Would be nice to be able to blow a picture up to around A4 size with it still being relatively clear. JM |
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| 48992 | 2002-05-15 08:01:00 | Hi JM I use a 2.4 megapixel Fuji MX2700, and can produce A4 without seeing pixels - practically as good as film, but some jpeg 'artifacts' visible in low light shots. Memory type is also a consideration as to cost, CompactFlash is very cheap, SmartMedia is reasonably cheap, SD and memory sticks still dear relatively. CF /SM to USB readers are cheap as well. I would prefer a camera with replaceable batteries, LiOn that mine uses are expensive to carry a spare, cant use AA's. |
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| 48993 | 2002-05-15 09:26:00 | anyone know what specs produce a excellent result on A3?? 2nd Is it extremely expensive to get a model that can compete with a 35mm SLR camera?? - i mean the shutter speed. 3rd what about removal lenses like the SLR companions? U can disregard memory, batteru stuff. I concern quality first ... heard Fuji was the better one by far then the majoities (kodak, nikon, sony) these 3 are quite close by nevertheless are v close together (PC World). RC |
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| 48994 | 2002-05-15 16:56:00 | Do plenty of research first. It's a lot of dosh to outlay, and there are pitfalls for the unwary. I shelled out $1200 for a Sony DSC-P50 but returned it as it produced disappointing colour in my view. Some of the Canon digicams are worth looking at. Read the reviews on these. Key points: 1. Buttons on back for quick access to often-used functions. Crawling through menus gets tedious. 2. Colour integrity and image resolution. 3. Ability to take good shots in low light, indoors. Many digicams struggle with this. 4. Power source. Sony offers good options. 5. Check out memory cards and costs of different types. 6. check to see what extras come with camera, eg AC adaptor, batteries, etc. Buying later can be very costly. Kodak offers a range of reasonably priced digicams, but their telephoto length is shorter than the norm, and they emphasise digital zoom rather than optical zoom, which is preferable. A 2 megapixel camera will give you an 8x10' blowup at a pinch, but many people prefer to use a 3 megapixel for a good quality 8x10'. Opinions vary. Some useful review sites: www.cnet.com/electronics www.dcresource.com www.imaging-resource.com www.pcphotoreview.com www.megapixel.net www.dpreview.com Steve's Digicams (look for it in Google) |
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| 48995 | 2002-05-18 11:57:00 | I got a Canon powershot A20 on the way to Thailand last year which I am satisfied with. I did not get a Sony brcause I repair TV's and VCR's and find the head of the service dept at Sony 'turban head' is a complete a--whole. If you are not an authorised service agent (which the companies I work for aren't you get abused, If you are it isn't much better. The prices have come down since last year, so other models may come in this price range. I paid $999 but that was duty free. regards Dave |
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