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"Gayle" |
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29 Dec 2006 10:48:44 AM |
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Digital cameras for morons |
Any recommendations?
Gayle
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| User: "Bruce." |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
29 Dec 2006 05:59:55 PM |
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"Gayle" <gayleco@rcn.com> wrote in message
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Any recommendations?
Canon A530. I just gave one for Christmas.
Like all Canon cameras, you just put the dial on "auto" and press the
button. The camera does the rest. I also like it because it takes
standard AA batteries rather than proprietary ones.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=12914
As little as $150.
Bruce.
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| User: "Gayle" |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
30 Dec 2006 07:45:33 AM |
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Bruce. wrote:
Canon A530. I just gave one for Christmas.
Like all Canon cameras, you just put the dial on "auto" and press the
button. The camera does the rest. I also like it because it takes
standard AA batteries rather than proprietary ones.
The AA batteries feature is very
attractive to me. Thanks, Bruce.
Gayle
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| User: "Bruce." |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
30 Dec 2006 08:32:36 AM |
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"Gayle" <gayleco@rcn.com> wrote in message
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The AA batteries feature is very attractive to me. Thanks, Bruce.
Canon's "A" series is named because they take AA batteries. They've got a
whole bunch of models to choose from . Some take 2 AA batteries, some take
4. The A530 takes 2.
Bruce.
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| User: "Briavasion" |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
29 Dec 2006 10:52:46 AM |
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Gayle wrote:
Any recommendations?
I just bought 3 HP photosmart 5 mega pixal things (119 at walmart) with
memory cards. 1 was 22$, 2 were 44$ each. Then you should buy a
'dock' with it (used to be 80 bucks 4 years ago.)
They're getting better. But my dock always says'batteries can't be
charged', which stinks. so I have a separate charger.
brian
Gayle
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| User: "Gayle" |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
29 Dec 2006 02:13:29 PM |
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Briavasion wrote:
I just bought 3 HP photosmart 5 mega pixal things (119 at walmart) with
memory cards. 1 was 22$, 2 were 44$ each. Then you should buy a
'dock' with it (used to be 80 bucks 4 years ago.)
They're getting better. But my dock always says'batteries can't be
charged', which stinks. so I have a separate charger.
Wow, Brian, that's bang for the buck,
eh? Thanks.
Gayle
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| User: "Briavasion" |
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29 Dec 2006 06:12:13 PM |
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Gayle wrote:
Briavasion wrote:
I just bought 3 HP photosmart 5 mega pixal things (119 at walmart) with
memory cards. 1 was 22$, 2 were 44$ each. Then you should buy a
'dock' with it (used to be 80 bucks 4 years ago.)
They're getting better. But my dock always says'batteries can't be
charged', which stinks. so I have a separate charger.
Wow, Brian, that's bang for the buck,
eh? Thanks.
You are welcome, Gayle. Peace.
brian
Gayle
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| User: "Nina" |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
29 Dec 2006 10:56:24 AM |
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On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:48:44 -0500, Gayle <gayleco@rcn.com> wrote:
Any recommendations?
Depends on how simple you want it to be, but a basic camera that takes
a very nice picture is the Canon Powershot... 103, we think. We got
one for my 12-year old for his birthday, and I've been surprised by
how nice the pictures are, especially since he's not exactly an RTFM
kid of kid. We like the various Nikon Coolpix versions... I think
it's the 775 that we both have... but I have to say that although it's
a point and shoot camera, it took me a while to get the hang of taking
good pictures with it.
Model numbers probably out of date.
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| User: "Gayle" |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
29 Dec 2006 02:12:16 PM |
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Nina wrote:
Depends on how simple you want it to be, but a basic camera that takes
a very nice picture is the Canon Powershot... 103, we think. We got
one for my 12-year old for his birthday, and I've been surprised by
how nice the pictures are, especially since he's not exactly an RTFM
kid of kid. We like the various Nikon Coolpix versions... I think
it's the 775 that we both have... but I have to say that although it's
a point and shoot camera, it took me a while to get the hang of taking
good pictures with it.
Thanks, Nina, I've looked at those and
liked them.
Gayle
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| User: "elegy" |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
29 Dec 2006 05:40:27 PM |
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long ago and far away, Gayle <gayleco@rcn.com> did say:
Any recommendations?
i have a nikon coolpix L6 that i bought for about $200 at walmart a
couple months ago. it's nifty, takes video with sound (which was
priority for me), and is astoundingly easy on the batteries.
--
"i don't condone the liquefaction of pixies!" (kilgore trout)
http://shattering.org
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| User: "Gayle" |
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30 Dec 2006 07:44:20 AM |
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elegy wrote:
i have a nikon coolpix L6 that i bought for about $200 at walmart a
couple months ago. it's nifty, takes video with sound (which was
priority for me), and is astoundingly easy on the batteries.
Thanks, El, I'll check it out. And I'm
looking forward to hearing Luce and
Shroom make their doggie noises. Yay for
sound.
Gayle
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| User: "Franz Bestuchev" |
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29 Dec 2006 01:43:01 PM |
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then Gayle wrote, On 12/29/2006 9:48 AM:
Any recommendations?
Gayle
#1, how much do you want to spend
#2, do you want it to be idiot proof or are you photographically inclined?
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| User: "Gayle" |
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29 Dec 2006 02:11:02 PM |
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Franz Bestuchev wrote:
then Gayle wrote, On 12/29/2006 9:48 AM:
Any recommendations?
Gayle
#1, how much do you want to spend
#2, do you want it to be idiot proof or are you photographically inclined?
Idiot proof. The tax deductible reasons
are for taking photos to include in
company newsletters, etc. I had a Kodak
Easy Share that I gave to someone who
wanted/needed it more.
Gayle
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| User: "Franz Bestuchev" |
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29 Dec 2006 02:22:24 PM |
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then Gayle wrote, On 12/29/2006 1:11 PM:
Franz Bestuchev wrote:
then Gayle wrote, On 12/29/2006 9:48 AM:
Any recommendations?
Gayle
#1, how much do you want to spend
#2, do you want it to be idiot proof or are you photographically
inclined?
Idiot proof. The tax deductible reasons are for taking photos to include
in company newsletters, etc. I had a Kodak Easy Share that I gave to
someone who wanted/needed it more.
Gayle
OK, but how much $?
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| User: "Gayle" |
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| Title: Re: Digital cameras for morons |
29 Dec 2006 02:34:46 PM |
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Franz Bestuchev wrote:
#1, how much do you want to spend
#2, do you want it to be idiot proof or are you photographically
inclined?
Idiot proof. The tax deductible reasons are for taking photos to
include in company newsletters, etc. I had a Kodak Easy Share that I
gave to someone who wanted/needed it more.
OK, but how much $?
Oops ... 300?
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| User: "Franz Bestuchev" |
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29 Dec 2006 03:09:24 PM |
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then Gayle wrote, On 12/29/2006 1:34 PM:
Franz Bestuchev wrote:
#1, how much do you want to spend
#2, do you want it to be idiot proof or are you photographically
inclined?
Idiot proof. The tax deductible reasons are for taking photos to
include in company newsletters, etc. I had a Kodak Easy Share that I
gave to someone who wanted/needed it more.
OK, but how much $?
Oops ... 300?
There's the Sony Cybershot DSC-T10, it's nice and thin - in addition it
has Carl Zeiss optics and gives you image stabilization. It's got a good
size display on the back for you as well at 2.5"
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8612&A=details&Q=&sku=457449&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
I've always loved Nikon too and their S9 digital is another ultra
compact camera that I've handled in person and was impressed. This is a
full kit: memory card, extra battery, leather case, 5 year extended
warranty...all the goodies
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8612&A=details&Q=&sku=460271&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
If you're looking for something with a little more telephoto action
there's the Nikon Coolpix P4. Again...it's got a nice Nikkor lens that
gives you more telephoto action that the ultra compacts. Also has image
stabilization, and I like how the Nikon cameras implement the "scene
modes" for portrait, beach, action and such.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8612&A=details&Q=&sku=423957&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
Panasonic seems to be fond of using AA batteries still, so that's a
handy feature if you think you'll be places where bringing a traditional
charger and all is a hassle. I haven't used their cameras but I know 3rd
party of a couple who are real travel folks that the Lumix DMC-LZ5 has
been a great camera for them.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8612&A=details&Q=&sku=441009&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
Don't buy a camera based on the megapixel spec...the mfgs often just use
really large sensors that are of lower quality so the numbers look good.
When consumers are only given that number to shop by then 10 must be
better than 8! If you take a look at some of the prosumer SLR cameras
they often only use a 6-7mgpxl sensor but that's still enough to make a
print larger than 8.5"x11". The advantage is the glass making the picture.
So I'm biased against a lot of the consumer electronics companies such
as Casio who have gotten into the game. They know how to make circuits
and wire up big ol' CCD sensors to large screens on the back of the
camera -- but they have no experience with the glass. Sony recognized
this and went to Germany for their optics, Nikon has made their own
lenses for decades.
B&H out of NY is a great place to shop for photo gear. They've got good
prices and offer really good kits so you can get everything you need in
one swoop.
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| User: "Briavasion" |
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29 Dec 2006 09:06:32 PM |
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Franz Bestuchev wrote:
then Gayle wrote, On 12/29/2006 1:34 PM:
Franz Bestuchev wrote:
#1, how much do you want to spend
#2, do you want it to be idiot proof or are you photographically
inclined?
Idiot proof. The tax deductible reasons are for taking photos to
include in company newsletters, etc. I had a Kodak Easy Share that I
gave to someone who wanted/needed it more.
OK, but how much $?
Oops ... 300?
There's the Sony Cybershot DSC-T10, it's nice and thin - in addition it
has Carl Zeiss optics and gives you image stabilization. It's got a good
size display on the back for you as well at 2.5"
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8612&A=details&Q=&sku=457449&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
I've always loved Nikon too and their S9 digital is another ultra
compact camera that I've handled in person and was impressed. This is a
full kit: memory card, extra battery, leather case, 5 year extended
warranty...all the goodies
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8612&A=details&Q=&sku=460271&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
If you're looking for something with a little more telephoto action
there's the Nikon Coolpix P4. Again...it's got a nice Nikkor lens that
gives you more telephoto action that the ultra compacts. Also has image
stabilization, and I like how the Nikon cameras implement the "scene
modes" for portrait, beach, action and such.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8612&A=details&Q=&sku=423957&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
Panasonic seems to be fond of using AA batteries still, so that's a
handy feature if you think you'll be places where bringing a traditional
charger and all is a hassle. I haven't used their cameras but I know 3rd
party of a couple who are real travel folks that the Lumix DMC-LZ5 has
been a great camera for them.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8612&A=details&Q=&sku=441009&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
Don't buy a camera based on the megapixel spec...the mfgs often just use
really large sensors that are of lower quality so the numbers look good.
When consumers are only given that number to shop by then 10 must be
better than 8! If you take a look at some of the prosumer SLR cameras
they often only use a 6-7mgpxl sensor but that's still enough to make a
print larger than 8.5"x11". The advantage is the glass making the picture.
So I'm biased against a lot of the consumer electronics companies such
as Casio who have gotten into the game. They know how to make circuits
and wire up big ol' CCD sensors to large screens on the back of the
camera -- but they have no experience with the glass. Sony recognized
this and went to Germany for their optics, Nikon has made their own
lenses for decades.
B&H out of NY is a great place to shop for photo gear. They've got good
prices and offer really good kits so you can get everything you need in
one swoop.
<<<B&H out of NY is a great place to shop for photo gear. They've got
good
prices and offer really good kits so you can get everything you need in
one swoop. >>>
Bought a telescope from them the other day as a gift. Reasonable,
prompt, etc...
brian
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| User: "Gayle" |
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29 Dec 2006 04:34:07 PM |
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Franz Bestuchev wrote:
Thanks, Franz! Very much.
Gayle
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