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From: GB (no email)
Date: Tue Nov 25 2003 - 20:04:18 EST
Hi John
It really depends what you want to do with the camera.
If you haven't been into cameras for some years then you are clearly not
a devotee of photography so sounds like you need something in the point
and click range. For versatility you won't go past the Olympus c740UZ.
The 10x optical zoom is great but you need a very steady hand (or high
speed exposure) at full zoom to avoid obvious shake on the shots.
If you want postcard prints or to put snaps on a website then 3
megapixels is perfectly adequate. You need more if you want high
quality enlargements.
The small Canon A70 or A80 are brilliant for the price.
If you want something digital which is more akin to a real SLR then look
at the Canon 300D Rebel. About twice the price of the Olympus but
amazing value.
As Bryan says .... digital really means you need a computer (although
there are some printers on the market that allow you to print direct
from memory card).
If you decide to go digital my advice is to pick one of the above which
suits your price range (don't forget to include the extra memory card,
batteries and charger if not standard accessory) and get shooting.
On-line research of digital cameras is the path to madness or blindness
or both.
Graham Bannister
ps I spent about 2 years researching until I fell in love with the
appearance of the Fuji S5000 and bought it on a whim. It's great but I
wish I had spent all the time I spent researching taking photos.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bryan Genez [mailto:]
>Sent: Wednesday, 26 November 2003 9:24 AM
>To:
>Subject: Re: [world-cruising] Digital cameras and cruising
>
>
>John,
>
>In my opinion, digital is the only way to go. Most film
>cameras today rely heavily upon electronic innards, which are
>just as vulnerable as those in digital cameras. Digital
>cameras are generally smaller, lighter, and easier to carry and stow.
>
>That said, though, they are designed to work with a computer.
> If you decide against carrying a computer, the advantages of
>a digital camera will be minimal.
>
>I have Nikon film cameras and Nikon and Olympus digitals. Of
>them all, my favorite is the Olympus. IMO, 30 years ago,
>Olympus made pretty good SLRs, as did Minolta. But the
>Minolta models were substantially heavier.
>
>I recommend you do some research online. My favorite site is
>Digital Camera Resource <http://www.dcresource.com>. He
>reviews most cameras and provides links where you can
>purchase them most cheaply.
>
>Two things to keep in mind about buying digital cameras:
>- they all come with inadequate memory storage. You'll want
>to buy a larger card.
>- you will need methods to recharge batteries, and should
>consider extra batteries for your camera so that you'll
>always have a fresh set.
>
>Good luck!
>
>One more thing...keep your wife happy...it will pay off later!
>
>John Drayton wrote:
>
>> My wife wants to get a digital camera and I would like
>> to get something that is useful while cruising.
>> Neither she nor I have been into cameras much these
>> last several years. For me it has been nearly 20 or
>> so, so I/we could use some assistance.
>>
>> My thought is that a digital camera might not like the
>> marine environment. Also, where to get photos is
>> another question. I don't think there is always a
>> photo place that can handle digital equipment
>> processing. There is always the possibility that a
>> laptop and printer could be on board but that is
>> pushing it for space not to mention compatability for
>> the marine environment. A decent yet inexpensive 35mm
>> SLR that has good old fashioned film circumvents most
>> of the problems with digital except for the
>> development process.
>>
>> Doing some online research for digital cameras has
>> resulted in a lot of confusion for me. My wife thinks
>something like
>> the Olympus Camedia 4.0 megapixel C-750 Ultra zoom, the 740
>model with
>> 3.2 megapixel, or the Minolta Dimage Z1 3.2 megapixel would be good.
>>
>> 30 or 40 years ago, I think I remember Minolta being a
>> good camera and the Olympus being not so good. This
>> digital camera stuff might as well be "greek" to me.
>> So, I thought I'd throw it out to the group as to what
>> is now being used and what is likely to be used in the future. Is
>> digital the way to go or is film still the way to go? If
>digital, is
>> there a better, medium priced, camera than those I have
>mentioned? If
>> film, what are the hot cameras today in a medium priced
>> version?
>
>--
>Best,
>
>Bryan (KB3HMZ)
>"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
>Annapolis, MD
>
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