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Mar 8th, 2004, 08:57 AM
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When I'm shopping for digital cameras, or anything computer related I first go to www.techbargains.com and then compare prices using www.pricescan.com. I try to use name vendors like Dell when they have a sale going on, although I must say I haven't had any problems with the Brooklyn camera stores that are often the low price leaders on pricescan.
My Canon S400 has served me well on trips. It is rugged, small and 4 megapix. I just checked Dell and they have them at 15% off and you can use this stackable coupon (B7FC313122B4) for an additional $25 off - total would be $314 w/free shipping (I think they now charge sales tax). Amazon may still have some for $330 free shipping and no tax.
The Canon A80 has similar specs and as mentioned before, its dimensions are slightly larger and it's 2 oz. heavier.
My Canon S400 has served me well on trips. It is rugged, small and 4 megapix. I just checked Dell and they have them at 15% off and you can use this stackable coupon (B7FC313122B4) for an additional $25 off - total would be $314 w/free shipping (I think they now charge sales tax). Amazon may still have some for $330 free shipping and no tax.
The Canon A80 has similar specs and as mentioned before, its dimensions are slightly larger and it's 2 oz. heavier.
Mar 8th, 2004, 09:28 AM
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Just something to think about when purchasing your camera. The more megapixals you have the more storage space you will need for your pictures. My first digial camera had 2.1 megapixals and I could get about 260 pictures on one 128 card. I now have a 3.2 magapixal camera and I can only get about 150 pictures on the same card. I have make 8 x 10 enlargements from both cameras and I do not feel there much difference, if any, in quality. In many ways I would be happy with my original camera for taking pictures while on vacation. That camera was an Olympus 560 zoom and it was a very nice size.
As to taking great pictues, yes the quality of the camera is important, but the most important thing in taking good pictures is the person behind the camera.
Here is a web site where you can compare photos from various cameras: http://www.pbase.com/ Click on Click on CAMERA DATABASE to see sample pictures from various cameras. By the way, this web site has some really fantastic photographs in its galleries.
As to taking great pictues, yes the quality of the camera is important, but the most important thing in taking good pictures is the person behind the camera.
Here is a web site where you can compare photos from various cameras: http://www.pbase.com/ Click on Click on CAMERA DATABASE to see sample pictures from various cameras. By the way, this web site has some really fantastic photographs in its galleries.
Mar 8th, 2004, 10:27 AM
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I forgot to mention a really good digital camera review site at www.steves-digicams.com. Unbiased reviews and great graphics.
Randy makes a good point on subject of megapixels. Unless you are going to do photo editing/cropping (which I like to do), 3.2 megapixels is plenty. However, don't worry about storage media. You can buy a Viking of SanDisk 256 MB compactflash card for around $30 (after rebate) and take hundreds of pictures even at high resolution.
Randy makes a good point on subject of megapixels. Unless you are going to do photo editing/cropping (which I like to do), 3.2 megapixels is plenty. However, don't worry about storage media. You can buy a Viking of SanDisk 256 MB compactflash card for around $30 (after rebate) and take hundreds of pictures even at high resolution.
