Digital Camera/Binoculars/Advice
Aug 12th, 2003, 10:06 AM
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Digital Camera/Binoculars/Advice
Almost ready to leave with granddaughter for Yellowstone. Any advice on digital cameras and binoculars from those who have received the best quality for the $? Thanks
Aug 12th, 2003, 10:29 AM
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I really wouldn't recommend buying a digital camera at short notice. There are many variables involved, and the perfect camera for one person might be a terrible choice for someone else. You'll also want to consider your storage, post-processing (software), printing and computer needs.
www.dpreview.com is a great place to do research on cameras, both in the "Reviews" and the "Forums". www.steves-digicams.com is another good site; reviews aren't as thorough but are perhaps more easily digestible.
Similar comment on binoculars. I have a pair of 10-30x50mm but I have a very steady hand. You might be happier with an 8x (magnification) pair that are lighter and easier to hold steady.
www.dpreview.com is a great place to do research on cameras, both in the "Reviews" and the "Forums". www.steves-digicams.com is another good site; reviews aren't as thorough but are perhaps more easily digestible.
Similar comment on binoculars. I have a pair of 10-30x50mm but I have a very steady hand. You might be happier with an 8x (magnification) pair that are lighter and easier to hold steady.
Aug 12th, 2003, 11:15 AM
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drsawyers points are right on the money. If you have to get a digital camera on quick notice, make sure it's at least a 2MP. And 3MP is preferable.
When I started with digital, I got a good camera (Nikon Coolpix 800.) However, on my first trip as a digital newbie, I made a major mistake. I took almost all my pictures at a low-medium resolution. I figured I'd get more pictures on my memory card(s.) I did. Dumb, dumb, dumb. I've got a lot of pictures--of inferior quality. And only a couple taken at the full 1600x1200 resolution. Read and heed.
Binoculars: I've got some compact 8x30s. And almost never use them--they're too small. Larger would be better--I have them--but they're too bulky to carry on vacation.
When I started with digital, I got a good camera (Nikon Coolpix 800.) However, on my first trip as a digital newbie, I made a major mistake. I took almost all my pictures at a low-medium resolution. I figured I'd get more pictures on my memory card(s.) I did. Dumb, dumb, dumb. I've got a lot of pictures--of inferior quality. And only a couple taken at the full 1600x1200 resolution. Read and heed.
Binoculars: I've got some compact 8x30s. And almost never use them--they're too small. Larger would be better--I have them--but they're too bulky to carry on vacation.
