WaY OT-but help!--digital cameras

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Curt Christianson

Good evening all,

Unforntunely, Im in the market for a digital camera I know a little about
mega-pixels, and thats it. In not looking for a top-of-line, but I think i
would like an optical zoom.

Do all digial camera offer the feature of uploading the pixs to you pc?
Are any special adapters required e.g. DS or something?

I totally realize this is the wrong group, but this group is considered my
home, and I've never been steered wrong.


Do you ladies and gentlemaen have *any* advice, links for more info. etc.
**anything* that may educate me. I don't dare walk into a "Big Box" store
as I know I won't be satified.

I will be forever grateful,and will do my best to post helpful advice agian
in these NG's.

Humbly,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://www.aumha.org/
 
Apparently my original post never made it.. I'm in the market for a digital
camera, and I know nothing beyond megi-pixels.

I think I would like something with a optical zoom--but who knows?

The whole purpose is to keep the cost down, but still have reasonabe pix.

Do all digital camera have the option to upload the pixs to a pc? Any
special adaters needed? This is a lot to ask, but this is my *home* group,
and if need be you guys and girls have always provivred me with links I
need,


My many thanks in advance,
 
Unforntunely, Im in the market for a digital camera I know a little about
mega-pixels, and thats it. In not looking for a top-of-line, but I think i
would like an optical zoom.
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To clarify optical zoom vs. digital zoom, be aware that digital zoom
is a complete fake. It does nothing that you can't do after the fact
in the computer. The only real zoom is optical zoom. Optical zooms
range from around 3X to 18X (the Olympus SP-560 UZ, the camera I'd buy
if I were buying today).

Do all digial camera offer the feature of uploading the pixs to you pc?

Yes.


Are any special adapters required e.g. DS or something?
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You either use a USB cable (normally supplied with the camera) or an
inexpensive media card reader (bought separately).

I totally realize this is the wrong group, but this group is considered my
home, and I've never been steered wrong.
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In my view, the best site for info is http://www.dpreview.com/
 
Wow!! Nice camera. I guess I'm looking for something without all the bells
and whistles, yet would be something I wouldn't be bored or dissatisfied
with in a short period of time. You-know, the kind that cuts of Uncle
Georges' head at family reunions. <vbg>

That is one heck of a nice camera, but I've seen it running into the
hundreds easy, and my picture taking is actually few and far between.

I certainly hear you about the digital optical--didn't buy it for a second!

Thanks my friend,
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Curt

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| On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:44:24 -0500, "Curt Christianson"
|
| > Unforntunely, Im in the market for a digital camera I know a little
about
| > mega-pixels, and thats it. In not looking for a top-of-line, but I
think i
| > would like an optical zoom.
|
|
| To clarify optical zoom vs. digital zoom, be aware that digital zoom
| is a complete fake. It does nothing that you can't do after the fact
| in the computer. The only real zoom is optical zoom. Optical zooms
| range from around 3X to 18X (the Olympus SP-560 UZ, the camera I'd buy
| if I were buying today).
|
|
| > Do all digial camera offer the feature of uploading the pixs to you pc?
|
|
| Yes.
|
|
| > Are any special adapters required e.g. DS or something?
|
|
| You either use a USB cable (normally supplied with the camera) or an
| inexpensive media card reader (bought separately).
|
|
| > I totally realize this is the wrong group, but this group is considered
my
| > home, and I've never been steered wrong.
|
|
|
| In my view, the best site for info is http://www.dpreview.com/
|
| --
| Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
| Please Reply to the Newsgroup
 
Curt said:
Good evening all,

Unforntunely, Im in the market for a digital camera I know a little about
mega-pixels, and thats it. In not looking for a top-of-line, but I think i
would like an optical zoom.

Do all digial camera offer the feature of uploading the pixs to you pc?
Are any special adapters required e.g. DS or something?

I totally realize this is the wrong group, but this group is considered my
home, and I've never been steered wrong.


Do you ladies and gentlemaen have *any* advice, links for more info. etc.
**anything* that may educate me. I don't dare walk into a "Big Box" store
as I know I won't be satified.

I will be forever grateful,and will do my best to post helpful advice agian
in these NG's.

Humbly,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://www.aumha.org/
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Without mentioning any specific brand or make of camera, the ideal digital
camera should have (a) optical zoom lens (and never digital zoom, which is
picture manipulation), (b) 5 to 10 megapixels, (c) hi-speed memory card of
at least 1 GB if shooting hi-resolution, (d) good viewing screen (unless
deciding on a digital-SLR camera), (e) connectivity to computer unless one
elects to use a card reader and (e) picture sharpness.

It is also best to visit a camera shop instead of a "big box" store and
actually handle the different cameras. Choose one that suits the user's
temperament when it comes to control features and play with the different
cameras. Sometimes, a top-of-the-line camera is inferior to a run-of-the-
mill one. From personal experience, one of the mid-range Nikon Coolpix's
produced better pictures than a top-end Leica.

Bring along a photographer friend. Good luck.
 
Mr./Ms. Ghalleck,

Thank you soo much on the good advice! It will be well heeded. I can
always count on top-notch answers here, even if it is OT!

--
HTH,
Curt

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|
| Curt Christianson wrote:
|
| > Good evening all,
| >
| > Unforntunely, Im in the market for a digital camera I know a little
about
| > mega-pixels, and thats it. In not looking for a top-of-line, but I
think i
| > would like an optical zoom.
| >
| > Do all digial camera offer the feature of uploading the pixs to you pc?
| > Are any special adapters required e.g. DS or something?
| >
| > I totally realize this is the wrong group, but this group is considered
my
| > home, and I've never been steered wrong.
| >
| >
| > Do you ladies and gentlemaen have *any* advice, links for more info.
etc.
| > **anything* that may educate me. I don't dare walk into a "Big Box"
store
| > as I know I won't be satified.
| >
| > I will be forever grateful,and will do my best to post helpful advice
agian
| > in these NG's.
| >
| > Humbly,
| >
| > Curt
| >
| > http://dundats.mvps.org/
| > http://www.aumha.org/
| >
| >
|
| Without mentioning any specific brand or make of camera, the ideal digital
| camera should have (a) optical zoom lens (and never digital zoom, which is
| picture manipulation), (b) 5 to 10 megapixels, (c) hi-speed memory card of
| at least 1 GB if shooting hi-resolution, (d) good viewing screen (unless
| deciding on a digital-SLR camera), (e) connectivity to computer unless one
| elects to use a card reader and (e) picture sharpness.
|
| It is also best to visit a camera shop instead of a "big box" store and
| actually handle the different cameras. Choose one that suits the user's
| temperament when it comes to control features and play with the different
| cameras. Sometimes, a top-of-the-line camera is inferior to a run-of-the-
| mill one. From personal experience, one of the mid-range Nikon Coolpix's
| produced better pictures than a top-end Leica.
|
| Bring along a photographer friend. Good luck.
 
Thank you Ken,

I kind of suspected as much, but now you've effectively put the zoom area to
rest. If you're amenable to the idea, I may have a question or two more.

Thanks Ken, (and Parrott) for answering such an OT topic.
Click to expand...


It was a quick answer, but I really don't want to continue this OT
thread here. I'll E-mail you, and you can ask by private mail.
 
I recently got myself a Canon A630. I get really nice 8MP pics. It's got
4x Optical zoom. Get a big zoom cam only if you need it- they are way
larger and heavier and are pointless if you will not use the zoom. 18x zoom
is useless if you don't feel like carrying the camera around.
 
Rec'd you mail--my reply bounced. Can try again, but it's obviously up to
you.

--
Thanks,
Curt

Windows Support Center
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|
| Curt Christianson wrote:
|
| > Good evening all,
| >
| > Unforntunely, Im in the market for a digital camera I know a little
about
| > mega-pixels, and thats it. In not looking for a top-of-line, but I
think i
| > would like an optical zoom.
| >
| > Do all digial camera offer the feature of uploading the pixs to you pc?
| > Are any special adapters required e.g. DS or something?
| >
| > I totally realize this is the wrong group, but this group is considered
my
| > home, and I've never been steered wrong.
| >
| >
| > Do you ladies and gentlemaen have *any* advice, links for more info.
etc.
| > **anything* that may educate me. I don't dare walk into a "Big Box"
store
| > as I know I won't be satified.
| >
| > I will be forever grateful,and will do my best to post helpful advice
agian
| > in these NG's.
| >
| > Humbly,
| >
| > Curt
| >
| > http://dundats.mvps.org/
| > http://www.aumha.org/
| >
| >
|
| Without mentioning any specific brand or make of camera, the ideal digital
| camera should have (a) optical zoom lens (and never digital zoom, which is
| picture manipulation), (b) 5 to 10 megapixels, (c) hi-speed memory card of
| at least 1 GB if shooting hi-resolution, (d) good viewing screen (unless
| deciding on a digital-SLR camera), (e) connectivity to computer unless one
| elects to use a card reader and (e) picture sharpness.
|
| It is also best to visit a camera shop instead of a "big box" store and
| actually handle the different cameras. Choose one that suits the user's
| temperament when it comes to control features and play with the different
| cameras. Sometimes, a top-of-the-line camera is inferior to a run-of-the-
| mill one. From personal experience, one of the mid-range Nikon Coolpix's
| produced better pictures than a top-end Leica.
|
| Bring along a photographer friend. Good luck.
 

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