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Art
11-22-2001, 11:14 AM
Thought that I would use this post to garner opinions on digital cameras. With what seems to be an endless selection of brand name models out there, I'm anxious to hear any useful feedback.  I don't think that I'll be using it much to print off high res. copies/enlargements, mainly for convenience and reasonably good digital pics. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

coastal
11-22-2001, 11:45 AM
The most important questions is "What's your budget?" There are a number of price points and different manufacturers are better at some price points than others.

Generally I'm partial to Nikon. They're not the most convenient but I like their output and available adjustments. Pretty much all my photos on this site are taken with the CoolPix 990.

Also be sure to check out http://www.dpreview.com. It's an awesome resource for everything pertaining to digital photography.

Art
11-22-2001, 01:44 PM
Thanks for the info Coastal. I'll be sure to check out that site you recommended. The pricing for many of the cameras that are currently being marketed seems to be dropping considerably, so I'll be sure to take my time to do the research before purchasing.

mastiha
11-22-2001, 02:13 PM
I recently bought a relatively unknown camera but I'm very happy with it. It's the Casio QV4000 and you can find reviews on it here (http://www.steves-digicams.com/2001_reviews/qv4000.html) and here (http://www.dpreview.com/news/0111/01112002casioqv4000review.asp)

saabstory
11-28-2001, 01:33 PM
I really like my Digital Elph from Cannon. I got the original S100. There is now a S110 (new firmware and some new features), and a larger S300. A friend of mine has the S300 and I prefer mine. I chose it mainly for its size and mid-range capabilities. I wanted at least a 2.1 Mega Pixel, and the smallest (most convenient) size. The Elph definitely fits the bill. Now, if I can just find where I put it when I get home...

--Adam

Art
11-29-2001, 04:31 PM
Adam, Mastiha, Coastal,

Thanks for your input. I'll let you know of my decision once I've digested all the data and pricing. Seems like everyone is satisfied with all three digital models mentioned here.

Art
01-11-2002, 04:25 PM
Well, after several visits to various local camera shops, I finally decided on the Canon Power Shot G2. It's not the smallest unit on the market, but it's features were what really got my attention. The G2's stitch mode allows one to take consecutive pics and then pull them together with Canon's 'ZoomBrowser' software. Great for those scenic vistas in the backcountry. The G2 also provides a hot shoe for an externally mounted flash plus an optional lens adapter for both wide angle and telephoto lenses. Again, thanks to all for posting their advice on this topic, it was very much appreciated. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

coastal
01-25-2002, 07:18 PM
A pretty late respones but great choice Art.. have any samples you'd like to share?
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Art
01-25-2002, 10:57 PM
Not yet...I'll try and take a pan photo of the neighborhood tomorrow. Unfortunately for me, I'm about 3 hrs away from the Banff/Kananaskis area.

These cameras are really state of the art. Don't know how I ever managed without one before!http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

mox575
01-27-2002, 09:01 AM
I know that you'll love that camera, I love mine. I have an Olympus D360 that the company provided and I use it all the time. We recently went to Hawaii and I took it with us along with my lap top PC. I would take my pics and download them the same day and hit it again the next. It gave me unlimited shots. I kept the setting on HQ which gave me 39 shots per. You'll still want that old 35mm for those once in a lifetime photos though. One day the PC print media will catch up to professional quailty and we will do away with 35mm all together.
Take care and enjoy.

Lance

Art
01-27-2002, 01:05 PM
Lance,

Your idea of downloading the photos to your laptop is a great idea especially when travelling. I only have the 32MB CF card that came with the camera, but so far I find the space on it more than adequate for my purposes. However, since I don't have a laptop, I'll seriously think about upgrading to a 64 or 128 MB CF card as need requires.

I'll probably leave the my old compact 35mm at home most of the time, now that I have the D-Cam. It's a great feeling not having to worry about film purchases/loading, developing time, and not being able to edit/preview conventional photos. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

mox575
01-27-2002, 03:47 PM
Your right about the buying of film and processing. Don't you hate taking a bad picture/pictures and having to pay for processing. Now you can delete it and continue on.
My pictures posted here of my XC were done with my Olympus.

Take care

florini
02-04-2002, 10:12 AM
Guys,
I have also a Canon PowerShot G2. I am a Canon A1 possesor since 1985 ! and still use it (a lot of leneses with it)
For digital cameras, Canon G2 is for sure one of the best choices around 850 USD, especially for external flash plug !
Very often I need a more powerful flash than the built in unit, which has to be considered for "red-eye" purpose.
Attention: only Canon flash is working because special contacts from its base !

Art
02-04-2002, 09:31 PM
Hi Florin,

Did you happen to purchase any of the G2's optional attachments such as the wide or teleconverter lenses? Just wondering whether or not they're worth the &#36&#36&#36. I'll probably pick up an extra LI battery pack and charger for backup power. I really like the cool rotating LCD monitor on the camera. One minor beef I do have about the G2 is the flimsy cover that protects the digital and DC in terminals. I have a feeling that it'll need a replacement sometime down the road.