In a message dated 5/2/01 3:33:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Peter from what I have heard, stay away from Olympus. I know
> of several people who purchased them and all had focus
> problems. Strange since they make such good 35mm cams.
>
> Zoom functions are very limited on dig cams now, try and get
> the most powerful zoom that you can, you never know when you
> may need it. The digital zoom part is not of the best
> quality.
>
> Also DO NOT get a 'fixed focus' camera. This WILL NOT focus
> on anything and are preset at the factory to give a
> 'compromise' in depth of field from only several feet to
> infinity by using a very high # f stop (aperture) and extreme
> wide angle lens. As for the lens angle in degrees; remember
> that the human eye's aspect ratio is 46.5�. Look for an auto
> focus WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE. One that uses several different
> focus 'zones' is good (using fuzzy logic). Look for macro
> focus capability, so you can take close up shots.
>
> Also look for override of all automatic functions like
> backlighting, exposure, fill-in flash, etc. If a cam does
> not have these and you are in some unusual lighting
> situations, the pictures won't be that great. Many dig cams
> only have a max shutter speed of 1/250. You want at least
> 1000th of a sec to 'stop' action shots.
>
> An LCD screen is nice..look for one that will also show you
> thumbnails of all images in the camera. One that will save
> images in a native format of bmp is not good, since that will
> really suck up the memory in no time at all.
>
> Some connect via serial cable, some via USB, some via
> dedicated docking station, etc. That's just a matter of
> personal preference.
>
> Some offer several seconds of audio recording as well as
> video recording. This may be useful in your case.
> -Clint
>
> http://orpheuscomputing.com
> Clint Hamilton, Owner
> Orpheus Audio/Video & Computing
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Kaulback" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> Hello listers, I'm shopping for a digital camera presently so
> I'm open to
> anyone else's experiences and insight. I'm aiming for at
> least a 3 mega
> pixel for picture quality and storage options. Any input
> would be so very
> helpful. Thank you.
> Peter Kaulback
Peter, Let me add that the FD 95 from Sony has these features plus. Also used
a floppy format but you can use a memory stick also. 20X zoom and I use this
all the time. It is also excellent for macro.
LarryB
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