Responses below. I just got an Optio S and love it for its size & features. Kenneth Waller
----- Original Message ----- From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Vacation snaps with an Optio? > I think they only need good 4X6 prints. About 3 megs is more than enough, using the higher camera quality settings > Batteries should be easily available in > the Third World. Using the flash all the time battery usage is high. Haven't shot much w/o flash but I expect battery life will be much better. I have several batteries for it and simply switch as needed. The are proprietary and probably impossible to get in most places. > USB or other simple way to send pics with > email would be a good idea. Software I got with my Optio includes panorama capability. > Memory storage media should be inexpensive, > high capacity, and for sale in > aforementioned Third World places. Bought extra SD cards (256MB for $79) > Light weight and a minimum of accessories to > lose would be good too. Can't imagine a smaller lighter camera with the features the Optio has (remember it fits in an Altoid tin). Got my Optio for $319 @ B+H.
