anton, 2004-02-28 18:17:06:
> Warren Stuart wrote:
> > I would recommend the
> > Canon Powershot A70 $498.00
> > 8xAA batteries $40
> > 256mb CF card $99
> I bought exactly this combo [...]
> So far I have not been disappointed, but I am now a little more
> realistic about seeing the hairs o
Everyone,
Thanks for all your advice. I now have a camera and am happy!
Cheers
Anton
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Volker Kuhlmann wrote:
Yes, it is always FAT AFAIK. It has to be so Winders users can use it.
Thanks! Can't believe they put USB1.1 into gear to read 10Mbyte/s (CF
66x) flash memory - I mean, why go full speed when one can wait 10
times as long. That makes the card reader interesting (and the
'Urro, some of the later cameras are using FAT32, but you're right, 99%
of them are FAT /VFAT / FAT16.
The notable exceptions being the very early canons that used some weird
arse format that could only be read by the camera, and the early Kodak
easyshare which used sorta-FAT. It was readable, but
Sorry, you lost me there...
Volker Kuhlmann wrote:
Yes, it is always FAT AFAIK. It has to be so Winders users can use it.
Thanks! Can't believe they put USB1.1 into gear to read 10Mbyte/s (CF
66x) flash memory - I mean, why go full speed when one can wait 10
times as long. That makes the card re
> Yes, it is always FAT AFAIK. It has to be so Winders users can use it.
Thanks! Can't believe they put USB1.1 into gear to read 10Mbyte/s (CF
66x) flash memory - I mean, why go full speed when one can wait 10
times as long. That makes the card reader interesting (and the specific
camera interface
Ok, now I'm *blushing*. Thanks Anton, glad I could help. Enjoy ur new toy!!
Cheers
Jason
anton wrote:
Warren Stuart wrote:
I would recommend the Canon Powershot A70
it works fine with linux and takes compact flash cards which are the
cheapest
also pickup another CF card or two and some spare ba
Yes, it is always FAT AFAIK. It has to be so Winders users can use it.
Cheers
Jason
Volker Kuhlmann wrote:
Maybe. Or I have more professional requirements and been talking to a
pro photographer who's just tried to buy something useful and failed :)
This is the same type of argument (photograph
> > Maybe. Or I have more professional requirements and been talking to a
> > pro photographer who's just tried to buy something useful and failed :)
> This is the same type of argument (photographers rubbishing digital cameras)
That's not what I said. Many photographers do use digital cameras f
Warren Stuart wrote:
I would recommend the Canon Powershot A70
it works fine with linux and takes compact flash cards which are the
cheapest
also pickup another CF card or two and some spare batteries
from pricespy.co.nz flashcards.co.nz is the only place you will need to
shop
Canon Powershot A70 $
On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 15:12, Volker Kuhlmann wrote:
> Maybe. Or I have more professional requirements and been talking to a
> pro photographer who's just tried to buy something useful and failed :)
> (And, no offense intended, I would tend to listen more to photographers
> than to digicam tradespeop
I would recommend the Canon Powershot A70
it works fine with linux and takes compact flash cards which are the
cheapest
also pickup another CF card or two and some spare batteries
from pricespy.co.nz flashcards.co.nz is the only place you will need to
shop
Canon Powershot A70 $498.00
8xAA batteri
Jason Greenwood wrote:
Ack. Unfortunately, standard batteries seem to be replaced with that
awful lithium-ion rubbish leaving no choice afterwards. Want a spare
battery? No problem. That's $150, thanks...
Wrong, very wrong. Check out our battery prices online, even for
InfoLithium.
Infolit
Dave wrote:
Anton
I've recently bought a Sony DSC-P72, goes really well
Except Memory Stick is the most expensive flash memory in the world :)
anton wrote:
Hi,
My partner and I are going overseas and want to get a digital camera.
We would be looking to spend in the $400 to $600 bracket, and that
would probably need to include a reasonable memory chip/card (or
whatever it is, either packaged with or bought separately). I will, of
cour
My card reader comes from flashcards and works great in debian and
mandrake.
Dave wrote:
On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:05, you wrote:
Hi,
My partner and I are going overseas and want to get a digital camera. We
would be looking to spend in the $400 to $600 bracket, and that would
probably need to inc
You'll be looking forever IMHO if you want the features/image quality
you decribe from a consumer camera. You said you are getting an opinion
from a professional and you want pro-features. Those can be had but not
for $4-600!!
Step up to the Sony 828 or Nikon 5700 if you want semi pro-level
re
> MOST cameras require GPhoto
ok, didn't know - was assuming they'd go towards mass storage device
Irrespective of what most cameras do, gphoto is a PITA.
Do *all* cameras write files onto the flash mem such that the files can
be read by the usual card readers?
> Wrong, very wrong. Check out our
Hi,
having recently gone through the process of buying a digital camera:
a)Digital zoom is definately useless. Far better to do your digital
zooming at a later date on your computer.
b)Memory. You can do video (perceived frame rate on my camera, 2-5 fps)
which gives an "ok" video stream,
Hi All,
No offense,\ but I'm in the trade Volker and I must disagree with your
assertions, see below:
Volker Kuhlmann wrote:
The Canon A series work good with gphoto2.
Anything which needs gphoto instead of just working like a disk drive is
a PITA.
MOST cameras require GPhoto or a card reader,
On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:05, you wrote:
> Hi,
> My partner and I are going overseas and want to get a digital camera. We
> would be looking to spend in the $400 to $600 bracket, and that would
> probably need to include a reasonable memory chip/card (or whatever it
> is, either packaged with or bough
> practical. Buy one that takes Compact Flash for best 'Bang-for-buck'
> Memory and one that takes SD/MMC for small size consideration.
I don't quite understand this size thing. Ok, CF may be as big as 2
thumbnails, but cards which disappear underneath my fingernails aren't
any good. Ever though
> The Canon A series work good with gphoto2.
Anything which needs gphoto instead of just working like a disk drive is
a PITA.
> Get good lenses, NiMH batteries, & compact flash (preferably CF2)
> storage.
Ack. Unfortunately, standard batteries seem to be replaced with that
awful lithium-ion rubb
> > anton wrote:
> >> Any advice on wheres, whys and hows are much appreciated.
Do not be hoodwinked by a salesman who suggests you need really high res -
although at your price range it is unlikely that will happen.
My camera goes up to 6 million pixels but I never use it over 3 mill - which
Hi Anton,
See below:
anton wrote:
Hi,
My partner and I are going overseas and want to get a digital camera. We
would be looking to spend in the $400 to $600 bracket,
You'll get a great camera in that price range.
and that would
probably need to include a reasonable memory chip/card (or whatever
It's ok, it's the lowest price on that model in NZ at present AFAIK:
http://www.pricespy.co.nz/cat_13.html
Though Casio are not as serious as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Minolta and Fuji
in this realm and price range.
Cheers
Jason
anton wrote:
anton wrote:
Hi,
My partner and I are going overseas and
On Fri, 2004-02-27 at 19:05, anton wrote:
> I don't know much about digital cameras but would prefer it to be able
> to work as a webcam and possibly take video as well. Is this unrealistic
> for the price? Are there issues with linux drivers?
The Canon A series work good with gphoto2.
> Any a
anton wrote:
Hi,
My partner and I are going overseas and want to get a digital camera. We
would be looking to spend in the $400 to $600 bracket, and that would
probably need to include a reasonable memory chip/card (or whatever it
is, either packaged with or bought separately). I will, of course
Hi,
My partner and I are going overseas and want to get a digital camera. We
would be looking to spend in the $400 to $600 bracket, and that would
probably need to include a reasonable memory chip/card (or whatever it
is, either packaged with or bought separately). I will, of course, be
wanting
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