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cutiepie, I am going to print this page so I can take it with me when I go to buy. At least then I will have some idea of what would be best for my needs. Thanks so much. Here is a flower, and I am going to look for somemore for you.
16434Ruthie has some great advice for you. I will just repeat: try them out! You won't learn what you like and dislike without experiencing it yourself. I have a Sony and two Kodak Easy-Share cameras. I really prefer the Kodaks, but didn't have a clue when I first got mine and went with the Sony. Remember that the more megapixels the camera boasts, the better quality the pictures will be. Another thing to think about: if you are just taking still pictures (like of projects) the shutter speed won't matter so much, but if you also want to take pictures of family members (especially children) you will want one that will take the picture quickly after you have pressed the shutter button. My mother is always getting frustrated when she misses the picture she wanted of my son/nephews because they moved before the camera actually took the picture. Next, you might want to look into an AC adapter to save on batteries. I only use the batteries when I am away from home. I plug in my camera when I am taking project pics at home or downloading to the computer. And last (of my advice this time around) is to look into getting more than one memory card. They aren't really very expensive, and can be a life-saver. I always seem to run out of space just when the picture-taking is getting good, so I carry a spare in my camera bag. Hey, Ruthie? I seem to be trying to give you a run for your money in the "chatter-box" category!
by ruthie
15 Feb 2008
Hi cutiepie, I wish you'd pull your socks up and put your skates on - answer some more questions so that I can give you some more flowers and you can catch up, maybe even overtake me. We could play cat and mouse for a while couldn't we, haha. Flower for you.
6653Thanks to each of you,and a flower. I will try each suggestion. There are many kinds,and prices,which makes it all more confusing.
16434dlmds, I think the main consideration in buying a camera is to buy one that you can afford, more expensive doesn't always mean better! If you plan on taking really close-ups of your projects ask about *macro*, I wouldn't buy one without a super-duper macro, but that's just my choice and might not be yours, great for taking close-ups of flowers too. When I bought my camera I walked into the shop and told them I wanted one that was small enough to fit in my jeans pocket when I went walking, but had to be at least 5 megapixels – I got some surprised looks but they had one that was perfect! I prefer photos in a *jpg* format, I think it’s just easier if you want to put them on the net. Ask about the battery, I think a rechargeable one is best, check that the recharger is included in the price. Also the number of megabytes on the card depends on how many photos you can take before you have to run back to your computer to unload. The best idea is to take some of your projects to the shop and show them what you want to do, and get them, as well as yourself, to take some photos and put them on their computer so that you can see the quality. Most importantly, don’t let them rush you, take your time, even go away for a day and think about it all, then make up your mind. Look forward to seeing your projects up here, and here’s a flower for your bouquet. All the best with your choice, and happy *shooting*. (disclaimer: all info here is just simply my own personal thoughts, and what I want and what you want might be totally different things – sooo you have to make up your own mind, haha).
by tmbache
13 Feb 2008
Wow, Ruthie you sure know alot, wish you were around when i bought mine. Aflower for you and all the rest here.
13558Mine is about 3-4 years old and is an Optio S50. Does a great job for someone who wants to mostly point and shoot. BUT since it does come under the title of Technology, I am sure that it is probably obsolete by now and I haven't investigated lately so sorry not to be of more help. I would go compare name brands on sites, like Circuit City, Amazon, etc. That should shed some light on what is out there now. ;)
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