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pacific77 -> gails site (12/9/2002 7:21:57)
Gail , I saw your site on Digital photography , i like the site , anyway I was never really impressed with the photos I use to see from digital cameras. untill I bought my Minlota dimage s404 . its 4 megapixel. the pictures have totaly impressed me, it even performes very well in low light . but it doesnt have a whole lot of zoom . I recently saw a high end sony (I think 5+ megapxel) with a nice zoom lens. about 700 $ . do you know anything about this line of cameras. or can you point me to some digital cameras with good zoom lens or changebale lenses.???

_gail -> RE: gails site (12/9/2002 8:03:53)
Pacific77 It' s difficult to recommend a camera by manufacture when you haven' t used that brand, so let me direct you to where you can get some great help. But first, the most important thing to realize about digital camera zoom lenses is to get an Optical one, not digital. Saying this, most mid to high priced digicams come with both optical and digital zoom lens. But the optical is THE one to get if a camera only has one type. I rely on the wealth of information offered at megapixel.net and wouldn' t think of purchasing a camera without first reading their comprehensive reviews. When you go to a camera review, don' t overlook the drop-down menu at the top of the page called ' Review Sections.' It covers camera ergonomics, characteristics, image quality, interface and software, specifications, etc. http://www.megapixel.net/html/issueindex.html Narrow your choices down to 3-4 cameras then hop over to the forums at dpreview. I can' t say enough good things about this camera forum! http://www.dpreview.com/forums/ At dpreview, you can discuss with others, including photo pros, all aspects and features of digicam by manufacture. Plus there is a lot of other good digital photography related discussion boards. A five megapixel camera is fine but may be an overkill if you don' t plan to print out large photos. If you do not, I' d spend the money on camera features, not megapixels. As you may already know, I discuss the relation of megapixels and print size here: http://www.gtbdesign.com/camera/before.htm Additionally, if you do not need to print out large photos, get less megapixels and invest in a high-quality, high output photo printer. I have one and the results are just stunning when images are printed out on premium photo paper. One more thought. Before purchasing, I always recommend you go to a camera shop and hold a camera in your hand so you get a " feel" for it. Originally, I intended to buy a particular camera but ended up not doing so because the " feel" of it was so uncomfortable. Digital cameras are expensive so it is well worth your time to do some homework prior to making an investment. Hope this helps a bit. gail

pacific77 -> RE: gails site (12/9/2002 8:24:02)
yeah it was optical zoom I was looking for , I wasnt needing the 5 mgpxl .. my minolta does 140mm equivalent . the area I live it hard to get close to some things (cliffs , mountains). I like the effect of more zoom for some photos .thanks I will check out those sites

c1sissy -> RE: gails site (12/9/2002 8:30:12)
quote: But first, the most important thing to realize about digital camera zoom lenses is to get an Optical one, not digital Wish that I had known you before we got our camera!!![;)] I do like the one that I have. One day I would like to have one that has the zoom attachments for it. I know that I can get them for mine, however, I' m not sure how good they would be.

WaterMan -> RE: gails site (12/9/2002 12:00:34)
I' ve commented before on Gail' s excellent website...it is superb! Some other resources for digital camera shoppers/newbies: Steve' s Digicams ShortCourses in Digital Photography It is so true about the importance of optical zoom. My trusty Olympus C-2100uz is " only" 2 megapixels, but has a 10x " optically stabilized" zoom (35mm equivalent of 37-370mm). There is no substitute for a good optical zoom.

_gail -> RE: gails site (12/9/2002 12:19:48)
quote: ORIGINAL: WaterMan It is so true about the importance of optical zoom. My trusty Olympus C-2100uz is " only" 2 megapixels, Thanks, WaterMan! Most of the photos at the site were taken with a FujiFilm FinePix 1.3 megapixel camera, which has the most basic of features. It has been given to my daughter and I now use a 2.1 mp FinePix, more than adequate for the size print outs I do. I still use my trusty 35 mm film camera for a lot of stuff; most importantly it has a 28 mm wide-angle lens which I can not live without. My next digicam will be when it comes with a quailty, wide-angle lens...which is affordable. gail

_gail -> RE: gails site (12/9/2002 16:45:43)
quote: ORIGINAL: c1sissy quote: But first, the most important thing to realize about digital camera zoom lenses is to get an Optical one, not digital Wish that I had known you before we got our camera!!![;)] You' ve heard of hand-me-down clothes? Well, I do that with camera and computer equipment. When it' s time to upgrade, my daughter gets the " old" stuff. [:D][:D] You have a couple of kids, don' t you? Can' t you just taste that optical zoom?[:p] [;)] gail

tterrifc -> RE: gails site (12/9/2002 17:27:05)
You' re incredible Gail[;)]

c1sissy -> RE: gails site (12/10/2002 8:46:40)
[;)]Now, if only I could convince hubbie dear that I was in need of a new camera! This could take some creative convincing, lol[;)]

_gail -> RE: gails site (12/12/2002 11:51:53)
quote: ORIGINAL: c1sissy [;)]Now, if only I could convince hubbie dear that I was in need of a new camera! This could take some creative convincing, lol[;)] Do let us know how it goes, deb. [:p] gail ps Terry, you are too kind!

bobby -> RE: gails site (12/12/2002 16:56:14)
He he... I couldn' t resist sharing... One of my " Lotto wishes" is the new 35mm body Nikon digital that will take 50MB pics in JPEG, TIF, and other file types... It accepts all 35mm Nikon body lenses (like I' d know how to use those anyway!) With a 1GB storage device it runs about $2,600.00 Do you think I can convince Kerri to get me one for Xmas? LOL! Gail, Florida Lottery is up to $100M this week... why don' t you go buy me a ticket? [;)]

_gail -> RE: gails site (12/12/2002 17:31:26)
quote: ORIGINAL: bobby It accepts all 35mm Nikon body lenses (like I' d know how to use those anyway!) With a 1GB storage device it runs about $2,600.00 Do you think I can convince Kerri to get me one for Xmas? LOL! You know, don' t you, that some of those lenses cost more than the camera! Just be your old charming self; that should work with Kerri! [;)] quote: Gail, Florida Lottery is up to $100M this week... why don' t you go buy me a ticket? [;)] Oh unadventurous me. I' ve never purchased a lottery ticket in my life. The line that it helps public education is a crock. [:' (] Sorry, bobbie. gail

bobby -> RE: gails site (12/12/2002 17:47:06)
Whos talking about helping public education? I want the $100M! [:D] I' ll make you a deal... you buy me a ticket and if it wins I' ll split it with you and donate $5M to the educational organization of your choice. [;)] Actually, I have a friend that lives there... he' s already got me into a Lottery pool where he works... pretty nice of him huh? I didn' t know that about camera lenses... I' ve always wanted to get into photog as a hobby... but the way I go through hobbies I figured it would go the way of the guitar, paintball, and all the rest... So far web design and drums are the only things I seem to stick with [:j]

c1sissy -> RE: gails site (12/12/2002 17:54:35)
quote: Do let us know how it goes, deb. Gail: hmmm, hubbie is facing layoffs, I can work on the convincing, however, lol, I don' t know how much it will get me---camera wise that is.[:D][:D][:D][:p] I can however, convince just to convince?![:D][:D][:D]

_gail -> RE: gails site (12/12/2002 17:59:41)
quote: ORIGINAL: bobby I' ll make you a deal... you buy me a ticket and if it wins I' ll split it with you and donate $5M to the educational organization of your choice. [;)] Hmmmmmmm. Making me reconsider.... How ' bout educating _gail! I' ll fly in the best web designers and Photoshoppers and hire them to teach me how to make perfect slices, rollovers, background textures, fit ' em into tables, etc. Then I' ll use some of the $ to throw a get-together for Outfronters. Got a couple more ideas too. Hmmmmmmm. gail NAH!

pacific77 -> RE: gails site (12/12/2002 22:16:27)
maye ide LOL . lotte ways for th saste $ . voluntaryissy maybenvincay-mart of course you might ut something oy . I ot alta dimage s04 my friend got it has aense . both tares

tterrifc -> RE: gails site (12/13/2002 12:57:16)
pacific77: What are you saying? I can' t quite figure it out. Maybe I' m just dumb. Hey, watch it everyone![:p]

bobby -> RE: gails site (12/13/2002 13:16:54)
I' m not sure what Pacific was saying either... but I dig the Rush quote in your sig! Gail, now you' re on the right track!

tterrifc -> RE: gails site (12/13/2002 14:43:35)
quote: but I dig the Rush quote in your sig! Bobby, I wouldn' t have said it if I had known that[:p]

bobby -> RE: gails site (12/13/2002 15:06:18)
Terry... now I' m confused [:p]... I think... The quote I mentioned is in Pacific77' s signature... it' s from a Rush song... I just used really poor grammar... [:D]

pacific77 -> RE: gails site (12/15/2002 3:21:09)
Rush is my all time favorite band , even though I dont dont listen to music as much as I use to. I doubt anyone can argue against them being the best 3 MAN band ever. 30 years of succesful albums . more than 20 albums I dont know exact count. starting from raw sounding rock n roll of early 70s to more well composed music of late 80s and 90s. personally I like the 70s and 80s stuff the best. its hard to believe 3 men could put out this good of music

tterrifc -> RE: gails site (12/16/2002 17:01:57)
Bobby, I can confuse anyone...when you said the Rush quote, I didn' t even think of the band or the fact the quote was from pacific77. You were talking to me when you said that and I thought you were referencing my last line, " Hey, watch it everyone!" And, I immediately thought you were referring to Rush Limbaugh or however you spell his last name. See, what can happen when I jump to conclusions? This really made me feel silly. But, I got quite a laugh out of it.

_gail -> RE: gails site (12/16/2002 17:06:01)
quote: ORIGINAL: tterrifc I immediately thought you were referring to Rush Limbaugh or however you spell his last name. You mean they weren' t talking about Rush Limbaugh?! I didn' t realize that. [:p] gail

tterrifc -> RE: gails site (12/16/2002 17:11:19)
Gail, You' re priceless and I mean it!!!!![;)]

_gail -> RE: gails site (12/16/2002 17:16:39)
quote: ORIGINAL: tterrifc Gail, You' re priceless and I mean it!!!!![;)] Mega dittos, tterrifc. [:)] Now that IS a Rush Limbaugh quote! gail

pacific77 -> RE: gails site (12/17/2002 12:06:28)
Well I like both Rush anyways

bobby -> RE: gails site (12/18/2002 10:14:12)
LOL! That' s funny... I haven' t thought about that pompous *ss in a long time... had a boss that used to listen religeously... can' t stand him. To me he' s an antagonist, and his form of entertainment runs right up there with Jerry Springer... [;)]

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