Need a little help

Digital cameras

from JoeUser Forums
Well I think its time to step into the 19th century and buy my first digital camera. and I want at least 5 mega pixals. what I need is some advise on a SIMPLE camera easy to use easy to hook up to my dell 4600 to send pics.

price range about 300 to 400 hundred.

any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
well..ummm....ask Mackintosh
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

Try this site: http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/5-megapixel-digital-cameras-ratings.html

They have a pretty unbiased view of things.

Most cameras come with software and a USB cord.  All you need is enough space on your drive and a USB port.  The software wizard walks you through the rest.

I personally prefer Canon...but that's just me. 

 

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
I also prefer cannon and they have a 3.2 Mp camera with a 10x optical zoom and Image stabilization (IS). The image stabilization is worth it's weight in gold, I have used IS lenses on my SLR camera and trust me it will save what would have been a blurry pic 9 times out of 10. Also 3.2 Mp is plenty to produce 8x10 prints. here's a link Link
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: dharmagrlPosted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004Try this site: Link They have a pretty unbiased view of things.Most cameras come with software and a USB cord. All you need is enough space on your drive and a USB port. The software wizard walks you through the rest.I personally prefer Canon...but that's just me.


thank you dharma. will take a look, btw what kind canon you have?
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: TasTPosted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004I also prefer cannon and they have a 3.2 Mp camera with a 10x optical zoom and Image stabilization (IS). The image stabilization is worth it's weight in gold, I have used IS lenses on my SLR camera and trust me it will save what would have been a blurry pic 9 times out of 10. Also 3.2 Mp is plenty to produce 8x10 prints. here's a link Link


altho I have no idea what all that means lol i appreciate the link and will follow up on it. thank you.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
altho I have no idea what all that means


It's really kinda complicated to explain the mechanics of it, to try to make it simple, there are minature motors inside the camera lense that adjust to ensure the lens elements stays stable and focused on the target, virturally eliminating "Camera Shake" which will cause blurry pictures especially when using the zoom lense or taking pics in low light.

I don't know if that's any better an explanitation.

Here's an article at photo.net that has some pics that show the difference. Some of the reading is a little technical but the pictures show the results.Link
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: TasTPosted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004


Here's an article at photo.net that has some pics that show the difference. Some of the reading is a little technical but the pictures show the results.Link


again I thank you for your time and kindness.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
Canon 3 MP PowerShot S1 IS 10x Zoom Digital Camera
this is what I am thinking about, either this or the sony T1


any suggestions?
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
Well mm this is th efirst article I could find, I have been through your articles - as part of the get to know you plan on JU.
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