Buying digital camera.....need input

82 GT · 08-25-2002, 09:13 PM

I am looking into buying a digital camera but I first want to do some research first.
What are some features that I should look for? I know prices can vary greatly so want something in the mid price range. I don't want some cheap thing or the top of the line stuff either.
I just need to know the basic things to look for in a digital camera because I know nothing about them....at all

Crazy Horse GT · 08-25-2002, 09:30 PM

if you find out , let me know , iwant to get one too, but not a 500.00 one

, just a cheap one that works good, cya.

RBatson · 08-25-2002, 09:37 PM

Well, I have a Sony that holds floppy disks. That is very convenient because you can take the floppy right out of the camera and put it in your CPU. It only has 1.2 pix though, if you've seen any of the pics I've posted it was with this camera... Clear enough but there is much better out there. My dad has a camera that you plug into the computer and its not quite as convenient and the screen on the camera is not as big but it has 2.1 pix, its much clearer. What is it you want and what are you using it for? The higher the pix the higher the digitial quality. You figure out what you want and then go to www.pricescan.com or any of the other price watch services on the web and you are sure to save some money... then again, Skyler may be able to save you a buck and steer you in the right direction. There really is alot to choose from nowadays, 3.1 pix is the best I saw when I was looking around but I'm sure you can get better now.

Topless In Texas · 08-25-2002, 09:38 PM

Ive got the Toshiba PDR-M65 and I love it~!! Its the 3.3 Megapixels..the bigger the M.P. the better quality your 8X10's will print, if you are into printing out your pics! I"ve been VERY happy with it. Also came w/ some cool software for storing your pics in Photo Albums....makes it easy to keep them organized, resize them and print them!

I got mine on sale, bought 2 cards for it, and a carrying case. I think I paid about $400 for the camera. It was onsale. Goes for about $499. (I hope I remember the price right!) I think I dropped over $500 on everything...or closer to $600. Its been money well spent though....It takes EXCELLENT pics....

Good luck! TNT

, oh yeah, I also can plug it into my pc, and I bought a little thingy later on that I can plug into the PC instead of using the camera and killing the batteries...you take your card, and plug it into this 'mouse' looking thing, and you download the pics directly to the PC....

Crazy Horse GT · 08-25-2002, 09:46 PM

sounds like a killer camera tnt, out of my leauge, but i remember the pic's you have posted were great, so i guess you get what you pay for, but that one is more camera than i could get, h- pipe instead? lol.

82 GT · 08-25-2002, 10:01 PM

That's out of my price range too. I am looking to spend around $200-250

Shelby428cj · 08-25-2002, 10:03 PM

I got a sony that uses memory sticks for around 250 at best buy !!

82 GT · 08-25-2002, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shelby428cj
I got a sony that uses memory sticks for around 250 at best buy !!

What model is that Sony? I'm kind of partial to Sony products.
How many megapixels does it have?

RBatson · 08-25-2002, 10:14 PM

I'm pretty sure mine hold the memory stick too but it cost around $650 but that was 2 years ago. Best buy has some good deals but I'll guarantee you can find it cheaper on the web. You would be amazed how much cheaper. I was looking at digital camcorders and best buy had it for $1000 and I found it on the web for about $400 less, from what I can remember.

jj_jonathon · 08-25-2002, 10:18 PM

it really is too bad that Sony's DSC-F707 Cyber-shot Digital Camera isnt in your price range...cuz for $1000, nothing beats it...my dad has one and we took a picture in a pitchblack cave on a tour...the tourguide called whoever took the picture an idiot, but it turned out perfectly...the quality is also incredible...so if you can find a cheaper Sony, i say go for it!

Shelby428cj · 08-25-2002, 10:20 PM

Mine is the Sony DSC-P31 I paid 219.00+tax and I also got the service plan on it. It is 2.0 megapixels!!!!!!!!

Hope this helps some!

See Ya,
Karen

Unit 5302 · 08-26-2002, 12:24 AM

Polaroid 2300Z Digital Camera. I have one, and I can highly recommend it. It's a 2.3 Megapixel setup, and the entire kit is very comprehensive. I got some Interstate rechargable batteries for it, and a charger for them. The camera will completely fill a 64MB compact flash card before the batteries wear out. The camera seems to be very efficient. Don't buy a camera that uses a floppy disk. They are extremely limited in memory. If you have a free USB port, the USB connection is just as user friendly, especially if you're using the very good software provided with the camera. Takes a little bit to get the hang of it, but I found it to be just as good as my Adobe Photo Deluxe that came with my HP Scanne, and faster with less conflicts.

8x10s print out very good on my HP Deskjet 932C.

I recommend you pick up a 64MB compact flash card, and the rechargable interstate AA batteries. You'll be able to take 75 pictures at a time. 68 on the 64MB card, and 7 on the 8MB card supplied by Polaroid as part of the kit.

http://www.polaroid.com/products/pro...&FromListing=1

Here's a Consumer Guide review.

http://products.consumerguide.com/cp...x.cfm/id/21942

BTW, I've had an extremely hard time locating these camera's at this time. A couple on Ebay. I picked mine up on Ebay brand new this past fall for $180.

induction · 08-26-2002, 12:55 AM

I use a Fuji FinePix 2300 with 2.1 mega pixels the image file size is 1,600 X1,200 pixels , Digital telephoto is 2.5x with the 1.6-inch monitor . The camera uses the Smart media cards. The cost was $279.98 on sale at $248.93. As far as I can tell the camera and softwear is very easy to use and understand . All I need is a good editing program. Make it a point to get the the rechargable batteries. ( I use the NiMh type).

Skyman · 08-26-2002, 01:13 AM

I like the Sony Line myself.

Check out the wide variety that we sell.

http://pcpros.rite2u.com/scripts/cgi...SCName=Cameras

Skyler

Topless In Texas · 08-26-2002, 10:48 AM

I agree.....Rechargeable batteries are a MUST! Its waay to expensive to keep buying them! Ya, the Smart Card thing Is what I was talking about. The name of the thingy I stick the card in that plugs into my USB port is the San Disk, Image Mate. It is VERY easy to use.

TNT

PKRWUD · 08-26-2002, 11:39 AM

I use an Olympus D-460 w/ a 32 meg Smart media card. At it's highest quality setting, it holds 73 pictures. It has a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2x digital telephoto, so essentially you have a 6x zoom. It's only 1.3 Megapixels, which looks perfect up to a 6x8 print. I have printed 8x10's that looked great, but I give alot of the credit to the Epson photo printer. If you plan on printing pics any larger than that, get a higher MP count.

I bought mine for $299 a year and a half ago, and use it every day. I also bought a Ray-o-vac rechargeable battey charger at K-mart for $10, and 4 Energizer rechargeable AA batteries. I later discovered that the Energizer's suck, and bought a set of Ray-o-vac rechargeables, which last twice as long, and I use the Energizer's as back-ups.

Much of my stereo and video equipment is Sony, and I do like their quality, but my Grandfather always preached to me about Olympus cameras, which is the only reason I considered it. It was the best bang for the buck when I bought it.

Take care,
~Chris

induction · 08-26-2002, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
32 meg Smart media card.
I also bought a Ray-o-vac rechargeable battey charger at K-mart for $10, and 4 Energizer rechargeable AA batteries. I later discovered that the Energizer's suck, and bought a set of Ray-o-vac rechargeables, which last twice as long, and I use the Energizer's as back-ups.

Take care,
~Chris

I had the same prob with the energizers Ray-o-vac is the best IMO. Unless you have the older 'grey' ones they dont last at all.

Anyone know how the price is on that 32 meg Smart card (or a 64 )? I have an 8 and the 16meg but need at least 3 of the 32's (at a decent price ) for vacation photos. Any Ideas?...... Anyone?

joe4speed · 08-26-2002, 01:24 PM

I have an Olympus 3.3 megapixel cam and love it. It was expensive, but the quality is great! I can only say good things about this cam except that when it takes movies it only saves them in .mov format, and I hate quicktime!

I have premiere from adobe to convert it to mpeg, but I wonder why they picked that format!

Good luck, once you go digital, you'll never go back... my scanner is so neglected now!
btw I have the C-3000 Zoom
Click here

The Deuce · 08-26-2002, 02:02 PM

Induction, why not just get a 128?

I like the look of the New Olympus 4000 or something. 4.0 megapixels, and I've seen it around for $499, kind of pricey, but it has good features and that's a darn good resoulution.

induction · 08-26-2002, 02:07 PM

$$$$$$$$$$$$ ?

08-25-2002, 09:13 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Buying digital camera.....need input I am looking into buying a digital camera but I first want to do some research first. What are some features that I should look for? I know prices can vary greatly so want something in the mid price range. I don't want some cheap thing or the top of the line stuff either. I just need to know the basic things to look for in a digital camera because I know nothing about them....at all __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-25-2002, 09:30 PM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	if you find out , let me know , iwant to get one too, but not a 500.00 one , just a cheap one that works good, cya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

08-25-2002, 09:38 PM	#4
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	TOSHIBA 4 me! Ive got the Toshiba PDR-M65 and I love it~!! Its the 3.3 Megapixels..the bigger the M.P. the better quality your 8X10's will print, if you are into printing out your pics! I"ve been VERY happy with it. Also came w/ some cool software for storing your pics in Photo Albums....makes it easy to keep them organized, resize them and print them! I got mine on sale, bought 2 cards for it, and a carrying case. I think I paid about $400 for the camera. It was onsale. Goes for about $499. (I hope I remember the price right!) I think I dropped over $500 on everything...or closer to $600. Its been money well spent though....It takes EXCELLENT pics.... Good luck! TNT , oh yeah, I also can plug it into my pc, and I bought a little thingy later on that I can plug into the PC instead of using the camera and killing the batteries...you take your card, and plug it into this 'mouse' looking thing, and you download the pics directly to the PC.... __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

08-25-2002, 09:46 PM	#5
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	sounds like a killer camera tnt, out of my leauge, but i remember the pic's you have posted were great, so i guess you get what you pay for, but that one is more camera than i could get, h- pipe instead? lol. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

08-25-2002, 10:01 PM	#6
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	That's out of my price range too. I am looking to spend around $200-250 __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-25-2002, 09:37 PM	#3
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Well, I have a Sony that holds floppy disks. That is very convenient because you can take the floppy right out of the camera and put it in your CPU. It only has 1.2 pix though, if you've seen any of the pics I've posted it was with this camera... Clear enough but there is much better out there. My dad has a camera that you plug into the computer and its not quite as convenient and the screen on the camera is not as big but it has 2.1 pix, its much clearer. What is it you want and what are you using it for? The higher the pix the higher the digitial quality. You figure out what you want and then go to www.pricescan.com or any of the other price watch services on the web and you are sure to save some money... then again, Skyler may be able to save you a buck and steer you in the right direction. There really is alot to choose from nowadays, 3.1 pix is the best I saw when I was looking around but I'm sure you can get better now.

08-25-2002, 10:03 PM	#7
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	I got a sony that uses memory sticks for around 250 at best buy !! __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

08-25-2002, 10:14 PM	#9
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	I'm pretty sure mine hold the memory stick too but it cost around $650 but that was 2 years ago. Best buy has some good deals but I'll guarantee you can find it cheaper on the web. You would be amazed how much cheaper. I was looking at digital camcorders and best buy had it for $1000 and I found it on the web for about $400 less, from what I can remember.

08-25-2002, 10:18 PM	#10
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	it really is too bad that Sony's DSC-F707 Cyber-shot Digital Camera isnt in your price range...cuz for $1000, nothing beats it...my dad has one and we took a picture in a pitchblack cave on a tour...the tourguide called whoever took the picture an idiot, but it turned out perfectly...the quality is also incredible...so if you can find a cheaper Sony, i say go for it! __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

08-25-2002, 10:20 PM	#11
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	Mine is the Sony DSC-P31 I paid 219.00+tax and I also got the service plan on it. It is 2.0 megapixels!!!!!!!! Hope this helps some! See Ya, Karen __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

08-26-2002, 12:24 AM	#12
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Polaroid 2300Z Digital Camera. I have one, and I can highly recommend it. It's a 2.3 Megapixel setup, and the entire kit is very comprehensive. I got some Interstate rechargable batteries for it, and a charger for them. The camera will completely fill a 64MB compact flash card before the batteries wear out. The camera seems to be very efficient. Don't buy a camera that uses a floppy disk. They are extremely limited in memory. If you have a free USB port, the USB connection is just as user friendly, especially if you're using the very good software provided with the camera. Takes a little bit to get the hang of it, but I found it to be just as good as my Adobe Photo Deluxe that came with my HP Scanne, and faster with less conflicts. 8x10s print out very good on my HP Deskjet 932C. I recommend you pick up a 64MB compact flash card, and the rechargable interstate AA batteries. You'll be able to take 75 pictures at a time. 68 on the 64MB card, and 7 on the 8MB card supplied by Polaroid as part of the kit. http://www.polaroid.com/products/pro...&FromListing=1 Here's a Consumer Guide review. http://products.consumerguide.com/cp...x.cfm/id/21942 BTW, I've had an extremely hard time locating these camera's at this time. A couple on Ebay. I picked mine up on Ebay brand new this past fall for $180.

08-26-2002, 12:55 AM	#13
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	I use a Fuji FinePix 2300 with 2.1 mega pixels the image file size is 1,600 X1,200 pixels , Digital telephoto is 2.5x with the 1.6-inch monitor . The camera uses the Smart media cards. The cost was $279.98 on sale at $248.93. As far as I can tell the camera and softwear is very easy to use and understand . All I need is a good editing program. Make it a point to get the the rechargable batteries. ( I use the NiMh type). __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

08-26-2002, 01:13 AM	#14
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I like the Sony Line myself. Check out the wide variety that we sell. http://pcpros.rite2u.com/scripts/cgi...SCName=Cameras Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-26-2002, 10:48 AM	#15
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	Rechargeable Batteries! I agree.....Rechargeable batteries are a MUST! Its waay to expensive to keep buying them! Ya, the Smart Card thing Is what I was talking about. The name of the thingy I stick the card in that plugs into my USB port is the San Disk, Image Mate. It is VERY easy to use. TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

08-26-2002, 11:39 AM	#16
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I use an Olympus D-460 w/ a 32 meg Smart media card. At it's highest quality setting, it holds 73 pictures. It has a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2x digital telephoto, so essentially you have a 6x zoom. It's only 1.3 Megapixels, which looks perfect up to a 6x8 print. I have printed 8x10's that looked great, but I give alot of the credit to the Epson photo printer. If you plan on printing pics any larger than that, get a higher MP count. I bought mine for $299 a year and a half ago, and use it every day. I also bought a Ray-o-vac rechargeable battey charger at K-mart for $10, and 4 Energizer rechargeable AA batteries. I later discovered that the Energizer's suck, and bought a set of Ray-o-vac rechargeables, which last twice as long, and I use the Energizer's as back-ups. Much of my stereo and video equipment is Sony, and I do like their quality, but my Grandfather always preached to me about Olympus cameras, which is the only reason I considered it. It was the best bang for the buck when I bought it. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-26-2002, 01:24 PM	#18
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I have an Olympus 3.3 megapixel cam and love it. It was expensive, but the quality is great! I can only say good things about this cam except that when it takes movies it only saves them in .mov format, and I hate quicktime! I have premiere from adobe to convert it to mpeg, but I wonder why they picked that format! Good luck, once you go digital, you'll never go back... my scanner is so neglected now! btw I have the C-3000 Zoom Click here __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com Last edited by joe4speed; 08-26-2002 at 10:53 PM..

08-26-2002, 02:02 PM	#19
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Induction, why not just get a 128? I like the look of the New Olympus 4000 or something. 4.0 megapixels, and I've seen it around for $499, kind of pricey, but it has good features and that's a darn good resoulution. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-26-2002, 02:07 PM	#20
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	$$$$$$$$$$$$ ? __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

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