Barry,
Thanks for your reply, as well as the others that replied. What I wouldn't
give to attend one of your workshops. I have an HP scanner here on my desk,
thats pretty much idle? Thanks again.
Phil Smith
TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: Barry J Hammel <bluesky@execpc.com>
To: Philip Smith <smith007@mindspring.com>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: Digital Cameras
>
> Phil
>
> I teach a workshop on digital graphics (scanning, cameras, photo
retouching). A
> couple of points:
>
> 1. Resolution - you will see ads for "MegaPixel". A 1.3 MegaPixel
camera
> means 1280x960 resolution (multiply the numbers and round off to 1.3
> magapixel). Depending on optic quality a 2+ MegaPixel is in the
ballpark
> qualtiy wise to a 35mm. The problem is printing them. You need a 1440
dpi
> printer with special paper to approximate a 5x7 color print.
>
> 2. More expensive cameras have optical zoom lens, like a normal 35mm
camera.
> Digitals also have digital zoom with or without optical zoom.
>
> 3. You can always crop out what you want with simple software that often
comes
> with cameras. In effect, you are getting the digital zoon AFTER the fact
by
> cropping in.
>
> 4 On the low end I would recommend an Olympus 340R. Been out several
years.
> Comes with 8Mb flash memory card. Gives 120 photos in low resolution mode
and
> about 30 in higher res. Can get extra flash cards that hold literally
hundreds
> of pix. Have seen this model for sale at $248-299.
>
> 5 Shop around. Check: cnet.com, microwarehouse.com, cdw.net
> These site will get you good comparison pricing. Also some reviews of
> cameras. Cheapest places to buy is online. Generally traditional photo
stores
> are not the best, especially price wise, most "not on the cutting edge".
>
> Cheers, Barry
>
> Philip Smith wrote:
>
> > I'm trying to learn about digital cameras in order to buy one.(I think
the
> > prices may come down). For instance, when I read about a 35mm camera it
will
> > state something like zoom 28 to 140. Well, I understand that, 28 being
wide
> > angle, 55 being normal, 135 ish, portrait, and you turn the lens or push
the
> > button and it zooms in or out. However, when I look at digital cameras,
they
> > will have something like 2x or 3x? I don't understand what this means in
> > terms of lenses or how they work? Can someone enlighten me. It would be
nice
> > to have instant pictures of LBC cars. Also, can anyone make any
> > recommendations of good inexpensive digital cameras and what I should be
> > looking for? Thanks
> > Phil Smith
> > TR6
>
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