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To: Craig Freeman who wrote (13395)	7/28/2000 9:31:09 PM
From: Craig Freeman	Respond to of 60323

All, soon after receiving my Nikon 990 camera, I received a Plextor 12/10/32 CD-RW drive (12x write to <$1 CDRs, 10X rewrite using newer CR-RW media, and 32MB read speed ... all with a unique mechanism to prevent making 'coasters'"). In addition, a SNDK 64MB card is on its way which I will be able to compare with the 16MB Lexar card that came with the camera. If you have interest in reviews on either product, please contact me privately. If I get 3+ requests, I will post reviews here (otherwise, I will respond to private messages only). Craig

To: Craig Freeman who wrote (13395)	7/29/2000 6:34:17 PM
From: Steve 667	Respond to of 60323

Craig, Thanks for your comments on the Nikon 990! They have given me pause, as you brought up several excellent points I had not seen in the several extensive reviews that I read. Interesting about the "straight line vs pixel placement." I have seen that in some digital pictures, but thought the higher resolution would resolve it." Good observation on your part. What did you mean "My earlier SLR would send out an IR image in such cases but the Coolpix seems to rely upon whatever light is already there."? Are you talking about some type of IR flash? Thanks again for your comments. I hope we will hear more after you have used it a while longer. Steve 667

To: Craig Freeman who wrote (13395)	7/31/2000 2:22:55 PM
From: Gary Kao	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 60323

The other huge advantage of digital photography that you neglected to mention is how easy it is to touch up the photo after the fact. With my coolpix 800 I have concluded that pix taken during low light is NOT a problem anymore because any graphics program (e.g. Photoshop, or Photoeditor) can easily "correct" the brightness, contrast, gamma, or hue. Many if not most "substandard" pix can be touched up in such manner to a highly satisfying result. Gary > Forget "low light" shots as the the 990 can't see much in the dark. My earlier SLR would send out an IR image in such cases but the Coolpix seems to rely upon whatever light is already there..