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To: Z Analyzer who wrote (18863)	1/31/2001 2:43:02 PM
From: Art Bechhoefer	Respond to of 60323

Z Analyzer, improvements in digital cameras are coming so rapidly, one can assume that the current 3 mpixel cameras will become obsolete in a year or so, or will become cheaper at least. Among the better quality cameras are Canon, Nikon Coolpix, and Olympus, with some good reviews also for Kodak. Olympus has high resolution cameras with SLR capabilities, which is something I miss on my Nikon Coolpix 950. Yet even though the 950 doesn't have 3 mp resolution, I think it does a terrrific job on prints up to 8 x 10, as long as one is willing to spend the time learning to use the tools available in software such as Adobe PhotoShop. The right choice is always a balancing act. Do you want small size, or can you deal with a bulkier body as in the Olympus SLR? Do you want an articulated body, as in the Nikon 990, which makes overhead shots easy, or are you willing to go with the less expensive Nikon 880? Do you need all the manual controls available on the Nikon, or, if you are like me, will you end up using the automatic settings most of the time? If so, you don't need to pay the extra for all that manual control. Do you want macro capabilities, as in the Nikon, or are you satisfied with less ultra close-up shots? Do you want really good optics, as in Nikon and Olympus, or will a little less performance be okay? And as far as cost goes, rest assured that what costs $1500 today will cost perhaps less than $1000 next year, but in the meantime, you'll miss a lot of good photo opportunities. Art

To: Z Analyzer who wrote (18863)	1/31/2001 4:06:35 PM
From: Ausdauer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

Zanalyzer, If I were in the market to buy I might buy either a Nikon 880 or an Olympus C3030. Clearly I would always choose a CF-based camera over a SmartMedia camera given similar features given my SNDK bias. Unless you are intending to get just a starter camera to test the waters I would consider as many megapixels as your budget allows. FWIW, Aus

To: Z Analyzer who wrote (18863)	1/31/2001 10:12:02 PM
From: Ausdauer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

Z Analyzer, I thought my next digital camera would be an SLR. Well, it probably won't be. Not at the prices they want to sell them for. Anyway, I will probably upgrade to a new camera this year with 4.0 megapixels. Also, it would be great to get one with MPEG or QuickTime video capability. Let us know what you decide on. I got a Kodak DC 280 for my sister-in-law this Christmas. I paid $399.99 retail (Wolf camera) plus tax and it came with a 20MB SanDisk card. I thought it was a good deal. The only thing about it is that it is somewhat big and relatively heavy. The DC3400 and DC5000 are equally as bulky, if not bulkier. I think Kodak missed out over Christmas because of the trend to big and bulky rather than sleek and sexy. Aus