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To: DiB who wrote (61323)	7/16/2004 4:10:42 AM
From: Sully-	Respond to of 65232

<font color=blue>"however there are times when I wish I had something more precise and sophisticated" <font color=black> I have to admit I am spoiled with my Pentax. When I have the right film & take my time, the pics can turn out quite well (suitable for framing). <font color=blue> "What kind of files resolution-wise does WalMart produce?" <font color=black> I don't really know. I mentioned that I got the CD from Wal Mart so you would know I did not get a professional quality set of digital pics. The CD indicates it is Fujifilm Digital Services. They claim it is high resolution, but they don't give any stats. I think I paid an additional $2.99 to get them on a CD, so the resolution is probably middle of the road at best. FWIW, the prints were a bit more detailed & vivid than those on the CD's. IMO, there are only a few keepers that I'll consider framing. I might take those negatives to a pro shop & get new prints. I had not used my camera in about two years when this trip took place. For the most part, I was on a tight schedule so I was winging it most of the time. I had Kodak Gold 200 speed film & most of the shots were not in bright sunlight. The Pacific Coast shots were in partly sunny to overcast. The Grand Canyon started out with bright sunlight, but the sun quickly slid behind a think band of clouds near the horizon (you can see it in the sunset photos). I knew I'd be rusty, in a hurry & the lighting worked against me & I made quite a few mistakes. Soooooo, I figured there would only be a few really good pics. All in all, I thought they turned out a little better than I expected. Considering how much extra it would cost to go to a Pro shop, I doubt the slightly higher resolution would have justified the expense. Next time I'll take my time, make sure I use the right settings, frame my shots better, take more panoramic pics, have better film, & then I'll go to a professional for development & digital conversion (or perhaps I'll have a digital camera by then). Besides, I now have an excuse to go there again <gg>.