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Camera helpView MessagesViewing posts 1 to 14 of 14 messages posted.
“Ok so taxes are going to be back soon, and I have roughly 300 bucks to spend on a camera. I can pull in a little more if I need to but would prefer to stay round 300. Should i buy a regular camera, or a digital camera, and what are some good recommendations. Thanks.” 12:03:55 PM 2/08/02 “One of the things that we have… .. a problem with -- is folks who refuse.. .. to do a SEARCH, and read old threads first!.. ” 12:09:53 PM 2/08/02 “(threads 9711, 8427, and 7210 at your service, sir!).. :) :) :)” 12:11:17 PM 2/08/02 “Zeus, just ignore TownDawg, that's what the rest of us do. But, um... he's right. You need to go read the other discussions first, then ask followup questions or specific questions that haven't been answered yet. Lots of knowledeable people here. And one more thing...we don't really ignore TownDawg, he's a great guy. But you didn't hear that from me. ;-)” 12:21:35 PM 2/08/02 “*perks up at Fritz* do you mean you like me? huh? huh?.. yay.. I thought everyone HATED me!.. :)... as Cartman would say.. "screw you guyz!"” 12:42:02 PM 2/08/02 “Oh, man...*shaking head*...bummer... You found me out.” 1:49:39 PM 2/08/02 “Thanks, and (an excuse) I did search but dont think it worked right or else I wouldnt have posted, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.” 2:00:30 PM 2/08/02 A 35mm Recommendation “Three years ago I had my dad, a once chronic photographer, to give me ideas for a small lightweight 35mm point-and-shoot that could withstand wet weather. His conclusion was the Olympus Stylus, so I settled on the Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80. Since then I've heard alot of good reviews for this camera. Thanks Dad! It's under $200.” 4:17:09 PM 2/08/02 “let me tell you.Save your money and use Kodak Max throw away ones.They are the ones I use for backpacking all the time .Have you seen the pictures on my website?They are all taken with throw aways.” 8:26:52 PM 2/08/02 “There ya go.... sage advice from the Ansel Adams of the Kodak disposable. (tic) If your goal is to display your pictures on a website, go for a digital and save the money you would have spent on film to get a better digital camera. If your goal is to print them, then let me suggest the best film camera you can afford. For the money you plan on spending, a digital won't even begin to compare to even a mediocre film camera when it comes to print quality. If you think there is a remote chance that you might want to do anything with them bigger than the 4x5 proofs you get back from the processor, don't waste your money on a disposable camera. As "its crazy mike" alluded to, they will look good on the WWW at 72 dpi, but when you attempt to make an enlargement, the problems with a cheap plastic disposable lens will come to light. The disapointment of a poor quality product will remain long after the brief thrill of getting a "good deal" is forgotten.” 9:22:38 PM 2/08/02 9:34:32 PM 2/08/02 “ Ok good point.But I still like them....:)”9:51:37 PM 2/08/02 “I aggree with Hobbit- I would choose a brand name 35 mm with the best optics you can afford. I am partial to Canon products. Check out the Rebel.” 11:43:04 AM 2/09/02 “Cool thanks! I may just end up buying a 35mm camera.” 1:13:14 PM 2/09/02
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