[AT] OT- Digital Cameras/Thanks

[Ralph Goff]

Mike, my Sony Mavica FD 75 is likely obsolete by now but thought I'd put in
my two cents worth concerning a few things I have learned.
First thing I would do different is try the camera outdoors before buying
it. I found this Sony was fine indoors but in the sunlight I have a terrible
time seeing the LCD screen. Ideally a camera should have both the LCD screen
and a regular viewfinder and if I ever buy another camera that is a feature
I will look for. Ageing eyes could be a factor here too.
What I do like is my 10x optical zoom. I see so many newer cameras only
offering 3x zoom and though I have not tried one out I think I would miss my
10x. It has been so handy for long range shots.
I'd also have to say that overall I am not satisfied with the picture
quality. At less than 1 mp it's picture  is ok but well below the quality
that I was used to seeing on my old 35 mm film camera.

Ralph in Sask.
http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike S Meulenberg <msm10301 at juno.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] OT- Digital Cameras/Thanks


> Thanks for all the information on digital cameras. I like to get input
> from people that actually use them, not just from a web site. I knew a
> lot of people on the list used them, from seeing the various pictures
> that get posted. I'm going to do some reading on the various cameras, to
> see what one will suit my purposes well. I want to stay under $250, and
> it looks like I'll be able to do that without a problem. I used to go to
> epinions.com  to check out various items, but it seems that they have
> gone to professional type reviewers, and I don't rely on them at all.
>
> Thanks again,
> Mike
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