[pct-l] Thinking Outside The Pack

[G. Lowe aka Wheeew]

This post has nothing to do with the "Subject" line.  That line  just came to me in a flash and  I liked it.  It's for those of us who are POSSESSED by the pack......

Anyway, I got a free Consumer Reports flyer in the mail today.  Perusing it, I found a short blurb on digital cameras I thought might be helpful:

Q:  Is there a small, easy-to-use digital that's good for family photos and doesn't cost a lot?  (I'm guessing this implies good all-around camera)

A:  Our tests uncovered some great choices.  At only $220, the Canon PowerShot A630 has excellent print quality and weighs 8 oz.  If you want similar print quality in a smaller package, consider the subcompact Canon PowerShot SD830.  It's $370 and weighs in at a mere 5 ounces.

Q:  Is it worth it to spend more on a camera with 6 or 7 megapixels of resolution versus one with 5?

A:  Not necessarily, unless you're cropping in tightly on images or making poster-size prints.  More megapixels usually translates into more picture detail.  But beyond 5, you're unlikely to see the difference, even with 8x10 prints.  Our advice: a 5-megapixel camera should provide all the resolution an average person needs.  For posters, get at least 7 megapixels.


Hm.  Who knew?


  


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