[pct-l] digital cameras???

[Slyatpct@xxxxxxx (Slyatpct@xxxxxxx)]

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I used the Olympus last summer and thought it was a great camera, but for the
price of film and developing alone, I could have bought a digital.

Since that time I went ahead and bought a factory refurbished Olympus D 510.
It only has 2.1 megapixels. 2.5 optical and 3 times digital zoom, but takes
great pictures  It can take panoramic and quick time movies.  With the 4 AA
batteries installed it weighs 12 oz.  One feature it doesn't have, which
would have been nice, is sound.  I spent less than $200 and it included a 8
and 32 mb smart media cards, plus 4 rechargable batteries and charger.  One
nice thing about this camera you can also use alkaline batteries in a pinch.

In another couple years when the prices come down some I'll look for one with
more megapixels, but from what I gather, unless you intend on printing photos
larger than 10 by 12 the more mp may not be neccesary.

The Cannon Elph  is lighter, more compact and has sound, but is only two
times optical, takes dedicated batteries and cost alot more.  Of course there
are other models available, but as it is, it took me well over two months to
pick the Olympus for all around value, quality and features.

YMMV,

Sly


In a message dated 2/22/2003 3:28:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, natgo
ld@ufl.edu writes:

> Thanks for the advice on camera's.  Sounds like the Olympus Sylus Zoom
> (8oz) is a winner.
>
>
> However, now I'm contemplating on getting a digital camera.  It seems
> like a digital camera will be cheaper in the long run.  All the film
> processing from a 3-4 week trip, not to mention the pics before and
> after the trail.
>
> Does anyone have input on this, or recommendations for LIGHT digital
> cameras that take quality pics???
>
> I've been told to get at least a 3x zoom (many are 2x) and at least 3
> megapixals.
>
> What is the overall opinion on the worth of the camera vs its weight?
> If I show the ranger my digital cam , in lieu of my cannister, will
> he/she say cheese or freeze??
>
>
> Seems to me a once in a lifetime trip (hopefully not just once) would
> justify the weight.  Unitil now we have used disposables, but you have
> to have the right speed for the right situation which is a  pain.
>