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Off topic: I need advise, please...
I need to buy a nice digital camera for the cheapest price possible, not
forgetting quality. I found a Nikon CoolPix 3200 3.2 megapixels, 3x optical/4x digital zoom 1.6 -inch color LCD, for $198.47 (USA dollars, of course) Then I found a Sony Cyber-shot P41 Digital Camera 4.1 megapixels. 3x precision digital zoom. 640x480 VGA MPEG movie mode $178.87 Then there is the Kodak Easy Share CX7530 Digital Camera. 5 megapixels, 3x opitcal/5x digital zoom, 32 MB internal memory and 1.8-inch color indoor/outdoor LCD for $298.57 Thanks for your help, I don't know much about cameras, but I know there are some in this ng that does... LP Which would be the best for the price? Thanks! LP |
I forgot that the rest of the details can be found he
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catal...%3A3944%3A3959 You might have to put in the search engine the exact model, some have more accessories than others... Thanks, LP |
They're all about the same.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Lady Pilot" wrote in message news:ZEWnd.69422$EZ.54812@okepread07... I need to buy a nice digital camera for the cheapest price possible, not forgetting quality. I found a Nikon CoolPix 3200 3.2 megapixels, 3x optical/4x digital zoom 1.6 -inch color LCD, for $198.47 (USA dollars, of course) Then I found a Sony Cyber-shot P41 Digital Camera 4.1 megapixels. 3x precision digital zoom. 640x480 VGA MPEG movie mode $178.87 Then there is the Kodak Easy Share CX7530 Digital Camera. 5 megapixels, 3x opitcal/5x digital zoom, 32 MB internal memory and 1.8-inch color indoor/outdoor LCD for $298.57 Thanks for your help, I don't know much about cameras, but I know there are some in this ng that does... LP Which would be the best for the price? Thanks! LP |
On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:33:20 -0600, "Lady Pilot"
wrote this crap: I need to buy a nice digital camera for the cheapest price possible, not forgetting quality. I buy those disposable cameras, for about six bucks apiece. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
I found a Nikon CoolPix 3200 3.2 megapixels, 3x optical/4x digital zoom
1.6 -inch color LCD, for $198.47 (USA dollars, of course) The optical set on this camera is somewhat muddy and not to sharp. Actually made by Sanyo. RB |
Then I found a Sony Cyber-shot P41 Digital Camera 4.1 megapixels. 3x
precision digital zoom. 640x480 VGA MPEG movie mode $178.87 Sony's are hit and miss. I haven't tried the 41. But I did check out the tiny Sony L1 last night and thought it was excellent. Shoots good movies as well. 285.00 at B&H photo. See it he http://steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/l1.html RB |
LP, a really sharp little camera is the Casio Z50 Zoom. pentax optical set does nicely and big 2 inch LCD. It's well made and small enough for a shirt pocket. http://steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/ex-z50.html RB |
"Horvath" wrote in message
... On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:33:20 -0600, "Lady Pilot" wrote this crap: I need to buy a nice digital camera for the cheapest price possible, not forgetting quality. I buy those disposable boys, for about six bucks apiece. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
Smart girl. Most people consider only price but you are
also concerned with quality. Good to see it. Keeping this in mind, forget all about Bobsprit's advice - it lacks quality. You can't go wrong with the Sony. Go for it! CN "Lady Pilot" wrote in message news:ZEWnd.69422$EZ.54812@okepread07... I need to buy a nice digital camera for the cheapest price possible, not forgetting quality. I found a Nikon CoolPix 3200 3.2 megapixels, 3x optical/4x digital zoom 1.6 -inch color LCD, for $198.47 (USA dollars, of course) Then I found a Sony Cyber-shot P41 Digital Camera 4.1 megapixels. 3x precision digital zoom. 640x480 VGA MPEG movie mode $178.87 Then there is the Kodak Easy Share CX7530 Digital Camera. 5 megapixels, 3x opitcal/5x digital zoom, 32 MB internal memory and 1.8-inch color indoor/outdoor LCD for $298.57 Thanks for your help, I don't know much about cameras, but I know there are some in this ng that does... LP Which would be the best for the price? Thanks! LP |
You can't go wrong with the Sony. Go for it!
It's as though neal doesn't want anyone to have anything nice...because he doesn't. I barely commented on the Sony because it's a cheap entry level camera. Tells us a lot about Neal. The Sony has NO optical zoom and no AV connection for hook up to a TV. It has terrible battery life (look it up) and a sloppy optical set. Comes with no charger and you'll need one. User reviews say that pics are muddy and not up to par with 3.2 MP cameras. The reason? Baseline ISO of 100 means lots of grain. Want a good Sony? Get the L1. Small and slick, takes great pics and it even has a waterproof casing available. Neal, you did it to yourself again. RB |
Take a look at the Olympus D-540 3.2 MP. They are available on the
internet for less than $200, and take great pictures. It comes with a 16 mb memory card, but you can buy 32, 64 or 128 mb memory cards for plenty of stoarge capacity. It uses 2 AA batteries - Nicad rechargables are recommended. I have the predecessor model, D510 zoom, and the optics are great. I take many photos at my yacht club, and everybody says my camera takes the best pictures of those used at the club. I carry extra memory cards and 4 rechargable batteries in the soft case, and never run out of power or storage capacity. It has a standard USB interface, and be connected to any late model Windows-based computer without special software or hardware. When you have narrowed down your selection, look each choice up on http://www.digitalcamerareviewspot.com/. It gives specifications, user reviews, and best prices from web-based sources. By the way, I recommend you avoid any camera with proprietary batteries or cameras that do not have optical zoom. -- Elmo "Lady Pilot" wrote in message news:ZEWnd.69422$EZ.54812@okepread07... I need to buy a nice digital camera for the cheapest price possible, not forgetting quality. I found a Nikon CoolPix 3200 3.2 megapixels, 3x optical/4x digital zoom 1.6 -inch color LCD, for $198.47 (USA dollars, of course) Then I found a Sony Cyber-shot P41 Digital Camera 4.1 megapixels. 3x precision digital zoom. 640x480 VGA MPEG movie mode $178.87 Then there is the Kodak Easy Share CX7530 Digital Camera. 5 megapixels, 3x opitcal/5x digital zoom, 32 MB internal memory and 1.8-inch color indoor/outdoor LCD for $298.57 Thanks for your help, I don't know much about cameras, but I know there are some in this ng that does... LP Which would be the best for the price? Thanks! LP |
By the way, I
recommend you avoid any camera with proprietary batteries or cameras that do not have optical zoom. Sadly, many of the better cameras now use proprietary batteries. The upside is they are often excellent. My new Pentax Optio S5I takes more pics than it's 512 MB card can hold (150 shots) on a single charge. My Nikon 8800 seems to have endless battery life. I agree 100% on the zoom. Very important on lower MP cameras where too much cropping ruins the show. Learning proper composition will save a lot of aggravation as well. RB |
Take a look at the Olympus D-540 3.2 MP.
You can get the better D-580 for 189.00 at Tristate in NY. Both cameras lack a VGA Movie mode and only the 580 has sound. They are both good P&S cameras for under 200.00. RB |
"Horvath"wrote : I buy those disposable cameras, for about six bucks apiece. Well, Horvath...I've been living with disposable cameras for almost a year. I'm just seeking justice... I need a digital because I'm too impatient to have to wait for 24 photos. LP (call me spoiled if you like) |
"Capt. Neal®" wrote: Smart girl. Most people consider only price but you are also concerned with quality. Good to see it. Keeping this in mind, forget all about Bobsprit's advice - it lacks quality. Well, you need to remember that I'm a Republician, after my teenage years of being an ignorant democart! You can't go wrong with the Sony. Go for it! Thanks! LP |
"Beauregard" wrote: When you have narrowed down your selection, look each choice up on http://www.digitalcamerareviewspot.com/. It gives specifications, user reviews, and best prices from web-based sources. By the way, I recommend you avoid any camera with proprietary batteries or cameras that do not have optical zoom. Thank you for your informative post. I don't remember reading any of your posts here before. Are you new here, or are you posting under a sock? :-) I ended up buying a Kodak Easy Share 5.0 megapixels 3x zoom with 32 mb of internal memory with camera dock included for $198. On the website you gave me it has mostly 5 stars and prices ranged from $205 to $305. I also picked up 2 sticks of 128 MB memory for $15 each. I haven't got to try it out yet, but by the reviews above I'm sure it will be a decent camera. Thanks again, LP |
Lady Pilot wrote:
I ended up buying a Kodak Easy Share 5.0 megapixels 3x zoom with 32 mb of internal memory with camera dock included for $198. My niece just bought that package, seems like a decent enough camera, oh and she paid $198 Canadian! Cheers Marty |
"Martin Baxter" wrote in message My niece just bought that package, seems like a decent enough camera, oh and she paid $198 Canadian! That's like what...... $1.98 USF???? CM |
Overproof wrote:
"Martin Baxter" wrote in message My niece just bought that package, seems like a decent enough camera, oh and she paid $198 Canadian! That's like what...... $1.98 USF???? CM Hey! Quit selling us short, the Loony is on the way up, must be at least 5 bucks US by now! Cheers Marty |
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Overproof wrote: "Martin Baxter" wrote in message My niece just bought that package, seems like a decent enough camera, oh and she paid $198 Canadian! That's like what...... $1.98 USF???? CM Not any more. The US dollar is dropping. -- Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m) http://www.sailnow.com "If there's no wind, row." |
"Lady Pilot" wrote in message news:k32vd.94920$EZ.32615@okepread07... Sorry I didn't get back sooner, but it wouldn't have helped anyway. I got it at Walmart on Thanksgiving day sale. I went to the store around 10:30 am, right before the sale went off and they only had 2 of them left. I've never did the early morning shopping thing on Thanksgiving. A neighbor told me about this and I thought I might check it out. Their website was out-of-stock, so I drove down to the store, not expecting anything. Then why did you go? |
"Scott Vernon" wrote: "Lady Pilot" wrote: Sorry I didn't get back sooner, but it wouldn't have helped anyway. I got it at Walmart on Thanksgiving day sale. I went to the store around 10:30 am, right before the sale went off and they only had 2 of them left. I've never did the early morning shopping thing on Thanksgiving. A neighbor told me about this and I thought I might check it out. Their website was out-of-stock, so I drove down to the store, not expecting anything. Then why did you go? Faith. LP |
wrote: imho, you can't go wrong w/nikon...the coolpix line is a strong seller, w good reviews...esp for the $...i am on my 3rd coolpix...its always worked for me...sel recreational pilot....... Hmmm, is that you, Adam? Where do you fly out of, California? What kind of airplane do you have? LP |
On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 01:14:14 -0600, "Lady Pilot"
wrote this crap: wrote: imho, you can't go wrong w/nikon...the coolpix line is a strong seller, w good reviews...esp for the $...i am on my 3rd coolpix...its always worked for me...sel recreational pilot....... Hmmm, is that you, Adam? Where do you fly out of, California? What kind of airplane do you have? I have an F-18, F-4, F-16, an SR-51, ME-262, a PBY, and several others. All thanks to Revell. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
I used to watch the SR-71s land and take off out here. Amazing planes. When
I worked in the defense industry, I had a ring-side site for the U2s. Also amazing planes. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Horvath" wrote in message ... On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 01:14:14 -0600, "Lady Pilot" wrote this crap: wrote: imho, you can't go wrong w/nikon...the coolpix line is a strong seller, w good reviews...esp for the $...i am on my 3rd coolpix...its always worked for me...sel recreational pilot....... Hmmm, is that you, Adam? Where do you fly out of, California? What kind of airplane do you have? I have an F-18, F-4, F-16, an SR-51, ME-262, a PBY, and several others. All thanks to Revell. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
ever seen an sr-71 do their climb out? pretty amazing....
damm near straight up...to about 70,000 feet...afterburners the whole way....aka "the sound of freedom"...... |
nope...not Adam...I am richard from colorado..
new to the list (getting my sig name sorted out).. i fly SEL cessnas (charter) mostly c182's turbo rg's...near boulder...i also did a bit of soaring... a must (imho) for any salior...aka "wind sailing" " Hmmm, is that you, Adam? Where do you fly out of, California? What kind of airplane do you have? LP" |
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"Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... You need a new ink cartridge . . . |
Thom Stewart wrote:
That was the best post made in this newsgroup in a long time. |
"Bell" wrote in message ... Thom Stewart wrote: That was the best post made in this newsgroup in a long time. Infinitely more preferable to Bobsprit's worthless trolls. CN |
Capt. Neal® wrote:
"Bell" wrote in message ... Thom Stewart wrote: That was the best post made in this newsgroup in a long time. Infinitely more preferable to Bobsprit's worthless trolls. CN And certain socks battling with themselves. And much better than old "one topic/off topic" from some g...err, Bay area of KKalifornia |
"~^ beancounter ~^" wrote: nope...not Adam...I am richard from colorado.. new to the list (getting my sig name sorted out).. If Oz hasn't welcomed you to the Crackerbox Palace, let me fill in for him through the holidays. i fly SEL cessnas (charter) mostly c182's turbo rg's...near boulder... Boulder, Colorado? You wouldn't happen to know the auspicious Gilligan, would you? i also did a bit of soaring... a must (imho) for any salior...aka "wind sailing" I admire any man or women that dares to soar in an aircraft without any engines. Merry Christmas! LP |
"Lady Pilot" wrote in
news:Lrrzd.28200$F25.5830@okepread07: "~^ beancounter ~^" wrote: nope...not Adam...I am richard from colorado.. new to the list (getting my sig name sorted out).. If Oz hasn't welcomed you to the Crackerbox Palace, let me fill in for him through the holidays. i fly SEL cessnas (charter) mostly c182's turbo rg's...near boulder... Boulder, Colorado? You wouldn't happen to know the auspicious Gilligan, would you? i also did a bit of soaring... a must (imho) for any salior...aka "wind sailing" I admire any man or women that dares to soar in an aircraft without any engines. Merry Christmas! LP Nope LP, you have that one bassackwards. Motorized airplanes are simply rocks waiting for the engine to die, before plummeting to earth. On the other hand the sailplane has no such wishes and the pilot almost has to force it to ground once aloft. ....and no small airplanes do not have a long glide path, not even the volkswagon of the sky, cessna 150(2), the old piper cubs could glide a bit, but the road or open spot better be handy, with no excessive manuevering necessary: good thing with them though was that there stall speed was so slow you almost could wait till it hit, then step out and avoid the crash altogethergrin Anywho, my point is, don't go gliding in a motorized aircraft, nor navigating through reefs in a boat with a tiny rudder Happy Holidays! -- Didereaux "Let bygones be bygones...send a concilliatory PRETZEL to the Whitehouse!" "Against stupidity, the very gods themselves contend in vain." - Friedrich von Schiller "Ignorant voracity -- a wingless vulture -- can soar only into the depths of ignominy." Patrick O'Brian |
If Oz hasn't welcomed you to the Crackerbox Palace, let me fill in
for him through the holidays. well...thank you...damm glad to be here..grin...it is always nice to hanf around "the dock" ( virtual being...better than nothin' ) ) for sailing info and stories... Boulder, Colorado? You wouldn't happen to know the auspicious Gilligan, would you? nope...not off hand...are they a regular here on the board? I admire any man or women that dares to soar in an aircraft without any engines. Merry Christmas! thanx...merry christmas to you as well.....what type of planes do you fly? have you logged any time in a glider yet? if not, drop by your local glider port for the 10 min intro ride...it is a kick in the pants...gives you a different perspective on aviation (imho)...esp, if you enjoy sailing...there are some un-canny sims between the two sports....happy sailing and flyin' ... |
She's a typical non-sailor who relies on an engine for her existence.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Didereaux" wrote in message .. . "Lady Pilot" wrote in news:Lrrzd.28200$F25.5830@okepread07: "~^ beancounter ~^" wrote: nope...not Adam...I am richard from colorado.. new to the list (getting my sig name sorted out).. If Oz hasn't welcomed you to the Crackerbox Palace, let me fill in for him through the holidays. i fly SEL cessnas (charter) mostly c182's turbo rg's...near boulder... Boulder, Colorado? You wouldn't happen to know the auspicious Gilligan, would you? i also did a bit of soaring... a must (imho) for any salior...aka "wind sailing" I admire any man or women that dares to soar in an aircraft without any engines. Merry Christmas! LP Nope LP, you have that one bassackwards. Motorized airplanes are simply rocks waiting for the engine to die, before plummeting to earth. On the other hand the sailplane has no such wishes and the pilot almost has to force it to ground once aloft. ...and no small airplanes do not have a long glide path, not even the volkswagon of the sky, cessna 150(2), the old piper cubs could glide a bit, but the road or open spot better be handy, with no excessive manuevering necessary: good thing with them though was that there stall speed was so slow you almost could wait till it hit, then step out and avoid the crash altogethergrin Anywho, my point is, don't go gliding in a motorized aircraft, nor navigating through reefs in a boat with a tiny rudder Happy Holidays! -- Didereaux "Let bygones be bygones...send a concilliatory PRETZEL to the Whitehouse!" "Against stupidity, the very gods themselves contend in vain." - Friedrich von Schiller "Ignorant voracity -- a wingless vulture -- can soar only into the depths of ignominy." Patrick O'Brian |
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