On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:12:38 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:

Wife wants to upgrade from my 3 yr old HP R707 compact digital camera.
This camera works fine...although the original battery doesn't seem to hold
its charge as long anymore while sitting on the shelf.
Costco just happens to have a super price $270.00 CDN
for its popular Canon A650 IS compact.
I also see the Nikon D40 on sale here with lens at just under $500.00.
I can't justify the higher end SLRs...especially when they seem be be
somewhat obsolete every three or four years
vs the old manual film SLRs that were still fine after 20-25 years .My
usage these days is more snapshot than trying to be artistic...although I do
like to do justice to scenery.

If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.

Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. In particular as
you can get them for under $100.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351

You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.

If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.

Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. :)

My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316

Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.

On Nov 28, 4:03*pm, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:12:38 -0400, "Don White"

wrote:
Wife wants to upgrade from my 3 yr old HP R707 compact digital camera.
This camera works fine...although the original battery doesn't seem to hold
its charge as long anymore while sitting *on the shelf.
Costco just happens to have a super price $270.00 CDN
for its popular Canon A650 IS *compact.
I also see the Nikon D40 on sale here with lens at just under $500.00.
I can't justify the higher end SLRs...especially when they seem be be
somewhat obsolete every three or four years
vs the old manual film SLRs that were still fine after 20-25 years .My
usage these days is more snapshot than trying to be artistic...although I do
like to do justice to scenery.

If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.

Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. *In particular as
you can get them for under $100.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351

You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.

If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.

Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. *:)

My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. *I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316

Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.

Tells you how I handle digital, is over a year ago, I bought a
Fugifilm s-700 and i've taken about 400+ pics with it,and haven't
downloaded a one of them yet.

Eh, my daughter will figure it out.

On Nov 28, 4:30*pm, Tim wrote:
On Nov 28, 4:03*pm, Tom Francis - SWSports



wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:12:38 -0400, "Don White"

wrote:
Wife wants to upgrade from my 3 yr old HP R707 compact digital camera.
This camera works fine...although the original battery doesn't seem to hold
its charge as long anymore while sitting *on the shelf.
Costco just happens to have a super price $270.00 CDN
for its popular Canon A650 IS *compact.
I also see the Nikon D40 on sale here with lens at just under $500.00.
I can't justify the higher end SLRs...especially when they seem be be
somewhat obsolete every three or four years
vs the old manual film SLRs that were still fine after 20-25 years .My
usage these days is more snapshot than trying to be artistic...although I do
like to do justice to scenery.

If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.

Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. *In particular as
you can get them for under $100.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351

You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.

If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.

Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. *:)

My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. *I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316

Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.

Tells you how I handle digital, is over a year ago, I bought a
Fugifilm s-700 *and i've taken about 400+ pics with it,and haven't
downloaded a one of them yet.

Eh, my daughter will figure it out.

Yeah, there it is:

http://www.dcviews.com/press/images/Fujifilm-S700.jpg

On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:30:35 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

On Nov 28, 4:03*pm, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:12:38 -0400, "Don White"

wrote:
Wife wants to upgrade from my 3 yr old HP R707 compact digital camera.
This camera works fine...although the original battery doesn't seem to hold
its charge as long anymore while sitting *on the shelf.
Costco just happens to have a super price $270.00 CDN
for its popular Canon A650 IS *compact.
I also see the Nikon D40 on sale here with lens at just under $500.00.
I can't justify the higher end SLRs...especially when they seem be be
somewhat obsolete every three or four years
vs the old manual film SLRs that were still fine after 20-25 years .My
usage these days is more snapshot than trying to be artistic...although I do
like to do justice to scenery.

If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.

Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. *In particular as
you can get them for under $100.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351

You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.

If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.

Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. *:)

My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. *I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316

Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.

Tells you how I handle digital, is over a year ago, I bought a
Fugifilm s-700 and i've taken about 400+ pics with it,and haven't
downloaded a one of them yet.

Eh, my daughter will figure it out.

And why, pray tell, have you not downloaded any yet? You mean they're still
in the camera?
--
John H

*Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!*

On Nov 28, 4:51*pm, JohnH wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:30:35 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Nov 28, 4:03*pm, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:12:38 -0400, "Don White"

wrote:
Wife wants to upgrade from my 3 yr old HP R707 compact digital camera..
This camera works fine...although the original battery doesn't seem to hold
its charge as long anymore while sitting *on the shelf.
Costco just happens to have a super price $270.00 CDN
for its popular Canon A650 IS *compact.
I also see the Nikon D40 on sale here with lens at just under $500.00..
I can't justify the higher end SLRs...especially when they seem be be
somewhat obsolete every three or four years
vs the old manual film SLRs that were still fine after 20-25 years .My
usage these days is more snapshot than trying to be artistic...although I do
like to do justice to scenery.

If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.

Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. *In particular as
you can get them for under $100.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351

You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.

If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.

Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. *:)

My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. *I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316

Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.

Tells you how I handle digital, is over a year ago, I bought a
Fugifilm s-700 *and i've taken about 400+ pics with it,and haven't
downloaded a one of them yet.

Eh, my daughter will figure it out.

And why, pray tell, have you not downloaded any yet? You mean they're still
in the camera?
--
John H

*Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!*

uh-huh.

I just haven't.... yet

BTW, who should I hook up with for photo hosting? Photobucket?
Google? these seem to be quite popular. Ups, downs, drawbacks?

On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:03:55 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

On Nov 28, 4:51*pm, JohnH wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:30:35 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Nov 28, 4:03*pm, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:12:38 -0400, "Don White"

wrote:
Wife wants to upgrade from my 3 yr old HP R707 compact digital camera.
This camera works fine...although the original battery doesn't seem to hold
its charge as long anymore while sitting *on the shelf.
Costco just happens to have a super price $270.00 CDN
for its popular Canon A650 IS *compact.
I also see the Nikon D40 on sale here with lens at just under $500.00.
I can't justify the higher end SLRs...especially when they seem be be
somewhat obsolete every three or four years
vs the old manual film SLRs that were still fine after 20-25 years .My
usage these days is more snapshot than trying to be artistic...although I do
like to do justice to scenery.

If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.

Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. *In particular as
you can get them for under $100.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351

You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.

If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.

Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. *:)

My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. *I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316

Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.

Tells you how I handle digital, is over a year ago, I bought a
Fugifilm s-700 *and i've taken about 400+ pics with it,and haven't
downloaded a one of them yet.

Eh, my daughter will figure it out.

And why, pray tell, have you not downloaded any yet? You mean they're still
in the camera?
--
John H

*Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!*

uh-huh.

I just haven't.... yet

BTW, who should I hook up with for photo hosting? Photobucket?
Google? these seem to be quite popular. Ups, downs, drawbacks?

I use photobucket. It's free, does a pretty quick job of uploading, and the
default size is 800x600, which fits Chuck's Place and is a good size for a
15" monitor.

For family stuff, I'll upload a series (album) to the Costco site. We have
Costco print them, 'cause they're cheap and do a good job. I can also let
my daughters have access so they can print the ones they want.
--
John H

*Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!*

Tim wrote:
On Nov 28, 4:51 pm, JohnH wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:30:35 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Nov 28, 4:03 pm, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:12:38 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:
Wife wants to upgrade from my 3 yr old HP R707 compact digital camera..
This camera works fine...although the original battery doesn't seem to hold
its charge as long anymore while sitting on the shelf.
Costco just happens to have a super price $270.00 CDN
for its popular Canon A650 IS compact.
I also see the Nikon D40 on sale here with lens at just under $500.00..
I can't justify the higher end SLRs...especially when they seem be be
somewhat obsolete every three or four years
vs the old manual film SLRs that were still fine after 20-25 years .My
usage these days is more snapshot than trying to be artistic...although I do
like to do justice to scenery.
If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.
Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. In particular as
you can get them for under $100.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351
You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.
If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.
Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. :)
My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316
Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.
Tells you how I handle digital, is over a year ago, I bought a
Fugifilm s-700 and i've taken about 400+ pics with it,and haven't
downloaded a one of them yet.
Eh, my daughter will figure it out.
And why, pray tell, have you not downloaded any yet? You mean they're still
in the camera?
--
John H

*Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!*

uh-huh.

I just haven't.... yet

BTW, who should I hook up with for photo hosting? Photobucket?
Google? these seem to be quite popular. Ups, downs, drawbacks?


Start with your hard drive. Download ifranview for simple resizing and
editing and take it from there.

"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in
message ...

If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.

Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. In particular as
you can get them for under $100.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351

You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.

If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.

Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. :)

My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316

Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.


I'm looking at my December issue of Consumer Reports and they list two
Olympus models in the 'subcompact' catagory...
the FE-340 in 8th place
and Stylus 1010 in 14th
neither is "recommended" by Consumers
No Olympus cameras in the 'compact' catagory but two models are listed in
the 'Superzoom' section.
the SP-570 UZ at 8th place
and SP-560 UZ at 13th. .......... neither checked off as "recommended"

I found that Canon A650 IS at Best Buy (internet purchase only) at $230.00
If I go to a DSLR, I think I'd throw an extra $120.00 and get the Nikon D60
rather than the D40 which only has 6.1 megpixels.
(I know, they say 6 is all you need)

Funny thing about Consumers...if I go to their website, it's a bit different
than Decembers magazine... the Canon A560 IS doesn't show up there after
being rated #1 in the compact section in the magazine.

On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:56:56 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:


"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in
message ...

If you are looking for a high quality point and shoot, then the
Olympus FE series is one you should seriously take a look at.

Personally, if I were you, I'd look at the FE-310. In particular as
you can get them for under $100.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1351

You really don't need a DSLR for what you are looking to do.

If you decide to go DSLR, the Nikon D-40 is ok although I'm a little
underwhelmed by it. It's a good camera, but it's definetly not a
higher end Nikon and the optics are as good as the higher priced
cameras.

Besides, EVERYBODY has a Nikon - be different. :)

My preference for a smaller, DSLR type performance in a semi-point and
shoot, the Olympus SP series is a good one. I really like this camera
as a point and shoot.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1316

Just depends on what you want to spend and what you want to do.


I'm looking at my December issue of Consumer Reports

There's your problem right there...