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!*