"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 12/17/2006 10:45 AM, Butch Davis wrote:
Am finally determined to get a digital camera. Would like at least a 6
Mp with 2+" LCD viewer and 4+ optical zoom.

Fifty years ago I used to make a few bucks free lance shooting for press
outlets. Did all my own darkroom work except for color. Used Speed
Graphic and an assorment of 35mm along with the odd 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 or 2
1/4 X 3 1/4.

Now, I have no interest in anything fancy. Easy is the goal but I'd
still like decent results. I'm talking about memory shots here not art.

So, looking for recommendations from you shooters on the group. What
camera, what source, and what software if any is needed for snapshots.
Any pointers on printing would also be appreciated.

Probably should have posted this on alt.binaries.pictures.sports.ocean
but maybe I can cross post. Anyway, I'll try to post there via the Cc:
feature.

Thanks,
Butch

My wife has a new Canon A710IS.

It is 7.1 megapixels, has a 6x optical zoom, a big 2-1/4 or 2-1/2" viewing
screen, a viewfinder, and a heck of a lot more. The IS stands for image
stabilization.

It's a great digital camera. The lag is is minimal. Comes with the
software you need to DL to your computer or to a photo printer.

I have an A620 which I like. I've had my eye on the A710 for it's IS
capabilities.

dpreview.com gives the A710 a good review.

Do you find any downside to the IS feature? When not tripod mounted I
always use the view finder but like the ability to use the LCD display to
see 100% of the image I'm trying to compose.

Thanks