kurtfrome
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posted on February 1, 2002 04:47:52 AM new
I want to buy a digital camera to take and upload pictures to the internet. I want something fairly simple and as inexpensive as possible that will still take pictures good enough for the internet. Any recomendations are appreciated?
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peiklk
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posted on February 1, 2002 05:24:09 AM new
I just got a Kodak DX3500 ($218 at Walmart). It's about as low as I'd go in terms of features. It has USB (most important), 2.2 Mexapixel, 3x Digital Zoom, and 8MB of internal memory. I added a 64MB card as well and now I can take close to 400 pictures on the "low" setting which is 900x600 (5x7 quality). High is 1800x1200, I believe.
A nice camera -- viewscreen or eyeball viewfinder.
Oh yeah -- it has a built in flash with four modes as well -- and a timer.
[ edited by peiklk on Feb 1, 2002 05:25 AM ]
[ edited by peiklk on Feb 1, 2002 05:25 AM ]
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BananaSpider
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posted on February 1, 2002 08:08:37 AM new
I have a Minolta Dimage 2300 (2.3 mega-pixel)
It's very easy to use and it takes crystal clear pictures.
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BananaSpider
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posted on February 1, 2002 08:08:52 AM new
double post
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technerd
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posted on February 1, 2002 08:32:40 AM new
You might check out the Fuji FinePix 1300. There are a bunch on eBay and they seem to sell for about $100. - $110. This is the camera that was given away free when Windows XP came out.
It is excellent. It has the viewer screen in back and you just point and shoot. You don't have to worry about light.
It has a USB cable. You simply plug the camera in and start the viewer program and thumbnails of all your pictures pop up. You save the ones you want. Then you delete all of your pictures (with your computer) and you are ready to go.
It is 1.3 megapixels, which is about twice as many as you need for computer pictures. I still have to cut down to half resolution so the files won't be too large to put in my descriptions (I don't like pictures over 50K because they take too long to load).
Many people bought Windows XP with the free camera and are selling the camera, thus getting Windows XP free. Being a bit weird, I bought the bundle and sold Windows XP for $89.00, thus getting the camera for about $25.00, after taxes and fees. 
The only drawback has been battery life. I had to replace the 3 AA batteries after about 150 pictures. I also had to pay about $12.00 (with postage) for a leather case for it, which I also got on eBay. However, overall, I'm am very, very happy with this camera and the extra money for the case seems to have been a good purchase, also.
And, right now, there is a glut of them on eBay due to the recent Windows XP promotion.
"Supply and Demand.
It's not just a good idea, it's the law!"
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katmommy
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posted on February 1, 2002 09:57:22 AM new
What do you consider inexpensive? I have a IXLA Superpro that came with the software and it was under $50. It's fine for auctions if you ask me although it does eat batteries. I tend to take pics in a real light room so I dont waste the flash.
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kurtfrome
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posted on February 1, 2002 04:53:29 PM new
thanks for the help. Perhaps I shoould ask are there any digital cameras I should avoid?
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stopwhining
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posted on February 1, 2002 05:29:29 PM new
last year one of the camera magazines list all the digital cameras and what they are good for and how much,very complete tour of what is available on the market.
sony mavica is very popular with ebay sellers because of ease of use-the floppy disk but pooh pooh by professional because of the jpg format etc.
i have heard sony cybershot will replac mavica and sony would not be making new mavica,so keep in mind if you consider mavica.
certain merchandise requires good cameras-fine antiques and jewelry.
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bidsbids
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posted on February 2, 2002 03:15:06 AM new
Just bought a new-in-box 2.3 megabit Polaroid PDC 2300Z on eBay for $173 . Great camera and great photos. I use the power adapter because all digital cameras use up batteries fast.
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tomwiii
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posted on February 2, 2002 05:34:59 AM new
The other nice thing about the KODAK DX SERIES (3500,3600,3700,3900) is the DOCK!
This is a USB docking station ($80) -- you leave your camera sitting on it & your re-charagable batteries (comes with the dock) are always ready! To dl photos...JUST PUSH THE BUTTON ON THE DOCK!
A real nice system for PC dummies like moi!
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vogeldanl
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posted on February 2, 2002 05:39:14 AM new
Sony Mavica FD 75 - have had mine for 2 years and have taken hundreds of photos; never had a problem; easy to use and well worth the extra cost. Takes great closeups.
AAA+++
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tlamb
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posted on February 4, 2002 11:31:05 AM new
I just bot a Fuji 2600 (about $250) and love it. Take a pix and put it on the net is a vew minutes. I also have a Mavica (uses disks) to sell but have not put it on ebay yet. If interested, contact me at [email protected]. Good luck, but do a lot of research first. tom.
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alwaysbroke
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posted on February 4, 2002 02:22:34 PM new
technerd
Can that Fuji FinePix 1300 camera take close-up pics and get all the fine details without going fuzzy? I like my inexpensive camera (also purchased on Ebay) except for that one drawback. It's a good thing I don't sell antiques!
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jeffj318
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posted on February 4, 2002 04:16:02 PM new
Hi
Your question comes up from time to time.
I think I asked the same question when I was first getting in to auctions.
I bought a Sony Mavica due the raves I heard on these boards. I h ave love it ever since. The use of floppies is great and you can make copies for your family and friends right from the camera.
It is really good for close ups and for posting auction pics.
The down side is that with the Mavica 73 or 75 probably the largest you can go with prints is 4x6. I have had some prints made and I would say that they look good.
I have taken some artistic shots, too. You have to know how to use the built in light meter to its full advantage.
You can also change to Sepia, black and white and some other stuff just with the push of a button.
Check out Epinions.com for full details on digital cameras and what regular folks have to say.
Hope this helps you.
JJ
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captainkirk
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posted on February 5, 2002 06:05:58 AM new
The real question is...you want something that is "good enough for the internet". You need to know what that means to pick the right camera.
If you want to post some fun family shots on a web page for far-flung members of the family to see, almost any digicam will do just fine. Plenty of jamcam 3's on ebay for $25.
need nice close up pictures of fine jewelry? Get that 2+ megapixel, 3X optical zoom camera for $250 or so.
and so on, depending on your requirements. You can pay anywhere from $20 to $1000 for a digital camera.
Definitely get USB connection if your PC supports it (which most do these days). USB is so much better than serial.
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