***SPAM***Re: Digital Camera recommendations ...

[Tom Wilson]

On Mon, 2004-12-20 at 17:25, Ken Moffat wrote:
> Federico Voges wrote:
> 
> >
> >You'll probably need a 512mb memory stick duo pro (around ?55 here in UK).
> >  
> >
> 
> You will certainly want spare memory cards.
> 
> > (3MPixels is perfectly
> >ok for standard size prints). 
> >
> 3meg will make an 8x10, although it looks like 4+ is more the standard now.
> 
> Something to keep in mind is batteries. If you go with the AA batteries, 
> you will always be able to run to the corner store and pick up a few for 
> emergencies. With the proprietory types, you never know, and will want 
> to have an extra at all times. I have a Fuji which takes good pics, and 
> uses AA batteries. I bought 2 sets of rechargables. I keep one in the 
> camera, one in the charger. That's a cheap way to go.

Ain't that the truth!  Having a camera that takes AA has been lucky for
me.  Twice now at races in Indy and Charlotte has my camera has gotten
turned on while in the bag some how and drained the batteries.  Luckily
they sell AA's at the souvenir stands at the race tracks.

Tom Wilson 
McSwain Carpets 
513.771.1400 x4433 
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