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From: "David Dyer-Bennet" <dd-b@xxxxxxxx>
To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students"
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Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: Digital cameras - again
Thank you for taking the time to help us, David. I apprecuate it very much
and I'll be sure to pass the information along.
Marilyn
> Marilyn <marilyn@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> > You would think that by now, people who know me would know I'm a poor
> > candidate for information on digital cameras, but I keep getting asked
> > questions about them. I assure those who ask the questions that I have
> > contacts in high places (the PhotoForum List) who know all {:->
> >
> > The person asking is interested in a digital camera, 2 mega pixels is
all
> > he thinks he needs - his photographs are rarely over 4 X 6 inches.
> >
> > He has narrowed his choices to the Canon A60, Canon A70 or the Nikon
Cool
> > Pix 2100, 2 (3?) mega pixels with macro capabilities.
>
> The Nikon 3100 and Canon A70 are 3 megapixels, the other two are 2
> megapixels.
>
> I'd say those are in fact the four cameras to consider. 2 megapixels
> is really ample for 4x6. But 3 megapixels gives you some safety
> margin for those rare enlargements (I *have* printed 2MP pictures to
> 8x10, with the right picture, and had superb results, but you can't
> count on it when you need it).
>
> I've consulted with two friends on this kind of purchase; one ended up
> with the A70, one with the 2100. So far both are happy.
>
> The Canon models have more manual control, which *I* would find
> significant.
>
> > He is concerned about the lens quality of the Nikon, is wondering which
is
> > the more rugged camera and if the Canon compares in weight to the
> > Nikon (which is lighter?).
>
> I'm not aware of any particular lens problems. The place to look for
> detailed reviews with lens tests is www.dpreview.com. I also wouldn't
> say any of these shows any evidence of being tougher than the rest.
>
> > He's also wondering if he may have missed a super low to medium end
camera
> > that may be as good or better as the three he is considering.
>
> I don't think so; but I don't promise to be omniscient, either.
>
> I personally would buy the Canon A70 of this group, but of course my
> needs and wants may have little resemblance to his. In particular the
> manual control issue is big for me, and may not be for him.
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