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Originally posted by g2tegls
I always liked the Sony digicams like this one which is 3.2 MP for $199.
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...DigitalCameras
I always liked the Sony digicams like this one which is 3.2 MP for $199.
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...DigitalCameras
Originally posted by NoRiCeHeRe
I was told that you shouldn't go less then 3 megapix for a digi? Is that a good general rule?
I was told that you shouldn't go less then 3 megapix for a digi? Is that a good general rule?
Like MaxBoosT said, it depends. Any camera with any number of pixels is going to need the pictures it takes shrunken down to fit on a computer screen. I have a Canon S200 which is 2 megapixels--that means all the pictures it takes are at 1600 x 1200 resolution. Plenty enough resolution for my pics to look fine when I shrink em down for viewing on the web.
The only reason you should really be concerned with getting really high resolution out of a digicam is if you intend to print the pictures as 8 x 10 prints. Then you can use a higher dpi setting (of the image itself, not the printer). Since you are limited to the size of the paper, the more pixels you have in the original means the more pixels you can squeeze into that 8x10 print which means it'll be sharper. Still, to get my 2 megapixel pictures to 8 c 10 I print them at 150 dpi which is more than good enough on glossy coated paper out of a good printer. If you really want the picture to pop and sizzle though you should go with something that has higher resolution and a 6-color printer.
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Originally posted by MrFatbooty
That one doesn't have an optical zoom. "Smart Zoom" means it zooms in on a part of the picture using software. You can do the same thing with Photoshop
Cliffs notes: for casual use 2 megapixels is more than enough resolution and you should focus on the other features of the camera instead of sacrificing them to get more resolution.
Like MaxBoosT said, it depends. Any camera with any number of pixels is going to need the pictures it takes shrunken down to fit on a computer screen. I have a Canon S200 which is 2 megapixels--that means all the pictures it takes are at 1600 x 1200 resolution. Plenty enough resolution for my pics to look fine when I shrink em down for viewing on the web.
The only reason you should really be concerned with getting really high resolution out of a digicam is if you intend to print the pictures as 8 x 10 prints. Then you can use a higher dpi setting (of the image itself, not the printer). Since you are limited to the size of the paper, the more pixels you have in the original means the more pixels you can squeeze into that 8x10 print which means it'll be sharper. Still, to get my 2 megapixel pictures to 8 c 10 I print them at 150 dpi which is more than good enough on glossy coated paper out of a good printer. If you really want the picture to pop and sizzle though you should go with something that has higher resolution and a 6-color printer.
That one doesn't have an optical zoom. "Smart Zoom" means it zooms in on a part of the picture using software. You can do the same thing with Photoshop
Cliffs notes: for casual use 2 megapixels is more than enough resolution and you should focus on the other features of the camera instead of sacrificing them to get more resolution.
Like MaxBoosT said, it depends. Any camera with any number of pixels is going to need the pictures it takes shrunken down to fit on a computer screen. I have a Canon S200 which is 2 megapixels--that means all the pictures it takes are at 1600 x 1200 resolution. Plenty enough resolution for my pics to look fine when I shrink em down for viewing on the web.
The only reason you should really be concerned with getting really high resolution out of a digicam is if you intend to print the pictures as 8 x 10 prints. Then you can use a higher dpi setting (of the image itself, not the printer). Since you are limited to the size of the paper, the more pixels you have in the original means the more pixels you can squeeze into that 8x10 print which means it'll be sharper. Still, to get my 2 megapixel pictures to 8 c 10 I print them at 150 dpi which is more than good enough on glossy coated paper out of a good printer. If you really want the picture to pop and sizzle though you should go with something that has higher resolution and a 6-color printer.
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Originally posted by MrFatbooty
Cliffs notes: for casual use 2 megapixels is more than enough resolution and you should focus on the other features of the camera instead of sacrificing them to get more resolution.
Like MaxBoosT said, it depends. Any camera with any number of pixels is going to need the pictures it takes shrunken down to fit on a computer screen. I have a Canon S200 which is 2 megapixels--that means all the pictures it takes are at 1600 x 1200 resolution. Plenty enough resolution for my pics to look fine when I shrink em down for viewing on the web.
The only reason you should really be concerned with getting really high resolution out of a digicam is if you intend to print the pictures as 8 x 10 prints. Then you can use a higher dpi setting (of the image itself, not the printer). Since you are limited to the size of the paper, the more pixels you have in the original means the more pixels you can squeeze into that 8x10 print which means it'll be sharper. Still, to get my 2 megapixel pictures to 8 c 10 I print them at 150 dpi which is more than good enough on glossy coated paper out of a good printer. If you really want the picture to pop and sizzle though you should go with something that has higher resolution and a 6-color printer.
Cliffs notes: for casual use 2 megapixels is more than enough resolution and you should focus on the other features of the camera instead of sacrificing them to get more resolution.
Like MaxBoosT said, it depends. Any camera with any number of pixels is going to need the pictures it takes shrunken down to fit on a computer screen. I have a Canon S200 which is 2 megapixels--that means all the pictures it takes are at 1600 x 1200 resolution. Plenty enough resolution for my pics to look fine when I shrink em down for viewing on the web.
The only reason you should really be concerned with getting really high resolution out of a digicam is if you intend to print the pictures as 8 x 10 prints. Then you can use a higher dpi setting (of the image itself, not the printer). Since you are limited to the size of the paper, the more pixels you have in the original means the more pixels you can squeeze into that 8x10 print which means it'll be sharper. Still, to get my 2 megapixel pictures to 8 c 10 I print them at 150 dpi which is more than good enough on glossy coated paper out of a good printer. If you really want the picture to pop and sizzle though you should go with something that has higher resolution and a 6-color printer.
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:werd: Im not trying to print these out, I just want a camera I can take pics of my wang with and post all over teh internet 
J/K I'm only conserned about posting on the web anyways though, I haev spent WAYYYYYY!!!!! to much money on film camera's to buy a digi for printing use (ie prob over 800 on camera's and thats only 2 that I own 
) but I just want something that can take desent picture's for teh internet. I may just buy a 80-150 camera and buy a better one for christmas.
J/K I'm only conserned about posting on the web anyways though, I haev spent WAYYYYYY!!!!! to much money on film camera's to buy a digi for printing use (ie prob over 800 on camera's and thats only 2 that I own ) but I just want something that can take desent picture's for teh internet. I may just buy a 80-150 camera and buy a better one for christmas.
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Originally posted by Falkor
I just want a camera I can take pics of my wang with and post all over teh internet J/K
I just want a camera I can take pics of my wang with and post all over teh internet
J/K
h: spend the extra and get that...its a great point and shoot camera.
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u should check out www.tigerdirect.com
reliable source although minimum for shipping is 10bux
i think i saw a 5.1mp for $200 one time
reliable source although minimum for shipping is 10bux
i think i saw a 5.1mp for $200 one time
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From: Madison, WI
Originally posted by Falkor
(ie prob over 800 on camera's and thats only 2 that I own )
(ie prob over 800 on camera's and thats only 2 that I own
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Nikon F2 SLR body
Nikon FM10 SLR body
Nikkor 28 mm lens
Nikkor 50 mm lens
Nikkor 200 mm lens
Vivitar Nikon F-mount 70-150 mm zoom lens
Vivitar 283 flash
Canon EOS A2 SLR body
Canon EF 22-55 mm UltraSonic zoom lens
Canon EF 28-105 mm UltraSonic zoom lens
Fisheye converter for 22-55 mm lens
Canon Speedlite 430EX flash
Canon Canonet QL17 35mm rangefinder camera
Canon ELPH Jr. APS point-n-shoot
Samsung Impax 300i APS point-n-shoot
Canon PowerShot S200 Digital ELPH digital camera
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Originally posted by NoRiCeHeRe
I was told that you shouldn't go less then 3 megapix for a digi? Is that a good general rule?
I was told that you shouldn't go less then 3 megapix for a digi? Is that a good general rule?