Colin wrote:
> My digicam is NOT a replacement for my 35 mm. I'd
> never use it for holiday pics or anything. i just
> use it to photograph my knitwear and puppies and
> stuuf for email.
Otoh, my digicam (a $400 Hewlett-Packard Photo Smart)
has pretty much become my main camera. It's similar
to one of those inexpensive 35mm cameras that average
people use to record average events. It has only a 2x
zoom, a timer, a few flash options, and 3 choices of
resolution. Depending on which you choose, the memory
card (which can be replaced, although I've never
bothered to check the cost) will hold between 10 and
80 images.
Ive had several other cameras, all Pentax, and a
variety of lenses over the years. I used to be into
photography as a hobby but have set it aside, mainly
due to lack of time and
Because "Procrastination" is my confirmation name ; )
, I've wasted a lot of money over the years on film
that just sits around waiting to be developed. If I
do manage to get it to the developer before the photos
fade, the price for developing is always a shock.
With my digital camera I can at least "develop" the
photos almost instantly and send them via email to my
mom and friends. If I don't get around to developing
them right away, I don't lose picture quality. Since
the camera holds just 80 shots at most, I eventually
have to download the photos in order to clear the
memory card and use it again.
Yesterday I saw an advertisement for an HP Photo Smart
that looks a lot like a real 35mm camera, with the
ability to change lenses. I have no idea what the max
resolution is, and Im sure the cost is outrageous
but since I believe my digital camera is one of the
best purchases Ive ever made, I want a better one!
Lori
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