I just checked KEH, and they have a Nikon P 100 listed for $172.00. I have included a link to a test on this camera
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/CP100/CP100A.HTM, if you would like to check it out. I haven't read the review, except that it's got a powerful zoom lense. This could be a good way to sample digital cameras without going in over your head. Like the old African tribal leader says, "Don't test the depth of the water with both feet!" boB Nicholson __________________________________________________ --- In [email protected], Bob Werre <bob@...> wrote: > > Fred, So that's what happened to my camera--they delivered it to you! > So when you have time wrap it back up and send it my way. <G> > > I have an older model the G-12 (about two yrs old) and it does a fine > job--if you can remember all those menus that Canon wrote. I'm normally > a Nikon guy. I started with Fuji (made by Nikon) added a Kodak (also > made by Nikon) then the Nikon Dx-2 which recently found a new home, the > D-700 and now D-800. All were/are fine cameras in the pro range. > Although each had menu and function changes it didn't take me very long > to make them do what I needed, but that Canon is another matter. I have > to carry a cheat book with me for anything but auto. Maybe that's not > such a bad thing--heck most preacher's carry the Bible with them...right! > > I'm not familiar with any of the other cameras, but if you wait a couple > of weeks a new model will come out with just enough changes to justify > itself. I think to a large degree it's not really the camera body, it's > the firmware and software used to make things happen. > > Bob Werre > PhotoTraxx > > > > On 1/2/13 12:34 PM, gftolhurst@... wrote: > > > > Canon G15--arguable the best compact camera made--unquestionably in > > the top five--and I found one under the tree!!! > > > > Fred Tolhurst > > > > Maryville, TN > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Willam Fraley <wjfraley@...> > > To: S-Scale <[email protected]> > > Sent: Wed, Jan 2, 2013 12:38 pm > > Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Camera for Christmas [1 Attachment] > > > > [Attachment(s) <#TopText> from Willam Fraley included below] > > What camera to purchase for model railroad DI? > > Man, with $500.00, you sure could buy any digital camera you please > > and get good results. > > However, so much depends on what you know about photography and also > > what pictures you plan to take. > > It also depends on your computer knowledge, to use after taking your > > digital images. > > Anyway, I have three cameras, and it depends on what camera I need to > > use, for whatever project I'm on. > > My number one camera [The one I use the most] is a pocket sized > > Fujifilm F 550 EXR. http://www.reviewgist.com/fuji-finepix-f550exr > > It doesn't get the best reviews, but I can honestly tell you it gets > > me great shots indoors as we ll as outdoors. It also has a movie mode > > that is exceptional. When in doubt of your lighting, turn the dial to > > EXR and the camera will do the rest. New, I have $500.00 bucks invested. > > Now, several years later, the price is down to$250.00, that is a buy. > > (see attached image) > > Of course any camera in this price range will do a great work for you. > > I just like the size and feel of this camera for everyday use. > > I call it a "pocket camera ." > > My other cameras go up in size, eventually to my Canon DSLR. > > Perhaps you have some good trusty camera buddies to help you along? > > Wishing you well on this new adventure. > > Cordially, > > Bill (Fraley) > > Co-Founder of the Hersh ey Camera Club. > > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
