Re: *istD vs. Optio 550

2003-09-09 Thread Ramesh Kumar
Nuetral graduated filter is a great tool for landscape photography; you can not use such filters with Optio55 and you can use it with *istD. Ramesh --- Dowell,Jackie [Burlington] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am trying to decide which of these 2 digitals would be most cost-effective to buy

Re: *istD vs. Optio 550

2003-09-09 Thread Christian
have suggested that 11x14s look good too. I'm sure 5MP will give you a good 8x10 as well. Christian - Original Message - From: Dowell,Jackie [Burlington] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 1:18 PM Subject: *istD vs. Optio 550 I am trying

Re: *istD vs. Optio 550

2003-09-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Jackie, I hear those old chemical photo systems, specifically those things colloquially called chromes, actually had more detailed information in them than digital captures. And the R prints are supposed to be spectacular. In addition, images aren't lost in HD crashes. Digital may match the

Re: *istD vs. Optio 550

2003-09-09 Thread Lon Williamson
As I recall, the Optio 550 is a little sluggish to turn on, has noticable zoom, focus, and shutter lag as well. I doubt the istD is as sluggish. If you don't take a lot of action shots, the 550 might be cost effective. Dowell,Jackie [Burlington] wrote: I am trying to decide which of these 2

Re: *istD vs. Optio 550

2003-09-09 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I recall, the Optio 550 is a little sluggish to turn on, has noticable zoom, focus, and shutter lag as well. I doubt the istD is as sluggish. That's why the 555 was just released. It's supposed to be much faster.

Re: *istD vs. Optio 550

2003-09-09 Thread ernreed2
[EMAIL PROTECTED] posted, among other things: I am trying to decide which of these 2 digitals would be most cost-effective to buy I normally do 3 types of pictures. (I currently have a MZ5n) 1- nature - (usually floral) using Velvia (50 but trying 100f now) 2- portrait - if skin tones