My choice was the Minolta Dimage Z-1, a 3.2Mpixel model with a
lot of features, and 10X optical zoom.
.........bc ([EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.widomaker.com/~conk
Williamsburg, VA 23185
On Wed, 16 Jun 2004, Martin Usher wrote:
> I have a Kodak DX6340, its a 3Mpixel one. Its cheaper than your range but
> there are more expensive / higher resolution ones in the same range. I got
> it because I like the color balance of Kodak cameras and it uses "AA" based
> battery packs -- I use a rechargeable but you can put OTC camera batteries
> in it if necessary.
>
> Its more than adequate for taking generic snapshots such as static pictures
> of planes. Taking pictures of moving planes is more difficult, but I don't
> think its the camera's fault so much as the overall problem of catching a
> small, fast moving, object (higher resolution might be useful here -- I find
> it easier to take a wider view and pull what I want out with software than
> try to zoom in for the picture).
>
> ---------------------------------------
>
> Up till recently all cameras' sensors have color sensors that are side by
> side, like the dots on a TV tube. Software in the camera mixes the output of
> the sensors to give an acceptable picture. There is a now new sensor that
> filters the light going into the chip coaxillay (the sensors are on top of
> each other). Foveon developed this technology, Polaroid uses it in their
> "x530" camera which should be out this month. It might be worth a look.
>
> Martin Usher
>
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