Hello Alexei, Nice to hear from you.
Yes, I've been using my Nikon 8700, but there is so much to learn. I've never had a camera which demanded such attention to little buttons and nested menus. Mostly I use the automatic "point and shoot" mode. There has been a lively discussion of the relative merits of several Nikon models: 8700, 8800, and 8400. The last two have the image stabilization feature. It seem to me that the more serious photographers prefer the 8400 or 8800 over the 8700. Others feel that the Panasonic FZ20 is well worth considering. I attach two photos taken with my 8700. Neither is just as it came from the camera, but the changes are mostly cropping. If you use an EXIF viewer, you may be able to see some of the technical details. To discover if the EXIF data survives email attachment, I'm sending myself copies. Best wishes, Mac >Hi Mac >How are you? Hope you're doing fine > >Did you get to use the Nikon 8700? >I am *very* tempted to get the 8800, but I would like your opinion on >the 8700 model if you don't mind. > >If you can I would appreciate receiving one of your photos with this >camera please > >Thank you and best regards > >Alexei > >_________________ >Perit Alexei Pace > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Alexei Pace - M.Architecture Ltd. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >ltd.com] >Sent: L-Erbg©§a, 22 ta' Settembru 2004 14:41 >To: 'Mac Oglesby' >Subject: RE: Digital cameras > >Ah it is very tempting but the rebates and free shipping offers are >only for US residents.. You lucky guys! :) >I was nearly getting out my visa .. . ;) > >Send me a sundial pic at full resolution when you get it !! > >Alexei > >-----Original Message----- >From: Mac Oglesby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: 22 September 2004 14:19 >To: Alexei Pace - M.Architecture Ltd. >Subject: RE: Digital cameras > > > >Alexei... > >I dealt with BuyDig.com, but there are several companies which offer >similar prices. Because I felt more comfortable that way, my order >was placed over the phone, not via their website. > >I don't have any direct experience with ANY of these discounters. Good >luck! > >Best wishes, > >Mac > > > > > > > > >>Which seller did you use? >>Are you from the US? Guess the situation will be different here in >>Europe!>. ;( At that price I'd be tempted to get one myself! >> >>I have found factory-refurbished ones on eBay but only at $590. >> >>Alexei >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Mac Oglesby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: 22 September 2004 02:52 >>To: Alexei Pace - M.Architecture Ltd. >>Subject: RE: Digital cameras >> >> >> >>Hi Alexei, >> >>Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. Your help is >>appreciated. >> >>After considerable thought, and much eyestrain from reading digital >>camera reviews on my computer screen, I've placed an order for a Nikon >>CoolPix 8700, which has 8 MP and 8x zoom. For some reason Nikon is >>offering a large rebate on this model, bringing the price down to $545 >>(US). There is no tax added and the shipping is free. The extras >(spare >>battery, 1GB memory card, 5-year warranty) brought the total up to >>about $750 -- more than I wanted to spend, but still a very good deal, >>I think. Now, I just hope the vender turns out to be reliable. >> >>Best wishes, >> >>Mac >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >Mac >> > >> >I would suggest the Sony DSC-F717 >> >It has been having good reviews ever since it was released. > >> > >> > >> >-----Original Message----- >> >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >On Behalf Of Mac Oglesby >> >Sent: 20 September 2004 16:19 >> >To: [email protected] >> >Subject: Digital cameras >> > >> > >> > >> >Hello all, >> > >> >This is perhaps a bit off topic, so forgive me. >> > >> >I've been using a Kodak 4330 digital camera which has 3.1 mega >pixels >> >and a 3x optical zoom. I want to move on to a better digital camera, >> >one which will allow me to take sundial pictures with excellent >detail, >> >even though I may not be able to get close to the dial. (Macro and >> >normal capabilities are also important.) >> > >> >Does anyone have a good suggestion for a camera which doesn't cost >more >> >than $500 - $600 (US)? Cheaper would be good. Please mention >specific >> >models. >> > >> >I'm especially interested in opinions about whether it's better to >go >> >for maximum pixels (say 6 MP or more), or to look for a camera with >> >large optical zoom (say 10x or 12x). The cameras with both seem to >be >> >very expensive. >> > >> >Thanks for any advice. >> > >> >Mac Oglesby >> >- Attachment converted: Macintosh HD:DSCN0728_1.jpg (JPEG/«IC») (000F0BC1) Attachment converted: Macintosh HD:DSCN0512.jpg (JPEG/«IC») (000F0BC2)
