#161057 - 09/29/02 07:06 PM
Re: Digital Cameras
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River Nutrients
Registered: 05/06/01
Posts: 2959
Loc: Nisqually
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They will all take "good" pictures. Consider the software that comes with the camera. I have a Hewlett Packard 315 ($150). Pretty basic camera. Great for up close fish and fisherman shots. The software that came with the camera is excellent and easy to use. You may want to consider buying a photo editing software program too, like Adobe Photo Deluxe. That program will help you shrink down photos so you can post them on this site.
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#161058 - 09/29/02 07:36 PM
Re: Digital Cameras
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Alevin
Registered: 01/02/02
Posts: 15
Loc: kitsap county washington
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Canon a40 is great. Takes alot of abuse. Mine goes camping and fishing all the time. 64 meg will give you somewhere around 150 pics depending on the resolution you set. Also I highly recomemend buying a card reader about ($25) it saves alot of time transferring photos from the camera to cd or whatever. hope this helps.
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#161059 - 09/29/02 07:54 PM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 03/12/01
Posts: 434
Loc: Puyallup, WA
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I've found that the best camera's are those that are made by good SLR manufacturer's. A 3 megapixel Canon,Nikon, or a Minolta is far and above better than a 3 megapixel Sony. Alot of people like the Sony's cause of the floppy drive. With a new camera you might be lucky to put one pic on that floppy. When they first came out with it I could see it cause it was hard to find Smartmedia and Compactflash. Now you can head to any Wal-Mart, Target or Freddies and buy more memory. I've got a cheapy HP camera and it's decent outside where it's bright out but it sucks inside, not enough flash. I've been looking at new ones and have decided my next one will be a Nikon. They seem to have the best options and the clearest and sharpest pics. Now I've just got to save.
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#161060 - 09/29/02 09:22 PM
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I like the Canon's. Ive got a power shot A20 that ive had for a little over a year. Takes good pics that print very well up to 8x10. It also has been a tuff camera. It gets wet all the time, not drenched but it can take a little rain without killing it. Ive dropped it a number of times and it still keeps going (not in the water though). Its a 2.1 MP.
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#161061 - 09/29/02 09:39 PM
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
Posts: 13942
Loc: Tuleville
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You can't go wrong and won't be disappointed with a Canon. Got the PowerShot G1, but if I had to buy one today, I'd get the S40.
Get as large of a Compact Flash card as you can afford.
Always use the LARGEST image format when taking photos. You can ALWAYS shrink a large photo, but you can not always expend a small image.
Invest in 2 good sets of NiMh 1800 mAH rechargeable batteries and a good recharger. You won't regret that move.
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#161062 - 09/29/02 10:43 PM
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 10/08/01
Posts: 1147
Loc: Out there, somewhere
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I have the Nikon, and have been very happy with it. Takes great pictures, easy to use for the most part.
The one thing I am not happy with, is that the autofocus takes some time to zone in, which makes it difficult to get action shots. There may be something in the manual that I haven't found yet, but the camera requires a second or so for the autofocus to 'set', and until then, it won't shoot. So you can't just point and shoot it, or at least I haven't figured that out yet. This makes it hard, for example, to shoot a shot of a jumping fish. You can manage this, by pointing the camera and paritally depressing the shutter button, which causes the focus to set, and then hit the button when you want the shot. But that's a bit less convenient than my old film cameras.
Other than that, I'm in love with it. For grip and grin fish pictures, it is great.
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#161063 - 09/29/02 10:45 PM
Re: Digital Cameras
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Spawner
Registered: 04/21/99
Posts: 936
Loc: Seattle
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Thanks for the great info. I have been on the computer and going to shops all day looking at it. The more I see the harder it is to choose so I am choosing between the Canon A-40 or the S330. will know when I walk out. I will buy the 128mb flash and the rechargable batteries, I already have adobe photo shop.
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#161066 - 09/30/02 02:00 AM
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Parr
Registered: 02/04/02
Posts: 40
Loc: CA
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I agree and disagree with some of your comments. SLR manufacturers do make good digitals, but you can't say when comparing a Sony to Nikon, the Nikon is better. I am a Nikon SLR user, in SLRs Nikon is awesome. Digital cameras aren't bad, but man, Sony is very nice too. Did you know some digital cameras actually use Sony IC's? Digital cameras are more electronic than just a lense. Nikkor lenses really good... Well, back to digitals... www.dpreview.com is a very nice and detailed digital camera review site. Go take a look. Jack Ip TackleTour http://www.tackletour.com
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#161067 - 09/30/02 06:04 AM
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Spawner
Registered: 01/03/01
Posts: 797
Loc: Post Falls, ID
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I have the Canon Powershot G1 and absolutely love it. It's only fault is that it's a bit on the heavy side when carrying it in my vest. I would recommend the Canon Powershot S40 or S30 depending on your budget. S30/S40 info
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#161068 - 09/30/02 09:50 AM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 04/13/00
Posts: 147
Loc: Brier, WA
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#161069 - 10/01/02 03:29 AM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 03/30/01
Posts: 444
Loc: Blyn, WA
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I just recently bought a Nikon 995 and have used a Nikon 990 for a couple of years at work. I opted for the Nikon 995 over the Nikon 775 and others because I just really prefer the cameras that allow me to control everything manually if I want (or need) to. I've shot lots of film cameras, from point-and-shoots to Canon EOS 1N's, to Nikon F5's, to 4"x5" studio cameras, and from tricky sunset shots to backlit shots, you can't beat a camera that lets you shoot full manual if you want to... but, if you don't need it, and if the smaller size is important to you, go with the 775 or one of the Canons. I've been doing lots of studio shots of tackle and such for the SU site, so I knew I was going to need a manual camera to get good results doing those.
I will say I got the 995 with a 16MB card, a 64MB card, two big lithium batteries, charger, case, cables, etc., for $500. Oh, and like someone else mentioned, get a card reader, they sure are handy.
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#161070 - 10/01/02 09:14 AM
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Spawner
Registered: 04/21/99
Posts: 936
Loc: Seattle
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I have a Nikon N90 SLR I used for evrything but it is not practical to carry on the rivers. I do like the Nikon Digital but the $ is too much, gotta save the $$ for more gear. I am ordering the S330 Elph ( I like the Small size). Office Depot does have the A40 with 128mb for $299 right now Thanks again for the imput.
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#161071 - 10/02/02 12:16 PM
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 10/16/01
Posts: 199
Loc: Hoquiam/Newton
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I recommend the Sony sybershot that stores pictures and movies. I have had mine for a year and a half and I'm completely satisfied. Light weight fits in my shirt or waders pocket and uses the memory stick. takes great pictures.
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#161073 - 10/03/02 02:51 PM
Re: Digital Cameras
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Returning Adult
Registered: 12/06/00
Posts: 488
Loc: oregon
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Someone finally mentioned the pixel count! Grandpa is exactly right, pixel count is what it's all about if you want quality pictures. Buy the highest pixel count camera that you can afford from a reputable company. Almost any camera store can show you pictures from various pixel count cameras for comparison. It becomes very obvious upon comparison that you want at least a 3mp camera for high quality pics. Good luck!
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#161074 - 10/03/02 04:06 PM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 07/18/02
Posts: 275
Loc: Bellevue
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I have the Nikon 775. Although it may not have the megapixels or some of the ease of use of the Canon models, I chose it because of its versatility and compact size. I am able to take macro pictures ( a very close up picture from as little as 1/2 inch away!) and have had great results from the different settings available as presets. The camera is fully adjustable, just have to go into the menu to do it. It is small enough to be carried in a fishing vest pocket or front pant pocket without getting in the way. Yes there is a delay in the focus to shoot time...but this is the same with all digital cameras. To get really fast response time you would have to go with a very expensive camera.
Also on a side note. This camera is very durable. Although I have not done this on purpose it has survived a 5 foot drop with barely a scratch and a hosing while washing the boat. Great camera for the money!
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#161075 - 10/03/02 05:07 PM
Re: Digital Cameras
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 12/18/00
Posts: 150
Loc: Bainbridge Island, WA USA
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The pixel count is important, especially if you plan to print any pictures. However, if your main use is to post pictures on the Internet , then it is not so critical becasue your monitor etc. has limits. You can get good Internet pics from a 1.3 or 2 pixel camera. At least that's the way I understand it. Correct me if I am wrong! One word of warning - you may get the dreaded "new gear jinx" after your camera purchase. I just bought one myself, and have not caught a fish since!
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