I think that I have just about come to the point in my blogging where I need to seriously consider getting a digital camera. With the quilts I want to share, and the gardens, you'd have a clearer idea of what I was talking about if I included a picture in the entry.
To that end, do you have any suggestions for cameras that the technology impaired can use successfully? If you were just starting out with a digital camera, which one would you buy?
I have a nephew, and a step-son who will probably have answers for me, but neither of them blog, and they are both very adept electronically. I'd appreciate any suggestions you care to share.
Comments (21)
The more pixels the sharper the picture.
I bought a cheap Kodak one on Ebay that is 3.3 pixels, before I started blogging. I wish I had bought a better one.
Posted by Sue | March 29, 2005 2:11 PM
Posted on March 29, 2005 14:11
Thanks, Sue. I'll keep that in mind. I'm still trying to figure out your comment box. I visited, and caught up on your Broken Foot Adventure, but I wasn't sure how to leave my comment. I hope you're feeling better.
Posted by Buffy | March 29, 2005 3:56 PM
Posted on March 29, 2005 15:56
My camera is an Olympus C700 with 10X Optical zoom. It only has 2.1 megapixels, but takes wonderful pictures...some of which you have seen. I bought mine over three years ago. I'm sure it costs less than I paid for it now.
Posted by Dr. D. | March 30, 2005 6:43 PM
Posted on March 30, 2005 18:43
A comment window should come up after you click on comments. Blogger is slow and constipated more often than not.
Maybe if you create an account with Blogspot it might work better.
It's free so I can't complain. I would prefer Typepad, but I don't want to pay for it. I see no email link for you on yours.
Posted by sue | March 30, 2005 8:05 PM
Posted on March 30, 2005 20:05
You can post a comment with out an account.
Just click on Anonymous and then sign your name on the post.
How did you get this comment window?
I would prefer this type.
Posted by sue | March 30, 2005 8:07 PM
Posted on March 30, 2005 20:07
I have a Casio Exilim 2 mega-pixel camera which takes your average digital photo with satisfactory results. I'm hoping to get either the new 5mp one or even the Casio Exilim P700 which gives a whacking 7 megas! For me, Casio have it when it comes to digital cameras. That's just my humble opinion though!
Posted by Aaron | March 30, 2005 8:31 PM
Posted on March 30, 2005 20:31
Susan, I'll have to ask my host, T, if she will add an "E-mail me" link to my blog. You are the first to request one, but you are not the only one to suggest an improvement this week. I guess it's almost time to move up into the real world! *S*
As far as I know, this type of comment window comes with Moveable Type. We'd have to check with ~T~ on that.
Thanks for the information on how to use Blogspot's comment window.
Posted by Buffy | March 30, 2005 8:45 PM
Posted on March 30, 2005 20:45
Thanks, Aaron! My stepson has a Sony that uses a memory disk rather than a media card, and one of my nephews started with an Olympus. I can see there are a lot of questions I'll have to ask. I understand that more pixels is better, so we'll have to see how far the budget stretches.
Posted by Buffy | March 30, 2005 8:47 PM
Posted on March 30, 2005 20:47
Thanks, Dr. D! I wonder if the Olympus you're using is the same one my nephew has. Your pictures are wonderful. I'll have to check out the availability of the camera.
Posted by Buffy | March 30, 2005 8:50 PM
Posted on March 30, 2005 20:50
Hi Buffy
I haven't been ovr here before, but was musin around BWs links and found myself here so hope you don't mind me chipping in to your question. WE use a Sony P12 (same camera as a P10 but it was blue and had some extras). it is a 5 Mp snapshot type camera and has proved to be very easy to use. It takes wonderful close ups and is true to colour. Take a look at BWs recent pictures from Beth Chatto's garden taken on macro for an example. The camera has been around for a while and I saw a 7Mp version in the Far East late last year but haven't seen it around here (but haven't looked recently). The 5Mp version did cost about £280, probably less now.
good luck.
Posted by Mr BW | March 31, 2005 7:15 AM
Posted on March 31, 2005 07:15
PS: just taken a look and the 7 MP version is available in UK now, its the cybershot DSC-P200 at £299 list, obviously less if you shop around, must make the 5MP (DSC-P120 apparently)version dead cheap.
Posted by Mr BW | March 31, 2005 7:22 AM
Posted on March 31, 2005 07:22
pps you see I invite myself in and then it's like buses.
one last thought, and sorry if i am saying the obvious, but whatever you choose make sure you get a good optical rather than digital zoom. digital zooms just enlarge the pixels and so give a grainier image, optical zooms give a true zoom, hence most cameras will quote, for example 3x optical and 5x digital. Digital zoom does no more than you can do on photoshop by selecting and enlarging a section of an image.
I'll go now...
Posted by Mr BW | March 31, 2005 7:28 AM
Posted on March 31, 2005 07:28
Mr. BW,
I find this info helpful myself, so thanks!
What is your blog? I would love to see your pictures.
Posted by Susan | March 31, 2005 8:07 AM
Posted on March 31, 2005 08:07
Buffy,
I'd suggest about a 4 megapixel camera (to keep you happy for a longer term). We started with a 2.0 and now have a 7.2 (but really, that is more than the average person needs... we have yet to use the high setting, but I guess we may in order to do some wonderful family photos sometime.) The higher megapixels is geared towards prints, if you only want to see your photos on the computer you don't need such detail.
The average camera is very easy to unload too now, just plug into a USB port (with the cord that comes with the camera). Well, have fun shopping! (if you lived closer, I have a 2.0 Megapixel Kodak that I'm ready to give away.)
Posted by Desiree | March 31, 2005 4:30 PM
Posted on March 31, 2005 16:30
Mr. BW, I've enjoyed Blue Witch's blog, and the pictures of your life at the Coven. Thanks for the information on the digital camera. I'd never have thought about the need for an optical zoom, so I really appreciated the explanation. I got the jist of your comment "then it's like buses." I assume that means that once you see one, you know that others will follow.
I'm delighted that you visited. Next time warn me, and I'll bake a cake.
Posted by Buffy | March 31, 2005 9:29 PM
Posted on March 31, 2005 21:29
Susan, Mr. BW is Blue Witch's husband, and you can find them at http://www.blue-witch.co.uk/
Desiree, I figured that I needed to buy more than 2 Mp, but I wasn't sure just how high the cameras for general use went these days. It helped to know that 5Mp would be adequate, unless I plan to buy just one camera. I'll have to price the suggested models, and see what fits our budget.
Posted by Buffy | March 31, 2005 9:38 PM
Posted on March 31, 2005 21:38
totally OT here, but I saw a few questions from the commenters here :-D
yes, this comment box comes standard with movable type, if you would like one I would be happy to host you, and buffy, I will get the email link added asap (actually, it should be up by the time you read this LOL)
Posted by Redeagle | April 1, 2005 12:26 AM
Posted on April 1, 2005 00:26
Hi Buffy
Interesting how little sayings can be confusing. The buses thing is an old English saying based on the fact that you always seem to wait a hour for a bus and then 3 turn up together. Hence, I had not posted before and then posted 3 all at once.
Oh and can I request a chocolate cake please :)
Posted by Mr BW | April 1, 2005 7:24 AM
Posted on April 1, 2005 07:24
Thank you, T! You are a superb host! I'm incredibly lucky to be a part of RedEagleSpirit.
Mr. BW, Chocolate it is! How do you feel about Devil's Food with fudge frosting?? We could go for one of those "Death by Chocolate" things.
Posted by Buffy | April 1, 2005 12:15 PM
Posted on April 1, 2005 12:15
*tuts disapprovingly at Buffy encouraging Mr BW's habit* ;)
Posted by Blue Witch | April 4, 2005 4:51 AM
Posted on April 4, 2005 04:51
BW.....would that be the CAMERA habit or the CAKE habit?? (innocent look)
Posted by Buffy | April 4, 2005 2:21 PM
Posted on April 4, 2005 14:21