I'm wanting to buy a digital camera and wanted to know what you use. I'm looking at the Olympus C-3020 (3mp) or C-4000z (4mp).
Just a good all around camera for the shop and personal use.
Thanks,
-------------------- Chuck Gallagher Pro Graphics Signs by Design Cabool, MO 417.962.3291 "I grew up in Letterville" Posts: 776 | From: Cabool, Mo. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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My husband bought me the Olympus C-3020 in April (the night before our trip to the Grand Canyon)and I love it. In fact, I spent most of today printing out pictures. Even at the lower resolutions, it gives superb picture clarity and very true color.
Post or email me: TheWizardofAHZ@aol.com if you have any specific questions.
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” AA Milne Posts: 3723 | From: Folsom, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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Chuck.. I've got the 3020...had it for at least a year. I absolutely love it. I had heard that it as a battery eater but haven't been bothered the slightest bit. You will want at least the 32mb memory card, way more than enough for all but heavy TIFF mode exposures. You really will be delighted.
One thing I forgot...you'll also need to find a way to attach the lens cover...a tether of some sort. hk
-------------------- Howard Keiper Independent Contractor Benicia, Ca. thekeip@comcast.net
quote:One thing I forgot...you'll also need to find a way to attach the lens cover...a tether of some sort.
Howard, Mine has one! Must be a newer feature.
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” AA Milne Posts: 3723 | From: Folsom, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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My current camera is only a 1.3 MP but it has 3x optical zoom and 3x digital. Plenty of rez for what I use it for, taking pics of vehicles and storefronts and doing graphics over top of the pics, then e-mailing. Fugi camera. Just re-charged the standard re-chargable AA batteries for the first time since mid April and had taken over 80 pics, some with flash and some without. Definitly not a battery eater!
One brand to stay away from...AGFA..they suck and their service sucks!!! Don't ask me why..just do a "search" on the topic! LOL
I DO like the smart media cards, in conjunction with the smart media floppy drive disks TOO!! Way easy to download without fumblin with cables and stuff!
-------------------- Dave Grundy retired in Chelem,Yucatan,Mexico/Hensall,Ontario,Canada 1-519-262-3651 Canada 011-52-1-999-102-2923 Mexico cell 1-226-785-8957 Canada/Mexico home
One hint: I leave the USB cable plugged into the back of my CPU and just leave it laying right on top where I can grab it anytime. All you have to do is bring the camera to your computer, plug it in and turn it to the green download arrow. Couldn't be any easier.
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” AA Milne Posts: 3723 | From: Folsom, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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Thanks Kimberly, Howard and Dave! I think I'll go with the 4000z for the few extra's it has over the 3020 although the 3020 is what got me started on this. I wonder if 4mp is good enough for sending pictures to like Ad Graphics or Gregory for printing?
Thanks for your opinions!
-------------------- Chuck Gallagher Pro Graphics Signs by Design Cabool, MO 417.962.3291 "I grew up in Letterville" Posts: 776 | From: Cabool, Mo. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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i got a toshiba PDR-M60 they retail $349....good camera 2.3 megapix....will do fine pics or less..also does black and white... check ebay for toshiba pdr-m60 see em sellin there for $250
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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A 4MP file can supply a pretty large image for print.. 22x17 at 100 pixels per inch, 44x34 at 50ppi, 88x68 at 25ppi.. etc etc.. but it depends on the viewing distance intended for the image.
I'm sure you wont be upset with the Olympus camera but be sure to check out the Canon Powershot G2 as well, it's another 4MP camera that's been at the top of the review lists since it came out. I have one and it flat-out kicks butt! It's definitely worth the cost and depending how new the Olympus camera is, it might even be cheaper than the Olympus.
I have about 2 GIG's of photos I've taken with this camera, all of them astounding.. So if you are interested I can show you how good the Canon can make a camera newbie like me look!
-------------------- "If I share all my wisdom I won't have any left for myself."
Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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