digital camera blues

Still seeking digital camera :- 0

As I recall, a while back ALL digital cameras seemed to have swivel
monitors, but now that I'm trying to buy one I've only been able to find
swivel in 3 or 4 megapixels.

I figure that to make large negs (at least 13 x19 inches) I should have at
least 5 megapixels... Five megapixel cameras are available in 7.1 ounces,
and a neat shape that DOES fit into your pocket -- but I've only found
them with regular flat monitor. The idea is to carry the camera at all
times, but I know from experience that if it weighs more than, say, 8
ounces, it's a drag & I'll leave it home. In the city we're walking &
schlepping our groceries, plus everything else.

I'm using disposable cameras now -- and I adore them, am addicted in fact
-- 27 frames including film for just $3.99, and weighs only 2 ounces !
However the pictures are usually awful :- ( So I plan to reform. (My old
Nikon weighs 2 pounds, and after the disposables feels like carrying 2
bricks.)

The Nikon Coolpix 5700 has a swivel monitor & 5 megapix, but weighs 16.9
ounces and is sooo bulky (and ugly, tho that shouldn't matter-- should
it?), plus its swivel monitor is actually clunky too... Anybody know
anything else out there?

The B&H catalog from ancient history (5 months ago) said the Pentax
Optios, both 4 & 5 had swivel monitors, but they either changed it, or the
catalog erred... Any other ideas before I settle for 4 megapixels?
And/or any comments about what kind of neg I can get from 4 megapixels?

Oh and by the way, for those who shop analog in NYC, I found Adorama's
prices at least 10% less than B & H -- and Adorama is MUCH pleasanter to
deal with (besides being in walking distance from here, if you 're feeling
perky, that is).

Thanks in advance for advice or info.

cheers,

Judy
Received on Fri Nov 7 19:26:30 2003