RE: digital camera blues

Judy,
 
Take a look at a Canon G-3 (which is a 4MP) and they also have a new G-5 (which is a 5MP). I personally prefer the G-3. This camera has a very nice swivel monitor. You can even hold the camera 'above the crowd' and snap a photo. It also has the RAW format available. It uses a Compact Flash card which should be around for quite some time since it is used on many, many items.
 
As far as viewing hard copy images, I have an even better way. My screen saver is set for a random slide show so I am presented with an ever changing show of images. As I glance at these images, it brings back the same thoughts that flipping through an album might trigger.
 
You might wish to view all of the features of these two cameras on the web, and then if interested see the 'real' thing. The Large format jpeg comes out of the camera at I believe approx 9 x 12 inches at 180ppi.
Your local camera store would probably give you some sample images from this camera on a CD for you to test out for yourself before purchasing.
 
Temi
 
 
Temi

        -----Original Message-----
        From: Judy Seigel [mailto:jseigel@panix.com]
        Sent: Fri 11/7/2003 7:26 PM
        To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
        Cc:
        Subject: 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