Re: digital camera blues

Hi Judy,

You may have seen this one already, it's the Canon Powershot A80
and weighs in at 8.8 oz without the four AA NiMH batteries.
It's a 4 megapixels camera with a swivel monitor.
The camera is priced at $399. Here's a review:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0308/03082003canona80.asp

all the best,

Phillip

Judy Seigel wrote:

> 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 Sun Nov 9 07:24:21 2003