Re: advise on 6 to 8 megapixels digital cameras.

Baird, Darryl wrote:
> Hands down, the Canon 20D, with 17-85mm... from a long-time Nikon
> user.
>
> It cab be simple or complicated, depending on your use. The (free)
> Photoshop raw format plug-in is remarkable for the level(s) of
> control.
>
> Hard to take a bad photograph with this camera. In fact, it's hard to
> purposefully make a 'bad' photograph... like night shots with mixed
> lighting. The white balance is too darn good.
>
> -Darryl Baird
>

Exactly the same would apply to the Nikon D70, which has the advantage
of being cheaper. Don't forget with these cameras you will need to add
the cost of a CF card too, a 1Gb would be useful with either. Both of
them are more to carry around than a Coolpix etc, but can give better
results. Some things - like close-ups - will need extras with the D70 or
the 20D though.

Photoshop isn't free, so unless you already own a copy would add
considerably to your costs. Adobe Elements 3 gets you the same raw
converter rather more cheaply.

Regards,

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