It's time again

[Warthog]

I need Digital Camera recommendations

Yep, one of those typical threads http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

I decided I have about $200-300 to spare in my quest to save for a car. I've wanted a digicam for years and would be REALLY convenient.

I recall a thread last year about Olympus cameras being good (daveleau's thread?). Anyways, I went to CNET to see what they thought.

In their top 5 bargain cameras - http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2645842-7-1463352.html?tag=dir

The Olympus D-360L was the best pic BUT I wanted zoom and a bit better pic quality. I then spied the 3rd choice, D-460L Zoom. The lowest price is $265 with $10 shipping.

Does it matter what vender I buy it from? I mean, the really popular vendors have it for over $300!!! Why buy it from them?

Here's the cam: http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2295745-404-1713019. html?tag=st.co.2645842-7-1463352.topfive.2295745-404-1713019 (http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2295745-404-1713019.html?tag=st.co.2645842-7-1463352.topfive.2295745-404-1713019)

It comes with an 8mb memory chip. I can upgrade this, right? Does, say, a 32mb chip fit in the same slot? About how many pics can I expect at a decent image quality?

Thanks guys!

Of course, any OTHER camera recommendations are fine with me. What do you all have and what is your experience?

Warthog

[This message has been edited by Warthog (edited 06-09-2001).]

[surrealchereal]

Is there anyone in town that has it? I didn't buy my digital camera on the net because I didn't want to deal with a long distance relationship with a store if I had a problem. I was shocked at getting my Nikon 990 at a "local" camera store (not a chain) for about the same price as on the net. (Best net price). I figured the 30 bucks was a good community investment and no hassles with problems should they arise.
My 2 cents. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Warthog]

Haven't looked yet. Actually, this idea is less than 24 hours old http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif. I've been thinking about getting a digicam for awhile now, but never seriously.

Thanks for the input, Miss Surreal http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

Warthog