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Newbie question (need advice!)
Hi, Sorry for such a total newbie question, but...
I am in the market for a digital camera that is under $500. And I keep coming back to the Kodak EasyShare DX6490. The main reason being is the 10X zoom. Also, the 4 megapixel sounds pretty respectable. So, is this a good camera to go with? Also, I am not really interested in making my own prints, but rather, having them developed by a regular photo developing place. What the heck would I need to bring to the place to get my pics developed? The description reads: "Type of memory storage: Internal and MMC/SD card Included memory 16MB internal" I have NO IDEA what that means! How many pics can I expect to store on this camera at one time? Thanks a lot! |
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There is such a wide range of digital cameras available now your best bet
would be to check out the various review sites before making up your mind. Here is a link to Steves Digicams for the DX6490: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_...x6490_pg5.html It seems to be a decent camera. (The full review should answer all your questions). As regards getting your pics developed: you can bring your memory card along to the store and they will be able to produce prints from that. Some stores (e.g. Wal Mart in the US, Boots and Jessops in the UK and Ireland , and a host of others) have self service machines whereby you put in your card, select the pictures you want printed, make some basic changes and get your 6x4 prints there and then. A better option, if you've got a CD Writer, would be to tweak the pictures on your PC first (adjust the contrast, enhance the color, sharpen them a bit, discard unwanted bits, etc), burn them on to a CD and bring the CD along to the store. That is what I do and I get really nice prints. Have fun. John, Ireland "GameFan72" wrote in message ... Hi, Sorry for such a total newbie question, but... I am in the market for a digital camera that is under $500. And I keep coming back to the Kodak EasyShare DX6490. The main reason being is the 10X zoom. Also, the 4 megapixel sounds pretty respectable. So, is this a good camera to go with? Also, I am not really interested in making my own prints, but rather, having them developed by a regular photo developing place. What the heck would I need to bring to the place to get my pics developed? The description reads: "Type of memory storage: Internal and MMC/SD card Included memory 16MB internal" I have NO IDEA what that means! How many pics can I expect to store on this camera at one time? Thanks a lot! |
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There is such a wide range of digital cameras available now your best bet
would be to check out the various review sites before making up your mind. Here is a link to Steves Digicams for the DX6490: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_...x6490_pg5.html It seems to be a decent camera. (The full review should answer all your questions). As regards getting your pics developed: you can bring your memory card along to the store and they will be able to produce prints from that. Some stores (e.g. Wal Mart in the US, Boots and Jessops in the UK and Ireland , and a host of others) have self service machines whereby you put in your card, select the pictures you want printed, make some basic changes and get your 6x4 prints there and then. A better option, if you've got a CD Writer, would be to tweak the pictures on your PC first (adjust the contrast, enhance the color, sharpen them a bit, discard unwanted bits, etc), burn them on to a CD and bring the CD along to the store. That is what I do and I get really nice prints. Have fun. John, Ireland "GameFan72" wrote in message ... Hi, Sorry for such a total newbie question, but... I am in the market for a digital camera that is under $500. And I keep coming back to the Kodak EasyShare DX6490. The main reason being is the 10X zoom. Also, the 4 megapixel sounds pretty respectable. So, is this a good camera to go with? Also, I am not really interested in making my own prints, but rather, having them developed by a regular photo developing place. What the heck would I need to bring to the place to get my pics developed? The description reads: "Type of memory storage: Internal and MMC/SD card Included memory 16MB internal" I have NO IDEA what that means! How many pics can I expect to store on this camera at one time? Thanks a lot! |
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I suggest looking at the Canon S1 IS. It is a generally similar camera with
some important differences. The Canon 10X zoom lens has an optical image stabilizer. As far as I'm concerned, anything above 5X zoom needs help to stabilize the image, and an optical image stabilizer is the best. Many people prefer the standard AA batteries used by the Canon, as well as the CF storage. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...d=9824&sa=true You can't go wrong with a camera that uses Secure Data (SD) or Compact Flash (CF). Any shop that prints your digital photos will have a reader for that. The 16MB of internal memory of the Kodak is pretty useless. Bye. "GameFan72" wrote in message ... Hi, Sorry for such a total newbie question, but... I am in the market for a digital camera that is under $500. And I keep coming back to the Kodak EasyShare DX6490. The main reason being is the 10X zoom. Also, the 4 megapixel sounds pretty respectable. So, is this a good camera to go with? Also, I am not really interested in making my own prints, but rather, having them developed by a regular photo developing place. What the heck would I need to bring to the place to get my pics developed? The description reads: "Type of memory storage: Internal and MMC/SD card Included memory 16MB internal" I have NO IDEA what that means! How many pics can I expect to store on this camera at one time? Thanks a lot! |
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I suggest looking at the Canon S1 IS. It is a generally similar camera with
some important differences. The Canon 10X zoom lens has an optical image stabilizer. As far as I'm concerned, anything above 5X zoom needs help to stabilize the image, and an optical image stabilizer is the best. Many people prefer the standard AA batteries used by the Canon, as well as the CF storage. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...d=9824&sa=true You can't go wrong with a camera that uses Secure Data (SD) or Compact Flash (CF). Any shop that prints your digital photos will have a reader for that. The 16MB of internal memory of the Kodak is pretty useless. Bye. "GameFan72" wrote in message ... Hi, Sorry for such a total newbie question, but... I am in the market for a digital camera that is under $500. And I keep coming back to the Kodak EasyShare DX6490. The main reason being is the 10X zoom. Also, the 4 megapixel sounds pretty respectable. So, is this a good camera to go with? Also, I am not really interested in making my own prints, but rather, having them developed by a regular photo developing place. What the heck would I need to bring to the place to get my pics developed? The description reads: "Type of memory storage: Internal and MMC/SD card Included memory 16MB internal" I have NO IDEA what that means! How many pics can I expect to store on this camera at one time? Thanks a lot! |
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David Sommers wrote:
I suggest looking at the Canon S1 IS. It is a generally similar camera with some important differences. The Canon 10X zoom lens has an optical image stabilizer. As far as I'm concerned, anything above 5X zoom needs help to stabilize the image, and an optical image stabilizer is the best. Many people prefer the standard AA batteries used by the Canon, as well as the CF storage. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...d=9824&sa=true You can't go wrong with a camera that uses Secure Data (SD) or Compact Flash (CF). Any shop that prints your digital photos will have a reader for that. The 16MB of internal memory of the Kodak is pretty useless. Not when you consider that many images are under 500k in size, thanks to Kodak's JPEG compression scheme. My images range from 200k to 2MB depending on content. There is no way to choose a different level of compression. -- Ben Thomas Opinions, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of my firm shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it. |
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Greetings Game,
I can appreciate your interest and am sure you will be well served by the DX6490 camera. The prices are great just now as well. The terms mean that the camera has 16 megabytes of storage built into it. It will also accept the newest type of media or memory card - SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (Multi Media Card). For me, I love the camera and have used it quite a bit. My favorite features are external flash (you can attach a flash unit to it to extend its flash range which is great for zoomed subjects). I also like the Electronic viewfinder. Same goes for the newer version of this camera, the DX7590. It is at just under $500. It has all the features but has a bit faster processor, a larger CCD, 32 meg internal, and other features as well. http://www.kodak.com/go/dx6490 http://www.kodak.com/go/dx7590 As to the number of pictures you can store, it depends primarily on the size of the card you are using and to some degree that subjects you shoot. For me, I also like the option of having my digital prints made directly online without ever going to the store. I send mine to Ofoto directly from my system, and having them delivered directly to my home a couple of days later. Great results and fast service. I can also share them online immediately after uploading. Anyway, I am glad to share with you, Game, if you think I can assist in the future, let me know. I am here if you need me. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "GameFan72" wrote in message ... Hi, Sorry for such a total newbie question, but... I am in the market for a digital camera that is under $500. And I keep coming back to the Kodak EasyShare DX6490. The main reason being is the 10X zoom. Also, the 4 megapixel sounds pretty respectable. So, is this a good camera to go with? Also, I am not really interested in making my own prints, but rather, having them developed by a regular photo developing place. What the heck would I need to bring to the place to get my pics developed? The description reads: "Type of memory storage: Internal and MMC/SD card Included memory 16MB internal" I have NO IDEA what that means! How many pics can I expect to store on this camera at one time? Thanks a lot! |
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Greetings Game,
I can appreciate your interest and am sure you will be well served by the DX6490 camera. The prices are great just now as well. The terms mean that the camera has 16 megabytes of storage built into it. It will also accept the newest type of media or memory card - SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (Multi Media Card). For me, I love the camera and have used it quite a bit. My favorite features are external flash (you can attach a flash unit to it to extend its flash range which is great for zoomed subjects). I also like the Electronic viewfinder. Same goes for the newer version of this camera, the DX7590. It is at just under $500. It has all the features but has a bit faster processor, a larger CCD, 32 meg internal, and other features as well. http://www.kodak.com/go/dx6490 http://www.kodak.com/go/dx7590 As to the number of pictures you can store, it depends primarily on the size of the card you are using and to some degree that subjects you shoot. For me, I also like the option of having my digital prints made directly online without ever going to the store. I send mine to Ofoto directly from my system, and having them delivered directly to my home a couple of days later. Great results and fast service. I can also share them online immediately after uploading. Anyway, I am glad to share with you, Game, if you think I can assist in the future, let me know. I am here if you need me. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "GameFan72" wrote in message ... Hi, Sorry for such a total newbie question, but... I am in the market for a digital camera that is under $500. And I keep coming back to the Kodak EasyShare DX6490. The main reason being is the 10X zoom. Also, the 4 megapixel sounds pretty respectable. So, is this a good camera to go with? Also, I am not really interested in making my own prints, but rather, having them developed by a regular photo developing place. What the heck would I need to bring to the place to get my pics developed? The description reads: "Type of memory storage: Internal and MMC/SD card Included memory 16MB internal" I have NO IDEA what that means! How many pics can I expect to store on this camera at one time? Thanks a lot! |
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I'm sorry, but 16MB of internal memory for a 4MP camera is as useless as
tits on a bull. On most weekends I might shoot anywhere from 50 to 450 shots with a 3.2MP or 4MP camera. What good would an extra 16MB be? Get real. Bye. "BenOne©" wrote in message ... David Sommers wrote: I suggest looking at the Canon S1 IS. It is a generally similar camera with some important differences. The Canon 10X zoom lens has an optical image stabilizer. As far as I'm concerned, anything above 5X zoom needs help to stabilize the image, and an optical image stabilizer is the best. Many people prefer the standard AA batteries used by the Canon, as well as the CF storage. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...d=9824&sa=true You can't go wrong with a camera that uses Secure Data (SD) or Compact Flash (CF). Any shop that prints your digital photos will have a reader for that. The 16MB of internal memory of the Kodak is pretty useless. Not when you consider that many images are under 500k in size, thanks to Kodak's JPEG compression scheme. My images range from 200k to 2MB depending on content. There is no way to choose a different level of compression. -- Ben Thomas Opinions, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of my firm shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it. |
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I'm sorry, but 16MB of internal memory for a 4MP camera is as useless as
tits on a bull. On most weekends I might shoot anywhere from 50 to 450 shots with a 3.2MP or 4MP camera. What good would an extra 16MB be? Get real. Bye. "BenOne©" wrote in message ... David Sommers wrote: I suggest looking at the Canon S1 IS. It is a generally similar camera with some important differences. The Canon 10X zoom lens has an optical image stabilizer. As far as I'm concerned, anything above 5X zoom needs help to stabilize the image, and an optical image stabilizer is the best. Many people prefer the standard AA batteries used by the Canon, as well as the CF storage. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...d=9824&sa=true You can't go wrong with a camera that uses Secure Data (SD) or Compact Flash (CF). Any shop that prints your digital photos will have a reader for that. The 16MB of internal memory of the Kodak is pretty useless. Not when you consider that many images are under 500k in size, thanks to Kodak's JPEG compression scheme. My images range from 200k to 2MB depending on content. There is no way to choose a different level of compression. -- Ben Thomas Opinions, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of my firm shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it. |
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