Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CHEAP digital camera???

Matt,

Floppy drives make sense, but I can easily get 96 Mb CF's. That eases
the storage of high res pix, and by swapping cards, and uploading to the
notebook computer, well, I've got plenty of storage.

I agree the resolution is nowhere near that of a 35mm camera, or my 60
x60 cm Bronica! It IS easier then getting 8x10 or 5x7 prints, and
scanning them. My HP 6300 scanner came with a "slide copier". That's a
joke, unless you just want a "thumbnail" pix. There is supposed to be
an accessory slide copier, but I have yet to find it offered for sale.

Alan KM6VV

Matt Shaver wrote:

>
> ballendo@... wrote:
>
> > I would like to post some pics. I've done the photo to scanner, then
> > reduce file size, etc. but it's a PITA, IMO.
>
> Me too, I spent a small fortune on Polaroid film.
>
> > What is the CHEAPEST digital camera which will give "good enough"
> > photos to be worthwhile to post online.
>
> I had the same desire for a cheap camera and I tried a JamCam2 from
> Walmart for $80. The pictures were nothing to write home about, and as
> there was no LCD viewfinder, you never knew what you were going to get
> until you downloaded it into your PC. The downloading took FOREVER, I
> mean like 10 minutes/picture! I returned the camera... I eventually
> bought a Sony FD-73 on ebay for $330 (Camera only), and then bought a
> high capacity battery ($60) & charger ($50) at Battery Warehouse. The
> big selling point of this camera over all the others (for me), was that
> it stores images as .jpg files on a built in 3.5" floppy drive. Those
> memory modules for other cameras are really expensive and that limits
> the amount of "film" you can take with you on an outing, plus you need
> either a special drive on the PC or USB support to retrieve your pictures.
>
> Matt