Thanks, that's precisely the concise, clearv answer I love:-). I take it that the same comments will probably apply to the 5700 as well? C:-)lin ----- Original Message ----- From: FBethea <poppycat_2000@yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 10:34:12 -0700 (PDT) To: apisto@listbox.com Subject: Re: Digital Cameras > Hi Colin, > IMHO, the lens on that camera is too slow for macro > work. It's only F2.8 - F4.8. For apisto macro work or > other small fish you would want something with > apetures that have a range from F8 to F22 to give you > greater 'depth of field'. This camera has image > quality problems like the images being to soft, image > edge softness and blown out highlights. However, most > prosumers who use it for everyday point and shoot > stuff love it. > > Think about what your main uses will be for the > equipment you spend your money on and then decide. > Will you now exclusively shoot apistos or will it be > for everyday uses? Personally, I would choose one that > would satisfy all my needs. > > Before this topic gets too photographic for the > admin's taste, you are welcome to e-mail me off list. > > Francine > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes > http://autos.yahoo.com > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, > email apisto-request@listbox.com. apisto-digest@listbox.com also available. > Web archives at http://lists.thekrib.com/apisto > Trading at http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader > C:-)lin They said "Smile, things could be worse." So I smiled, and sure enough... -- _______________________________________________ Get your free email from http://www.graffiti.net Powered by Outblaze ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. apisto-digest@listbox.com also available. Web archives at http://lists.thekrib.com/apisto Trading at http://blox.dropship.org/mailman/listinfo/apisto_trader