Re: Photographing fish: digital cameras

[Dave Gomberg <gomberg@wcf.com>]

You know, it occurs to me we don't need a digital camera EVERY DAY.  I
wonder if it would be possible to RENT them?


At 02:17 AM 5/16/1998 -0500, you wrote:
>I've been researching digital cameras.  I want to be able to publish
pictures on
>my web site, but it's a real pain in time and expense to shoot rolls of film,
>have them developed, and then get them scanned.  Since my intended use is
for the
>web, I'm looking for a good digital camera--no wasted film and instant
access to
>my shots.
>
>I think I've found one.  It's the "Canon PowerShot A5" which will be
released in
>July of this year.  Estimated street price is $700.  If I had a tighter
budget,
>for about $400, I'm persuaded to try the Ricoh 300Z (excellent macro
ability!,
>but needs the flash).
>
>Anyway, the Canon A5 has the most sensitivity in low light, "excellent"
>zoom/macro ability, and high picture quality for a camera under $1000.  A
good
>site listing its features and sample shots (including close-ups: check out
the
>watch) is at:  http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/PSA5-e/psa5_pc00-e.html
>
>Between now and July I'll be continuing my digital camera research, but if I
>don't read anything to change my mind, I'll probably get the Canon A5.
>
>--Randy
>
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