Re: Photographing fish: digital cameras

[daktari@earthlink.net]

I have  tried several digital camaras, and  so far the hands down best
is the Sony Mavica, with 10 to 1 zoom.  I am sure the Canon is 
excellent, but have not actually tried it, yet

Dennis  ( Herr Docter )


Randy or Deb Carey 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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