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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:29 pm
Post subject: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200)
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I recently damaged my Nikon D70, which was uninsured. So I am looking
for a P&S in the $200 range. I also had a mini P&S, which was
impossible to use without camera shake. I don't need the compact size
of a mini. I also don't need 8x10 prints. Most of what I do is
electronic (viewed on 1024x768 computer monitors). Can anyone give a
couple of suggestions in this price range?
I would rather not be locked into only JPG format, but I suppose at
this price point, that might be what I will get.
Apologies to Regulars - I briefly searched google for recent posts like
this, but I quickly ran out of patience.
TIA - J. |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:08 pm
Post subject: Re: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:29:46 -0800, jbollyn RemoveThis @gmail.com wrote:
> I recently damaged my Nikon D70, which was uninsured. So I am looking
> for a P&S in the $200 range. I also had a mini P&S, which was
> impossible to use without camera shake. I don't need the compact size
> of a mini. I also don't need 8x10 prints. Most of what I do is
> electronic (viewed on 1024x768 computer monitors). Can anyone give a
> couple of suggestions in this price range?
>
> I would rather not be locked into only JPG format, but I suppose at
> this price point, that might be what I will get.
>
> Apologies to Regulars - I briefly searched google for recent posts like
> this, but I quickly ran out of patience.
>
> TIA - J.
I recently purchased a Kodak C330 with printer dock for our church - total
cost refurb from the kodak online store was about $200. BTW also got a
P850 for myself for $250. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:51 am
Post subject: Re: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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ray wrote:
> On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:29:46 -0800, jbollyn.DeleteThis@gmail.com wrote:
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>> I recently damaged my Nikon D70, which was uninsured. So I am looking
>> for a P&S in the $200 range. I also had a mini P&S, which was
>> impossible to use without camera shake. I don't need the compact size
>> of a mini. I also don't need 8x10 prints. Most of what I do is
>> electronic (viewed on 1024x768 computer monitors). Can anyone give a
>> couple of suggestions in this price range?
>>
>> I would rather not be locked into only JPG format, but I suppose at
>> this price point, that might be what I will get.
>>
>> Apologies to Regulars - I briefly searched google for recent posts like
>> this, but I quickly ran out of patience.
>>
>> TIA - J.
>
> I recently purchased a Kodak C330 with printer dock for our church - total
> cost refurb from the kodak online store was about $200. BTW also got a
> P850 for myself for $250.
>
If you bought it directly from Kodak, you got screwed. Much cheaper at
a discount place, like Big Lots! >> Stay informed about: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:44 am
Post subject: Re: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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jbollyn RemoveThis @gmail.com wrote:
> I recently damaged my Nikon D70, which was uninsured. So I am looking
> for a P&S in the $200 range. I also had a mini P&S, which was
> impossible to use without camera shake. I don't need the compact size
> of a mini. I also don't need 8x10 prints. Most of what I do is
> electronic (viewed on 1024x768 computer monitors). Can anyone give a
> couple of suggestions in this price range?
>
> I would rather not be locked into only JPG format, but I suppose at
> this price point, that might be what I will get.
>
> Apologies to Regulars - I briefly searched google for recent posts like
> this, but I quickly ran out of patience.
>
> TIA - J.
>
Consider the Panasonic DMC-LZ3, which is a Leica in
disguise. Among its other features is an image stabilizer.
It has a 6X zoom, and the 5 MP lets you crop to the pixel
size you need, whuch is what camera-vendors call digital
zoom. I've had the camera for about 6 months, and I'm quite
pleased with it. The only thing I don't like is the lack of
san optical view finder, but that is increasingly common.
It is somewhat compensated by the ability to increase the
brightness of the LCD. >> Stay informed about: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:19 am
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jbollyn.TakeThisOut@gmail.com wrote:
> I would rather not be locked into only JPG format, but I suppose at
> this price point, that might be what I will get.
Yeah, I'd not let that be a deal breaker at that price point for sure.
Just convert to TIFF when you import to your computer.
We've had several $200 A series Canons around here and loved them (Have
a 640 now, a bit more, but great). This year I gifted my daughters
their first cameras and opted for a $90 and $185 Kodak. Sorry for not
knowing the models offhand, but I've been very impressed with the pics
they've been getting with these, especially the better one. I go from
looking at mine in the computer to hers and they hold up wel.
r >> Stay informed about: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:26 am
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ray wrote:
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> On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:29:46 -0800, jbollyn DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
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> > I recently damaged my Nikon D70, which was uninsured. So I am looking
> > for a P&S in the $200 range. I also had a mini P&S, which was
> > impossible to use without camera shake. I don't need the compact size
> > of a mini. I also don't need 8x10 prints. Most of what I do is
> > electronic (viewed on 1024x768 computer monitors). Can anyone give a
> > couple of suggestions in this price range?
> >
> > I would rather not be locked into only JPG format, but I suppose at
> > this price point, that might be what I will get.
> >
> > Apologies to Regulars - I briefly searched google for recent posts like
> > this, but I quickly ran out of patience.
> >
> > TIA - J.
>
> I recently purchased a Kodak C330 with printer dock for our church - total
> cost refurb from the kodak online store was about $200. BTW also got a
> P850 for myself for $250.
Hello, Ray:
For the original poster's benefit, it should be noted that the Kodak
P850 can shoot in RAW and TIFF, in addition to JPEG.
Cordially,
John Turco <jtur DeleteThis @concentric.net> >> Stay informed about: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:26 am
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Ron Hunter wrote:
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> ray wrote:
<edited, for brevity>
> > I recently purchased a Kodak C330 with printer dock for our church - total
> > cost refurb from the kodak online store was about $200. BTW also got a
> > P850 for myself for $250.
> >
> If you bought it directly from Kodak, you got screwed. Much cheaper at
> a discount place, like Big Lots!
Hello, Ron:
Are you claiming that you've seen the Kodak P850 - or >any< brand-name
digicam, of comparable specifications - at Big Lots?
I certainly haven't!
Cordially,
John Turco <jtur RemoveThis @concentric.net> >> Stay informed about: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:49 pm
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John Turco wrote:
> ray wrote:
>> On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:29:46 -0800, jbollyn RemoveThis @gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I recently damaged my Nikon D70, which was uninsured. So I am looking
>>> for a P&S in the $200 range. I also had a mini P&S, which was
>>> impossible to use without camera shake. I don't need the compact size
>>> of a mini. I also don't need 8x10 prints. Most of what I do is
>>> electronic (viewed on 1024x768 computer monitors). Can anyone give a
>>> couple of suggestions in this price range?
>>>
>>> I would rather not be locked into only JPG format, but I suppose at
>>> this price point, that might be what I will get.
>>>
>>> Apologies to Regulars - I briefly searched google for recent posts like
>>> this, but I quickly ran out of patience.
>>>
>>> TIA - J.
>> I recently purchased a Kodak C330 with printer dock for our church - total
>> cost refurb from the kodak online store was about $200. BTW also got a
>> P850 for myself for $250.
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> Hello, Ray:
>
> For the original poster's benefit, it should be noted that the Kodak
> P850 can shoot in RAW and TIFF, in addition to JPEG.
>
>
> Cordially,
> John Turco <jtur RemoveThis @concentric.net>
It is a very nice camera, but much to large for my needs at 4.3x3.3x2.8
with the lens not extended. More on the prosumer (superzoom) range than
a regular compact P&S. >> Stay informed about: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:50 pm
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John Turco wrote:
> Ron Hunter wrote:
>> ray wrote:
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> <edited, for brevity>
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>>> I recently purchased a Kodak C330 with printer dock for our church - total
>>> cost refurb from the kodak online store was about $200. BTW also got a
>>> P850 for myself for $250.
>>>
>> If you bought it directly from Kodak, you got screwed. Much cheaper at
>> a discount place, like Big Lots!
>
>
> Hello, Ron:
>
> Are you claiming that you've seen the Kodak P850 - or >any< brand-name
> digicam, of comparable specifications - at Big Lots?
>
> I certainly haven't!
>
>
> Cordially,
> John Turco <jtur.TakeThisOut@concentric.net>
Yes, some refurbed units. >> Stay informed about: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:18 am
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Ron Hunter wrote:
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> John Turco wrote:
> > Ron Hunter wrote:
> >> ray wrote:
> >
> > <edited, for brevity>
> >
> >>> I recently purchased a Kodak C330 with printer dock for our church - total
> >>> cost refurb from the kodak online store was about $200. BTW also got a
> >>> P850 for myself for $250.
> >>>
> >> If you bought it directly from Kodak, you got screwed. Much cheaper at
> >> a discount place, like Big Lots!
> >
> >
> > Hello, Ron:
> >
> > Are you claiming that you've seen the Kodak P850 - or >any< brand-name
> > digicam, of comparable specifications - at Big Lots?
> >
> > I certainly haven't!
> >
> >
> > Cordially,
> > John Turco <jtur.RemoveThis@concentric.net>
>
> Yes, some refurbed units.
Hello, Ron:
Would you happen to recall the price(s), on the P850 and/or similar
models?
Cordially,
John Turco <jtur.RemoveThis@concentric.net> >> Stay informed about: Need a Rec for a cheap P&S (~ $200) |
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