Cameras - what do you use?

[George A. H. Luck]

I never used the "easy share" software either. I have several other processing programmes that work fine. Not necessary to yank the card either as windows recognizes the camera as a storage device and handles all the heavy lifting from there. My pictures were not grainy ( on any of my other Kodaks either) so it must have been the particular camera you were looking at. At 27,000 photos ( and still going, but without the flash!) I can't support any "quality problems". Don't overlook Kodak just because it is an American company. Lots of people missing out on some great G.M. cars for that same reason.

But then. I am the original 'Mr. Cheap' and cannot justify spending more just for a name.

[Gary L. Farnsworth]

Sony Mavica FD-200. I have used this camera since I started doing inspections years ago. It is still going strong. Same rechargeable battery. Uses no software to run. Yes, floppy drive works fine, but I use the memory card, and the cards are easily interchangeable. I only use the 620 setting, which is under 1.0 meg. This setting sends dozens of pictures via e-mail in seconds. Clients cannot believe the clarity of the pictures. A little bulky due to size, but I never lose it, or lay it down somewhere. Has video also. Buy on internet for almost nothing. Easy flash settings, larger buttons, and a zoom for crawl spaces.

[Harold E. Miller]

Thanks for the information guys! That is a huge help as I consider what camera I will be purchasing to replace what I have now.

I shipped my Sony Cybershot out for repair today, I am limping along with my HP Photosmart (photo dumb) until it returns. ( The HP's lcd display is toast, but you can still point and shoot in the general direction- hoping it is close enough. )

I am leaning towards my next camera not having any movable lens parts as this is often a problem I have encountered. Crawl spaces seem to be the hardest on these with all the dust, sand, dirt, etc.

[relliott]

Originally Posted by hmiller

Thanks for the information guys! That is a huge help as I consider what camera I will be purchasing to replace what I have now.

I shipped my Sony Cybershot out for repair today, I am limping along with my HP Photosmart (photo dumb) until it returns. ( The HP's lcd display is toast, but you can still point and shoot in the general direction- hoping it is close enough. )

I am leaning towards my next camera not having any movable lens parts as this is often a problem I have encountered. Crawl spaces seem to be the hardest on these with all the dust, sand, dirt, etc.

Harold just take up rapid sketch drawing and you will be fine.:0

Seriously in general , I think you get what you pay for ,though Dale likes having a box full of cheapies.

The man must be a bull in a china shop.

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[William E. Siegel]

I use a Kodak with a 10X zoom. It is a little bulky, but the zoom more than makes up for it.

[relliott]

Originally Posted by wsiegel

I use a Kodak with a 10X zoom. It is a little bulky, but the zoom more than makes up for it.

Yeah , I looked at that one.
I may pick one up later ,just for the zoom at that price.

How are the pics looking?

[David Sorge]

Primary: Olympus 1030 SW, shock/waterproof. It lives up to its reputation. This is one tough camera. I drop it on purpose to ensure it survives the warranty period.

Secondary: Canon Digital Rebel, when I need super-high resolution and zoom capability

[Harold E. Miller]

I have run across the Olympus SW series (s=shock resistant and w=waterproof) and thought that might be a good choice. No rotating/extending lense, and looks like you could drag it through a mud puddle.

I will definitely keep this one on my list.

[Linas I. Dapkus]

I've had this camera for close to 3 years with no problems.