[thelist] digital camera shopping

[John Corry]

> You're better off spending $300 for something that takes real
> pictures,

Here..here..miss pixel,

I hear many people refer to 'mega-pixel' as if it were the sole measuring
stick by which digital cameras ought be measured. Remember that all of those
pixels will only be as well 'exposed' as the instrument that 'exposes' them.
Optics are of unparalleled importance.

I bought a Sony DSC d770 a few months ago and have been really pleased with
the results. It has a killer lens, is fast (while manually focused anyway,
the AF is slow. real slow.) and uses slick memory stick media.

> Check comparisons here:
>
> http://www.imaging-resource.com/DIGCAM01.HTM
>
> It's very enlightening.  In addition to specs and prices, sample
> photos from
> nearly every available model are there.


DSC d770 review here...
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D770/D770A.HTM

buy.com had 'em marked way down ($740) in September.
http://www.buy.com

happy thanksgiving to all,
jc