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Re: Choosing a Digital Camera/New Photos Up
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Sun, 5 Dec 1999 06:23:33 GMT
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Hari Wiguna wrote:
> > Oh, and don't hesitate to tell me if spending another $100-$200 would
> > really be worth it; I'm new to digital cameras and their problems, but
> > already I see an improvement
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> You get what you you can afford. My limit was $300, and I got an Olympus
> D340R. I wish I have ZOOM, and I wish it can take better pictures without
> flash, but I'm happy with my purchase.
> There are better cameras, but they cost more.
> I think you got a fine $200 camera.
Yeah, that's about what I'm thinking--macro doesn't come in until the $500
range. With a tripod (which I bought tonight), much of my arthritic shake
should vanish.
> Here's an example of what it can do:
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> Before:
> http://www.msu.edu/user/braunli1/ironclad_profile.jpg
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> After (Sharpen and Gamma Correction):
> http://www.idrive.com/hwiguna/web/ironclad_profile.jpg
Y'know, I've been doing gamma correction--but the photo program that came with
my camera doesn't have an easily-located gamma key. So those ones aren't
corrected or sharpened--but I'm going to go back to doing it. As you pointed
out, it really does improve the image. I may check out that viewer if I can't
get my old photo program to mate to my camera.
> PS: Excellent model!
Thanks! Now if only I could score a BSB hull...;)
best,
Lindsay
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| Just a Lego Photo comment; the Mavica is amazing with it's close-focus capability, and automatic white correction for fluorescent or halogen lights. I have taken a lot of close ups of electronics, etc and it's great. Look at: (URL) a quick example. (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| (...) You get what you you can afford. My limit was $300, and I got an Olympus D340R. I wish I have ZOOM, and I wish it can take better pictures without flash, but I'm happy with my purchase. There are better cameras, but they cost more. I think you (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-99, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.publish)
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