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FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
12-26-2003, 08:24 PM
:huh: What kind of digital camera can I get for under $200? :huh:
I know I know "FC you poor Bastard you can not get no good Digital Camera for that Price :P "
With a Digital Camera I can take Pictures of my Dog all day long.....and of myself. :01:
But I really need a DVD Burner.Am sick of a CDR only holding 700MB when I can have something that holds 4.7 GB. :o
I have $200 to blow on myself for me 29th Birthday(on New Years Day by the way just to remind everybody :lol: ).
Help me decide what to get. :D
FC B)
Mad Cat
12-26-2003, 08:32 PM
Get a nice DVD burner for 100, then a pretty cheap Digital Camera for 100.
If you don't want a cheapo camera, just get the burner :P
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
12-26-2003, 09:03 PM
:huh: What about the Kodak CX6330? :huh:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000C8627.01.PT03.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
3.1 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
3x optical plus 3.3x digital (10x) Kodak Retinar aspheric all-glass zoom lens with autofocus
Captures continuous video with audio; comes bundled with EasyShare Dock 6000, camera carrying case, and photo paper
16 MB internal memory; compatible with Secure Digital and MMC memory cards
Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
:blink: What does all that mean?I am a Noob at this. :blink:
Mad Cat
12-26-2003, 09:55 PM
How much does that one cost?
Unless you want to splash out $400+ on a 5 megapixel camera, that one will probably be good for taking pictures of your dog. I think I got a 3.1 megapixel one, and it can do photo quality prints.
Try google for some shots by 3.1 megapixel cameras and see if it impresses you.
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
12-26-2003, 10:12 PM
It can be had for under $200
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_review...30_samples.html (http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/cx6330_samples.html)
:) There are some Photo Samples.That steves digicams Site is pretty nice.
Mad Cat
12-26-2003, 10:20 PM
I'd say go for that then, if you want a digicam. It may be a good idea to wait for DVD re-writers to drop in price. Look at what CD re-writers were a while ago. Now you can get 'em cheap.
Do more research on the camera, Google it some more and see what more people think.
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
12-26-2003, 10:25 PM
"You can record up to 80 minutes of 320 x 240 motion video at 15fps with audio."
:huh: I did not know you can make Video with these Cameras.Thought they were only good for Pictures. :huh:
I am such a Noob. :lol:
Mad Cat
12-26-2003, 10:32 PM
It must have a mic on it somewhere.
Sounds good :D
[B][O][T]
12-26-2003, 10:45 PM
FC buy a DVD burner, You'll need one sooner or later :D
4.7 GB :frusty:
BOT
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
12-26-2003, 11:01 PM
Originally posted by [B
[O][T],26 December 2003 - 17:45] FC buy a DVD burner, You'll need one sooner or later :D
4.7 GB :frusty:
BOT
:P Ohhh come on BOT.New Pictures of FC everyday is what the Forum needs. :P
:lol:
:huh: Canon seems to be the Camera everybody has.They look pretty nice also.But a bit Pricey. :huh:
Robert00000
12-27-2003, 12:54 AM
I have a TRUST 710 LCD POWER@M ZOOM. It takes excellent quality pics at 4 Megapixels and records movies too (but no sound).
It cost me £100 (about $150) + I paid another £55 for a 128 Mb SmartMedia card. So Total = £150 ($225), can prob. get it all for less than $200 if you shop around.
You don't really need the SmartMedia card if you can manage with the 8 Mb memory built in, which can take about 10 pics at max. resolution.
Get the DigiCam
take pictures of famous people (razzia mode) sell piks to magazines (or black mail the famous)
gain cash - then buy dvd
seriously life is alot more creative with the cam (but i would seriously get a good one 4\5mbs - youll regret it later) (second hand?)
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
12-27-2003, 10:57 AM
Originally posted by Zedaxax@26 December 2003 - 23:22
seriously life is alot more creative with the cam (but i would seriously get a good one 4\5mbs - youll regret it later) (second hand?)
;) I am thinking about this Zedaxax.Just save up some more for a better Camera.
Even though I am a beginner and I guess a Camera like this would not be bad to start off with. :huh:
Nightwolf
12-27-2003, 08:54 PM
BTW, Smartmedia is dying out. So if you think you're going to use it a lot, and you'll want to buy more memory in the future, look for one that uses Compactflash, Sony Memory Stick, or Secure Digital.
peat moss
12-28-2003, 02:08 AM
fC Thats the one I got after returning my first one its great got video sound and everything . I paid 285 can thou. Has built in 16 mg memory i,d bump that up when you can.
whats 285can into us dollars? im wondering cuz i need to convert some prices?
peat moss
12-28-2003, 02:12 AM
U m 85 cents to your american dollar i think
my american dollar? lol i dont live in usa :)
ok so 1dollar can is .85 us dollar?
peat moss
12-28-2003, 02:25 AM
Today it is tomorrow could be less lol
lol...ok i just want it for reference :D
thx
clocker
12-28-2003, 02:28 AM
FC,
Whatever you do, DON'T get a cheap DVD burner.
I've been researching them lately ( I was going to get one myself) and the cheap ones are so picky about media that it drives people nuts. And blank DVDs ain't cheap.
I decided to wait 6 months or so.
peat moss
12-28-2003, 02:39 AM
Good advice Clocker im still trying to figure out the plus & minus crap.
they didnt want to get a standard...so different companies got out different formats (plus and minus)....
suckas
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
12-28-2003, 05:33 PM
Hmmmmm.I do not know about that Digital Camera now.
http://www.staples.com/products/SpotLights...434/Default.asp (http://www.staples.com/products/SpotLights/031228/554434/Default.asp)?
8x DVD Burner for $160.But then I have to get rid of this 52x TDK CD Burner.No good for nothing anymore. :blink:
:huh: What good is a DVD Burner besides making a Disc that holds 4.7 GB of Data? :huh:
Mad Cat
12-28-2003, 05:36 PM
Take clockers advice. I been hearing the full story about DVD-RWs from others.
Oh yeah Staples is a total rip off also.
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
12-28-2003, 05:37 PM
Originally posted by Mad Cat@28 December 2003 - 12:36
Take clockers advice. I been hearing the full story about DVD-RWs from others.
Oh yeah Staples is a total rip off also.
;) TDK not cheap.Never had Problems with their CD Burners.
Mad Cat
12-28-2003, 05:42 PM
Staples is a rip off anyway.
Find a local warehouse type supplier.
vivitron 15
12-28-2003, 08:54 PM
well for a dvd burner, thers formats to think abnout +/- etc, so if you go down that route get a dual format, or get the Lite-On 401s (which is +) and stick the firmware for the 411s on it....dead simple and you get a dual format 4 speed for (<£85) cheap
Nightwolf
12-29-2003, 02:03 AM
Originally posted by FuNkY CaPrIcOrN@28 December 2003 - 12:33
Hmmmmm.I do not know about that Digital Camera now.
http://www.staples.com/products/SpotLights...434/Default.asp (http://www.staples.com/products/SpotLights/031228/554434/Default.asp)?
8x DVD Burner for $160.But then I have to get rid of this 52x TDK CD Burner.No good for nothing anymore. :blink:
:huh: What good is a DVD Burner besides making a Disc that holds 4.7 GB of Data? :huh:
The drive might burn at 8x, but the fastest media right now can only handle about 2.5x. And the discs are too expensive. My wife got me one for Christmas. I installed it, but I haven't used it yet because it only came with one DVD-R and I'm afraid I'll make a coaster out of it. I guess it'll be nice to be able to fit a whole movie on one disc, but for now I'm just waiting till I find a good deal on blanks.
BTW I still have my 52x CD-RW installed as well, since the DVD-drive only burns CD-R's at 40x.
FC check these 2
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....=30%2D126%2D010 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=7&sumit=Go&description=30%2D126%2D010)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....=30%2D120%2D011 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=7&sumit=Go&description=30%2D120%2D011)
do an advanced search with 200 as max price.... lotsa cameras :D
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