Dvd Burner Or Digital Camera?

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12-26-2003, 08:24 PM
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN

: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)
12-26-2003, 08:32 PM
Mad Cat

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
12-26-2003, 09:03 PM
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN

:huh: What about the Kodak CX6330? :huh:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...3.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:
12-26-2003, 09:55 PM
Mad Cat

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.
12-26-2003, 10:12 PM
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN

It can be had for under $200

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_review...30_samples.html

:) There are some Photo Samples.That steves digicams Site is pretty nice.
12-26-2003, 10:20 PM
Mad Cat

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.
12-26-2003, 10:25 PM
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN

"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:
12-26-2003, 10:32 PM
Mad Cat

It must have a mic on it somewhere.

Sounds good :D
12-26-2003, 10:45 PM
[B][O][T]

FC buy a DVD burner, You'll need one sooner or later :D
4.7 GB :frusty:

BOT
12-26-2003, 11:01 PM
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN

Quote:

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:
12-27-2003, 12:54 AM
Robert00000

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.
12-27-2003, 04:22 AM
100%

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?)
12-27-2003, 10:57 AM
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN

Quote:

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:
12-27-2003, 08:54 PM
Nightwolf

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.
12-28-2003, 02:08 AM
peat moss

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.
12-28-2003, 02:09 AM
DWk

whats 285can into us dollars? im wondering cuz i need to convert some prices?
12-28-2003, 02:12 AM
peat moss

U m 85 cents to your american dollar i think
12-28-2003, 02:21 AM
DWk

my american dollar? lol i dont live in usa :)

ok so 1dollar can is .85 us dollar?
12-28-2003, 02:25 AM
peat moss

Today it is tomorrow could be less lol
12-28-2003, 02:26 AM
DWk

lol...ok i just want it for reference :D

thx
12-28-2003, 02:28 AM
clocker

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.
12-28-2003, 02:39 AM
peat moss

Good advice Clocker im still trying to figure out the plus & minus crap.
12-28-2003, 02:41 AM
DWk

they didnt want to get a standard...so different companies got out different formats (plus and minus)....

suckas
12-28-2003, 05:33 PM
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN

Hmmmmm.I do not know about that Digital Camera now.

http://www.staples.com/products/SpotLights...434/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:
12-28-2003, 05:36 PM
Mad Cat

Take clockers advice. I been hearing the full story about DVD-RWs from others.

Oh yeah Staples is a total rip off also.
12-28-2003, 05:37 PM
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN

Quote:

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.
12-28-2003, 05:42 PM
Mad Cat

Staples is a rip off anyway.

Find a local warehouse type supplier.
12-28-2003, 08:54 PM
vivitron 15

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
12-29-2003, 02:03 AM
Nightwolf

Quote:

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?

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.
12-29-2003, 11:34 AM
DWk

FC check these 2

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....=30%2D126%2D010

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....=30%2D120%2D011

do an advanced search with 200 as max price.... lotsa cameras :D