Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Digital camera - any advice?
Goto page Previous  1, 2
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
AdamH



Joined: 27 Aug 2004
Location: Bachman Turner Overdrive...Let's Rock!

PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do too much research on the web and you can convince yourself that everything is doomed. DOOMED, I tell thee!

So many cameras, so many good and bad reviews for each one. Somebody please make it stop! Shocked

OK, I'm being facetious, but so far the most universally praised one in my spec and price range is the Canon PowerShot SD300.

However, I also had a look at a friend's Pentax Optio S5i last night. Very small, 5.0 mpixels, decent enough picture quality for my needs, although in low light the LCD screen displayed a lot of noise when used as a viewfinder. Overall it looked like a pretty good camera, and one I will consider.

All of which reminds me to ask a question:

If you want to use the highest possible picture quality at all times, how much memory would you need to store approximately 100 photos on a 4 or 5 mpixel camera?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
the saint



Joined: 09 Dec 2003
Location: not there yet...

PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AdamH wrote:
how much memory would you need to store approximately 100 photos on a 4 or 5 mpixel camera?

Now you're being facetious! The easy answer to your question is: twice as much as half.

The reason it is tough to answer is it will depend on many factors, the most variably of which will be what you shoot. Try taking a shot of a non-patterned surface and then one with tons of detailed patterning. They will consume different amounts of space - sometimes shockingly different. Then there's size, picture format, effects, picture quality...

Perhaps be a bit more specific about these and someone might have a suggestion that fits your needs. Otherwise, people will give you answers like "Well, on my camera I can get ...." which are really arbitrary as they don't fit your situation.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
mack the knife



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: standing right behind you...

PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Again, go Cnet.com. Not only do their experts review cameras, but they also post user reviews. And, they have sideXside comparisons of cameras, which is invaluable.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2
Page 2 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International