Let you all have a look at my site Web:
http://members.xoom.virgilòio.it/myzar80/Index.html
where you'll see some shell picture taken by a digital camera and a Pc
win98. Camera data are reported also.
Enzo Campani

At 11.45 21/02/02 -0500, you wrote:
>I agree with Paul in regards to the megapixels and making sure that
>the camera you purchase works easily with your operating system. Windows ME
>or XP are much more digital camera friendly than W98/95. USB connection is
>the way to go for quick transfers and compatability. I would also recommend
>at least 64 mbs of camera memory. Memory is cheap right now. If you plan on
>imaging anything small (1-5 mm. range) you should check and see if the
>camera
>you are considering purchasing has close-up lenses/adapters available. Each
>digital
>camera has weak and strong points and I use three - selecting the
>appropriate
>camera for the size of the shell being imaged.
>
>Bill Frank
>1865 Debutante Dr.
>Jacksonville, FL 32246
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Monfils, Paul" <[log in to unmask]>
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>Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 10:33 AM
>Subject: Re: digital camera
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>
> > What kind of computer are you using? I use a Macintosh. I bought a top of
> > the line digital camera a year ago, but found that connecting it to a
> > Macintosh for transferring images was such a hassle that it just wasn't
> > worth it. Recently I bought another digital camera that is more
> > Mac-friendly. That one I found at www.warehouse.com, which is a great
>place
> > to get anything Macintosh-related.
> > On the megapixel question, 1.2 to 2.0 is really bottom of the line. That
> > would be ok for taking pictures of the family or of a sunset, but if you
>are
> > going to do any closeup shots of small objects, I would recommend at least
>a
> > middle-line (3.0 to 3.5 megapixel) camera, several of which should be
> > available within your price range.
> >
> > Paul M.
> >

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