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


> 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.
>