re: photo sights

sonicboom wrote on 9/16/2002, 5:54 PM

hi everyone, i know this question has nothing to do with video--which this forum is about---but you guys in here know so much i thought i would ask....
i want to get into digital photography at a really good level
i figured i would buy photoshop for editing?
maybe p-400 olympus digital printer?
5 mega pixel camera--not sure which one, i'm looking at a few
does anyone know of any good forums?
for video i have learned so much from reading the posts in here and creative cow
thnx in advance
:)
sb

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salad wrote on 9/16/2002, 6:23 PM

PC magazine just covered this topic in the new Oct issue.
here's a link for some reviews:
http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,4148,5,00.asp

dpvollmer wrote on 9/16/2002, 6:35 PM

You will probably find all the information you want to know at http://www.dpreview.com. There you will find reviews, information, and forums on basically all of the digital cameras/printers/etc. that are out there - available or on the way.

Personally, I have the 5MP Sony F707 but the F717 model upgrade is available. I am quite please with my Sony. It is probably the best bang for the buck and if you like to zoom shots in VV you will appreciate the higher resolution.

Good luck,
David Vollmer

vicmilt wrote on 9/16/2002, 7:24 PM

Money and equipment count, but talent and concept prevail.
That being said, I'd definitely opt for the Epson series of printers, particularly the Epson 1280 or Epson 2200. These are far away the best of the lot available, and among the few with archival inks. (long lasting colors)
Camera - of course the big Nikon SLR's or the Olympus E20. Both of these have true Single Lens Reflex design, not electical viewfinders.
Photo editing software - Photoshop - non other even considered.
And I like what I consider the "Vegas" of still photo acquisition software, Film Factory by Epson. For $29 bucks you get a great cataloger, and a usable "Quicky Print" program.

sonicboom wrote on 9/16/2002, 8:51 PM

thnx guys---i appreciate it
i'll go to those web sites now and check them out
sb

mako wrote on 9/17/2002, 12:05 PM

My favorite digital photo site (for cameras) is http://www.megapixel.net/ try it out.