[DigiCam] Re: advice? 4-5 megapixel choices

[ShirleyK]

If you are interested in some of the more specialized kinds of 
photography (e.g., close-up,  infrared), you might make a different 
choice than you would by just comparing basic hardware statistics. I'm 
very interested in close-ups and the Nikon wins on that account. I 
bought a Coolpix 995 several years ago and have had a lot of fun with 
that feature. I moved on to the Digital Rebel when it came out and 
started hanging out on the DP Review forums. I learned that certain 
digital cameras can do infrared photography with the addition of a 
filter. Sony was one of the cameras that did the best job there. Newer 
models may do a better job of filtering out that part of the spectrum 
now, so they may not give the same results.

At any rate, it's fun to hang out on those lists and see what kinds of 
photos people are shooting, including after you buy the camera. Also 
you get tips on how to make some of those more fantastic pictures. It's 
also cool to see photos from all over the world.

Shirley

On Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 04:47  PM, Adrian Smith wrote:

>> I suggest you visit the following review sites.  If you spend 
>> sufficient time you can find the right camera to fit your needs and 
>> pocketbook.  Lots of great information here.
>>
>> http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/
>> and
>> http://www.steves-digicams.com