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Reyn, it'll be a joint xmas-bday present from my parents. My brother who is into cameras and photography is finding the right camera for me. I'll let you know what it is sometime around xmas.

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What does image resolution mean?
Resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image. Resolution is sometimes identified by the width and height of the image as well as the total number of pixels in the image. For example, an image that is 2048 pixels wide and 1536 pixels high (2048X1536) contains (multiply) 3,145,728 pixels (or 3.1 Megapixels). You could call it a 2048X1536 or a 3.1 Megapixel image. As the megapixels in the pickup device in your camera increase so does the possible maximum size image you can produce. This means that a 5 megapixel camera is capable of capturing a larger image than a 3 megapixel camera.

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Image Resolution Maximum Print Size
less than
640X480 Wallet size only
640X480 absolute largest, 4X6
1024X768 4X6
1152X864 5X7
1600X1200 8X10

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Husker, that's a helpful set of info.

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here's a nice link on understanding megapixels and resolution? link

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husker wrote:

Eva
On that point let's decide what you want to do with the camera = the general public does not need more than 5 or 6 megapixels and the other factor is optics - me personally I never use digital zoom I think it distorts the pictures quality. Other main consideration is if you just want a point and shoot or a DSLR The Canon Digital Rebel is a nicer camera spendy at the higher megapixel a less at the lower.

Thanks, Reyn and Husker!

Since I occasionally do photography for magazines and brochures, I want something in the 6-8 megapixel range. I don't want or need an SLR, though. A high optical zoom and image stabilization would be very helpful. Also, the Olympus 4.1 megapixel I have now contains a super bright lens that comes in very handy for indoor shots. (7.1 to 21.3mm, F1.8 to 2.6, if you're into specs.)

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really think you should look at the OLympus E-300

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littlek wrote:

Reyn, it'll be a joint xmas-bday present from my parents. My brother who is into cameras and photography is finding the right camera for me. I'll let you know what it is sometime around xmas.

Great! Look forward to your first photos with it!

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I suppose, Reyn's advice to read before buying a lot before buying is really the best what can be said.

I photograph a bit for for magazines and brochures - so I need a SLR to use different lenses.
And since I want to print my photos as well, I either had to spent some thousand $$ or get an anlogue camera.
[So, I got a rather good analogue photo equipment (some thousand $$ as well Sad

:wink: ) last/this year.]

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Eva wrote:

Since I occasionally do photography for magazines and brochures, I want something in the 6-8 megapixel range. I don't want or need an SLR, though. A high optical zoom and image stabilization would be very helpful. Also, the Olympus 4.1 megapixel I have now contains a super bright lens that comes in very handy for indoor shots. (7.1 to 21.3mm, F1.8 to 2.6, if you're into specs.)

In addition to Husker's recommendation, here are a couple of other non-SLR cameras that have been well-evaluated:

Canon PowerShot G6
It's a 7 megapixel camera, but only has a 4x optical zoom though.

Canon PowerShot S2 IS
It's only got 5 megapixels, but has a 12x optical zoom.

In the end, it'll come down to how much you want to spend, Eva. Since you mention that you don't want /need a SLR camera, it sounds like you have a price in mind already. I felt like that myself, which is why I ended up with the S2 IS.

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Eva and Walter,

You both mention that you shoot photos occasionally for magazines and brochures. Do you solicite your work on an active basis hoping to get published? Or, do you contract for specific type photos?

How difficult is it for an amateur to submit photos? I would imagine if you are not known, it is an uphill battle.

I'm interested in hearing about your experiences.

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Well, I get and got published - on calendars, travel books and broschures.

Calendars and travel books by pure change - since I won some competitons.

Broschures, because I wrote the articles myself.

Actually, most people consider my photos better than I do myself - I don't like (and want) to promote my pics.

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I'm in the public relations field, so I often shoot photos for clients that are meant for publication. Some are low-res publicity shots to accompany releases. But some high-res shots end up in clients' brochures and print pieces. Occasionally I am asked to supply photos to magazines when I have asked for editorial coverage.

Your suggestions are among the models I want to look at, Reyn. And the Olympus Camedia C-7000 Zoom is another. Additionally, Olympus has a new model out that seems awfully impressive for the price...the SP 500 Ultra Zoom. It's only 6 megapixel, but it has a 10x optical zoom and is priced under $400. (The money isn't really a limiting factor for me as this is a tax-deductible business expense. But I am a sucker for good value.)

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I've had my Camedia for four years and really love it. I especially like the chance to take short videos with it.

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They're great cameras, Panzade. I've had the Camedia C4040Zoom for about four years now. But I'm ready for some new bells & whistles...ability to shoot in black & white or sepia tones, increased resolution, better zoom, etc.

From what I'm reading, it seems the only drawback to the Olympus SP 500 Ultra Zoom is the lack of image stabilization. Otherwise, it has everything I want.

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Walter Hinteler wrote:

Calendars and travel books by pure change - since I won some competitons.

Broschures, because I wrote the articles myself.

Okay, that sounds good. I was thinking of entering some competitions later when I get more experienced.

What sort of brochures to you write about? Do you sell them, or do you make them up for other people?

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Eva wrote:

I'm in the public relations field, so I often shoot photos for clients that are meant for publication. Some are low-res publicity shots to accompany releases. But some high-res shots end up in clients' brochures and print pieces. Occasionally I am asked to supply photos to magazines when I have asked for editorial coverage.

It sounds like you probably know more than me already, being a professional. Interesting line of work.

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Your suggestions are among the models I want to look at, Reyn.

Let us know what you decide on. It's nice if you can end up getting a deduction for the lot. :wink:

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Eva wrote:

From what I'm reading, it seems the only drawback to the Olympus SP 500 Ultra Zoom is the lack of image stabilization. Otherwise, it has everything I want.

No IS?

And it's a 10x zoom? Oooh! hehe, My suggestion has 12x, with IS! :wink:

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Reyn wrote:

What sort of brochures to you write about? Do you sell them, or do you make them up for other people?

Made (sometimes still doing it) broschures for our local member of the Federal parliament, published and edited a local (seasonal) magazine for my party, made some broschures for our AIDS help organisation, distributed some dozens of photos for magazines work related (both social work as history related) ... and now just photograph for my own pleasure besides someone asks me (mostly friends re marriages, birthdays, communions etc).

Never got money for that besides two prizes, when I got 500 Euros each.

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Thank you for explaining.

It sounds like you keep very busy with your photography. It certainly makes for a wonderful hobby, doesn't it?

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Well, surely - but not a cheap one.

There are (shorter) periods, when I literally don't touch my camera.

And then there are others, when films just go through like magazines in a maschine gun .... only to regard just a couple of photos worth being kept after they are developed.

(But I get always 15% discount at my photo shop :wink: )

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