[muglo] Re: Camera Zoom

Thanks Tee, for taking the trouble to make this detailed reply

Will explore further - and arrange meet up with you later when I'm 
closer to a purchase

Thanks again


Ilbert


On 22 Apr 2004, at 9:37 PM, Tee Cashmore wrote:

> Ilbert Walker wrote:
>
>> Thanks a bunch ,  Tee .........as always you're a great resource of 
>> info
>> I was in at Mc Kittricks receiving some useful advice and shown the
>> Canon S1 IS (10 x Opt Zoom) at $700 or A75 at $400 (more in my range)
>>   .  I think a 3 times optical zoom is all  I'll ever need ?
>>
> If all you take are relatives, i.e.: close ups. or buildings etc. then 
> 3
> times is probably OK, but if you plan to take scenery, sports etc. then
> a "Telephoto" range of 6 - 10 times is the route to go. As a novice a
> less expensive camera like the A75, or Fuji 3800 would probably 
> suffice.
>
>> I was also recommended the Canon 9900 scanner ? and the Bubble jet
>> Canon printers.    I already have an Epsom 760 stylus printer and
>> wondering if I should opt for a CP 200 photo printer to supplement it 
>> -
>> or instead to upgrade to a superior Canon printer for photo and normal
>> print functions?
>>
> Having a Photo printer in addition to the 760; a good printer; is a 
> neat
> way to go & the photo inks would probably last longer.
>
>> I would like to be able to scan/print from slides,
>> negs and overheads if possible, and output to emails or CDs..
>>
> Most of the current scanners can do all of these functions, I've done
> all of the above with mine.
>
>> What would be ideal I suppose is a multi function printer, scanner and
>> photoprinter all in one - is there such a beast ? And would you
>> recommend one ?
>>
> There are indeed some available, which saves desk space, but they
> usually don't scan at a high resolution, although some of the newer
> higher cost ones do, and few can copy slides or negatives well. A great
> choice if you need to replace 2 machines, but all scanners are also a
> photo copier, the secret really lies in the software.
>
>> I've been advised to steer clear of HP products - don't know why ? 
>> Less
>> compatible with Mac OS 10 ? You seem to have tracked down products 
>> that
>> are compatible ?
>>
> HP used to be very good, but seem to have fallen behind in the last 2
> years and most of the readily available ones are not O/S X savvy.
>
>> Where did you buy your camera etc ?  I'd sooner buy from Mac Outpost,
>> McKittricks or Forest City Imaging than from a big box/discount outlet
>> where there's no aftersales service.  I'm a photo novice and advanced
>> equipment I think would be lost on me  :-)
>>
> I bought mine at Henrys as I know many of the sales people who are from
> Blacks etc. Most of the aftersales service will be from the 
> manufacturer
> and you probably won't need it anyway. Forest City Imaging have
> knowledgeable people and their prices are quite comparable to the big
> box and closer to you. I'm down your way every day if you'd like to
> handle mine camera and I can show you why I chose what I did, much of 
> it
> age related.
>
>> Your continuing 'fatherly advice' appreciated - but perhaps that's an
>> unkind term, since I reached 74 yrs yesterday !!!
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>>
>> Ilbert
>>
>>
> Congratulations, I hope I get that far, but I'm only 66.
> TTFN,
> TeeC
>
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