I had a film scanner and Photo Printer long before I had a digital camera. The DSLR was a minor expense. (I did have to upgrade my computer system eventually, but hey it was outdated anyway)...
Rebekah wrote: >> Thus, I ask the supremely elementary question: how does one >> turn the zeros and ones stored in the DSLR's memory into prints? >> > > just think of it this way: you're going to end up enabling yourself > with a printer. Then you're going to need to buy special paper, > special ink, and a special program to calibrate your monitor, as well > as a photoshop program. Or, you can get them printed at a nearby > store or online like doug said, but I have trouble believing anyone > here does that or plans to for long. So, unless you're happy with > looking at your pictures on your computer screen, it seems like the > price to purchase a digital camera goes way beyond the initial price > tag and will induce a possible enabling frenzy. Enable away dude! ;) > > > rg2 > > > > > > On 9/25/07, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Depends on what you want. The K100D handles better than either, has >> ISO3200 (which the D50 lacks), has in-body IS, AF's with all pentax AF >> lenses (D40 lacks this), a half-decent viewfinder (D40 matches, D50 is >> outclassed) and has better AF than either. The D50 has FAR better >> battery life and the D40 is notably smaller. The D50 also has a slightly >> larger buffer, while the D40's is triple that of the K100D. Also the >> Nikons have much smaller RAW files (~5.5MB vs 10MB) due to the use of >> compression, the Nikons also offer much higher flash sync (1/500 with >> dedicated flashes, 1/4000 with non-dedicated). Oh, and the D40 is far >> smaller than either the D50 or the k100D. >> >> -Adam >> Who's owned both the K100D and the D50. Liked the K100D better for the >> most part, missed the D50's larger buffer though. >> >> >> P. J. Alling wrote: >> >>> Oh yes the question how does the K100D compare to the D40 or D50? >>> Favorably. >>> >>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>> >>>> What a timely post, Larry! >>>> >>>> While I have been resistant to digital for quite some time, I find >>>> this article interesting. The idea of getting a good "budget" DSLR >>>> has crossed my mind, but I know so little about working within the >>>> DSLR format that I cannot get motivated to buy one. I tend to like >>>> prints. Thus, I ask the supremely elementary question: how does one >>>> turn the zeros and ones stored in the DSLR's memory into prints? >>>> Would a computer and/or scanner be necessary (I do not have a >>>> scanner, but I do have an iMac), or can a camera shop or photo lab >>>> supply the means to do this if one does not have a scanner? And, >>>> finally, how does the K100D compare to the Nikon...the D40 or D50, I >>>> gather? >>>> >>>> I welcome any and all advice or commentary :-) >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Glen >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sep 25, 2007, at 6:33 PM, Larry Levy wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Chris Roberts, in his Digital SLR Guide News has selected the K100D >>>>> as "best >>>>> begommer budget DSLR" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Question: What's the best beginner budget SLR? >>>>> >>>>> Answer >>>>> You've been longing to improve the quality of the photos you take and >>>>> capture moments that just aren't possible with a compact point-and- >>>>> shoot, >>>>> but you find the price of digital SLR cameras extreme. >>>>> I'm not surprised - back in the heyday of the film SLR, it often >>>>> seemed >>>>> silly to spend $300 on a camera when you could get a simple compact >>>>> camera >>>>> for less than $100. Now that the minimum price for a digital SLR is >>>>> right >>>>> around $500, it makes them pretty expensive investments. >>>>> >>>>> I firmly believe that the additional cost is justified when you >>>>> take into >>>>> account the fact that digital SLRs are able to capture a wider >>>>> variety of >>>>> shots than compact cameras. It's why the SLR has been the choice of >>>>> professional photographers for years. >>>>> >>>>> Why tell you this? It will put my answer to the question above into >>>>> some >>>>> perspective. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Right now, I think that the best digital SLR camera for a beginner >>>>> on a >>>>> budget is the Pentax K100D. Recently replaced by the K100D Super, the >>>>> original K100D has benefitted from a price drop that makes it >>>>> significantly >>>>> more affordable. >>>>> >>>>> The Pentax K100D is the least expensive camera you can buy that also >>>>> includes built-in image stabilization. This feature oscillates the >>>>> camera's >>>>> sensor to counteract the effect of camera motion on your photos. >>>>> While you >>>>> can't really see camera motion when you're using fast shutter >>>>> speeds with >>>>> plenty of light, dim lighting and slow shutter speeds can lead to a >>>>> lot of >>>>> blurry shots. >>>>> >>>>> Since the image stabilization is built into the camera itself, it >>>>> works with >>>>> every Pentax lens that's compatible with the K100D. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> In addition to image stabilization, the 6 megapixel sensor offers >>>>> plenty for >>>>> anyone who doesn't want to print at sizes larger than 11x14 inches. >>>>> The >>>>> compact frame can be made even more so if you can get your hands on >>>>> one of >>>>> the specialized Pentax "pancake" lenses. These lenses don't stick >>>>> out far >>>>> from the camera, making the K100D a portable option for those who >>>>> like to >>>>> travel. >>>>> >>>>> Finally, the K100D runs on regular old AA batteries, which works >>>>> well if >>>>> you're one of those types who always forgets to re-charge batteries >>>>> before a >>>>> photo outing (many other cameras use special Lithium Ion rechargeable >>>>> batteries that take about 2-3 hours to reach a full charge). >>>>> >>>>> You can pick up a K100D for less than $500 with a lens, and for >>>>> less than >>>>> $400 without a lens. >>>>> >>>>> This second option works well if you already have some Pentax >>>>> lenses from a >>>>> film SLR camera, or know of a local camera swap where you can pick >>>>> up some >>>>> used Pentax lenses without paying full price. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Larry in Dallas >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> > > > -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
