Hi Ann Some time ago I was looking for an Optio that I could cart around when I didn't want to lug the SLR.
I eventually settled on a second hand Optio 550. It won't do what you want (but as others have said, no Optio will). Having said that, I'm happy with it - unlike many other point-and shoots, it at least allows a modicum of user control (aperture priority, shutter priority and manual as well as Program). It's only 5 megapixel but I was only looking for something in the 5-6 MP range because I was concerned about unacceptable noise at higher resolution with the small sensors these things use. It has a max ISO of 400. The best you'll get out of a 5MP camera at 300 dpi is about 8.5 in x 6.5 in but it can be pushed to 11 x 8 acceptably. I paid about $A75 on Ebay. (It's also a nice looking camera :-)> ) Cheers Brian ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:36:50 -0500, "ann sanfedele" <[email protected]> said: > I got a little bit of money for my birthday.... I very much liked the > Optio Bill Robb had at GFM - I want a used one cheap... > > Beyond one of you selling it to me... > > Do any of these point and shoots shoot raw? > > Which has the largest sensor? > > Can I just hook it up to my computer to load? > > Can I use my Canon Zoom browser to load stuff? > > Recommendations for one for no more than $150.... ? > > I'd like to be able to pull images out of it big enough for submitting > stuff to stock > (their min requirement is 11 x 17 at 300 ppi and at least 50 mgs) > > want something I can carry with me for quick grab stuff without taking > my more expensive gear > every time I go out. > > I'm going to B&H on Sunday to buy printer ink and paper - THey have a > few listed but not enough detail > > Refurbished is fine > > thanks for help > > ann > -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - One of many happy users: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/quotes.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
