thank u John.
"John Owens" <john2ndNOSPAM@westerhall.com> wrote in message
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> First I would talk to friends about what they like or dislike about
> thier cameras.
> Start cheap. Olympus and others have nice cameras that cost anywhere
> from $150 to $200. Then keep a notepad and write down what you don't
> like about it. Go to www.dpreview.com  and explore some of the reviews
> and visit some of the forums. They are really quite informative.  The
> 2 to 3 megapixil ~$200 camera might be all you need and will be small
> and easy to use.  Some day you might want "more" of a camera and you
> will discover your el-cheapo camera is still usefull for most of your
> needs. More expensive cameras invite theft and are physically larger.
> Bear in mind that spending more money for capabilities you don't
> necessarly need may not be a step up at all. More expensive and
> capable cameras are more difficult to use. My most expensive camera is
> a real pain to get good photos from.  My cheaper camers is what I use
> 90% of the time.
> Oh yes, when selecting a model, make sure it is a more current
> model(dpreview will help.)
> Good hunting
> John
> On Thu, 8 Jan 2004 23:23:25 -0600, "Tjace" <msg2@cox.net> wrote:
>
> >hi,
> >i am wanting to purchase a new digital camera that will let me take night
> >shots, landscape shots, nature shots, and portraits. but i don't know
what
> >camera to get. can someone please help this beginner with her passion.
> >
>