Mercury Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Im looking for a repalcement for that piece of Hewlett Packard that is toast. A few questions to the other web designers out here. What type of camera are you using? Pro's/Cons? Mine was chewing up batteries like you wouldnt believe. But took fine pictures. (macro's were not bad, but not great either) I am looking for somthing that is at least 2 MP without costing a arm and a leg. Anyone have the TOSHIBA PDR-2300? by all accounts it should be a fair camera. Just wondering before I lay out the cash. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlystreamer Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Hi Jeff, I have a TOSHIBA PDR M-4 That has been an excellent camera, My problem was I wasn't using the MACRO thing the right way to get good clear pictures. TOSHIBA has got some good camera's out there. The one your speaking of probably is a better one then mine because it's a newer model. Mine came with a 8MB smart media card, I replaced it with a 128MB smart card and I can get about 130 to 150 pictures on it. In fact I don't believe I've filled the card yet, The battery usually goes dead first. But then you can ether recharge the battery or plug it into a wall socket and keep shooting. It's great for Family get togethers. I use the image Expert to dump them into the computer, that works great. The CD comes with the TOSHIBA camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshManiaC Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 I have both a Sony Mavica and a Kodak EasyShare CX4230. The Mavica is a great camera. It allows you to record the pics on a floppy disk and any kind of software opens it. You can also take 15 second MPEGs. The kodak on the other hand only has an on-board memory that is limited but you can buy a memory stick. It comes with a rechargeable battery but you can use AAs. It is smaller and fits well in a tackle bag. Both are 2 megapix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 I use a sony mavica also, the floppy disc storage is great & easy to use. Only downside is that its a larger camera & has no viewfinder (LCD only) I have seen a new camera made by olympus that is water resistant, perfect for boating & fishy hands. Almost all cameras are now 2 megapixels or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Hey Jeff, I use a Sony Cybershot P-71 3.2 MP and I love it. You can get a super close clear shot, and it also offers streaming video. I first bought the P-51 model and found out it didn't have a macro lense (which is crucial in our line of business), so I traded it in and got the upgraded version. I believe you can get a camera in the 2 to 3 MP range with a macro lense for around 300 bucks. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Yeah the cybershot is a good size too, not too big, not too small. My folks have one & like it. it uses a sony smart card (removable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 I'm also a Sony fan. Not just cameras I use the Sony Cybershot P-32. It's also 3.2 megs. Very small camera. Great for putting in your pocket when fishing. You can do video with sound. You can record as much video as your media card allows. I have a 256 meg card (about $70) At full res. it's hard to fill up the whole card with pics. I bought 2 sets of rechargeable batteries and charger. Battery life is good for at least 100 pics. Battery life does go VERY fast when recording video. The only negative I've found, is that it does not have a zoom. But the zoom isn't needed for taking pics of baits. The camera runs under $200 at Wal-Mart. I bought it when it first came out and paid a lot more then that. :oops: It also takes outstanding pics in pitch black. Here's a break down: What can?t this camera do? At this unbelievable price point, Sony?s DSC-P32 Cyber-shot? digital still camera runs the gamut of functionality, including incredible 3.2 megapixel effective resolution, 3.2X Smart Zoom, and a host of inspired Sony features, like 16-frame multi-burst, MPEG movie modes, intelligent auto-focus functions, and so much more. This camera also includes a USB 2.0 interface and convenient rechargeable NiMH batteries with included charger. And the DSC-P32 is so compact and sleekly designed that you can carry it anywhere and never miss a shot. Features top of page Multi-Point Auto Focus Memory Stick? Media Slow Shutter Noise Reduction AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator Mega Pixel Scene Selection Mode Multi-Pattern Measuring ? 1/2.7" 3.2 Megapixel Effective Super HAD? CCD ? Memory Stick? Media ? QXGA (2048 x 1536) Image Size ? 0 - 3.2 Smart Zoom (at VGA Size) ? Scene Selection Mode ? Multi-Burst Mode ? 3 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus ? Slow Shutter Noise Reduction ? MPEG Movie VX Mode ? AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator ? 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion ? Clip Motion Mode ? Multi-Pattern Measuring ? 1.6" LCD Monitor ? Playback Zoom, Trim and Resize ? Auto Daylight Synchro Fill Flash ? Auto Bright Monitoring ? Pre-Flash Metering ? Optical Viewfinder ? Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 I also have a Sony Mavica .. really like it too. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Sony CD Mavica, burns your photos on a mini CD-r for you, absolutely great camera, JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
