2006-06-25 13:16:37 · 5 answers · asked by helpless copywriter 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The number of megapixels indirectly and approximately tells you how old the camera is and its technology at that time. This camera is probably about 5 to 7 years old which is relatively ancient campared to today's cameras.
As probably you know, pixel count only tells you the amount of detail you get in your pictures.
You fail to mention how critical you are about your pictures. Of course camera you mention is good for keeping it in your car in case of an accident, news event, pictures for the web or ebay or you're a disposable camera kind of a guy.
But if you're more discriminating, keep these in mind:
1. Buy a camera that is made by a company that is known for manufacturing film cameras in the old days.
2. Good optics (lens) - Carl-Zeiss is one of the best.
3. Now a days, at least 5 megapixels. More if you're going to print 8x10s.
4. Optical (not digital) zoom, 8x - 12x.
5. Optical stabilizer (not digital overscan).
6. Strong flash (most flashes built into the camera are usually not strong enough). If not, convenient method to connect and hold external flash.
7. Intuitive controls. Go to a store and play with different brands of cameras. Take pictures, review them, change modes and settings and see how easy and intuitive the controls are. It's a hassle to carry the user manual with your camera all the time.
8. Camera size. Today's cameras are incredibly small for what they can do. Keep in mind small is convenient but designers always need to sacrifice performance/ruggedness to save space.
9. Battery. Keep in mind the relative cost of the battery because you'll mostly buy a spare. Also compare the energy holding capacity in mA-hours. You'll be able to take more pictures especially with flash if the numbers are higher.
2006-06-25 14:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by lightpulse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't just go by megapixels. YOu have to go by lens quality as well. A camera with 8 megapixels (that's a lot) is only as good as the lens. Buy the best quality brand you can afford---I suggest an Olympus. Try to buy the highest megapixel you can afford, but make sure it is a top brand camera as well.
2006-06-25 20:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't intend on making enlargements bigger than 5x7 a 3 meg camera will work. At 8x10 there would be noticeable digital noise. Use what works for you.
2006-06-25 23:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by Mike R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea 3 megapixel is great. They would make great pix. And Phillips is a great brand.
2006-06-25 20:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by James W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 mp is more than enough if you just plan to use it for family pics.
2006-06-26 07:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by cellobuddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋