What camera that is decently priced can print 24x36?

Question

I am looking into getting a digital camera, canon preffered, because that is what i use for my 35 mm. What one would be recommend best for this?

Answer 1

It depends on what you mean by "decently priced." I would want no less than 200 dpi for a large print, but even if you can accept 100 dpi - which WILL show some pixelation - you need 2400 x 3600 dots or 8.6 MP. If you get a 10 MP camera, you might be satisfied with the results, assuming that the viewing distance will be 4 or 5 feet at a minimum. For 200 dpi, you would need over 30 MP and that would be cost-prohibitive for all but the very well-to-do.

Look for any 10-12 MP camera and see what you think about prices. I'd consider a Nikon D80 or Canon EOS 400D as being up to the task and still reasonably priced, but with a decent lens, either one will cost you over $1,000.

You might look at a Canon Powershot A640 or SD900, which are 10 MP and have a bigger sensor than a lot of point and shoot cameras. This will cost about $400.

Or, go to http://www.steves-digicams.com/cameras_dig8.html and look down the list for 10 MP cameras and read the reviews. There are only six 10 MP P&S cameras shown.

Answer 2

Kodak C-875 8 Mpixel 5 X optical zoom 5 X digital zoom
$179 at Meijer (If you have a Meijers near by)

1 Gb SD card is about $60 - good for 290 pics

Answer 3

I am not sure of the name brand but I do know that this depends on the amount of mega pixels the camera has. Say 6.0 I believe would be sufficient.