[Andrew Boucher]

Before that, let me ask two other dumb questions:
1/ What would be the number of megapixels which would be (roughly) equivalent to 35mm film? That is, should I hold off on buying a 3.34 megapixel camera in hopes that the next generation will be really the same as 35 mm film, or is that day still far off?
2/ Is there an FAQ on this site, because the question "Which dig camera should I buy?" gets asked a lot...

The reason why I'm asking is that I'm willing to pay between $800 and $1000 (if it makes sense to spend that much). Are there any sites that give current reviews? Or can someone suggest one?

[Archangel]

I recommend searching this thread first.

If you are willing to spend that much money you could get a pretty nice camera. It won't be the same as 35mm film though. Search the forums for recommended cameras.

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[antonio]

goto:

dpreview.com

it's by far the best site i've seen in terms of pro and consumer reviews and they have an excellent and detailed forum section.

[Andrew Boucher]

OK thanks. It looks like it comes down to a choice between the Canon G1 and Nikon 995.

[JEB]

I saw the ZR30 and thought it was great that it has the buttons that light up (the ZR10 did not
have);
Have you found out the still-shot resolution specs? I thought about this camera, but am now
testing out 2-to-3 megapixel still cameras with my computer and printing up on fine glossy
paper this past week . ..
I tried the ultra-small Canon Elph 100 (2.1 megapixels) and thought it was a cool little
camera, esp for the size. It prints a fairly nice color / b-w picture (using an Epson 740i /
high quality setting / glossy photo paper = great stuff; just like real glossy film)
However; I returned it to Staples today (they have a 14 day no questions policy) -- and
bought the Kodak 4800 (3.1 megapixs) -- WOW -- there is a remarkable, amazing photo
quality with a 3 megapix camera! The 2 megapix, again is very very nice.
We want nice shots for our family, and for a future investment, it seems well worth it to go
with a 3 megpix.
For Video / Still -- you may want to have just a ZR30 if you are only needing photos for
(lower-resolution) needs ie informal snapshots for friends, or internet publishing. I saw a
ZR10 hooked up to an iMac DV (snow) and thought it was the coolest; you could control the
camera with the iMovie software.
If anyone finds out the specs for a DV cam as far as still shot outputs, please say so here!
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