Purchasing Digital Camera...Help Please?????

[austinsmommy]

We have finally decided to buy the new Olympus C-750 Ultra Zoom digital camera. This will be our first digital camera and we are totally clueless on everything!!!!! I need some help from the digital pros out there!!!! I have been trying to gather as much information about this camera as possible but I am still confused!!OK... here are some questions for ya...
Does this new camera only accept the new xD card???
How many pictures can I get on a 256mb card???
Which extra accessories should I buy??? ( batteries, case, software, charger)
Anything else that I need to know?????
Also..where can I get the best price????
THANKS for the help everyone!!!!!!!!

Angie~

 

[Steve H.]

Let's see...

Does this new camera only accept the new xD card??? Yes, looks like it does

How many pictures can I get on a 256mb card??? It depends on the resolution and picture quality you're using. At a resolution of 2288 x 1712, High quality, you'll get around 90 pictures (upwards of 250 pictures with Normal quality, same resolution).

Which extra accessories should I buy??? ( batteries, case, software, charger) You shouldn't need anything except extra memory, unless you want a case for it. The batteries and charger come included. One other thing you might want is a card reader for downloading the pics off your xD card onto your computer. Look at http://www.sandisk.com for one.

Anything else that I need to know????? Have fun and try out all the different settings before you take it on a long vacation -- that way, any problems you might have with it are worked out before you risk taking bad, important pictures.

Also..where can I get the best price???? Try a site like http://www.mysimon.com and see what it comes up with as far as prices go. Compare those to prices in the stores and see what's the best deal.

 

[austinsmommy]

Thanks Steve!!!!!!!!

 

[CEDmom]

I would also recommend getting a card reader (I got a SanDisk at Staples for about $25). It downloads pictures about 100 times faster than plugging the camera into the PC it's well worth the extra money. Have fun with it. BTW, www.ofoto.com is a great site for setting up albums, enhancing pictures and getting copies made.

 

[Zurg]

Read these reviews:

Olympus c750
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/c750uz.html
and
http://dcresource.com/reviews/olympus/c750uz-review/index.shtml


Images on the card is a function of resolution and compression. Plan on 120 to 250 on a 256mb card.

Looks like it comes with a charger and batteries (it is an overnight charger) I would get at least one more set of batteries and consider a faster charger. http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/lenmar_mach1_gamma.html I get my batteries here http://www.nimhbattery.com/index.htm


I am a huge fan of polarizing filters for outside work. You need a filter adapter.

I would get a card reader it is just easier than the usb cable.

 

[austinsmommy]

Thanks a lot everyone!!!!! I REALLY appreciate the help!!!