I've been reading that many of DIS members are concerned about how big of a memory is needed for their trip.
My "tips" are based on my 4MP camera which can also be applied to any other resolution.
1. Realize that you won't print most of the pictures at 8"x10" or larger.
2. Realize that you will print most of the picture at 4"x6"
3. Realize that most of the pictures will end up on CD to be viewed on a PC monitor.
After realizing the 3 points above you gotta do the following:
1. Unless you think there is a slightest chance that you'll blow the picture to humongous sizes, set your default resolution at 2MP superfine setting. This setting will allow you to print as large as 5"x7", yet won't take more than 1.5Mb per image.
2. For pictures you know for sure you'll view on your monitor, there is no need for 2MP standard setting. This setting will still allow you to print as large as 4"x6", yet won't take more than 1 Mb per image.
3. At the end of the day, spend about 15 minutes to browse through your pictures and take away the ones that are definitely bad. If in doubt, KEEP the picture.
Based on my personal experience and calculation, in a very worst case scenario, you'll NEVER need more than 512 Mb memory for an 8-day trip.
Another tip, if $$ permits, get four 128Mb cards rather than one 512Mb card. This lessens the chance for you losing all your pictures in the case of the memory card being damaged.
Hope it helps.
My "tips" are based on my 4MP camera which can also be applied to any other resolution.
1. Realize that you won't print most of the pictures at 8"x10" or larger.
2. Realize that you will print most of the picture at 4"x6"
3. Realize that most of the pictures will end up on CD to be viewed on a PC monitor.
After realizing the 3 points above you gotta do the following:
1. Unless you think there is a slightest chance that you'll blow the picture to humongous sizes, set your default resolution at 2MP superfine setting. This setting will allow you to print as large as 5"x7", yet won't take more than 1.5Mb per image.
2. For pictures you know for sure you'll view on your monitor, there is no need for 2MP standard setting. This setting will still allow you to print as large as 4"x6", yet won't take more than 1 Mb per image.
3. At the end of the day, spend about 15 minutes to browse through your pictures and take away the ones that are definitely bad. If in doubt, KEEP the picture.
Based on my personal experience and calculation, in a very worst case scenario, you'll NEVER need more than 512 Mb memory for an 8-day trip.
Another tip, if $$ permits, get four 128Mb cards rather than one 512Mb card. This lessens the chance for you losing all your pictures in the case of the memory card being damaged.
Hope it helps.
