Registered: Oct 2000
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question about digital cameras

Hi,

wondering if anyone has some indepth knowledge of digital cameras.

the main thing i need is to be able to view the lcd while the camera is pointed at me--need for a project that includes a series of self portraits.

i know the powershot g2 does this, and the coolpix 5000. i think the coolpix 995 also does this, but i'm not sure.

are there any other cameras that i can do this with? also, anyone use any of the above three? thoughts on them? pros and cons?

thanks,

mc

Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 708

When I got ready to purchase my DigitalCamera there were a couple of pages I found extremely useful. Hopefully, these links can help provide some information.

DPReview

MegaPixel

ImagingResource

DCResource

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Registered: Sep 1999
Location: San Francisco, CA
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chicken,

I did a lot of research before I bought my digital camera last year. I bought the Canon Powershot G1 (as I couldn't wait for the G2). It has been a great camera. I would buy the G2 in a shot if a needed to replace it.

. . . . Brian

Registered: Aug 2000
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im not sure if any other brand has this but olympus has something where ou can hook the camera up to a tv and have the view screen be your tv. If you do it that way it may be a cheaper solution to buying one with a screen you can see on the camera. Or just use a web cam.

Registered: Jul 2000
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Originally posted by thepromoter
im not sure if any other brand has this but olympus has something where ou can hook the camera up to a tv and have the view screen be your tv. If you do it that way it may be a cheaper solution to buying one with a screen you can see on the camera. Or just use a web cam.

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Registered: Oct 2000
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thanks to all who posted. i am going with a g2. should have it in about a week.

that dpreview.com site rocks!

mc

Registered: Aug 2000
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i just got the olympus d-40 and it came with a remote. So with that you would be able to set it up on the tv and not even have to hold the camera. Its pretty nifty. Add another remote to my collection

Registered: Oct 2000
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got my g2 today and it rocks! paid c$1150 (which is about us$725).

thanks to all who offered opinions. i'm very satisfied!

mc