and another digital camera purchase here; Kodak DC3800. 2.1mp, and
basically no other features.. autofocus, enable/disable/redeye flash
control, 'macro' setting, and that's the lot.
Despite this, I'm very pleased with it -- sure, I don't have much control
over anything other than composition (and no DOF control there) but what I
do get is a camera where I'll take photos fast, rather than missing chances
because I'm spending time thinking about the shot.
I _really_ like being able to take shots without needing to worry about
what happens if it comes out badly. Sure, the cost of a single shot of film
and developing is pretty tiny, but it's not nothing; the digital reduces
that cost to nothing. (okay, there's the cost of electricity to charge the
batteries..)
It's not going to come _close_ to replacing the OM -- but, as other people
have said, as a camera that I can carry with me everywhere, it's fantastic.
Small, cheap (CDN$250), and easy to use.
As for the camera (rather than person) side of things, it's surprisingly
good. Resolution isn't colossal, but it's plenty for shots-for-the-web,
which is basically what I want to use it for -- it's decently sharp, exposes
nicely, fast to respond, the ergonomics are good. It's also a great camera
to give to other people to use -- if I hand someone else the OM, the chances
of them getting the shot to work are not great. They can't really get it
wrong with a point-and-shoot like this.
Samples:
http://www.danielmitchell.net/gallery/index.php?currDir=./kodak_dc3800 --
the 'smaller' link at the top takes you to the a page of same photos, scaled
down 50% to save on bandwidth.
OM content -- last three shots.. (of which the lens in the first two is
what santa brought me for Xmas..)
-- dan
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