At 3:22 AM +0100 1/29/04, Listar wrote:
>Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:46:17 -0800 (PST)
>From: AG Schnozz <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [OM] Getting close, but with a twist
>
>Getting closer to purchasing a new digital camera, but with a
>twist.
>
>The problem is that I really am wanting a full-frame (35mm)
>digital camera, but the cost and cameras just haven't arrived
>yet. But getting closer. But I can't wait. It'll be another
>8-12 months before an interchangeable lens SLR system will be
>viable for me.
>
>What to do? I've been thinking "bridge camera". I've been
>looking at my specific needs in the short term and there are a
>couple cameras on the market that actually meet and exceed them.
>
>The advantages of getting a "bridge camera" right now is several
>fold:
>
>1. Decent sensors (5-8MP)
>2. Feature rich (many very usable ones not found on "real
>cameras")
>3. Compact size
>4. Light weight
>5. Extremely good battery life
>6. Inexpensive spare/backup to full-blown system
>7. Quality 7x zoom lens
>8. Electronic Viewfinder with larger image than APS-sized SLR's
[SNIP]
I'm curious as to your reaction to the Sigma SD10 camera with the Foveon
sensor: <http://www.foveon.com/SD10_info.html>. (Even if it exceeds $1K.)
Joe Gwinn
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