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Unless the primary use is for internet applications only (72 pixels per inch) you probably should hold off on a purchase at that price point. You won't get even passable 4x6 prints on a $100 budget at this time. We had to spend in the neighborhood of $300 last year for that level of quality with a short range zoom and a removable memory card.

There is also the consideration that the camera is only part of the equation. Often the total budget needs to include a CD writer, more memory and batteries for the camera, photo software, etc.

It's pretty much true that you get what you pay for up to about $1500, where diminishing returns begin to kick in. Maybe you could find something used on eBay to stretch your dollars a little more.

Good luck,

Matt

31-Aug-2003	#7
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,747	Unless the primary use is for internet applications only (72 pixels per inch) you probably should hold off on a purchase at that price point. You won't get even passable 4x6 prints on a $100 budget at this time. We had to spend in the neighborhood of $300 last year for that level of quality with a short range zoom and a removable memory card. There is also the consideration that the camera is only part of the equation. Often the total budget needs to include a CD writer, more memory and batteries for the camera, photo software, etc. It's pretty much true that you get what you pay for up to about $1500, where diminishing returns begin to kick in. Maybe you could find something used on eBay to stretch your dollars a little more. Good luck, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!