I'm trying to make the move to digital and am still confused.

1) Would print size dictate resolution? If I just want snap shots, would certai resoultions be overkill? What should I choose?

2) Likewise for compression: Can I get by with more compression if I'm just printing snap shots?

Many thanks for help. Lewis

Please email at lew.taffer@aexp.com

-- Lew Taffer (lew.taffer@aexp.com), December 09, 1999

Answers

A 1000x800 resolution would probably be ok for most people.

But if you shell out $300-$500 for a middle of the road camera, what happens when you want to do something a little different. Since the entry level camera is so expensive today, it is really a tough decision.

If you plan to take a 100 pic a year, you problem should pic up a point and shoot film camera. But if you want to 1000 pic a year and try a lot of different things, then maybe a camera that does more is really a better buy. Those 11x18 photos I have on the wall are really nice! They only cost about $300 each!

-- Dave Clark (daveclark@mail.com), December 09, 1999.