Help, Focus seems to be a problem

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I purchased and Epson 3000z and an Olympic 3030 digital camera. I originally prefered the Epson because it uses CompactFlash memory which I already own, but prefer the advanced features of the Olympic. One problem that I found was slow timbe between snaping the shot and actually getting the shot. With the Epson it was about 3 seconds, and I lost many action pictures, in fact all of them, until I started pushing the button half way to get the focus, then all the way when a shot came along. The solutions were to set the camera on continuous or set to manual focus. Unfortunately the manual focus was limited to 3 feet, 10 feet or infinity. Anything inbetween those were very out of focus. The Olympic is much faster at snapping the shot and extremely fast if you already have the focus (.1 of a second) and it has a variable manual focus, and zooms in so that you can get a better idea if it is really in focus. Not knowing that much about cameras, do you find that digital cameras are not as good at focusing as 35 mm like a good Canon? Is the problem the lense, or something else?

2. Can you please compare or tell me where I can see and read about quality photo printers like HP Photosmart P1000/P1100, Epson 1200/1270, the new unreleased Olympic ___? Are there other photo printers we should know about? I need a really good quality printout, if I am going to do professional shots. I also need to print them out instantly and want at least 8.5 x 12 or larger.

3. Can you review the best way go get good wedding reception shots in a underlit ballroom. Comparing multi slave flash units to multi spots. What are the best brands for the best price? Any places to try to get the best price (and reputable service).

I really thank you for your experience and help, Randy Focht

-- Randy Focht (ILoveSax@hawaii.rr.com), July 27, 2000


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