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riosluts · 03-06-2004, 12:13 AM

I got a 5.1MegaPixel camera. But only 16mb of memory stick. Is there a big noticable difference between 3.1Megapixel and 5.1. I dont know if the $100 256Mb memory stick is worth getting.

chowda · 03-06-2004, 12:25 AM

if ur gonna print ur shit, get the 5.1

riosluts · 03-06-2004, 12:26 AM

what about printing them on glossy 8X4 print paper.
big noticable different from 5.1 to 3.1?

420 · 03-06-2004, 12:26 AM

chowda · 03-06-2004, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by 420
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DreamCumTrue · 03-06-2004, 12:28 AM

There are only 2 choices? What kind of memory does your camera use?

riosluts · 03-06-2004, 12:29 AM

Memorystick pro

there are some other settings like VGA and 1.2Mb

studio · 03-06-2004, 12:32 AM

Hi,

The only thing about more mega pixels is that you can have bigger prints made from the digital images. If your going to only use them on the net then 3.1 is fine. Because computers screens are only 72 px anyway.

But the larger memory card is nice... What happens when you go on vacation for a week, and don't have your computer to download them to? Your limited on the amount of pics by your storage ;-)

Check at like Wal-Mart or stores like that & watch the sales... I have found 264 meg cards for $49.00 after mail in rebate ;-)

Denny,
Studio Twenty Eight
http://www.pineapplepink.com

acctman · 03-06-2004, 12:33 AM

3.1 megapixel is more than enough for high quality glossy prints. 5mega pixels is good for if you're doing magazine and huge poster prints. keep in mind 3 megapixel was the best at one point and used for magazine print.

in my opinion 5mp is over kill if you just want to have the latest/top of the line cam for bragging rights then get a 5mp cam

riosluts · 03-06-2004, 12:35 AM

Also do the brand of memorystick matter. There is sony and there is also lexar etc. Is there any difference besides the brand name.

KMR Stitch · 03-06-2004, 12:36 AM

I saw a 9Mega pixil at Bestbuy for 1k I think.

runaway · 03-06-2004, 12:37 AM

If your print it out... there is a difference

chowda · 03-06-2004, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by riosluts
Also do the brand of memorystick matter. There is sony and there is also lexar etc. Is there any difference besides the brand name.

dont quote me
but the regular ones are the same

but i have seen some crazy sony ones.

studio · 03-06-2004, 12:39 AM

I have not found any difference... Other than price ;-)

I have 4 different brands and the all work the same.

Denny,
Studio28
http://www.pineapplepink.com

PenetratinP · 03-06-2004, 02:10 AM

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Originally posted by riosluts
Also do the brand of memorystick matter. There is sony and there is also lexar etc. Is there any difference besides the brand name.

same shit....some are "high speed" but you won't notice much since digicams usually have their own internal buffer....

check www.pricewatch.com

Calvinguy · 03-06-2004, 02:32 AM

It's not the amount of pixels that make the picture good... it's the physical size of the CCD and the qualify of the lens

laura99 · 03-06-2004, 02:37 AM

I have 4 256 cards. I wouldn't buy anything bigger than 256. Never know when something will happen to one of them. Saw a 4gb card in a photo mag and that's insane! I can't imagine having that much info stored on a card and then it not working or whatever. I have a 6.3mp and I can put approximately 75 large pictures on a 256 card. The quality is excellent and you can print very large pics. If you are just wanting to print out 4x6's all day then I wouldn't worry too much about anything except a good printer.

PenetratinP · 03-06-2004, 02:42 AM

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Originally posted by laura99
I have 4 256 cards. I wouldn't buy anything bigger than 256. Never know when something will happen to one of them. Saw a 4gb card in a photo mag and that's insane! I can't imagine having that much info stored on a card and then it not working or whatever.

I hear ya......I got the Nikon D100 the month it came out and the only large memory card available was a 1GB IMB MicroDrive....I get nervous every time I have a lot of pics on there.

I just copy the pics of the micro-drive as soon as I can and hope that it never fails the second after a shoot.

garfield81 · 03-06-2004, 04:17 AM

just got a canon elph 4 MP digital cam today.. really good.

hova · 03-06-2004, 04:21 AM

I've got a 3.2 and a 5mp. The only difference is that the 5mp can make big quality pictures, but the 3.2 allso makes very nice pics

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riosluts Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,250	Memorystick pro there are some other settings like VGA and 1.2Mb __________________

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studio Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oshkosh, WI ICQ #251860879 Posts: 1,095	Hi, The only thing about more mega pixels is that you can have bigger prints made from the digital images. If your going to only use them on the net then 3.1 is fine. Because computers screens are only 72 px anyway. But the larger memory card is nice... What happens when you go on vacation for a week, and don't have your computer to download them to? Your limited on the amount of pics by your storage ;-) Check at like Wal-Mart or stores like that & watch the sales... I have found 264 meg cards for $49.00 after mail in rebate ;-) Denny, Studio Twenty Eight http://www.pineapplepink.com

03-06-2004, 12:33 AM	#9
acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	3.1 megapixel is more than enough for high quality glossy prints. 5mega pixels is good for if you're doing magazine and huge poster prints. keep in mind 3 megapixel was the best at one point and used for magazine print. in my opinion 5mp is over kill if you just want to have the latest/top of the line cam for bragging rights then get a 5mp cam

03-06-2004, 12:35 AM	#10
riosluts Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,250	Also do the brand of memorystick matter. There is sony and there is also lexar etc. Is there any difference besides the brand name. __________________

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KMR Stitch I am cool Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 14,494	I saw a 9Mega pixil at Bestbuy for 1k I think.

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runaway Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,177	If your print it out... there is a difference

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studio Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oshkosh, WI ICQ #251860879 Posts: 1,095	I have not found any difference... Other than price ;-) I have 4 different brands and the all work the same. Denny, Studio28 http://www.pineapplepink.com

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Calvinguy Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: European Union Posts: 1,752	It's not the amount of pixels that make the picture good... it's the physical size of the CCD and the qualify of the lens

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laura99 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: indianapolis Posts: 877	I have 4 256 cards. I wouldn't buy anything bigger than 256. Never know when something will happen to one of them. Saw a 4gb card in a photo mag and that's insane! I can't imagine having that much info stored on a card and then it not working or whatever. I have a 6.3mp and I can put approximately 75 large pictures on a 256 card. The quality is excellent and you can print very large pics. If you are just wanting to print out 4x6's all day then I wouldn't worry too much about anything except a good printer. __________________

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