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[Edward Wesolowski <edwes AT idisplay.com>]

I've used a JVC MiniDV video camera (GR D90U) . It has a still picture 
function that makes pictures that are about 1 megapixel. When I've  wanted 
a still frame, I usually shoot a still, but I've also grabbed still frames 
from the video.  They can work OK, particularly for email/web. The JVC 
camera has IEEE1394/firewire port. I capture w/Pinnacle Systems Studio 
software.

I've decided I need better quality stills, tho, so I'm going to an Olympus 
C-740. I like the 3 megapixel resolution, USB port & 10x optical zoom. (I 
agree w/Sil's comments about digital zoom. the digital zoom pictures really 
are hosed!)

The xD memory supposedly uses less batter (4 AA's. I like rechargeable NiMH 
AA's, ...easier on the environment, but pretty standard if I get caught 
needing battery power )
Ed Wesolowski


-----Original Message-----
From: Parker, David X
Sent: 3/9/2004 4:48 PM
To: Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
Subject: [internetworkers] Digital video?


Attention smart people, full of advice:

I really want a digital camera. I could also use a video camera. I'm
thinking I could get the best of both worlds with a digital video camera,
where I could take video of everything and if I want to send photos to
family I can just capture stills off the video.

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of digital video? How does a digital
video camera compare in quality to a still digital camera?

Thanks in advance,

- Dave P.

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