I have the CoolPix 990 (3.3 megapixel).  If there is one thing about it that
would make me buy it again, it's the fact that the lens can twist on the
body of the camera.  When you're in a crowd, hold up the camera, look up at
the viewfinder, twist the lens to the front, presto.  I also like to frame
pictures while looking down, I find people are less likely to be hams and
strike a pose if it just looks like I'm reviewing pictures already taken.
The menu is first rate, picture quality is excellent.  The picture transfer
from camera to computer is really slow with the provided software, but
useable.  I bought a USB card reader for $15 and it's WAY faster.

Have fun,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Joseph Angrisani <JOE65@AOL.COM>
> Reply-To: JOE65@AOL.COM
> Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 22:52:29 EDT
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Digital Cameras
>
> I thought I'd ask the opinion of list members concerning digital cameras
> being used out there.  Anything these days in the cheap yet acceptable
> department?  I want decent pictures, but I don't need to blow them up to 5
> feet by 6 feet.
>
> I know this isn't directly Westy, but it will allow me to get some images and
> perhaps do up my 100Ah Left Rear Battery installation for others to reference
> (like the Sittsers' did).  And it's nice to get the opinions of people using
> stuff, not selling stuff!
>
> Anybody who knows care to make a few comments about the world of digital
> cameras?
>
>
> CLICK!
> Joe in CO
> 84 Westy
> 77 Targa
>