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Wed, 2007-12-12 20:48 — mr.cullen

Hello all. My name is Cullen. I have been looking at this website for a couple of months and I have finally officially joined. I would like to show my recent finished scarves before I give them to relatives for Christmas. I am about to buy a camera so I can photograph my work. Any suggestions? What type of camera do other people use? Thanks so much for the help! Happy knitting and purling to all.

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Thu, 2007-12-13 16:48 — tucker303

Welcome Mr.cullen

Welcome Mr.cullen

Thu, 2007-12-13 07:56 — teejtc
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It depends on what your

It depends on what your taking your pictures for. I'd go digital either way (film is cool but it takes a fair amount of time and energy to take advantage of film's benefits) and if you're going to want to print them, you'll probably want something with at least 5 megapixels...

On the other hand, if you're simply going to use it for posting your pictures on the web you can go for a cheapo one (I saw one for $20 at Target the other day) with 640 resolution. The pictures aren't that good for printing but they're great for posting things on the web.

Grace and Peace,
`tim

Wed, 2007-12-12 23:03 — Crafty Andy
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Visit Crafty Andy's Blog

Visit Crafty Andy's Blog Welcome to MWK.

I have an Easyshare Kodak as well DX7630 got it from Ebay. Is a bit old but works fantastic and it takes good Videos as well.

Wed, 2007-12-12 22:06 — BuduR
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HI! and welcome :) I use

HI! and welcome :) I use a digital camera the Kodak Easyshare Z740. When I decided I wanted one I went to my roomie who is a photographer, He went out, checked out a bunch and came back with this one. I love it.

Wed, 2007-12-12 21:08 — purlyman
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Hi Mr. Cullen, Welcome to

Hi Mr. Cullen, Welcome to MWK!! I'm not suggesting this camera and it might not even be available to buy anymore. But since you asked, I use a Sony DSC-P30. It's not mine, it's one that Matt has had for a while and I use it now. But I think it does a pretty good job! I'm happy with it. Again, I've never bought a digital camera and I've never looked into it to compare what's out there.