Today I think I’m going to do some shopping for a digital camera when I’m taking breaks. Hopefully I can find a good unit for about $200 with USB or FireWire and at least 1.3 megapixels.
| camera | memory | capacity | zoom | price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodak DX-3500 ZOOM Digital Camera 2.2MP 3X Zoom USB | 8MB | 2.2MP | 3x zoom | $219.95 | review |
| Olympus Camedia D-370 Digital Camera Bundle | 40 total | 1.3MP | 4x optical | $239.95 | review |
| Kodak DX3600 Zoom Digital Camera | 8MB | 2.2MP | 3x zoom | $299.95 | review |
| Olympus Camedia D-510 | 8MB | 2.1MP | 3X optical | $399.95 | review |
What I’m seeing from the sample photos on this review site is that the cheaper Olympus, while being a good deal, takes pictures that have a lot of warping and fuzz at the edges of the pictures- a cheap lens. The Kodak cameras, while feeling rather cheap and plasticky, take larger and better pictures. The more expensive Olympus is probably not worth the extra $100 right now.
I just found out the company is taking us out to see Lord of the Rings tomorrow at noon. Pretty cool!
Mumia Abu-Jamal got out of the death sentence today; the federal high court decided he needed a new sentencing. Granola hippie kids and stupid liberal Hollywood stars are rejoicing worldwide as we speak.