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KRL · 11-18-2002, 02:00 AM

Figuring a lot of us will be shopping for new digital cams for the holidays for family and friends. . . and with so many choices out there check out this one that recently came out.

I just bought the new Nikon 4300. The image quality on this baby is breathtaking (4 Megapixel chip), espcially for the price $499.00. The really nice thing about this camera though is its versatility. You can go from full auto point and shoot to prosumer level scene selection mode to full manual with pretty much pro-level controls. I had my 7 year old son taking incredibly great pics with only a few minutes of instructions.

Its lightweight and compact and makes a great travel camera. 3X razor sharp and fast zoom lens. The LCD is ultra sharp as well.
If you use the viewfinder instead of the LCD the batteries will run 60 hours, with the LCD its about 90 mins.

The image colors, saturation, tone, etc. were picture perfect. Prints on an Epson inkjet at 1440dpi came out photo lab quality.

This Nikon offers the best price to value and features on the market. It can easily take on the higher priced Canon G3, Sony F717, and the images were on par with every 5 megapixel camera I looked at.

So if you're looking for a bargain stocking stuffer, this camera is an absolute winner.

hybrid · 11-18-2002, 02:03 AM

thank you very much for the info

Alt+F4 · 11-18-2002, 02:05 AM

Uh, post a pic !

railz · 11-18-2002, 04:04 AM

Extremely interesting. Thanks for the info.

What's it like at skin tones under artificial light?

Sambuka · 11-18-2002, 06:32 AM

Just so you know, NEVER buy a Milonta dimage 7
5 megapixel camera. I SHIT YOU NOT, fourfresh energiser batteries last only about 20 minutes and rechargeables only give you about 10 minutes.

I gotta get around to selling that piece of shit sometime before its worth $300.

Sammy

chodadog · 11-18-2002, 06:34 AM

Post a pic please, KRL. I'm interested in seeing what sort of quality cameras in this price range are capable of. Looking to maybe pick one up.

Paul Markham · 11-18-2002, 06:52 AM

Anyone else got any recommendations. I want a small digital camera to take on holidays, shows and when I do a small casting. Don't want to spend more than $600

mrthumbs · 11-18-2002, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by charly
Anyone else got any recommendations. I want a small digital camera to take on holidays, shows and when I do a small casting. Don't want to spend more than $600

You should read KRL's post!

adamneve · 11-18-2002, 07:11 AM

I have the Olympus 4000
and i'm very happy with it.
I would recommend that!

HeadPimp · 11-18-2002, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sambuka
Just so you know, NEVER buy a Milonta dimage 7
5 megapixel camera. I SHIT YOU NOT, fourfresh energiser batteries last only about 20 minutes and rechargeables only give you about 10 minutes.

I gotta get around to selling that piece of shit sometime before its worth $300.

Sammy

I have the Dimage 5 and agree that the onboard batteries don't last long. Of course I bought the external batteries which if charged up, last hours.

GotGauge · 11-18-2002, 01:14 PM

Get this one
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0209/02...anoneos1ds.asp

Aly-Python · 11-18-2002, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GotGauge
Get this one
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0209/02...anoneos1ds.asp

OOOH! AAAH! Sweet!

Do you have a rough price on that one?

Evil Chris · 11-18-2002, 01:41 PM

We bought a Canon Elph 200 awhile back... tiny thing.. gets the job done, but don't think you can use it for anything pro.

That Canon EOS-1Ds looks suh-weet.

KRL · 11-18-2002, 01:54 PM

Been busy as heck today, but I'll get some pics up soon.

GotGauge · 11-18-2002, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aly-Python

OOOH! AAAH! Sweet!

Do you have a rough price on that one?

RUns about $8,000

Hef_2 · 11-18-2002, 10:18 PM

I just picked up the Olympus E-20N...Awesome camera...

If you are used to shooting a 'true' SLR...This one will make you feel right at home. Manual focus and zoom...Not to mention true through the lense focussing...Even has the weight and feel of a film camera...With a 5 megapixel output.

<a href="http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_product_lobbypage.asp?l=1&p=16&bc=3&product=71 4">Here's the camera</a>

I would post a pic, but I have also figured out...buying an awesome camera like this one does not make you a better photographer

I'll have it in Vegas if anyone wants to show me how to use it

Hef

TDF · 11-18-2002, 10:21 PM

what camera can make us brothas look like normal people instead of dark spots with eyes?

railz · 11-19-2002, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hef_2

I'll have it in Vegas if anyone wants to show me how to use it

Hef

That's a sweet camera. Definately hit me up on ICQ or somethign and I'd love to see in in Vegas.

Hef_2 · 11-19-2002, 12:51 AM

railz...

Sounds like we should hook up for drinks regardless...I mean after the 'Dave' saga and all

...

Last time I had my Nikon Coolpix in Vegas...walking down the strip the strap grabbed a handrail and the camera was ripped out of my hip case, flung up behind me...and smashed to the ground. Sent it to Nikon for repair, they didn't do a very good job

So...I have a Nkon Coolpix 950 for sale...cheap! Some assembly required...HAHA!

Hit me up on icq about hooking up in Vegas...7418062 or email me [email protected]

Damn I'm tired...[in other words...don't expect me to be on icq much longer tonight

]

Later,
Hef

KRL · 11-19-2002, 01:50 AM

Here are some quickie sample pics I just photographed with the Nikon today.

Nikon Coolpix 4300 Samples Gallery

First shots turned out pretty nice.

4 Megapixels / 3X Optical Zoom / $499 / Great for traveling!

newgrade · 11-19-2002, 04:33 AM

well had a few kodaks (dc series) and bought a fuiji 4700 2 yrs ago, theyre not cheap, but theyre great, only 2 batteries, small, fast as hell instead of the kodaks i had..., small 128 meg mem card, videocap 30 sec, flash that actually works and can be adjusted so it doesnt blank out the whole scene. and : my gf likes it cause it fits in her handbag hehe... guess im not the only one who dumps all his stuff (cell wallet keys cam) :P

this is 1280x960 medium res, mine goes up to 2400x1800 some go higher these days, but 1280 is good enough to order prints from 15x10 cm

justsexxx · 11-19-2002, 05:13 AM

Hi That's cheap! In the Netherlands it is much more expensive

I recently bought a Canon ixus 330. And I'm happy with it. SMall, solid, and pretty sharp.SO good enough for me

Here is a sample pic, taken 1600*1200 in medium res.

Andre

Sama · 11-19-2002, 08:44 AM

KRL,
Thanks for posting the samples link. It was strange that you brought the camera topic up because I was just beginning my search for one and plan to buy one this week.

Were those taken with natural light and / or with the built in flash?

Did you compare other cameras? What made you choose that one?

Thanks

chodadog · 11-19-2002, 09:30 AM

KRL, how is it with action shots?

11-18-2002, 02:00 AM	#1
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	If you're shopping for a digital camera Figuring a lot of us will be shopping for new digital cams for the holidays for family and friends. . . and with so many choices out there check out this one that recently came out. I just bought the new Nikon 4300. The image quality on this baby is breathtaking (4 Megapixel chip), espcially for the price $499.00. The really nice thing about this camera though is its versatility. You can go from full auto point and shoot to prosumer level scene selection mode to full manual with pretty much pro-level controls. I had my 7 year old son taking incredibly great pics with only a few minutes of instructions. Its lightweight and compact and makes a great travel camera. 3X razor sharp and fast zoom lens. The LCD is ultra sharp as well. If you use the viewfinder instead of the LCD the batteries will run 60 hours, with the LCD its about 90 mins. The image colors, saturation, tone, etc. were picture perfect. Prints on an Epson inkjet at 1440dpi came out photo lab quality. This Nikon offers the best price to value and features on the market. It can easily take on the higher priced Canon G3, Sony F717, and the images were on par with every 5 megapixel camera I looked at. So if you're looking for a bargain stocking stuffer, this camera is an absolute winner.

11-18-2002, 02:05 AM	#3
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11-18-2002, 06:52 AM	#7
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11-18-2002, 06:32 AM	#5
Sambuka Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: - Posts: 500	Just so you know, NEVER buy a Milonta dimage 7 5 megapixel camera. I SHIT YOU NOT, fourfresh energiser batteries last only about 20 minutes and rechargeables only give you about 10 minutes. I gotta get around to selling that piece of shit sometime before its worth $300. Sammy

11-18-2002, 06:34 AM	#6
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	Post a pic please, KRL. I'm interested in seeing what sort of quality cameras in this price range are capable of. Looking to maybe pick one up.

11-18-2002, 01:14 PM	#11
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11-18-2002, 01:41 PM	#13
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,235	We bought a Canon Elph 200 awhile back... tiny thing.. gets the job done, but don't think you can use it for anything pro. That Canon EOS-1Ds looks suh-weet. __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

11-18-2002, 01:54 PM	#14
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Been busy as heck today, but I'll get some pics up soon.

11-18-2002, 10:18 PM	#16
Hef_2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 86	I just picked up the Olympus E-20N...Awesome camera... If you are used to shooting a 'true' SLR...This one will make you feel right at home. Manual focus and zoom...Not to mention true through the lense focussing...Even has the weight and feel of a film camera...With a 5 megapixel output. <a href="http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_product_lobbypage.asp?l=1&p=16&bc=3&product=71 4">Here's the camera</a> I would post a pic, but I have also figured out...buying an awesome camera like this one does not make you a better photographer I'll have it in Vegas if anyone wants to show me how to use it Hef __________________ Hef <a href="http://www.leasedcontent.com">Leased Content Plug In Galleries - Updated Daily!</a> <a href="http://www.adultmegacash.com">AMC II...If I can make money with this program...Anyone can!</a>

11-18-2002, 10:21 PM	#17
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11-19-2002, 12:51 AM	#19
Hef_2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 86	railz... Sounds like we should hook up for drinks regardless...I mean after the 'Dave' saga and all ... Last time I had my Nikon Coolpix in Vegas...walking down the strip the strap grabbed a handrail and the camera was ripped out of my hip case, flung up behind me...and smashed to the ground. Sent it to Nikon for repair, they didn't do a very good job So...I have a Nkon Coolpix 950 for sale...cheap! Some assembly required...HAHA! Hit me up on icq about hooking up in Vegas...7418062 or email me [email protected] Damn I'm tired...[in other words...don't expect me to be on icq much longer tonight ] Later, Hef __________________ Hef <a href="http://www.leasedcontent.com">Leased Content Plug In Galleries - Updated Daily!</a> <a href="http://www.adultmegacash.com">AMC II...If I can make money with this program...Anyone can!</a>

11-19-2002, 01:50 AM	#20
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Here are some quickie sample pics I just photographed with the Nikon today. Nikon Coolpix 4300 Samples Gallery First shots turned out pretty nice. 4 Megapixels / 3X Optical Zoom / $499 / Great for traveling! Last edited by KRL; 11-19-2002 at 01:58 AM..

11-19-2002, 04:33 AM	#21
newgrade Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 56	well had a few kodaks (dc series) and bought a fuiji 4700 2 yrs ago, theyre not cheap, but theyre great, only 2 batteries, small, fast as hell instead of the kodaks i had..., small 128 meg mem card, videocap 30 sec, flash that actually works and can be adjusted so it doesnt blank out the whole scene. and : my gf likes it cause it fits in her handbag hehe... guess im not the only one who dumps all his stuff (cell wallet keys cam) :P this is 1280x960 medium res, mine goes up to 2400x1800 some go higher these days, but 1280 is good enough to order prints from 15x10 cm

11-19-2002, 05:13 AM	#22
justsexxx Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 13,723	Hi That's cheap! In the Netherlands it is much more expensive I recently bought a Canon ixus 330. And I'm happy with it. SMall, solid, and pretty sharp.SO good enough for me Here is a sample pic, taken 1600*1200 in medium res. Andre __________________ Questions? ICQ: 125184542

11-19-2002, 08:44 AM	#23
Sama Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Paradise Posts: 1,445	KRL, Thanks for posting the samples link. It was strange that you brought the camera topic up because I was just beginning my search for one and plan to buy one this week. Were those taken with natural light and / or with the built in flash? Did you compare other cameras? What made you choose that one? Thanks __________________ Make Money With Our Virgins! Cash Bonuses for Everyone! $600 Bonus to $25K Bonus!

11-19-2002, 09:30 AM	#24
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	KRL, how is it with action shots?