--- Forwarded Message from Marty Dewindt <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 10:59:26 -0600
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum               <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Marty Dewindt <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #7000 seeking digital camera recommendations
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We have used Olympus D series for since 1999 for our student abroads. We 
have 6-8 of them now  of several vintages. They have been handled and used 
and abused by hundreds of kids and are wonderfully reliable. B&H Photo is 
probably the best place for pricing, but check out the model on the Olympus 
site below.

The disadvantage is that you do need to have the Olympus software, Camedia, 
on any computer to download from the camera. I believe it uses SmartMedia 
for storage. With the two Sony's below you need no special software - just 
pop in the floppy or CD.

In that same price range are the Sony Mavica FD series (FD=Floppy Disk). 
These are larger, but equally sturdy. We have about 8 of these used by 
Lower School teachers for 2 years. There are still 3 models available and 
more money = more megapixels.

For a little more money ($500ish), the new Sony Mavica CD will hold way 
more pictures. Puts pictures on the mini cds - available in packs from 
Walmart, etc. This is my camera of choice unless size is an issue. The 
Olympus is smaller - great for travel.

Olympus: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_dseries.asp

Sony: 
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start;sid=d8clxNLgZSwlnOzRHE0vz53sQ7DX9GF67KM=?Dept=dcc&CatalogCategoryID=gdsKC0%2eNTk0AAADyjO48ye_U

B&H Photo: 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh3.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=CatalogActivator__Acatalog_html___CatID=989___SID=F3293FD1160



Marty
Marty DeWindt           	
AcadTech Director               	
The Principia
618-374-5132