>I've read with interest the posting about the expanding use of digital >cameras for genealogical research. I am planning a research trip next >month and >very much want to use a camera to record information. I know nothing about >digitals so I spent a good part of the day yesterday reviewing archives to >collect brands mentioned and compile a list of features needed. I >visited a camera >store today and tried out several models but none were capable of capturing >text. My wish list includes: 3.2 megapixels, optical zoom (3x), picture mode >vs text mode,macro capabilities, glass lens (good rating). > >Several on this list have written about their successful use of digitals and >I would like to hear what brand/models they used (pros/cons) and would >appreciate any guidance about features. Keep in mind that a digital camera only takes a picture like a camera with film would. It would not "capture" text in the same way a scanner would. Art