I would recommend you get a camera with macro mode. You can take closer pictures that are VERY clear with this feature. Some even use this feature to take photos of printed material at libraries. Not all libraries allow this. If you take your pictures at the highest resolution your camera can handle, you will have clearer pictures. The downside of that is the higher the resolution the more space they take which means you'll have to make sure you have either a laptop for downloads or extra disks, memory sticks, whatever it is your camera requires. If you are going to be away from a computer for an extended stay and you run out of space, you can now go to stores and download your camera onto a CD. Lots of options out there. BTW, the macro feature works great on flowers and crafts too. :) J Carolyn Rodosta wrote: > Is there an address for archives of previous messages? I'm afraid what I ask may be quite elementary for most of you. > > Here's the scenario: > > 1. I am buying my first digital camera and am a point & shoot level photographer. I am tending towards a Canon that is small enough for my purse but not so small that I can't see the picture on the screen. (I'm in my 60's). > > 2. While on vacation in May I want to use this camera to photograph tombstones, points of interest, and people. > > 3. My computer knowledge is minimal. > > Outside of this web page, where do you suggest I go on the internet for information? > > Care > > > ==== SCANNERS-PHOTOS Mailing List ==== > To subscribe or unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] or [email protected] with the single word SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > > -- Joyce Ragels Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss

Hello, I am 60 and just received my first digital camera. My needs were similar and I can't say enough about my Sony Cybershot, DSC-T1. No affiliation at all. It is very small. The macro mode is wonderful and the viewing screen is 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall. They have come down $100 since November and I was at a convention yesterday and saw one other but 10 people came up to me to ask me what my camera was because it fits in the palm of my hand. It is 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 approximately and 3/4 inch thick. I love it and am so happy with it. When you zoom, it doesn't telescope. It does it internally. It is an Optical Zoom 3x. The macro mode is what you want for close up, for sure and that's all I took yesterday. I can get 6 inches from what I am shooting and it is clear. Check it out. Sally -----Original Message----- From: Joyce Ragels [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 9:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [SP] Cemetery Photography I would recommend you get a camera with macro mode. You can take closer pictures that are VERY clear with this feature. Some even use this feature to take photos of printed material at libraries. Not all libraries allow this. If you take your pictures at the highest resolution your camera can handle, you will have clearer pictures. The downside of that is the higher the resolution the more space they take which means you'll have to make sure you have either a laptop for downloads or extra disks, memory sticks, whatever it is your camera requires. If you are going to be away from a computer for an extended stay and you run out of space, you can now go to stores and download your camera onto a CD. Lots of options out there. BTW, the macro feature works great on flowers and crafts too. :) J Carolyn Rodosta wrote: > Is there an address for archives of previous messages? I'm afraid what I ask may be quite elementary for most of you. > > Here's the scenario: > > 1. I am buying my first digital camera and am a point & shoot level photographer. I am tending towards a Canon that is small enough for my purse but not so small that I can't see the picture on the screen. (I'm in my 60's). > > 2. While on vacation in May I want to use this camera to photograph tombstones, points of interest, and people. > > 3. My computer knowledge is minimal. > > Outside of this web page, where do you suggest I go on the internet for information? > > Care > > > ==== SCANNERS-PHOTOS Mailing List ==== > To subscribe or unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] or [email protected] with the single word SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > > -- Joyce Ragels Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss ==== SCANNERS-PHOTOS Mailing List ==== To subscribe or unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] or [email protected] with the single word SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx