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[LBAK]

I have an Olympus Digital camera that I am very happy with but I think I am going to treat myself to a new digital with more megapixels before my Disney trip. But what one do I get? I figured all of you would have great advice since your pictures of WDW are awesome. TIA

[LizardCop]

Which Olympus do you have?

[LBAK]

The Olympus D-560. It's 3.2 megapixels and I'd like to go higher on the megapixels.

[Mouseketeer]

We just purchased a new Olympus digital camera before our trip to WDW. We decided on the C-5500 Sport Zoom as it has 5 megapixels, a great zoom and a 2-inch LCD screen to view pics. It also has some pre-set shooting modes such as landscape, beach, candlelight, portrait, fireworks, sunset, night and available light. There are a lot of other features I still have to learn how to use.

This camera replaced my old Olympus D-510. It's a tough decision choosing a new camera. There is so much out there. I have to say that I purchased mine at our local camera store and they have been so helpful. Wherever you go, make sure the staff is knowledgeable about what they are selling to you. It's nice to be able to go back when you have questions that need to be answered.

Lynda

[CRCrazy]

I'm partial to the Sony myself - we've got two Sony digital cameras, and a Sony Mini-DV camcorder! Of course, we also have a Sony TV, Sony stereo, and the list goes on......

I wouldn't want to have to switch from the memory stick.

[LBAK]

Another dumb question, What's the difference between a memory card and a memory stick?

[Cam22]

We have had an Olympus A201 for several years. It only as 2 Megapixels. So we upgraded for our WDW trip in 12 days, getting a Canon PowerShot A95 with 5 megapixels and a bunch of special effects on it. I can't wait to use it in a few weeks!

[Teresa]

Your Olympus takes a Memory card.
My Sony takes a Memory Stick. It's essentially the same thing, just not inter-changeable.
It is something to consider. The Sony Memory sticks come in 16 mg. to 526 (I think that's it). They can cost between $20 to $100. (obviously, the bigger the memory, the more the cost)

[disneymom9092]

My friend just got a new computer and she puts her memory card from the camera directly into a slot in the computer!

[RobDVC]

Definitely make sure that your new camera takes the same memory card as your current one, so you can still use it.

[poohbear.u.k.]

We've got a Fuji Finepix 5000 & Canon Eos 300D both are great cameras.

[WEDway Guy]

Someone already mentioned this but it's worth repeating. Try to get a camera that uses the same memory cards you currently have now. You can easily spend an extra $50-100 just to buy new memory cards. I believe all Olympus cameras use xD memory cards. Fuji is another brand that uses a lot of xD cards. If you don't mind buying new cards then your camera choices are limitless.

As for your current camera, 3.2 megapixels isn't bad at all. That resolution would allow you to make up to an 8x10 print. It also allows room for cropping and other editing techniques yet you'll still be able to make good 4x6 prints. Remember, more pixels doesn't necessarily mean better/clear pictures, especially if you really only plan to make 4x6 prints. The benefit of more pixels comes in the form of more flexible editing and the possibilities for large prints. Unfortunately, sometimes you need to buy a camera with higher pixel count to get features you’re looking for.

If you have a price range you're comfortable with, let the boards know and you'll get some good camera suggestions.