From: "Jonathan" <me@tootallstilts.com>
To: "Sue Grzybowski" <sgrz@home.com>, "decohq" <ballondeco@balloonhq.com>,
Subject: RE: Digital cameras
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:10:44 -0400

Kodak DC4800 or Casio 3000

I have worked with both of these cameras.  I personally own the 4800.  If
you are going to want to print the photo at 8x10 you are going to want to
get at least a 3megapixel.  The Casio is nice because it uses a 340MB micro
drive (very cool feature), I personally went with the Kodak because of the
ability to use the lense adapter for other added lenses: wide angle,
telephoto, etc.

I use the camera to take pictures of people at my restaurant gigs.  I then
come home and post them on the web.  From there they can purchase them or
email me to receive the high res copy.

I use photo software the produces a low res picture for putting up on the
web. That is what I use on my web site, and a few that I have put up on HQ.
So I get the best of both worlds
1> high res for printing up to 11x14 photos
2> low res for use on the web.

Jonathan "Tiny"

Visit me on the web at:
www.tootallstilts.com

Face Painting * Balloon Twisting
Stilt Walking * Temporary Tattoos


-----Original Message-----
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 1:51 AM
To: decohq; hq
Subject: Digital cameraseras


I was thinking about buying a digital camera, but not sure what to buy.
Before you tell me to look in the guide as I know this has been discussed, I
don't believe this question has been.   I was wondering if BHQ has any
limitations on the size of image file that can be posted?  My husband said
it's not worth buying a high pixel camera if BHQ won't put it on.  I would
like to use the camera to take pictures of my work, and send them to BHQ.  I
also want to make at least 5x7 or 8x10 photo's for portfolios.  I do
twisting, balloon decor, and own a bowmaster machine and do allot of things
with it.  I looked at several of the photo's on BHQ that appear very nice,
but when I brought up the properties, they were not high resolution
pictures.  Any advice as to why or why not I should buy a higher pixel
camera please advise.  I also would like to make a web-site with the
pictures.  Any person who owns a camera can give me your review of the
advantages, disadvantages of it.

Thanks,
Sue Grzybowski
AHhhh Balloons and Bows
Scottsdale AZ