+++++And the Mavica has a rechargeable battery which goes for an hour and a
half of picture taking without recharging; and recharging is closer to
being free than buying new batteries!
        Elliott


At 12:20 PM 04/14/99 -0700, you wrote:
>I am currently researching digital cameras.  What features are critical
>in choosing the right camera?  What interface is best to work w/ or do
>they all use the same interface (camera to computer)?  Are certain
>mfgrs' cameras better than others for the money or is price directly
>correlated to function regardless of mfgr?  What other costs might be
>associated w/ the purchase of a digital camera (other than the media)?
>Does one need a particular software package to be able to use the
>camera's images - IOW, are the images proprietary format?
>
>The camera will be used in a real estate business - taking pictures of
>properties to be uploaded onto a PC Compatible computer and used either
>on a web page or to be e-mailed.
>
>I would greatly appreciate ya'lls feedback.
>
>TIA
>
>Joan Rapier
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