
all of the photos I downloaded last week from a trip, taken by the same camera and using the same XD card are perfectly fine and open up like normal. Its the same with the other XD card that I had issues with before, 5 days of a 6 day trip downloaded and opened up just fine. Just the last day’s photos wouldn’t/won’t open though the Kodak kiosk at CVS was able to print hard copies no problem
If you just need a good all-around camera, I’d recommend the Olympus FE series. They’re slim, take decent pictures, and are relatively cheap (about $100). Get one that still uses regular AA batteries because the power cell batteries are a pain in the ass. Absolutely stay away from Kodak cameras. Those things work for the first couple of times and then die. If you want something more capable, has the feel of a traditional 35mm, and has a viewfinder (LCD screens suck in sunlight) then the Fujifilm FinePix S series is great. They’re a bit pricier (around $300), but well worth the money.
I recently found a working model at a flea market, but the problem is finding the 8mm black and white film needed to use the camera. Wikipedia states that Kodak ceased production of 8mm film in early 1990′s, but I found a shop in NYC that sells it for a decent price. I’m going to be in NYC for business on Monday, so I figured I’d pick some up. Does anyone know a reliable source online, or in the Central Pennsylvania area that sells 8mm black and white film? The other issue is converting film to viewable media. I could buy a really old 8mm projector, but I was wondering is there is something more cost effective. I know Ritz Camera does conversion from 8mm to disk, but it’s expensive. Thanks.
small electronics and are nothing but pure profit for a store (i used to sell them) I’ve had four digital cameras and i’ve never even had to use the regular manufacturer warranty on any of them. my kodak i got for my birthday 5 years ago is still taking great pictures (for a 2.0 megapix). not a darn thing wrong with it. save your money…put a little aside and when/if the time comes you have to “replace” your camera, you’ll already have the money available. prices of cameras are always dropping…




