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idiot wrote:
> 
> I intend to buy a video camera for use with Warp v4.
> 
> I would appreciate any replies regarding OS/2 support for
> midrange digital cameras.  Which ones to avoid, which ones
> are supported.

I have a new Kodak DC210. There is a shareware file transfer utility
(DC210.ZIP) for OS/2 available on hobbes. It makes use of the serial
transfer capabilities of the camera. I have registered it. However, I
also purchased a PCMCIA PC Cardreader and have the option of placing the
COMPACTFLASH memory cards in the slot for direct access to the PC.

I enjoy my camera (received as a gift), but based on my experience, I
recommend purchasing the extended three year warranty with overnight
replacement. It's US$99 and I think is available only in North America.
My first camera lasted about two weeks. The second (refurb) about ten
minutes. The third one seems to be holding up, but I've only had it for
ten days. 

Bill Horne

 <gilbertd@Cyberholic.com> writes:
> 
> I have a Sony Mavica and I think it's great!  The photos are shot on
> regular 3.5 diskettes and you can see the pictures right after you take
> them.  The is no issue of software availablility as the pictures are
> "printed" as jpeg files.  You view the pictures on the built in screen
> or on your home computer.  If you have a program like PMView, you can
> print them out on a color printer using glossy paper and have hardcopy
> photos.

What quality factor do they use? I find that the default 75% of most JPG
images is just not good enough for a paper print. A 100% JPG is
considerably larger but I'd rather buy more floppies than lose the initial
quality.

Pierre
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Bill Horne wrote:
> 
> idiot wrote:
> >
> > I intend to buy a video camera for use with Warp v4.
> >
> > I would appreciate any replies regarding OS/2 support for
> > midrange digital cameras.  Which ones to avoid, which ones
> > are supported.
> 
> I have a new Kodak DC210. There is a shareware file transfer utility
> (DC210.ZIP) for OS/2 available on hobbes. It makes use of the serial
> transfer capabilities of the camera. I have registered it. However, I
> also purchased a PCMCIA PC Cardreader and have the option of placing the
> COMPACTFLASH memory cards in the slot for direct access to the PC.
> 
> I enjoy my camera (received as a gift), but based on my experience, I
> recommend purchasing the extended three year warranty with overnight
> replacement. It's US$99 and I think is available only in North America.
> My first camera lasted about two weeks. The second (refurb) about ten
> minutes. The third one seems to be holding up, but I've only had it for
> ten days.
> 
> Bill Horne


I have a Sony Mavica and I think it's great!  The photos are shot on
regular 3.5 diskettes and you can see the pictures right after you take
them.  The is no issue of software availablility as the pictures are
"printed" as jpeg files.  You view the pictures on the built in screen
or on your home computer.  If you have a program like PMView, you can
print them out on a color printer using glossy paper and have hardcopy
photos.

hth,

Gilbert
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