Re: Digital camera options for a PC upload (MA)

[CHUCK]

For that matter; don’t discount the quality of the better phone cameras. As long as you don’t want to control depth of field (selective focus) and shutter speed (to freeze action or show motion/blur) phones do an admirable job as a simple camera.

I understand that you don’t want a new one or pay for a plan with a carrier…..but to use an old phone as a camera you don’t need to pay for a plan. Of course; you can’t use it as a phone…..but the camera and other features will work just fine…..and the ones I’ve seen connect to your computer via USB just like many point-n-shoot cameras do. Maybe some family member or friend has one kicking around that can be "re-purposed" as a camera; at least in the interim…..

The important thing is to jump in with whatever you have and SHOOT PICTURES….they will turn out fine as long as you understand the limitations of the camera (even $5000 Pro Cameras have limitations!)

The other thing that you should familiarize yourself with is a simple software program that can crop and re-size (IMPORTANT FOR POSTING TO FORUMS…) your pictures. Most cameras come with a free program….or we can suggest free ones for you to use.