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My First Digital Camera: Olympus D300L

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My First Digital Camera: Olympus D300L

San Diego Sunset

Do You Still Use the Camera?

NO

Do You Remember the Camera's Price?

300.00 usd

Describe a Favorite Photo Shot With That First Camera

Hoover Dam

My First Digital Camera's Brand, Model, and Specs

Olympus D300L, 1024x768, 1.6mp.

6mb internal storage, 30 pics in HQ mode.

Bought 5 more 2mb cards (largest available) @ 40.00 ea.

Ended up buying 2 more in the middle of the trip (Calif.) as i had no PC access.

Why, How, and When I Switched From Film to Digital

Expense of developing, Cross Country Auto Trip, 1998

I still use Pentax K1000 I bought in 1979.

Digital allowed me to shoot a lot more, being free from developing costs. You only have to print the 'keepers.'

Lessons Learned

  • I buy memory a couple of sizes behind the largest available at any time. They are usually heavily discounted.

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Another great photo & very good point on saving the costs of developing film!

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