[TriLUG] RE: Digital Camera vs. Linux

[Mark Abreu]

The folks who do the killboy site use Cannon EOS 10D SLR digital cameras.  $1400 and up.  Speed isn't cheap.

On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 22:32:29 -0500, Mark Abreu wrote:
 
> Can't help on the Linux compatibility question but this is a pretty good camera review site that covers questions like the one you asked (picture taking speed).  I'm guessing you're going to have to pay a good buck for a fast camera.
> 
> http://www.imaging-resource.com/DIGCAM01.HTM
> 
> There's a site called www.killboy.com where this guy takes moving motorcycle pictures each weekend and posts them.  I'd like to find out what he uses but haven't found the time to check the site carefully and ask if he doesn't already have the info. posted.
> 
> On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 21:55:04 -0500, Lance A. Brown wrote:
>  
>> OK.  Votes for the Fujifilm FinePix 26x0 and the Canon PowerShot A40.
>> Both look like nice cameras.
>> 
>> One more qustion:  I've used some digital cameras where there is a
>> significant delay between pushing the button and the damned thing taking
>> the picture.  How do these two rate on that?  I've missed pictures
>> because the 1 to 2 tenths of a second delay meant the pic I was after
>> was long gone when the camera activated.