I Finally Bought One!

[MM2004]

Digital SLR Camera, that is.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=11154

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelTechSpecsA ct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=11154

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Been wanting one for a long time and took the plunge today.

All I can say is,... WOW!

This camera is incredible.

Mike.

[MENINBLK]

Good luck with the new camera !!!

Now make sure you RESIZE the photos before you post them here, please...

[MM2004]

Photo resized.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/9/8/9/MM_Engine.jpg

Haven't come close to getting thru the 171 page instruction book. :eek:

Mike.

[Marauderjack]

Nice camera!!!:beer:

I have an Olympus SP-500UZ 6.0 MegaPixel camera and at the highest resolution setting it is not uncommon to have 1.5++ Mb pix which can get a bit "Testy" with slower computers!!:mad:

Have fun and be sure to share some of your "Non-Marauder" pix with us too!! ;)

Marauderjack:burnout:

[alarmguy]

Way to go Mike! You'll love it.

[vkirkend]

Way to go!!! I bought the Canon D-20 and it works great!! Took it on a family cruise and took over 600 pictures with 2 cards at the highest resolution. But don't push the erase button like I did. I lost 300 pictures in an instant.