[CALUG] modest camera for linux ??

[mhartwx]

I've always had good luck (driver-wise) with Canon PowerShot cameras.  I 
use digikam to download from my camera (it's always recognized my 
various Canon models) & manage my pix.  I use KDE but think digikam 
works with Gnome too.

My current model is the A1000, which cost more (a little above $200) 
than your price range but there are cheaper models in the PowerShot 
series that may serve your purpose.  This was one of the cheaper 
PowerShots that has an actual honest to god optical viewfinder (which I 
prefer to a digital display).  I also like having a 4x 
optical-stabilized zoom (10 Mpix & SD card storage, btw).  Amazon says 
the A1000 has been replaced by the A3100-IS for $149.99 (12 Mpix but no 
viewfinder).  Target & Walmart both seem to sell the A3100-IS & I'm sure 
many other Canon models.
     mlhart


On 08/27/2010 01:38 PM, Walt Smith wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Looking for modest camera that works on USB for F12.
>
> Recently bought cheap $20 Vivitar to play with that isn't seen by linux.
> Meaning, nothing mounts.
> googling showed nothing.
>
> So, I'm looking for a linux compat camera with some pretty
> basic requirements.  I guess it may depend as much on brand.
> Would like to buy off the shelf in local box store.
>
> price: expected about $80-$120
> 8 megpixels or better, I would guess  ( whats the res on this ?)
> 3X optical zoom "is good 'nuff"
> I would hope for stable pix..  It's hard holding the camera steady.
> is daylight readable LCD possible? size doesn't matter.
> webcam or D/L pix modes.
> Should store reasonable number of images? say, 50 minimum ??
> I don't care about other fancy features unless there's
> something I missed for the casual user.
>
> Oh, and my gnome has gthumb, gimp, and eye of gnome...
> What do I need to "capture" or D/L  software ??
>
> Walt......
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