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Old 12-08-2003, 10:03 AM
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Default Digital Camera vs. Good Scanner

This may not be the place to ask this question (maybe I should try a Camera forum), but I figure there are so many guys here (with experience in so many different areas.....besides Cobra's) that I would see what everyone's thoughts were on this subject. I'm hoping, with all the pictures floating around on this web site, I would get some feedback as to which is best for posting pictures here.

I've been thinking about getting a digital camera for quite sometime now, but have never been that crazy about the quality of the photo's. I understand you can get camera's with 5 to 6 MP now, but I still don't think they match up to a good 35mm SLR (which I already have), and they are by no means "cheap". I've seen some 5 MP cameras at decent prices, but to get one with the lens I want (I would want one that took good close-ups / wide angle type lens for shooting pictures of the engine, etc.), then the price goes way up.

My other choice would be to get a decent scanner. My father bought an Epson scanner the other day with a slot for pictures, and 35mm negatives. He sent me some photo's via e-mail and they looked pretty good. I also figure, with a scanner, I could post some of my past cars (that I only have 35mm shots of) and also post things like pages out of a book, magazine, etc.

Does anyone have any thoughts / experience using BOTH a scanner and digital camera? Anyone have pictures of their car on this site that were posted via scanner? Or, has anyone recently purchased a nice digital camera they are happy with and have some pictures posted here?
-Any input is much appreciated! Thanks!
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