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deb215 · 08-30-2002, 04:05 PM

I just got a hp 618 digital camera from a friend but no manual and only came with an 8mb compactflash.

What size compactflash is good for quality photos?

How many photos can a 32mb, 64mb, 128mb, 256mb, etc. hold?

What type of recargable AA batterys work the best?

Where to find great deals on both of these?

TIA

renata · 08-30-2002, 06:58 PM

Quite good camera.

For manual, see this page:

http://www.hp.com/cposupport/maninde...7_eng_man.html

(the manual is quite big, might take awhile to download if you are on dialup).

I didn't look at whole manual, but saw that this camera takes 2.1 megapixel pictures - with 32 MB card, assuming camera saves pictures in .jpg, depending on picture quality you could probably take 50-70 pictures. Just an approximate guide for you

(with my 2.1 megapixel fuji, I can fit about 70 high (not maximum) quality pictures on 32 MB card).

HTH,

08-31-2002, 09:52 PM

Good Call, Renata (you're tough to beat to the punch

).

We use Ni-MH (nickle metal hydride) - I'd recommend these types over Alkaline or NiCd (nickel-cadmium. aka: Nicad).

I ended up buying my batteries and charger from Amazon for a couple of reasons but you may be able to find them at eBay. You can do a search and you'll end up with PLENTY of online sources. Finally, the local Radio Shack may be able to help as well.

renata · 08-31-2002, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by APDaddy
Good Call, Renata (you're tough to beat to the punch ).

(snip)

Thanks, Jack. I'm trying to get as well-rounded as I can

(though still am far from it...)