[lug] Digital Cameras and Linux
j davis
davis_compz at hotmail.com
Fri Jun 7 17:20:10 MDT 2002
well, i have a kodack dc280 , i use a sandisk compact flash reader. I didnt
even have to do anything to get my reader to work 7.3 other than plug it in.
My camera can do slide shows and all this other crap but i have never tried
this
under linux.
jd
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>On Fri, 2002-06-07 at 12:18, Bryan Field-Elliot wrote:
> >
> > Is this a no-brainer or is this a difficult choice? I just have no idea.
> > Input would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>Hi Brian,
>
>I've setup a half-dozen digital cameras in labs with computer control
>(Linux, of course) to capture and download images at regular intervals
>to create time-lapse digital movies of various experiments (using
>OpenDigita, gphoto, gphoto2, and jPhoto for the drivers). I've also
>taken these cameras out in the field and used them like everyday folks.
>
>Based on those experiences, I can make the following recommendations:
>
> Excellent camera: Kodak DC-4800
>
> OK cameras: Kodak DC-265/290, DC-240
>
> Avoid at all costs: all the current Kodak DX-series cameras
> are *awful* with Linux
>
>I've only used Kodaks, but I'll soon be switching to another brand since
>all their new "consumer-grade" models are low-quality with really cheap
>(read: missing important features) firmware. Its a shame to see their
>quality plummet.
>
>hth,
>Ed
>
>ps - If you can get a used or refurbished Kodak DC-4800, its a very
> nice model.
>
>
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