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Spring is here and it's time to get out there and get some new listings! But first you need to make sure you've got a digital camera to effectively market the listing (and yourself!). If you've waited (and waited) to get your first digital camera or if you've decided to upgrade your old model, here are some great choices for every budget and need.
The high end choices tend to have some great "bells and whistles" that have little application relative to real estate marketing, but for $1,000 or so, you'll probably want to use it for family gatherings, vacations, etc. too. On the other end of the spectrum, you can get started for less than $50 for a digital camera that takes images good enough for the Internet (virtual tours and email). For those of you with an eye toward getting the best value for mostly real estate use, see our Mid Priced choices. These models have lots of real estate specific features and are priced affordably for an agent (or office manager) who uses digital photos frequently.
We've listed the manufacturer and model, the list price and a lower price we've found shopping. Also the primary features are highlighted. Decide on your budget and how you'll use your digital camera and GO GET ONE! By the way, all digital still cameras work with VisualTour.com virtual tours!
Low
priced models:
Polaroid
PhotoMAX Fun 320 Digital Camera, $49.95 (found as low as $34.05
at www.eCost.com)
320 x 240 pixel resolution, serial cable interface.
Kodak
PalmPix, $99.95 (found as low as $75.99 at www.PopularDigital.com)
640 x 480 pixel resolution, 2X digital zoom, fits on your Palm
handheld device!
Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart 215, $199
1.3 megapixel resolution, 2x digital zoom, removable CF memory card.
Mid
priced models: (our favorites!)
Kodak DC215, $299 (found as low as $249.99 in stores)
1 megapixel resolution, 29 mm equivalent wide angle lens. Our favorite model - value, quality, real estate specific features.
Sony Mavica FD75, $499
640 x 480 pixel resolution, 10 x optical zoom lens. One of the most popular models because it stores photos on a standard, inexpensive floppy diskette!
Canon
Powershot S100 Elph, $599 (found for $499.99 on www.cameraworld.com)
2.1 megapixel resolution. Ultra compact design. Maybe too small
for some of you, but fun to show off!
Kodak
DC4800, $699 (found as low as $549 on www.bwphoto.com less $100
rebate = $449) 3.1 megapixel resolution, 28 mm equivalent wide
angle lens, 6x total zooming. Great features and value!
The
high end models:
Nikon
Coolpix 880, $799 (found for $639 on www.cdw.com)
3.34 megapixel resolution, lots of features designed for top amateurs,
including MPEG movies, 2.5 x optical and 4x digital zooming.
Sony
MVC-CD1000 CD-R Mavica, $1,499.95 ($999 on www.cameraworld.com)
2.1 megapixel resolution, stores photos on 3" mini writable CD.
Stores digital stills and MPEG movie files. Tremendous zoom capability.
For those who want a great multi use digital camera mostly for personal
use.
In
future e-marketing newsletters we'll cover other marketing and photographic
tips. Stay tuned!
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