by alex martin

dear alex,

my sister and i would like to buy a digital camera, and we are not sure what to look for. can you help? 
Deb K. Ellicottville, NY

I have been researching your digital camera wish and boy there are a lot of choices out there. After trying to send you reviews that seemed relevant and failing I have come to the conclusion that I will have to tell you what I think you should look at: Sony Mavica FD-83 and FD-88. The best thing about these cameras is the extreme ease of use in getting photos to where you want to use them. Plus, although the floppy storage is limited you can carry a pocketful with ease and on the cheap. Another plus is that the reviewers I've read have had no occasion to find out how good Sony's customer service is. That isn't true of any other brand. It is mentioned over and over again that one must ignore what seems to be low resolution specs on these cameras. Apparently you simply don't see anything but great reproduction on screen or photo paper up to an 8x10.

There are cheaper cameras for sure but these Sony's please beginners and professionals for all the same reasons.

Pricing is good at the major retailers in general, but I'll keep looking. 

alex