Super Shooters

Forget what you know about photo technology: 2002 changes everything. The first 6-megapixel consumer digitals are here, as is the first Foveon-sensor camera. New printers offer double the resolution. Here's the skinny on the new photography gear.

By Suzanne Kantra Kirschner Posted 05.30.2002 at 3:39 pm 0 Comments

Digital 101
Just jumping on the digital bandwagon? Here's how to pick your megapixels.

1.1 MP
Top Print Size: 3 by 5
Consider: Hewlett-Packard Photosmart 120, $149

1. 2 MP
Top Print Size: 4 by 6
Consider: Nikon Coolpix 2500, $380

3. 3 MP
Top Print Size: 5 by 7
Consider: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P71, $400

4. 4 MP
Top Print Size: 8 by 10
Consider: Panasonic DMC-LC5, $899

5. 5 MP
Top Print Size: Cropped 8-by-10 prints and anything larger
Consider: Olympus Camedia E-20N, $1,999

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