I have one of the Olympus 2100 cameras and I use Gphoto2 to download the
pictures, but I also use a card reader. Some of the newest USB cameras
are just seen as a storage device, so you would mount it and treat it as
any other mounted file system instead of using gphoto.
One thing I didn't mention is that if your ebay items are small, like
postage stamps or coins, then the macro ability of the camera comes into
play. You would have to check out the various photo sites for cheap
cameras that do alright in macro mode if you want to fill the entire
photo frame with your item. Some photo sites with reviews are
steves-digicams.com (he's local), dpreview.com, imaging-resource.com
Once you find a camera you would like, pricegrabber.com can give you
some example prices.
scott
Mike Manchester wrote:
> I would like to thank everyone for the feedback on the cameras, sounds
> like an olympus is the way to go. But know one has answered my
> question about theses working with Linux. Except Robin. Is anyone
> using gphoto on linux to get the pictures off of their Olympus or Fuji
> cameras.
> Thanks again to everyone.
> Mike M.
>
>
> Scott Piper wrote:
>
>> if you only want a camera for ebay use and want to spend the least
>> amount for a decent camera, I would suggest a refurb olympus 370,
>> which is fixed focal length (no zoom), and can be had for right
>> around $100. If you want a great general purpose camera, the best
>> deal going now is probably the Olympus 2100, which has a 10X optical,
>> image stabilized zoom, and full auto and manual controls. It can be
>> purchased for the clearance price of $350 at CompUSA stores which
>> haven't sold off their inventory yet. The Brandon store had some
>> recently.
>>
>> scott
>>
>>
>>
>> Andrew Wyatt wrote:
>>
>>> The sub $200 cameras weren't good enough even for ebay, which is the
>>> main use of our Fuji. We don't bid on auctions that have poor images
>>> either. (We have been selling on ebay for over 3 years.) ;-)
>>>
>>> -Andrew
>>>
>>> On Thursday 25 July 2002 05:57 pm, Mario Lombardo wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Well, I guess if you're into sentimental memories, I'll agree with
>>>> Andrew, but if you're into "eBay" then it really doesn't matter.
>>>> Check out this camera:
>>>>
>>>> VeoProducts Capture1300
>>>> 1280x960 (~1.23 megapixel)
>>>> 1.5"? LCD screen
>>>> http://www.veoproducts.com OR skip the flash goop and go direct
>>>> http://www.veo.com/Capture1300/capture.asp
>>>>
>>>> The manufacturer is actually:
>>>> http://www.xirlink.com/
>>>>
>>>> I have one left I can sell you NIB (seals haven't been broken)
>>>> $75.00+7%tax. I bought ten at $49.00 from Burdines in ~November
>>>> 2001. Hey, my business might make some money this month! :^) Email
>>>> me off-list if you want it.
>>>>
>>>> Mario
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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