Digital cameras 101

[hbursey1]

Hello,
Have a question about How many Pictures vs Mb.My camera is a 5.0 MP....I would like to have all my pictures at full 5.0MP because the majority of them I will print on a photo printer at different sizes...I know that using a lower MP size is good for emailing pics...my question, is  there a chart on the web that will give how many pictures you can take at any MP size camera and any size card...in other words how many 5.0mp pics can I take with a 128 MB card.....how many pics can I take with a 3.5mp camera with a 512mb card...etc....Thanks...

Hal....

[ShutterbugGail]

Hi Hal,

Welcome to the Q&A Board.

Your question is a very good one, and it is asked by everyone who buys a digital camera.

And, yep, we have a chart:

http://www.digicamhelp.com/learn/camera-questions-and-answers/memory-card-capacity.htm

The numbers are approximate, and you may get a few more or less shots. Even shots taken at, say, 5 MP/fine vary in file size due to variations in each scene. Also, a 5 mp photo shot in black and white mode, will have a considerably smaller file size than the same scene taken in color.

[hal]

Thanks...helps alot!

Hal....