Sunday, September 22, 2013

What digital camera should my family get?

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Emily P


My Mum's thinking about getting a digital camera but we don't know that much about them. It would be preferable if:
- It had at least 6 megapixels
- It was quite small
- It was under 100 pounds.
Also if filmed aswell that would be really good.
Does anyone know of any good but cheap ones and where is the best place to buy them? thanks.



Answer
I personally like Canon cameras, and we own 2 Canon digicams, (PowerShot A610 and an A620), and a few of their 35mms. They are dependable, reputable and very user friendly! I like the fact that Canon (and I believe Kodak), use sd/mmc (memory card). But if you want to buy extra memory to take pictures with, sd/mmc are much more affordable than other media memory formats. If you find/buy a camera that happens to take video, get extra memory cards. 2gb sd/mmc cards are getting to be cheaper..

Here's a list of things or tips to consider when looking for a great family camera---

1). Requires regular batteries or not? There are many cameras that all you do is recharge, (like a cellphone), the camera. I like cameras that use your basic AA batteries. You can buy rechargeable AA batteries, and buy regular ones in a pinch anywhere, should you find your camera without power, instead of being without a camera to use while it's hooked up being recharged. (What happens if you need to replace the internal built-in lithium ion battery? Might be costly to replace and not easy to find). It's true that digicameras use up disposable batteries quickly. But you can buy rechargeable ones and they last a long time. It should be a must to buy rechargeable batteries (with itâs charger), There are some AA (stick with the name brands), that now recharges in an hour, or even less! (Remember to figure in the cost to buy rechargeable AA/AAA battery and battery recharger).

2). An optical viewfinder is very useful for those times when it's difficult to see your subject on your screen, and helps conserve power of your camera. This feature seems to be important to some, (me included), but to others, not necessary. (This is where IS [Image Stabilization] comes in. Helpful if your camera does not have an optical vierfinder.)

3). Don't get sucked in by the more MP (megapixels [10 and above]), the camera has, the better. It is not always the case. 5-6 mp is sufficient for most.

4). Optical zoom of at least 3-4x. Don't be fooled by a high digital zoom number. Opitical is what you're looking for.

5). IS (image stabilization) and face detection? I grew up taking pictures using 110 film and 35mm cameras. They never had it, I grew to compensate adjusting ISO, film speed, manually focusing my subject, lighting, and a steady hand. This is a personal choice for what an individual wants.

6). Camera size: Compact or subcompact? You might compromise functions and options when you go with a small and sleek camera. This is also a personal choice.

I'm not familiar with merchants or shops there where you live, (I'm assumming you're not from the States), that are well known for selling digital cameras. So you may want to start with visiting one of those places. Bear in minds some of the things I mentioned when looking for a camera. The salesperson may ask you the same questions. That way they can show you which camera you might consider.

What type of video quality is 1080p on a digital camera?




Dasha


Is it a very good quality? Also,is a 12.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom, 18x digital zoom high quality?


Answer
1080p can be grainy cellphone generated rubbish or it can be broadcast quality shot by an expert.




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