When choosing a cell phone what megapixel camera is good for a clear pic?

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ladykobe

ok i found a fone wit 2megapix is it okay? i mean i really want a clear and cool picture camera fone. i was thinking of buyin a w580i? wat are the cons of this cell any experience? please help.

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You will be a lot better off buying a camera and a cell phone separately. 2 meg is ok, but 5 meg is whats really needed for what you want it to do. A USB cable with a camera like the Kodak C340 will be a really good combo and the pictures are going to be clear like you want. Go to this site and do your homework on your phone choice. http://www.mobile-phone-solutions.com

How do you upload pics from your digital camera to your computer?

Q. I have a Phillips 3.0 MEGAPIXELS digital camera, if that helps. but i'm trying 2 upload them 2 put on my myspace.

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Almost all the digital cameras these days are plug and play devices. Which means if you connect your digital camera with a USB cable(which is supplied with the camera) to the computer - it starts showing a removable drive in your "my computer". Then you can just browse it and copy the desired files.
In case its not showing the drive then try installing the utility softwares that you get in the CD with the camera.

Hope this helps..

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Youtube video camera for best quality videos?

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Stephanie

I am going to start making youtube videos and wanted to know what was the best video camera to invest in. I keep seeing that everyone is suggesting the flip video cameras, is that really a good video camera? I want the camera to be under $500. Im looking for best quality video camera. Thank you!

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I suggest the Kodak PlaySport Zx3.

The Kodak Play Sport Zx3 is easy to use, has a very good display, and takes very good video in normal light and good video in low light. It's waterproof to a depth of 10 feet and can shoot good 5-megapixel stills. However, it only has fair audio quality. Its on-board software makes basic editing and sharing videos online very easy to do.

Highs
A good HD pocket camcorder with very good video picture quality, display quality and ease of use; good low-light picture quality, image stabilizer, versatility and still camera. Moderately priced model.

Lows
Fair audio quality and battery life.

You can click the link below for more information.

Why is the distance between how much you can zoom with a video camera and a photographic camera so much?

girl

I want to go buy a camera with greater optical zoom than the one I have but I'm curious why do video cameras have such higher zoom capability? I was testing one out that could make things 44x times bigger while the highest I've seen for cameras is around only 6x?

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No, the biggest for digital cameras right now is 24X http://www.dpreview.com/news/0902/09020303nikonp90.asp

The more zoom a lens has, the more it has to compromise at the extreme ends of the zoom range. Because the zoom range is so gigantic, nothing is really optomized for the best performance at any focal length.

The videos you see taken by camcorders are actually pictures taken in really quick succession, around 24 frames per second. Our brains interpret this when we watch a video and automatically fills in the missing gaps, making a continuos, undisturbed video.

With videos, attention is usually directed on motion, and not so much on aesthetics. Because a video is so fast-moving, our eyes usually dont search for those really tiny details as we otherwise would with a still photo. And because we don't search for those tiny details, a resolution of 1900x1080 ( 2.1 megapixels ) is often more than enough. With cameras however, we see resolution upwards of 10 megapixels.

To sum it up, the flaws of a big zoom lens on a video camera is not immediately apparent when you look at it. On a still camera though, a zoom lens with 44x zoom will always mean huge distortion, huge chromatic abberation, vignetting, and maybe a lens so dim that you won't be able to even use it under sunny conditions. And if you look more closely at camcorders, you'll also find that the high-definition models "only" have 10 or 12x zoom, to make the best use of its high resolution and quality of the sensor.

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Please help. Is a camera, not digital a piece of technology?

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Kavine C

I have a buddy who believes that technology is ruining everything. yet the individual is a photographer. so i want to explain that the camera itself is a piece of technological ingenuity. please help me build a case to explain to this person how contradictory his belief is.
the argument dosen't lie if its new or old technology but if its technology itself. a 100 year old human and a 1 year old human are both still human. even if its not a breakthrough it does not alter the fact of its origin. a piece of technological ingenuity

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Of course today's digital cameras are a piece of "technological ingenuity", and with each year that passes they will become more and more advanced. For example, I think within the next 5 years we will see affordable full frame sensor DSLR's for the masses.

But is this technology "ruining everything".. Hmm, well for photography as an art I believe that the sheer amount of cameras in the world today, plus the popularity of the internet and the ability to view billions of images online, has seriously affected peoples perception of what constitutes a good photo. Today's digital cameras will not last more than a few years before they pack up and die. Even the top of the range DSLR's have a lifespan of 300,000 clicks (yes that's a lot, but it is still a limited lifespan). Plus with every camera bought, it is obsolete in a few months by the next latest and greatest wonder camera. The camera companies love making people think that their perfectly adequate last years model is in some way inferior to this years new release, usually by feeding them the Megapixel Myth.. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

Now I have a collection of MF and 35mm cameras. A couple are from the 1930's and still function as good as the day they rolled off the production line 80 years ago. Many of the cameras in my collection have no electronics, a few do not even need batteries!, so they will continue to function perfectly well beyond even my lifetime... A Canon 450D bought today?... Give it 5 years and it is fit for the bin. Some cheaper P&S digital cameras?, even less than that. So technology is ruining something, it is ruining the environment. The capacitors used in today's digital cameras are extremely polluting both in their manufacture and disposal. Batteries are of course bad for the environment, as are plastics and the production of digital sensors (a high reject rate). Now I'm going to steer away from the environmental part of the issue because to be honest, I don't hold particularly strong views on it.

I have a camera I will use as an example.. I have a Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 medium format camera. Produced in the 1930's, no electronics, just a nice lens and a nice format. The resolution of this camera rivals today's DSLR's, and it costs around £10 from eBay. You select the aperture, you select the shutter speed, you set the focus distance, and you press the shutter release... That's it!... And that's all photography is about!.. All the silly gadgets and gizmos manufacturers are cramming into todays DSLR's are utterly unnecessary to 99% of people buying them. Does somebody who wants to take snaps of their daughter in her school play need 15mp and 10 fps?.. Of course not. Yet consumers are lapping it up every year, selling their DSLR's and buying new ones because they have GPS or an extra MP...

When you consider what photography is actually about it does not matter how it is recorded, whether it is on a camera phone, a pinhole camera, a 35mm rangefinder, a DSLR, or a Hasselblad H4D, the end result is all that matters... But technology is turning people into lazy photographers. People no longer bother or want to learn about exposure, why bother?.. The camera will do a half-assed effort on your behalf.

I've said it before and I will say it again.. Digital is the best AND the worst thing to happen to photography as an art.

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What is a good quality but not too expensive camera for an aspiring professional photographer?

christian

I currently use Camera Plus and Best Camera on my iphone and several other digital enhancement applications but I'll eventually need something with higher MP.

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Whoa! Slow down, Scooter.

Higher megapixels is the least of your concerns if you want to move from where you are now to taking professional photos. You need to develop your photographic skills. You could jump start it and take courses in photography. In that case, you will buy whatever type camera the course requires. I do not recommend taking a course that requires a film camera because it is likely that it will be the only time you use a film camera. So it's an unwise investment. While there are devotees to that dying technology, there really is no future in it for an aspiring professional photographer.

If you don't care to go the formal education route -- as many photographers -- go to http://dpreview.com for objective reviews of what's out there. In my opinion, the next step from a cell phone camera would be a compact camera. Others will advise you to jump right into the dSLR world. However, they are more expense and complex. Moreover, you probably do not have the photographic skills that would allow you to get maximum benefit from them. That would be the next step when you come to the point where your compact camera no longer fulfills your technical needs.

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What is the best prepaid phone under 300 dollars?

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D@n!3ll3

I need a new phone.. i have 350$ exactly (just for phone, willing to pay more 4 minutes) I want a cellphone that:
-preferably slider
-under 300$
-no tiny screen
-camera phone

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The Sony Ericsson YARI ! ! ! It costs just US310.99 !

Heres why I think its great . . .

*Non-stop entertainment.

Add a song to your conversation with a touch of a button. Capture the moment with the 5 MEGAPIXEL camera ! and tell your stories instantly through Facebookâ¢.

*PLUS Auto focus - Automatic focus for optimal clarity.
Smile detection - Let the camera automatically snap the shot when your subject flashes a smile.

*3G high-speed Internet

The third generation of mobile networks brings the convenience of broadband Internet to your mobile phone. Fast data transfer speeds give you quick, easy access to a world of audio and video streaming, Web surfing, multimedia messaging and email wherever you go.

*It weightsjust 115.0 g ( quite lite )

*Screen 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
16,777,216 colors of TFT (that's alot)
2.4 inches ! not bad...

*Talk up to 11 HOURS !!!

*WAY Cute !!!

*90% positive reviews with 4.5 stars . ..

*Last but not least its a slider . . ..

business question "antique mall owner needing security camera system" which is the best to buy?

sbarber

Just trying to get input from someone that has an antique mall of similar business. I want to purchase a camera system that I can set up in "EACH" booth or atleast every other booth. Some can be dummies but I would like for atleast half of them to be the real deal. I ahve heard of dealers using globes and dummy cameras to deter thieves; does this work?
What system would you recommend and please don't say a 10,000 one, I cant afford that at the moment.

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Hello

Dummy cameras are the worst possible they don't provide security and if someone is injured or claims to be injured in your store they can sue for providing a false sense of security. No professional security installer uses dummy cameras.

Here is a DVR that will work perfectly for you.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com/x4s.htm

I would recommend a Standalone DVR as they are more reliable and since they are linux based they are virus ans spy ware free.

The X4S Series DVR is an intelligent and professional CCTV management solution, integrating the latest technology and the most advanced features while maintaining a simple, intuitive, and graphical interface. The X4S Series DVR is a 24/7 turn key solution that meets demanding security needs to suit industrial and commercial applications. The X4S DVR is compatible with the X4 platform, allowing it to act as an IP server, while still remaining a standalone solution and allows you to view your cameras instantly over the internet with a PC or cell phone like the I-phone.

also here is some information on DVR and cameras you may want to read before buying a CCTV system.

Not all DVRs and security equipment are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.

I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.

Many people have the misconception that a PC-Based DVR is simply an off-the-shelf PC with video capture (encoder) cards, display (decoder) cards and some generic OEM software. A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day. This makes consumer-level hardware inadequate for DVRs which is why Ascendent uses custom-built PCs with performance-level hardware.

My personal favorite DVR is Ascendent X4 series: Ascendentâs Tri-Fusion Hybrid Platform allows for the creation of a true hybrid surveillance system by utilizing the advantages of Analog, Megapixel, and IP technologies for unparalleled customization and expandability.

The X4 also uses the latest H.264/SVC codec offer video substantially better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.

File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.

The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.

If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use.

I recommend Ascendent as they are less expensive because they cameras for companies like Bosch and Pelco and offer better performance but any of these 3 brands will work well.


These brand manufacturers also have a complete line of CCTV cameras and DVR for any application from residential to military and stand behind there warranties. You want to get a good bran name otherwise you will likely buy a product that work and cant be returned.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Recommend)
http://www.honeywell.com
http://www.pleco.com/
http://www.bosch.com

Hope this Helps
Will

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I want to create a high quality film and I need tips on what video cameras to get?

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Jentwez

I also want to take high quality photographs, they can be one camera or two separate ones (one for filming the other for taking pictures). I just really need tips on what to get. I want to make short movies in very high definition on YouTube for a project I'm doing. Thank you!
My budget would probably be around $300 or less. I really want to make urban style type of videos.

What I need more right now is a video camera.

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Hi Janet:

Cameras & camcorders range from under-$50 USD to many-thousands, and Y!A users range from 13-year old teens to well-seasoned retirees, so you need to give us a bit more information about how much you have to spend.

And your subject matter & visual approach for your YouTube project can influence the equipment selection greatly.

So rather than a bunch of "blue sky" model recommendations, I'll stick with the general "tips" you are asking for.

1) Set a budget of what you can afford to spend. Photography has traditionally been an expensive hobby (especially in the "film only" days). Video is cheaper than the old "home movies", but you still "get what you pay for" as far as quality.

2) You seem to be interested in both "filming" and "taking pictures", so don't get wrapped-up in the "Megapixels" hype, which is fairly meaningless for video once you get above 2.07MP (multiply 1080 by 1920 pixels, for HD, and you'll see what I mean). Higher megapixels only affects photo blowups, and still won't do you any good if your lens is cheaply made.

3) Don't get a camcorder or DSLR that shoots video your computer can't edit! HD video takes a lot of computing power, tons of RAM, large & fast hard drive storage, and high-end video cards. Match the edit software to the "codec" the video is made with.

4) Buy the best video tripod you can afford. Tripods don't get obsolete, and a jerky low-end pan head will frustrate you more than any other piece of gear. Still-cameras can pretty much sit still on top of any cheap mount, but a moving camera shot takes smooth, precision-tooled mounting & control.

5) Sound & microphones are more important than you may realize. People will watch a grainy YouTube video with good sound, but too-soft, echo-ey or distorted sound on the best-looking video will drive viewers away. Make sure you have an external mike input on at least one (if not all) of your camera heads. This is also vital for music videos.

6) Learn about "3 point lighting", and if you plan to make still-photo portraits, then study portraiture techniques. Good video (and photos) require good lighting, and more is better to prevent grainy poorly-detailed video footage.

7) As far as lensing, if you are on a low-end budget, look for Optical Zoom (not Digital Zoom, which is worthless). Some cheap cameras, like the Flip, and some not-so-cheap cameras like the GoPro Hero series have a fixed lens with no optical zoom. Digital zoom is added to many of these (which is just pixel-cropping) to make them seem "better".

8) Another lens-related feature is O.I.S. (for Optical Image Stabilization), which helps prevent shaky video & stills when your lens is zoomed-in or hand-held. Some cameras handle this better than others (and some call this feature by different names).

9) My final recommendation, as far as YouTube projects, is to not let a lack of budget or equipment stop your creative efforts. Two of the most-watched (and now, well-paid) YouTube stars are Jenna Mourey ("JennaMarbles") and Hanna Hart ("My Drunk Kitchen"), both of whom shot & edited almost all their famous videos with the iSight webcam on their MacBook laptops.

Feel free to post an "Additional Details" update to your Question to give us a price range, and we can recommend specific models or feature lists you can afford.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

Why do my digital camera photos appear differently when transferred onto my computer? How Do I fix this?

Marc77

I just took a photo with my digital camera, and I love how it came out on the camera, but when I tansferred the photo using my USB cord, the picture looked very crappy.

How do I get the photo to look just like it does on the camera?

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I'm not completely sure how to fix it, but I have the same problem.
I have an 8 megapixel camera, and when I take photos on it and transfer them to my laptop, they come out very pixelated and ugly looking. I believe this has something to do the resolution on the computer; that is, the computer screen resolution is larger than the photo resolution, so when you try and view a version of the photo that is larger than the photo itself, it becomes pixelated and ugly.

To fix, try and view the photo at a smaller size, and see if it comes out looking great that way.

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How to take neat artistic pics of myself by myself?

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The.Girl.F

I own an DSLR camera
400D Canon Rebel XSi
I just bought it.. and I havnt got any neat pictures
and also.. I would like to learn tips of how to take artistic pictures of myself by myself at home
I own a tripod
Lol.. I usually do that.. run and everything

But the thing is that I dont get to focus or see how im posing or anything.. X.x
it's giving me a hard time

Answer
I have the canon XTI so the process should be similar. You can set up the camera on the tripod with the timer, or buy the remote to take the picture yourself. Read in the manual how to "lock the focus" you will want to focus on something that will be the same distance away that you will be sitting. that way you will be the focus.
Take a ton of pictures at different angles and in different places, you never know what you will get. Try some in black and white also. If you don't have a photo editor you can download Paint.net for free and it is simple to use.

you can also hook-up your camera to a computer through the usb cable and take pictures with the computer. I believe if you use the EOS software that comes with the camera.
that way you can see what the camera is seeing before you take the shot.

Which Cannon camera is best for outside photography?

Q. I am looking for an entry dslr canon camera for this summer. I have a couple models that I am looking into. They are the XSI, XS, T3, T1i. Which one would be best for outside. Can you tell me the basic differences.

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It's your skills using the camera which dictate which camera is the best performer is under your desired circumstances.

However, the T1i is the best camera in the list. The T3 is the newest but the T1i does everything it does and has more features. I would recommend looking at the newer T2i if your budget allows as it has a slightly better sensor than the T1i. But the T1i is a remarkable camera.

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Do I need to get Licensed to provide live 24/7 CCTV Security/Video Monitoring Service in the US?

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John

Thinking to start a live 24/7 CCTV security/video monitoring service done over the Internet in the US? Do I (or my employees) need to get licensed on a local, state or national level?

thanks,

John
Thanks for the reply. From Wikipedia I found the different state rules / regulations for security guards. Not sure if it applies also to those that do the remote monitoring on surveillance cameras.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_guard

John

Answer
depends on the states

I have done Monitoring video using Ascendent DVR's they sell them in 64ch modules with Raid 5 storage for redundant self healing video backup.

It can also sync with alarms and be used to take control of PTZ cameras.

Usually they are set up for corporations to use internally but it is the same different sites viewed and controlled via one CMS (central monitoring station)

http://www.ascendentgroup.com/ (Go here and click view x4 power point to view the DVR im talking about)

Its quite easy to set up

Hello

Not all DVRs and security equipment are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.

I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.

Many people have the misconception that a PC-Based DVR is simply an off-the-shelf PC with video capture (encoder) cards, display (decoder) cards and some generic OEM software. A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day. This makes consumer-level hardware inadequate for DVRs which is why Ascendent uses custom-built PCs with performance-level hardware.

My personal favorite DVR is Ascendent X4 series: Ascendentâs Tri-Fusion Hybrid Platform allows for the creation of a true hybrid surveillance system by utilizing the advantages of Analog, Megapixel, and IP technologies for unparalleled customization and expandability. I am working on government projects and use Ascendent cameras and DVR because the offer superior performance and cost less then comparable brands like bosh, Honeywell and pelco.

The X4 also uses the latest H.264/SVC codec offer video substantially better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.

File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.

The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.

If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use.

I recommend Ascendent as they are cheaper then bosch and pelco and offer better performance but any of these 3 brands will work well.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com

Questions about home security CCTV systems?

hutchyw117

I live in a terrace house behind a high street of shops and between my house and the shops is a large back alley. Currently there is alot of anti social behaviour going on in the back alley like people setting bins on fire, vandalism and burglary (including my house) just to name a few things! The police and the fire service are always been called out and the people who do these things just get away with it!

I really want to install a CCTV camera on my house pointing into the back alley to see everything that goes on and hopefully catch some people red handed, but I really no nothing about the rules of having CCTV and how to run and record CCTV cameras.

So firstly, am I allowed to put a camera on my house pointing at my back gate and the back alley? Where are the best places to buy cameras? (UK) How do I record what the cameras see?? I have one very slow computer. Could having cameras on my house make my house a target? Anything else you might think will help me??

Thanks!

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I think you should put camera.

I would select network IP camera (because you already have a PC to record video). I have had a good experience with AXIS, and Panasonic IP cameras. Also you can consider Arecont Vision, As an alternative you can install traditional camera with IP Video encoder (like AXIS M7001).

You should find the camera with the right angle of view. Camera lens has a parameter called "focal length". To make a simple modeling you can use a 3D software for CCTV design. Like a demo from JVSG.

Then at last you need a software to record a video. From good ones I recommend LuxRiot, or ICatcher. If you need a budget one use a "Active Webcam". But test the software before purchasing.

The biggest advantage of IP cameras is a possibility to get megapixel resolution. The second advantage is remote monitoring possibility.

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Should I get the iPod Touch 4 or the Samsung Galaxy player 4?

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Scobe591

I was going to get the new touch, but saw mediocre reviews on the camera, which is one of the main reasons I wanted to get a new one (I have the ipod touch 3g). I haven't found any reviews on the Galaxy Wifi 4.0, but it looks intriguing, with its 3.2 megapixel camera and Android software. Anyone know anything about this?

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i do. the Samsung galaxy player 4.0 has the ability to switch from .3,1,2,2.5, and3.2mp in the camera, has the ability to change brightness of the picture the picture, image stabilizer, auto focus, different custom settings for different scenes depending on what your taking a picture on and where, the ability to easily make a panorama, to add frames, effects like sepia water color negative and black and white, change the exposure, and image quality in a sleek easy to use interface make the Samsung galaxy players camera much more useful and just better than the iPod touches camera. (plus the galaxy players camera is 5 times the resolution of the iPod touches camera)

plus any specification the iPod has the galaxy player doubles it or in the case of graphics triples it for example (ram, screen color production and viewing angles, speakers are superb even louder than an ipad, and you should get a longer battery life )

What is the difference between Ipad 2 and Ipad3?

cgrad2013

I'm getting ready to buy an IPAD but I don't know if its worth the extra 100 dollars.
From what I understand the Ipad3 has a nicer resolution? But what else can 3 do that 2 can not?

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There are actually quite a lot of improvements that were taken on-board the iPad three, however, it could be entirely summed up that the iPad 3 is an upgraded version of the iPad 2, created to benefit the user by giving him an improved overall experience, both when it comes to hardware as well as software comparability. However, the main changes on the iPad 3 are primarily hardware-based.

Below are the differences between the iPad 2 and iPad 3, and weather they are worth spending an extra $100 based on each improvement.

- Processor (Chip): The iPad 3 boasts an Apple A5X Chip, while the older version of the iPad, the iPad 2, utilizes the A5 Chip. The main difference you will see between these two chips is speed. Although the iPad 2 is very fast in itself, the iPad 3 is just that much faster, and might be more useful if you're a frequent app user, especially processor-intensive apps. The benefit of getting the iPad 3 in this case would that it won't be out-dated as easily, as processor-demanding apps come out on the market. With the same reasoning, the iPad 2 will, in time, not be able to cope with newer software, which is why, in 2-3 years it will be phased out by Apple.

The main question here isn't if - but when. If you're ready to spend $100 for something that will, in theory - last longer before becoming obsolete, then go for the iPad 3. However, if you need something a bit on the cheap side, and don't intend on either using the iPad for more than 3years, or not use very processor-intensive applications, then go for the iPad 2.

- The Screen: The iPad 3 utilizes "Full HD" Retina display, while the iPad 2 utilizes a 720p HD Display. The main difference here is picture quality. The iPad 3 will give you a crisp - almost pixel free - especially for text (thanks to it's Retina Display), while the iPad 2, although having an amazing display, will be, by comparism, a less aquidate display. Personally, I don't see why anyone would switch to the iPad 3 based solely off display, quite frankly, although the quality on the iPad 3 is stunning, the iPad 2 offers a great overall display.

- The Camera: The iPad 3 features a 8MP, Full HD (1080p) camera which shoots at 30fps with stabilization, and face detection. The iPad 2, in comarism offers a 720p video camera with the ability to shoot low-quality stills, with x5 digital zoom. The front cameras, are generally both the same, although the front facing camera on the iPad 3 is just a bit better due to an integrated camera lence, rather than a video-shooting lence taking stills. Neither front-facing camera on the models mentioned have their MegaPixels specified. Personally, due to the major added improvements on the iPad 3's camera, I would spend the extra money on it.

- Wireless & Cellular: the iPad 3 offers 4G LTE, while the iPad 2 offers 3G networking. The only difference between the two is the wireless speed you'll be achieving on your iPad. The 4G network is a new type of network, currently being rolled out (and integrated) on all flagship phones and tablets, however, most phones currently only support 3G. If you have the extra money, I would spring for the 4G Network, however, unless you're really impatient, if you don't want to spend the money, go for the iPad 2.

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When it boils down to it, it's only $100, I would go for the iPad 3, it being the newest item on the market, it will get "old" slower than the iPad 2, which already has a successor.

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I hope you've found this helpful and helped you make an informed decision! I bet you'll love your new iPad, whichever one you choose!

JjZara

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Get a breakdown list of the differences here: http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

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What are the pros and cons of a samsung s4?

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Aerial

Thinking about getting a samsung galaxy s4. but i want to know why i should dget it and why i shouldnt.

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Pros -

Full HD Screen - Just like other high end mobiles.
Good processing speed - 1.9 GHz
Normal high end smartphone RAM - 2 GB
Good Camera - 13 Megapixel
Lightweight - 130g
Comes with latest android - 4.2 Jelly Bean
Bluetooth, NFC - like other high end phones

Cons -

Super AMOLED screen - suffers from terrible colour saturation and common issues with screen burn.
Processor - Many country wont get Octa core processor.
Design - Same old looking phone, No innovation.
Other features - It's not Shatterproof or Water and dust resistant like Xperia Z.

How do I know more about phones, quickly?

Eshan

I barely know what's new, what makes Nexus 4 as good as Galaxy S4 or iPhone etc. It's kinda embarrassing when other people talk about phones and I have to shut up. How do I know more about phones in a few days?

Answer
I'll teach you the basics.

Display-
You might hear the terms 720p or 1080p thrown a lot around. 720p means a display has a 1280x720 resolution, which means it has 1280 horizontal pixels and 720 vertical pixels. The higher thess numbers, the better the display. Usually smartphone reviews classify display resolutions with ppi, which is the amount of pixels per inch. Look for this number when comparing different screen sizes. There's different technologies used liked AMOLED and LCD, but other people usually know naught about this.

Nexus 4 (1280x768)
Galaxy S4 (1920x1080)
iPhone 5 (1136x640)

In terms of raw numbers, Galaxy S4 wins.

Operating system-
The most important part of a smartphone. The iPhone runs iOS, Nokia phones run Windows Phone, Blackberry runs Blackberry 10, the rest pretty much run Android. The most commonly used operating systems are Android (~85%) and iOS (~13%)

iPhone (iOS)
Galaxy S4 (Android)
Nexus 4 (Android)

There is a lot of controversy on which is better, but you can check this comparison right here. http://www.androidauthority.com/android-4-2-jelly-bean-vs-ios-7-224986/

System on a chip-
This is important, but your common layman won't know anything about it. This composes the LTE radios, the CPU, GPU (graphics proccessing unit,) and makes the camera work. Best performing processors out there are the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600/800 and Nvidia Tegra 4.

Camera-
Can't go wrong with a good camera on your phone. Megapixels are always used in marketing as "the more the better" but this is not always the case. If you try to cram a lot of megapixels in a small sensor, photos will look grainy. Lots of sites say the Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5 give the best results, while the Nexus 4 is subpar at best.

RAM-
The more RAM, the more programs you can have open at once. Nexus 4 and Galaxy S4 have 2GB of RAM, while the iPhone 5 has 1GB.

Battery-
With battery technology lagging behind, the only way to get more battery life is by cramming a big battery or by optimizing software. The iPhone 5 is a clear example of optimization, with the 1440 mAh battery matching the Galaxy S4 with a 2600 mAh battery.

You might be confused at some of the terms I used here, but it's alright. You can research a bit more about what makes a phone good and bout the terms I just used here.

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How long of a video can a 4GB memory card hold on a 12.5 megapixel camera?

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allie

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We need details, HD or not? I would say 18 mins. 40 mins if not.

Buying a camera for first time?

tous-pour-

Alright so I am 19 and I don't have a camera with the exception of my phone. I've actually never had a camera.

I want a good one, but not a whole bunch of money. I would be taking pictures of music related things and my tattoos. I want a high resolution or whatever and I want it to be clear even if the picture if large.

Any tips? I appreciate anything helpful

By cheap I mean I'd rather not pay for 250-300 if possibly.

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First decide on the size. A small regular pocket camera sounds like the best option as you won't need a big camera that does 10X zoom for closeup pics. Then move into brands. As most electronic products, quality means a lot for cameras. From experience, stay away from cheap Kodak cameras.
You will still want it to be easy to navigate and to have cool features to make the pics better. It sounds like a touchscreen will be out of your price range. As far as the quality of the photo, refer to the camera's megapixel (MP) capability. Each pixel represents a color dot of the picture. Mega stands for millions of pixels in the picture. So the more of them the better your picture will look especially when you zoom in. Buy one that delivers at least 10 megapixels and has room for memory of 4GB or more (remember you have to buy a card).
Based on those qualifications I recommend a cheap Nikon Coolpix (12MP for $80) or a Casio Exilim (12 MP for $80). The next level if you want a sleek design and more MP would be the same ones as before with 14MP and slimmer for around $120 or a Sony Cybershot (14MP for $130). I strongly recommend the Sony camera. You can find all of these at Walmart.

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For a first time dslr user, is it a bad idea to buy used off of Ebay?

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C.

I want to buy a dslr camera and have been looking for a good deal. I've found some pretty cheap, but nice cameras on Ebay from sellers with very good feedback. Do you think I should take a slight risk by buying used (but in nice shape) or should I just spend some more to buy a totally new one?

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Hi Maggie,

I would say it depends on your experience level on using ebay and the type of account that is offering an item for sale. Some sellers are private individuals, some are Pawn Brokers or other resellers that offer items for sale on consignment (on behalf of others) and some are specialty dealers that only handle certain types of products. Another common occurrence for photographic equipment is to have retail camera dealers who accept "trade ins" for newer models and then dispose of the older cameras by selling on ebay.

The specialists often have industrial contacts for the type of equipment they sell and can offer warranties on those item and they, along with camera dealers, often have a better idea of reasonable prices and evaluations of condition.

I have purchased used or refurbished/demo equipment via ebay from two very reliable dealers Cameta Auctions and KEH. Both of these dealers offer warranties on many, but not all, of the products they sell and have established relationships with manufacturers to get parts and have repairs done by authorized service centers. KEH maintains an extensive, in house, repair facility. If you purchase from one of these companies you can be fairly confident that you will be treated fairly and get reasonable values for your money.

If you buy from retail camera stores you should expect them to have evaluated a camera's "suitability for purpose" and give you a fairly good idea of condition and working order. I would normally expect them to have a copy of the instruction manual (either a printed manual or a readable document on CD). I would not buy anything from such a store that didn't include a 7~10 day return privilege if you aren't satisfied with the purchase.


Buying from individuals can be very unpredictable but I have had very good luck with people when ever they have had high positive feedback over a period of time. If they have negative feedback I always find the negative reports and read them carefully. If bad reports appear to be cases of "buyer's remorse" or someone having unrealistic expectations I ignore them, otherwise I do not bid. My best experience was finding a set of lenses and camera that amounted to my "dream list" of most desired equipment that would have cost me about $3,800 ~ $4,200 to buy new. This was an "as is" auction from a pawn broker that I won for about $1,800, the only drawback was that one part was missing. It cost me about $100 to get that part replaced. I still use every bit of that equipment today and that was purchased about 4 years ago.

I will find links and add to source references below. I am a VERY EXPERIENCED buyer and have dozens of cameras and lenses that I have acquired over the past 45+ years so I am able to buy with great confidence but I have also coached others on how to find good values in camera equipment.

One technique I use is to go to the KEH online store and/or similar dealers to see how much I can buy any item being offered for auction for from their store. This helps me to be sure NOT to OVERBID on any items! Why risk buying an auction item from an unknown seller when I can buy it outright for less $$$ from a dealer who will guarantee what they sell?

Hope that helps. Feel free to email me if you need more help.

Im in the market for a dslr camera, should i buy it before christmas or after christmas? which sale is bigger?

thehundred

i wanted to buy a dslr camera (canon rebel xti or nikon d40x) and was wondering will i get a better discount/deal for the before christmas sale or after christmas sale. any input appreciated.

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Ahem. "Gray" cameras from Nikon or Canon are not plastic versions of metal cameras sold in the USA. Rather, they are identical cameras that have NOT been brought into the country by official import channels. Since Nikon and Canon do not have any control or share of the distribution, they refuse to provide the same level of support and service. It would be like you buying something from one store, and expecting another store to help you with how to use your new item, or expecting free adjustments. Gray market cameras are physically identical (except for the occasional label), but have not earned warranty or after warranty support. Example: Nikon will never repair a gray market Nikon in the USA, even if you offer to pay in full.

My advise for buying a camera? Buy it now. Trust me, there are huge discounts now for your Canon Rebel XTi or Nikon D40x. Yes, there will be some discounts after Xmas, but there's two major concerns.
1. You may be buying a camera that someone got as a gift, and returned. The stores will "check" them, and put them back on the shelf.
2. You'll miss all the great photos for the next few weeks. Missed photos are lost photos.

In either case,since you've narrowed your choices down, I make one strong recommendation. Go into a camera store and try both camera bodies out. See which one suits your hands, your style, and feels most like an extension of you. More bells and whistles mean nothing if the camera gets in the way of your photography.

Hope this is helpful.

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Which camera is better for filming makeup tutorials on youtube?

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Stephhhh:)

Nikon D5100 or Canon Rebel T3i? Any other DSLR camera recommendations under $700 are welcome too:)

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I prefer the d5100 over the t3i. I can give you some reasons:

Advantages of the D5100 over the T3i:

- Significantly lower noise at high ISO 1 183 ISO vs 793 ISO
- Much better image quality 80.0 vs 65.0
- More dynamic range 13,6 EV vs 11,5 EV
- Much less startup delay 500 ms vs 1500 ms
- Better color depth 23,5 bits vs 22,1 bits
- Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
- Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
- Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
- Longer battery life 660 shots vs 440 shots
- Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
- More focus points 11 vs 9
- Smaller 127x96x78 mm vs 133x99x79 mm
- Slightly more lenses available 169 lenses vs 162 lenses
- Slightly less shutter lag 273 ms vs 283 ms
- Shoots slightly faster 4 fps vs 3.7 fps
- Slightly thinner 3,1" vs 3,1"

Best price for D5100:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D5100-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B004V4IWKG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330553385&sr=1-1&tag=faumioe-20

Maybe this review can help you further:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3RXULR8A4H60T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004V4IWKG&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=faumioe-20

Best price for T3i:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T3i-Digital-Imaging-18-55mm/dp/B004J3V90Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330553396&sr=1-1&tag=faumioe-20

What's the best camera for taking pictures for like tumblr, blogs, and internet marketing?

Caleb

I like the colored Pentax K-r 12.4MP DSLR Camera's, but i don't know if they're good or not? I've heard Canons are the best though, I'm looking to spend no more than $700 maybe $800. I like a lot of COLOR, so i like cameras that catch every color, clearly!

Answer
"tumblr, blogs, and internet marketing" call for only very simple cameras, however you will need some knowledge to make the most of it.
I assume internet marketing means product photography for selling goods on sites such as ebay, right?

For much less than your budget you could get a very nice bridge camera, which would you do perfectly for your needs.

Just make sure to study your user guide (manual) very thoroughly, plus pick up some books or tutorials about general photography - that will get you started.

Here are some tips about the product photography:


To take good product photos, you don't need a special camera, you just need to pay attention to your details.

Here is how to do it the cheap way:
- Build yourself a light tent, it can be as basic as a card board box http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent
- Use desk lamps with bright full spectrum (a.k.a. daylight) bulbs
- Use white background paper and change it often to keep it spotless
- put your camera on a tripod
- set up custom white balance (read your manual on how to do that) for perfect colour
- if your product is tiny, be sure to use the (super) macro setting on your camera
- overexpose the photo to keep the whites white, instead of grey (because due all the bright light, your camera will want to under expose the shot). Either go fully manual, or use exposure compensation (read the manual if you don't know how to do this).
- In Photoshop (or other editing program), put on the finishing touches - but you shouldn't need too much since you are starting out with a very good photo.

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Should I wait for iPhone 5s to release to buy a 5?

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brballin

Someone stole my 4S a month ago.

Iphone 5 is priced at 500 for mint condition. I really need one for college which starts in 3 weeks. Should I spend extra or do I wait at least 40 more days to see if the iPhone 5S releases. After the 5s releases the prices will drop by $100. So what do I do?

Answer
Apple is years behind the competition. The fact that the IP5 [by the way the Samsung Galaxy S II (2)was released in MAY 2011 & has 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor with an 8Mp camera.

18 months later November 2012 Apple puts a 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor & 8Mp camera in a phone and call it the IP5] costs more than the 13 Mp DOUBLE Quad Core S IV, is an indication that you are purchasing a brand, NOT features, as virtually every major manufacturer has a phone with better specs.

The IP5S will be another Dual Core phone, Apple on add at most 4 NEW features including a tweak to the processor that were not on the previous model.

The IP5 price will not fall as demand will increase as it will be a upgrade for many and some won't want to pay the extra for the IP5S, if you are expecting the IP5S to see "new" all it will have is a Apple logo, been there done that already.

If you want a IP5 for $100 less it won't have Apple logo (another brand), if it does it won't be for 4 to 5 years. Many are not in awe of iPhones as they have higher specs phones and have for many years.

http://blogs.which.co.uk/technology/apple/samsung-galaxy-s4-iphone-5-uk-fastest-phone/

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArSlR1MvNZJAVn_oB9.wIm4hBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20130726052134AAJZGPQ

Whats are the issues in England at the moment?

Lee Lee

I am on a gap year at the moment and missing England and Englishness.I have been drinking tea and listening to Laura Marling records and that helps. When I left England there was a lot of talk of cuts and unemployment. Im just wondering what some of the ongoing issues are now, what are the main ongoing talking points. Really, what is the psyche of the country at the moment? Can someone sum up the mood in regard to national issues.
Thanks

Answer
Super injunctions & if judges are going too far with them
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1389636/Injunctions-It-astonishing-judges-attempt-curb-free-speech-Parliament.html

Chris Huhne (LibDem MP + environment minister in coalition government)... in a lot of hot water over allegations he got his wife to accept his speeding points when caught on speed camera + there was another one yesterday about him lying over election expenses + also the fact he left his wife for a bi-sexual woman that was in a relationship with another woman.
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/normantebbit/100088982/the-law-should-protect-family-life-but-not-the-men-who-ruin-the-lives-of-their-family/

Foreign Aid - should we REALLY be increasing it when making cuts at home?
http://www.conservativechitchat.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1294862156

EU bailouts
http://conservativehome.blogs.com/platform/2011/05/eu-bailouts-need-to-end.html
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/danielhannan/100089161/the-debt-crisis-spreads-to-spain-and-italy-will-mps-vote-to-continue-britains-liabilities/

Soaring cost of car insurance
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/insurance/motorinsurance/8522985/UK-whiplash-capital-of-Europe.html

Mass immigration
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1386537/Mass-immigration-UK-s-poor-poorer.html

Labour's economic legacy
http://conservativehome.blogs.com/leftwatch/2011/03/cchq-publishes-an-illustrated-guide-to-labours-appalling-economic-legacy.html

Low Education standards + High teacher pay
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/katharinebirbalsingh/100084983/if-british-children-could-read-and-write-properly-we-wouldnt-mind-their-teachers-being-paid-100000/

Interest rates + Inflation
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1386089/Interest-rate-rises-way-2-years-low-cost-borrowing.html

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Does anyone know of a good DSLR with geo-tagging built in?

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Peter

I want a good DSLR camera and GPS capability built-in without the need for an add-on or adaptor sort of thing. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Answer
None yet.

Nikon has an unobtrusive GP1 that fits on the cameras hot shoe

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/GPS/25396/GP-1-GPS-Unit.html

As time goes by, you will start to see GPS and geo-tagging becoming standard.

There are some P&S cameras with geo-tagging

Can portable solar charger charges the DSLR camera battery? especially need for trekking.?

Kabin

how much Amp is needed to charge DSLR battery?? i am planning to buy Revolve xeMilo or xeMini series portable solar charger (http://www.revolveusa.com/index.php?p=1_17_xe-series) .

Any device with an input power requirement of 5V DC and 1.2A (1,200mA) or less is compatible with ÏeMini. Any device with an input power requirement of 5V DC and 2A (2,000mA) or less is compatible with ÏeMilo. so can they charge DSLR camera (normally 7.4V battery of most DSLR cameras). if not, can you suggest other portable solar charger mainly for trekking purpose.

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Yes, you can charge a dSLR from a portable solar system. But, no, you cannot do it from a USB system (without being very slow & inefficient about it). Electricity is much like water... going from 5V USB up to 7.4V is like pushing water up hill, and that requires a pump (complexity you don't need). Plus, these little revolve batteries will not be generating anywhere near enough power to support a dSLR battery under normal use.

The solution is to match a 12V solar panel to the demand for power your camera have. For example, most dSLR cameras have a battery capacity (in terms of recharging it) of approx 16 Watt-hours. If you told me that you would drain the camera battery in 2 days under normal use, I would tell you to top it up every day and the power needed would be 8 Watt-hours each day (ie half).
To offset a demand of 8 Watt-hours per day, I would suggest that the smallest of the 12V panels would do the trick. 4 Watts would be enough, but most manufacturers start at a 5W size...
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/solar-panels/224-powerfilm-folding-5.html
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/solar-panels/237-sunlinq-65.html

To compare, the Revolve xeMilo only produces 1.2 Watts.
If you have any other devices to charge, then 5 Watts will come in handy.

Next, you need to store the solar power in a battery pack that can support a charger for your camera battery. Something small like the Novuscell 24 is a good match for a 5W panel...
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/battery-packs/251-novuscell-24.html

Lastly, choose a 12V DC charger for your camera battery. DO NOT attempt to use the charger that came with your camera, as this is an AC model designed for home use... seek a DC model that can be used from your car or from a 12V solar kit. I strongly recommend a universal model like the Ansmann Vario as it can adapt to just about any camera model you will have now or in the future, plus will handle the smaller camera & phone batteries, GPS batteries, AA & AAA batteries, etc...
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/battery-chargers/267-digicharger-vario.html

That's about it. A system to properly support your dSLR camera.

Now, having said all that, I have a small universal charger that will in fact charge 7.4V batteries from a 5V USB source. It is slow, but it works...
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/battery-chargers/268-3-way-universal-charger.html
Note that small solar charger/battery packs like the Revolve only have the solar power to charge approx 20% of your camera battery on an ongoing daily basis (summertime with good sky exposure all day). The storage capacity of the xeMilo Revolve can support one full charge of your camera, but then it is dead, and will take approx 5 days to fill again (you can use it daily of course, but you can only take out what the sun has put in).

I hope this helps!

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What is the best point and shoot camera out there?

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magicman29

I want a pretty good small camera that has 8+ megapixels, pretty good all around camera, it would be a plus if it had a video recording feature... anybody have any ideas?

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Pretty much anything Kodak or Canon will work. Go to CircuitCity.com, they're the best. This link will send you to the Poin-and-shoot, 8-9 Megapixels, and movie mode cameras.



http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Digital-point-and-shoot/sem/rpsm/c/1/catOid/-13062/N/20013061+20016941+4811+20013062/link/ref/Ns/net_price%7C0%7C%7Caccm_grs_mgn_dllr%7C1/link/ref/rpem/ccd/categorylist.do

What digital camera has all of these features?

F!L!I!P!

Im getting ready to buy my 3rd digital camera... but i seem to be a bit mor picky with this one... I want a camera that is about or more 8 megapixels, high resolution, video mode, zoom lens, and i want to be able to see what i am taking a picture of at night through the screen... and on top of that i would love it if it were touchscreen... can anyone help me by letting me know what cameras can possibly have all of these features.. thanks!

Answer
There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something below that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the first link in the information below for an example and search for your camera of choice at the upper left.

This may not be an SLR, but Canon seems to make the best cameras for the money. Just saw this camera at Best Buy and think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has an optical viewfinder, image stabilizer, auto focus, and uses NiMH rechargeable batteries. Read as much of the following as you can for other information and help with choosing a camera.
Canon A590IS $149.99 at Best Buy store yesterday.
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices.

What gives a camera its picture quality? The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.

Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen which is almost impossible to see in bright sun so you should try to find one that also has an optical view finder.

Check replacement battery prices when buying a new camera. Some Lithium batteries cost almost as much as the camera and may be only good for 200 shots between charges.

Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ...

Check this more for the money camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital.
Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).

Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3514&review=fuji+finepix+s1000 ...

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.
My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. Just learned that my camera has red-eye prevention and correction. It also has adaptive lighting. You may be able to view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.

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What is a good digital camera for taking pictures of paintings to post on the internet?

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pretoria

I would like to purchase a digital camera that is as uncomplicated as possible, but still takes good quality pictures of oil/watercolor paintings to post on the internet.

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For posting pictures on a website, you don't need gobs of megapixels. That's marketing hype. In fact, if you do just the slightest bit of research on it, you'll realize that today's ultra-high megapixel cameras suffer from highlight clipping, and reduced dynamic range, which would actually negatively affect your goal--posting nice pictures of paintings. You would lose detail in the shadows, which would otherwise add depth to your shots. Unless you plan to crop a whole lot, or you plan to print at 24x36" sizes, you really don't benefit much from a 10megapixel camera (and as an aside, many 10mp cameras don't offer the full 10mp resolution at apertures smaller than f2.0 since they're differaction limited to lower resolutions).

In fact, your needs are pretty simple to meet. You could even get a 2 megapixel camera and have enough to publish pics on the web (a 1280x1024 screen will only require a 1.3megapixel image to totally fill up its screen). You don't need a super zoom, you don't need image stabilization. What you really want to focus on is this:

1) manual controls that allow you to adjust color balance details...not just white balance, but contrast, sharpness, and color emphasis.

2) Consider cameras that don't employ significant noise reduction. Some cameras are more "consumer" oriented in terms of the manufacturer's choices of how much noise reduction to employ, and how much color manipulation to employ. Often, manipulated pictures will be appealing to the general public because they will have "punchy" dramatic colors, and the image will seem pretty smooth. But I would recommend a cameral that lets you decide which colors to emphasize. Furthermore, the smoothness of a picture that has had significant noise reduction applied to it gains its smoothness at the expense of detail. If you want to catch the details of your paintings' brush stroke, and canvas texture, you'll want as little noise reduction as possible, because it will rob you of those details.

3) I'd lean towards larger sensor sizes versus smaller ones. Remember the comment on reduced dynamic range? Well, the loss of dynamic range is dependent on how concentrated the photoreceptors are on the sensor. If it's a real small sensor, the individual photosites don't do a very good job at picking up details. So, infallibly, you will find the larger sensor sizes offer better dynamic range. (Fuji's SuperCCD sensor is the one exception, and I usually recommend those, but not in your case) I don't know if size is a priority, but that typically means I'm not in favor of the really small subcompacts.

4) Stick with cameras that have proven to have good image quality. Image quality is more than just the quality of the lens. It's the quality of the lens and the quality of the camera's ability to focus, and the camera's sensor ability, and the in-camera noise processing. Sites like DPreview and Image Resource do thorough image quality tests on many levels. You can get a sense of what you can do there.

Specific cameras? There are many I would think that you would find adequate. If you want to go fancy, off the cuff, here are a feww I'd throw out there.

Canon Pro1 for its ISO 50 performance

Canon Powershot G6

Canon Powershot A640

Possibly the Fuji E550

What are the best megapixels in a camera?

Q. As far as high quality goes? Is it the higher, the better?

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Nope! The higher megapixel count does not mean better image quality. However, that's what marketing tries to promote as a good feature upgrade in the newer cameras on the market. It's easy to say higher is better, because often you don't need to prove it... people just unconsciously believe a larger number means automatic improvement.

If you ask a regular consumer to choose between two identically featured cameras and the only difference between them are 8mp and 10mp, most people would take the 10 megapixel camera. And what's their justification? I believe most would say that they get better image quality, or the more informed consumer will say they get more megapixels for cropping. You know which camera I would chose; yup the 8mp camera! Here's why:

1) generally lower noise in low lighting conditions
2) roughly equal image quality, if not better than the 10mp camera.
3) likely cheaper price
4) smaller image files, hence you fit more images on one memory card
5) likely quicker operation writing/reading to or from memory card because less data needs to be transferred
6) likely quicker overall camera speed, because reduced time to transfer data means quicker turn around in between shots
7) 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 prints made with an 8mp camera is virtually indistinguishable from those made with a 10mp camera

For all these reason, it would be really senseless to go for a camera that is only two megapixels more. Go for the lower megapixel camera in general.

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How many pictures will a 2GB memory card hold on a 3.2 megapixel camera on a phone?

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Eriin

Hello. I am about to get a new phone, and I don't want to lose all of my pictures. I have the env Touch, which is a 3.2 megapixel camera. I need to be able to hold a lot of pictures, I only have about 200 or so now, but on my new phone I'll be taking tons of pictures. Please help! Thanks.

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It depends on the size of image the phone creates. It will be a lot, but it's impossible to tell without more specs.

You won't have to worry about losing anything if you back them up once in a while. The phone should be USB capable...plug it into your computer and copy the images to your hard disk, and then maybe back them up from there to a CD. Backing things up is simple. There's no excuse for losing anything.

Out of these 3 sprint phones which is the best?

Nia2

I am tryin g to decide between the Motorola Photon, HTC Evo shift or the Samsung Epic. I do want something with a good Camera. I know that the Photon has a 8 megapixel but I have heard people say that they havent seen much difference between 5 megapixel camera phones and the 8 megapixels. Which phone is a better buy?

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I would go with the Motorola Photon. www.phonedog.com ranks the top three smartphones for Sprint as...

1. Motorola Photon
2. HTC Evo 3D
3. Google Nexus S 4G

http://phonedog.com/lists/the-best-sprint-pcs-smartphones/


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Need help figuring out how to do pictures on canon rebel XSI?

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Davis F

I just bought a canon rebel xsi. I will start out by saying that I am not a photographer. Just a mother of 3 boys who was tired of always missing key moments because my point and shoot camera took to long to get the shot. I have always enjoyed taking pictures. I have been able to take some really good nature shots by just trying to learn the functions. Please keep in mind that this is my very first DSLR camera and I am very new to everything. What I am trying to figure out is how to do certain pictures. I would really love to take pictures of my kids with a blurred background. I love the look of those pictures. It really makes the person stand out. I just can't figure out exactly how to do this. I just have the basic lens that came with the package. It says that it is a EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Can I take those type of pictures with that lense? I have read where some people say that you are suppose to use a macro lense, but like I said I am not by any means a photographer, nor do I know much about it. Therefore I want to try to learn everything I can about one lense before going out and trying to buy another one. Also it came with a book that talked about how I could take a picture of a caged animal and make it look like there is no cage. It said to set my lense to telephoto, but I can't figure out how to set it to telephoto. Any help about learning how to use this camera to take great pictures would be helpful. Thank you.
Sorry I think I may have put the wrong Camera. It is a EOS Canon Rebel XS

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First thing to do is read the manual thoroughly and then read it again slowly and as you are reading it have the camera to hand so you can get totally familiar with the controls and where they are.
Second thing is to invest in a couple of books on basic photography.
You can get them on amazon cheaply.

Also check out sites like http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners

Don't try and run before you can walk. Don't expect to get things as you want until you know exactly how to do these things.
The things you are asking mean knowing about depth of field and how to achieve it. To know that you need to know about aperture, focus, focal length etc.
you will NOT find that out on here.
You WILL find that out by reading and learning about it properly.

What do I need to make my own personal photography studio?

Ree/Ah/Na

I was planning on making a photography studio in an extra room in my home. It would be for personal use, such as using for my friends and family, and such.

What exactly do I need to make a photography studio? I know that equipment is expensive, but whatever isn't too pricey would be great. I also know maybe I could buy a few backdrops. What about lighting umbrellas or boxes? There's so much stuff I need to know about making a studio; so much equipment, and concepts.

I do have a DSLR camera, but I feel like I know nothing, and I need to get a jump start on learning what is included in a photography studio, and everything else. I want to be a professional photographer. The thing is, I'm already a sophomore in high school, and I still have so much more to learn, it's becoming overwhelming that I won't learn it all before college is over. Can someone help? I'd be extremely grateful!

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You need to buy some basic camera equipments and studio too..
you could have some great camera equipments and accessories to make some great photographs.

"Cineultima" can be one of the reference for you..

This can be an amazing job for you. DSLR rigs, accessories, cage or kits, boom pole, lens are some basic requirements for a photographer.

For film making industry, the quality of film production equipment is first and foremost thing. There are many companies offline and online that sell these equipments but there is no comparison with cineultima.

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