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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera ?

GlitterGir

I need a camera if you have this camera or know about it can you answer some of these questions?
1: what comes in the gadget bag?
2 how much is it? And I saw it in costco and it was on sale so yeah
3. Do you know what places have this camera on sale for a cheaper price?
4: what are some star qualities?
5: should I get it.

I love photography and taking pictures. Ima also a fan of tumblr I wish to become tumblr famous or be famous on YouTube.
I need the equipment.

Should I get this camera?

My friend recently got a canon camera for $700 and I have no clue where she got it but that was the camera and lens alone.

Answer
Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-60D-3-0-Inch-18-200mm-Standard/dp/B0049WJWJ0/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1334495455&sr=1-3&tag=faumioe-20

Some features are:

- ISO 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
- Improved EOS HD Video mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording and more.
- 5.3 fps continuous shooting up to approx. 58 Large/JPEGs and 16 RAW.

Read this review by a user about the overall performance of the camera:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2OJP9U6VZXWKC/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0040JHVC2&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=faumioe-20

Best DSLR Camera.... Canon 7D or 60D.... or Nikon D7000?

I'm torn between Nikon and Canon. One minute you ask a camera shop and they say Nikon is best, next week it's Canon. I've done a few of the tests on the web that give you a few camera selections based on what you want to photograph (eg. Sports, Travel, Macro etc.) giving you a break down of shutter speed, ISO, Image Stabiliziation. The four cameras that came up where cameras i was already considering but it didnt really help me make the final decision.
The camera's are...
Canon EOS 5D MK II (very expensive and out of my league)
Canon EOS 7D (This one seems most suitable)
Canon EOS 60D (This was my second choice)
Nikon D7000

I've been using my girlfriend's Canon EOS 400D and i've been realy happy with the results it churns out. I'd like to go one or two up on her model and capabilities. I'm heavily considering the 7D, but it's $500 or so more than the 60D but is there much of a difference.
What are your thoughts? I've almost made my mind up, i'm on the verge and need another opinion to make the final choice.
I've practically almost ruled out the Nikon D7000, it's the cheapest though but still a decent camera out of the 4 i'm considering.
Anyone with any of these models or is a camera guru can you please give me your opinions.
Thanks in advance

Answer
When a camera store guy tells you that Nikon is better than Canon or vice versa, then he is not being honest and would tell you anything to make you buy something. Both are equals and it comes down to personal preference.

Do not expect any of these cameras do give you much better results than your friends 400D. They'll do better in low light, have a better AF system, but in terms of image quality they'll be very similar to the recent entry level cameras - these often use the very same sensor after all. E.g. the Canon T2i / 550D uses the same sensor as the 7D.

With the exception of sports/action (which is demanding on the AF system), the camera doesn't matter at all to what you want to shoot, be it travel or macro - all these depend on the proper lens, not on the camera. A good lens will easily cost hundreds of dollars or even as much as the camera itself, so don't blow your budget on the camera body.

I don't know how much sports you want to shoot, but if it's not your primary purpose, then i'd rule out the 7D (and if you do, also give the Nikon D300s a thought). The AF system of the 60D is sufficient for a casual sports shooter (9 cross type sensors are good enough, opposed to the 19 of the 7D), and you can direct the saved $600 towards a suitable fast telephoto lens. That'll give you much better results for sports than a 7D with its kit lens.
Other than that the 7D mostly has the magnesium body to offer, with its weather seals, but that's a non-issue if you blow your budget on the body and thus cannot afford the weather sealed professional grade lenses that you better should have if you want to put this to the test.

Personally i'd pick the D7000 out of all these as a good intermediate between 60D and 7D which is closer to the latter than to the former, especially if you'll be heavy on sports. One may even say that its AF system beats that of the 7D (39 AF points, 9 of them cross type, vs 19 AF points, all cross type), but that's debatable. Either one is excellent.

If you don't aim for sports that much, then also consider other prosumer grade cameras such as the D90. That'll free up lots of budget for lenses.

Edit:
Aww...will the person who gave a thumb down to all answers step forward and post a correction?
If not: Troll.

Recommended DSLR camera..?

*music*

For beginner photographers?
I'm in high school..
and ABSOLUTELY LOVE photography.
Any recommendations?

Answer
If you are used to a compact point-and-shoot and want to overcome the shortcomings of these cameras, then consider the Nikon D60.

This camera is designed for newcomers to DSLRs and Nikon wants you to feel at home with this camera. The size and weight is just slightly more than a deluxe point-and-shoot with lots more options for those who want to take photography more seriously.

Among the major reasons for buying this camera is its sharp pictures due to Nikon's lens technology which now includes a vibration reduction lens to keep your photos steady. The sensor cleaner is a big plus to keep those images clear. You have the option of using the camera on automatic or trying out many of Nikon's built-in options for editing your shots.

There are very few negatives. If you are used to the pricing with a point-and-shoot, a DSLR camera looks like sticker shock. But when you realize all the benefits you are getting, it makes sense. Only other negative is that with more and more cameras raising the bar with mega-pixels, one wonders why Nikon couldn't have gone to a 12MP resolution in the D60. But for most of us, 10MP should be fine.

All-in-all this is one great camera value. You get the lightweight small configuration of a point-and-shoot in a DSLR with all the benefits that the D60 offers.

Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera + Accessory Kit
KIT INCLUDES 8 PRODUCTS -- All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
<#1> Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm VR Zoom Lens Outfit PLUS
<#2> Transcend 8GB HC SecureDigital Class 6 (SDHC) Card
<#3> Spare EN-EL9 Li-Ion Battery Pack
<#4> Nikon SLR System Case
<#5> USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD) Card Reader
<#6> Digital Image Recovery Software
<#7> Memory Card Storage Wallet
<#8> Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
price: $559.95 + $18.95 shipping
reference: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D60-Digital-18-55mm-Accessory/dp/B00154KTXI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1239594029&sr=1-6&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Nice video camera within reasonable price?

Person

I need a video camera with the following:
â¢1080p HD
â¢zoom (at least 10x)
â¢place to plug in microphone or head phones.
â¢.AVI or .WMV file type (Windows Movie Maker compatable)
â¢Pretty good sound quality
â¢inside $300
I know I'm asking a lot, but thanks for your answers.

Answer
HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

DSLR Cameras, all Makes, all Models, all have the same problem when video taping some long videos, all overheat at the 13 to 18 minute mark, depending on the Make and Model. This is unavoidable, it all has to with the fact, video is an afterthought in DSLR camera production.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

Is there and aerial rig for dslrs?

CCP

or do they only make "affordable" ones for the gopro
@Jim how come your answers never add any insight or help in any way?

Answer
Aerial means a couple of things... a jib crane is an aerial rig, as is an RC helicopter.

You need to define "affordable" in your terms. You can get into a crane type rig for less than $500, much less if you really look. If you want an actual flying rig, then you have to have something capable of carrying the weight of your camera gear. That is why the goPro and other POV cameras are so popular, you can use fairly small (and more affordable) flying rigs to carry a 4-6 ounce payload, than a 24-32 ounce payload of a DSLR.

JimA answers a lot of questions... or at least replies to them.

â¢Â Best Prosumer Level Camera for under $2000 & Advice â¢?

Tyler P

Hello Reader.

I'm a film student and I'm currently looking for a Prosumer Level Video Camcorder with a budget of $2,000. Our needs will be some outdoor footage, though nothing too fast-paced or demanding, some interviews, green-screen, and some indoor, on-set filming. Main use would be on a Camera Jib/Crane.

-I would like one that looks, and feels professional.

-I would like a Prosumer Camcorder, not a DSLR.

-I would perfer a camcorder with Digital Recording for SD Cards, but I can work with Mini DV Tapes and record with a FireStore. But I would perfer SD recording over DV as it is more economically feasible.

-Now tell me, would it be better to purchase a camera that can record onto SD Cards, or a camera with DV Tapes, with a flash storage FireStore. Which would be better quality? Remember, I need to transfer this footage onto a Computer.

Requirements:

â¢XLR Inputs
â¢Full 1920 x 1080p HD Resolution
â¢POWER Zoom
â¢High Definition Video Capture
â¢View Finder & LCD Screen
â¢Display Output (For External Video Displays)
â¢LANC Remote Input (Optional)
â¢Cinematone Gamma/Color
â¢High Frames per Second (Optional)
â¢Good in Low-Light Conditions (Optional)

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for your time, have a nice day.

Answer
The advice provided to you at CNET is sound

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-7594_102-593620/best-prosumer-level-camera-for-under-2000-advice-8226/?tag=contentBody;threadListing

Friday, March 21, 2014

what is the good DSLR camera to buy with very clear photos and the range under 700 $ ?

what is the good DSLR camera to buy with very clear photos and the range under 700 $ ? and what is the good lens to buy to use for far distance things but with a low price lens ?
i tried canon EOS 650 but i didnt like the quality of the photos in this model

Answer
For your budget that would be the new D3300.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023353-REG/nikon_1532_d3300_dslr_camera_with.html
It is supposed to gain a slight boost in sharpness over the D3200 or D5200 by eliminating the anti-alias filter, like the D5300 which is over your budget. The new 18-55mm is supposed to be more compact. Whether they will refine the sharpness any, I don't know.
If you want more telephoto, and want to keep the cost down, there is the 55-300mm AF-S VR, still $400. If you try to go cheaper by getting the cheapo 70-300mm you get inferior quality, no autofocus, and no VR.
If you get a good sample, the $450 Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD could be a worthwhile step up in image quality. Don't get the cheapo Tamron or cheapo Sigma 70-300mm.
These telephotos are kind of front heavy, and you need to get a tripod with a good medium duty three way panhead. Lighter tripod heads are going to be a struggle.

What did you not like about the 650D? The STM lenses are reputed to be sharp. They have some chromatic aberration, but the 650D is supposed to have optional processor correction. Canon is reputed to set contrast and sharpening high by default, but these can be adjusted.

Excellent Professional Cameras Under $700?

Allie

i'm sort of a beginner but want a camera with GREAT quality pictures and clarity and professional looking. I need a GREAT zoom because i love photographing wildlife and flowers and want many details in my photos. Also i need one that can take alot of pictures really fast so i can do snapshots. Also, if you know any great easy to use photo editing softwheres compatable with a p.c. that would be great! I know zero about camera shopping and have only used my moms camera. Please help!!!!!!

Answer
You practically won't be able to find any Professionals Cameras under $700 which they typically cost several thousands dollars and up. The only cameras that would be able get your hands onto for less than $700 is Consumer Level DSLR.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Mobile phone choice...HELP?

cleverkhat

whats a gwd phone for a teenager
wich plays reali loud quality music
who is with telstra or optus

Answer
SONYERICSSON K850
Sony Ericsson K850 Cyber-shot phone. 5 megapixel camera phone with Auto focus and Xenon flash.Tri-Band HSDPA phone for high-speed picture and video blogging. Advanced digital camera features â BestPic, Photo fix and PictBridge.

Live Demo (Flash demo of "Touch & Feel" Simulation)

Specifications
Other Retailer's Price Rs.19999/-
Wavetel's Special Price Rs.19100/-
You Save Rs.899/-
Form Factor Bar
Size 102 x 48 x 17 mm
Weight 118 g
Display Size 240 x 320 pixels,
Display Colors 256K colors
Ring tones Polyphonic (72 channels), MP3
Media Player Yes
Games Yes + downloadable
Ports Yes
Total Memory 40 MB internal memory
Talk Time Up to 9 h
Standby Time Up to 400 h
Operating Frequency GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Cell phone cameras????

One strawb

Can u tell me everything u know abt cameras in mobiles? All those mega pixel,resolution and all other stuff. Everything u know. Thank you.

Answer
Megapixels are the tiny blocks that make up the picture, somewhat like bricks make a wall, the higher the megapixel rating (number) the better the picture, so if you want to enlarge a picture, it won't look as grainy with a high megapixel. Higher megapixels do use more memory though.

Resolution is similar, its the tiny squares that make up the screen, the higher, the better. this is why a big screen tv looks so much better than a cheap cell phone, not because of size but, the tv has a higher screen resolution. Look at it this way for megapixels and resolution, each square only shows one color at a time, if there are only 5 squares making a picture, it wont look right, but if there are ten million squares, each can put the right color in the right place, and it will look good.

My First DSLR Camera?

Pretty

I want to get into photography & I'm thinking about getting the Canon T3 as my first DSLR am i making a good choice?. Is this a good camera for some one who want get into photography

Answer
It is an entry-level dSLR meaning it has been crippled in one way or another to cut cost down to make it affordable enough to tease newbies (who don't know what they're getting into), poor pros (who don't have the budget to get a better camera), and photography students (who don't want to spend a lot just in case they discover they don't have it to become the next top photographer on earth).

http://keerok-photography.blogspot.com/2012/09/first-time-dslr-buyers-biggest-mistakes.html

What type of dslr camera should I buy, Its my first?

David Home

Preferably a Canon.
And pretty cheap.

Answer
All dSLR's are good, even the non-Canon ones. They are all basically the same anyway. The cheapest starts at around $500. Make sure you get one that comes with a lens.

http://keerok-photography.blogspot.com/2012/09/first-time-dslr-buyers-biggest-mistakes.html

What is a good 16 megapixel compact camera for under $200?

Gracen

I want a really good camera that has at least 14 mega pixels. (I would really like 16 mega pixels). It has the be under $200 and a compact one. For the most part I would be taking pictures outside during the day. I live in Florida, and I got to Disney a lot and that's where I'd be taking most of my pictures. I would also be taking pictures of bright lights at night. (Like fireworks and lights). So I want one that takes really good pictures at night.

Thank you!

Answer
You must be another one of those misguided people that thinks more MP equals better image quality. In actual fact, image quality will be worse. A point and shoot camera has a teeny tiny image sensor. The more MP that are crammed onto such a small sensor is worse for image quality and produces more noise. So, don't listen to all the media hype.

10 MP is more than enough on a point and shoot camera. Unfortunately, the manufacturers and media try to make people think more is better...so it's probably difficult to find a new model with 10MP.

What's more important than MP is the actual camera brand itself, the particular model and the image processor inside. My vote goes to Canon.

Best Digital Camera.......?

Tibby

So a couple months ago I went spelunking and was told I could bring my camera along but in a ziplock bag. I guess I didn't think about it because meanwhile we were climbing up 40 feet and well let's just say I sat on my camera and the lens part got pushed in. I've had the camera for awhile so I don't think I can send it in and get it repaired. I get the "lens error" and well... I just need another camera soon.

I am now pregnant and want to have a nice camera (other than my phone) to take pictures not only of myself but of places too, because I travel.
I am looking for nothing too fancy.. just a nice digital camera that is best for taking shots of things in the open (like scenery) and also that would be great for having a pregnancy shoot or just any pix in general.
Something not too expensive either. Under $500 ( that doesn't mean I'm wanting a bunch of cameras priced at $450 lol .. I just need options and descriptions..
A camera (digital) that you have used before or have a friend that has used one and you were pleased with the photos and settings.

As you can probably tell .. I do not know much about cameras and I'll most likely go to a store and just ask them about it.. but wanted to see what others would suggest for me.

Thanks

Answer
Canon PowerShot A2300 - $79.00

16 effective megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor
2.7-inch TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
DIGIC 4 image processor
720p HD video with dedicated movie button
28mm wide-angle lens (5x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and 20x combined zoom) with digtal image stabilizer
16.0 MP Image Sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 5x Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide-Angle lens
720p HD video recording with a dedicated movie button
Smart AUTO with 32 predefined shooting situations
Digital IS reduces effect of camera shake and subject movement
Help Button provides simple explanations and easy controls of your settings

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075SUHQC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0075SUHQC&linkCode=as2&tag=gepcpr-20

Nikon COOLPIX P510 - $349.00

16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
42x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
3-inch Ultra-high-resolution (921,000 Dot) LCD
Full HD (1080p) Movies with Stereo Sound
GPS record location information of your pictures and movies
16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
42x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
3-inch Ultra-high-resolution (921,000 Dot) LCD,Self Timer: 10 Sec, 2 Sec
Full HD (1080p) Movies with Stereo Sound
GPS record location information of your pictures and movies

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073HSH8U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0073HSH8U&linkCode=as2&tag=gepcpr-20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 - $249.95

18.2 megapixels "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance
10X optical zoom
3.0-inch LCD
High speed AF improves focus speed
Background Defocus highlights your subject like a DSLR

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006K553LU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006K553LU&linkCode=as2&tag=gepcpr-20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V - $398.00

18.2 megapixels "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance
20X optical zoom
3.0-inch LCD
GPS and Compass record shot location & direction
Wi-Fi sharing

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072DKWQ0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0072DKWQ0&linkCode=as2&tag=gepcpr-20

Nikon COOLPIX AW100 - $189.00

Water-proof, Shock-proof, Freeze-proof: ruggedly built for reliable and comfortable outdoor operation. Water-proof to a depth of 33 feet;3 inch LCD display
16 effective megapixel CMOS sensor ideal for low light shooting and fast operation,Zoom: Optical: 5x, Digital: 4x
Full HD (1080p) movie with stereo sound and movie-record button that enables one-touch recording (HDMI mini connector equipped)
Aperture: f/3.9 to f/4.8,Lens Focal Length : 5.0-25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-140mm lens in 35mm (135) format)
Points of Interest (locations, landmarks, etc.) and location information (latitude and longitude) can be added to your photos

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IGVY92/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005IGVY92&linkCode=as2&tag=gepcpr-20

These are the prices currently

Hope these camera suggestions help!

what is the best DSLR camera under $800??

Hanna K

i've looked at the nikon d40x, olympus evolt e410 and canon rebel xti. which is the best?

and what's the difference between the nikon d40x and d60?

Answer
The Nikon and Canon camera's have the most lenses (new or used) available for adding to your system

Right now Nikon's D40 and D40x ... most bang for the buck as it were.

If you belong to Costco, you can get even a better deal.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11243346&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US&s=1

If not you can use either B&H Photo or Adorama .. both good Internet camea providers

Do all DSLR cameras take pictures INSTANTLY?

papa

I want a digital camera that records the image at the precise moment I push the button. I don't have $800-$3,000.

Answer
You're a prime candidate for a DSLR, and the target consumer for the new generation of digital cameras. Too many users have been frustrated by capturing the "moment after" instead of "the moment" when following sports, children, or other action shots. The shutterlag of most compact digitals is agonizing.

For well under $600, you'll find the Nikon D40, Olympus EVOLT E-410, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, and the Pentax K100D. These are current online prices at Ritzcamera and include a kit zoom lens to get you started.
http://www.ritzcamera.com/slr-digital-cameras.htm?bct=t13031003%3Bcidigital-cameras-and-accessories

If you're a Costco member (or have a GOOD friend who is) you can get the Nikon D40 for $494.99!
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11208708&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

The D40 is my recommendation for someone moving from compact digitals into the DSLR realm. Look as what some ordinary folks did when handed a D40 in this small town.
http://www.stunningnikon.com/picturetown

Very easy to use when set to full auto, yet your creative energies can be put to use with it's many different settings and the options for other lenses.

I hope this is helpful.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

DSLR camera tips for a beginner (quite a few questions)?

whoaaaa

I've got a Canon T3 with the 18-55 kit lens.

I've got some questions regarding the camera itself, and questions about personal preferences..

Camera and gear.
1. Is this a good camera for beginners with the lens it has now?
2. What would be a good lens for later when I'm more experienced. A good all around lens; I'm looking for something that gives really sharp images..
3. What actually makes a camera shoot/perform fast?
4. When it comes to pixels.. is this camera going to shoot clear pictures?
5. Anything else you could tell me about this camera like, the features it has and what they mean. Like the sensors and things like that? I read that sensors are more important than pixels..

Personal preferences.
I know that a professional could be given an older camera and take nicer pictures than a beginner with the newest, latest camera. But how? What is it that makes a professional.. a professional? What are some good tips that could help me be a little more creative when taking pictures. I have a really nice park where I live, and ive taken pictures there before.. but they look generic and not very good..

How could I take advantage of the different modes on my camera? Like the manual modes and stuff.

I know I'm asking a bit.. but I really am interested in photography but I don't know where to begin. I plan on just going out and needing around with different modes and getting a hands on feel for the camera and the different features.

I would appreciate it if anyone could put some links to sites that would explain features like aperture for example, and what it is and how to adjust it to make a picture look good.

As you can tell.. pretty big beginner.. if you don't want to answer questions, I would appreciate a site that already has most of this info.. I'm kinda lazy :P

Answer
1) Yes, the 18-55 is the perfect lens for a beginner and so is the T3
2) That depends on what you want to shoot. Don't worry about lenses just yet.
3) (too generic of a question)
4) Higher MP count does not = better image quality. Even though your T3 is an entry-level DSLR, it is capable of producing professional quality images.
5) Read your manual.

Go to your local library and read some of the basic photography books they have. For now, concentrate on learning about the exposure triangle, rule of thirds and composition. Learn what full-manual, shutter speed priority and aperture priority are and when to use them

i want a dslr camera but i want to take video also...?

JTP

I am looking into buying a nikon brand dslr camera but the following i want this camera:

*fast shooting maybe 3 frames per second?
*to take video (but how long does the video usually last?)
*should i still purchase a camcorder if my dslr is good on video?

and also what is all this talk about you need to buy the warranty for the camera?
and how your dslr camera doesn't last because it eventually loses its speed?
I'm not understanding what people mean by that

the main reason i will be using my dslr is for my 18 month old she moves way too fast for my lame point and shot camera and i always miss her smiling and all the good stuff and the pictures of my point and shot are blurry because she moves a lot!! wanna get good pictures..
*and also where do you go to develop your dslr photos? like cvs?
*will the quality of my camera show off in there crappy machines they have?
*do i have to pay more for the photos?

thanks!! :)

ON THE ROAD TO PURCHASING A NEW DSLR CAMERA YAY!!

Answer
Hey,

- DSLR doesnt last it loses speed

What the..That's when people with no knowledge about DSLR start talking and then a beginner reads it and wonders what is it. DSLR can last 1 day or 20 years if you know how to use it. They start working slower after ~100.000+ shots which is something that most of you will never get. Sports photographers can take up to 1000 photos a day. You will probably take one day 0, next day 100, then 20. So you're good for years.

All have 3fps+. This is the minimum standard on Canon and Nikon DSLRs today. All new ones have video and you can record at some to 4min and at Canons to 12min. But who makes a ~8min long clip? You pause and continue with another one.

Here's a post called 'Buying a DSLR, what's important, megapixels, features, brand, price, quality, and which one to get - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/03/which-dslr-to-buy.html

I recommend Canon EOS T2i and Nikon D3100 or D90.

Good luck! That site has more tutorials, tips and reviews

Here's a review of the T2i: http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2010/06/canon-eos-550dt2i-dslr-review.html

Best digital camera of 2011? $200 to spend?

Charlotte

I am looking for what might be the best digital camera of 2011 and something that will be 200$ and under and small that I can take on trips (like hiking or camping) and not have to worry about

Answer
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fujifilm-F600EXR-16-0-MP-Digital-Camera-Black-boxpack-/290702261827?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item43af347e43#ht_2220wt_1037

"New EXR Auto with a Motion Detection capability to virtually reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions. The built-in GPS functionality adds a Landmark Navigator feature to help photographers pin-point locations and the 15x wide-angle optical zoom lens now doubles its telephoto power (to 30x) thanks to the new intelligent digital zoom mode."

It also adds a new textured finish on the black model and features a 16 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor, 15x optical zoom lens, 3 inch screen, GPS and RAW support. (As this camera is so similar to the predecessor, this review is based on the F550 EXR Review).

Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR Features
The Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR sits at the top of the range in Fujifilm's line-up of pocket-zoom / travel-zoom cameras and features a wide angle 15x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 24-360mm.

Another feature of the F600 is a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor for high speed shooting and Fuji's unique EXR pixel arrangement to give three modes of operation: HR: High Resolution (uses all pixels to make a 16 megapixel images), SN: High Sensitivity for high ISO, low noise at 8 megapixels and DR: for dynamic range improvements (upto 1600% now available), at 8 megapixels.

The F600 and F550 goes beyond what the F500 offers, by including manual controls and RAW support and GPS support. If you don't need or want these features you can save some money by going for the Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR instead. Both cameras are capable of recording Full HD video with optical zoom and stereo sound.

GPS options are further enhanced on the F600EXR with the following GPS options: GPS On (permanently), On (when camera switched on), Off. Location info ON/OFF. Auto time correction (On without summertime, with summertime, or off), GPS Tracking data on/off (creates a text document on the memory card with GPS information). GPS KM/Mile setting.

In playback you can access landmark navigator, this gives you a compass when the camera is pointed down or a view of GPS landmarks such as public facilities, tourist spots, leisure spots and my landmark. GPS Photo Navigation is another option. You can copy the location info, or search images by date, GPS location name, face, favourites, scene, type of data, or by upload mark (Youtube or Facebook).

Key Features
16.0 megapixel back-lit EXR CMOS sensor
15x optical zoom lens, f/3.5-5.3, 24-360mm in 35mm equivalent
3inch screen, 460k pixels
Full HD video, 30fps, with stereo sound
High speed video 320/160/80fps
Scenes / Pro shooting mode / Pro Focus / Pro Low Light
120/180/360 degrees motion panorama
Image stabilisation: Image-sensor shift type
ISO100 - ISO3200, ISO6400 at 8mp, ISO12800 at 4mp
5cm Macro mode
Pop-up flash (electronic button)
RAW+JPEG mode, Manual controls
New GPS Features

Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR Handling
Despite being quite a compact camera, it features a rubber front grip, along with a textured / rubberised body. There is also another rubber grip on the back of the camera, although they are simply rubber spots where your thumb rests. This design gives good grip generally, although a tripod may still be necessary when using the full optical zoom.

On the back is an easy to use slanted mode dial and a number of buttons on the back provide quick access to the main modes, including playback and video modes. The video button is quite large, however it felt a little spongy which meant I occasionally wondered whether the camera had started recording.

Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR - virtually the same to look at, except the F600 has a pop-up button for the flash. This also means you can close the flash more easily than the previous model. The camera features a stylish metal body, with a metal tripod mount.

The F600 is really quite compact for a camera with such a large zoom and it's just the lens that protrudes out of the camera when off, meaning it will easily fit into the more compact camera cases such as the Tamrac Neo 14 (possibly one of the smallest cases available for this camera) with a very snug fit.

Menus: The Fujifilm FinePix F600 menus are quite straightforward, with the main controls split into photo menus and setup menus. Another set of options can be changed by using the F button on the back of the camera, this gives quick access to: ISO, Image size, Continuous shooting, GPS settings, Advanced anti blur and film simulation. Although the availability of the options are dependant on the mode you are currently in. More advanced GPS options, IS mode selection, Red-eye removal and RAW options are available in the setup menu, including the option to save the original image - this works when using red-eye removal, pro focus, pro low-light and motion panorama modes.

which camera is better?

Krazykid

Would you say the Canon EOS Digital Rebel or the Olympus E-PM1 is better? Reviews on either?

Answer
You can visit Digital Photography Review for a more in-depth answer to decipher which one of these cameras is better or if you're interested in just the specifications, then the second sourced link below should give you a points system value to make up your mind.

As with the previous poster, both of these cameras are different.

The E-PM1 was released in June 2011, whereas the Digital Rebel was in August 2003. First glance of this information, I'm sure a lot has happened in 8 years or so and the E-PM1 may well have some features that the Digital Rebel does not have based on the comparison chart.

The EOS Digital Rebel is an categorised as an Entry-Level DSLR, whereas the Olympus is a Hybrid SLR based upon the Interchangeable lens and it is also Mirrorless.

Cost-wise, the Olympus is cheaper, but the price may not be comparable due to the gap in time and depreciation.

The Nikon has a larger APS-C sensor than the Olympus despite it being 8 years old, with 162 lens available on the market as opposed to only 26 for Olympus and also a better battery life based on the Pentamirror where the Olympus does not have it.

In conclusion, the Olympus is a slightly better camera, as it can record video in full HD and at 60 fps, whereas the Digital Rebel does not have that capability. The camera also has built-in image stabilisation built into the body, almost double the Megapixel range. Although you can take really good images at around 5 to 7MP; so having extra MP is generally a marketing ploy and relies mostly upon the lens.

The Olympus has a higher ISO range, shoots faster shots, weighs almost one third of that of the Canon; and also smaller in size.

How can I operate and record video from a DSLR camera 100% from a PC?

Landen

I am part of the aquatics booster club at a high school and want to mount a high quality video camera (and microphone) onto a fixed position near the pool at a high school to record water polo games. I need the video to be shot in 1080p with decent sound (able to hear whistles and call-outs). The games will be played in the daytime, and should be recorded directly onto a computer hard drive either in a nearby office, or a laptop used by the coaches (who will sit and coach in the pool area). The plan so far is to mount this rig and it's weather proof shelter to a light pole near the pool.
The critical points are:
1.) Camera mounted high up where no one has to touch it to operate it. Everything including turning it on and off has to be done from a computer nearby.
2.) Quality video and decent audio from at least 40 feet away.
3.) No significant operating skills required. No one wants to record video or sound manually on the ground. No one will be willing to edit video or audio or sync anything. All we want to do is burn it to a DVD and be done after every game.
4.) Our budget is $10,000, though we by no means have to spend all of it. If we don't spend it, aquatics can use it for something in following years.

Please help. Our team trains very hard and is very competitive, and we want this to last for years to come and provide video for training and for team viewing purposes. Do we need to hire a professional? Can we pay professionals to install pro-sumer equipment?

Answer
I agree with "airdogspace2" and suggest you get this done professionally.

1) Most dSLRs will overheat and shut down afer about 20 minutes of recording video. Your games probably last longer. than that.

2) Additional requirements: Power. We presume the camera is never dimounted from the pole. There are no batteries that last forever. Run power.

3) Questions: From your description, zoom is not required. Also, panning the camera up/down; left right is not required - if this is required then a whole different set of things happen.

4) Assuming the video is burned to a DVD, as which format? If playable in a computer - as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file... or playable in any regular DVD player? If in a regular DVD player, they can only deal with standard definition video, so the requirement to record in 1080p is unnecessary. If to playback in a computer as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file in high definition a single layer DVD holds only 4.7 gig of data while a double layer DVD holds 8.5 gig of data. I just did a render of a 00:03:38.00 (0 hours: 3 minutes: 38 seconds. 0 frames) of a high quality, 1920x1080p/30 edited video. It was 2.6 gig. Assuming a water polo match is 60 minutes, no one wants to edit, for round numbers, just multiply the 03:38 x 20 - rounding... we also do 2.5 gig x 20 = 50 gig of low compression, high quality video. Then it needs to be compressed. This same 2.6 gig file took about 30 minutes to compress into an MP4 suitable for use on a personal media player to about 130 meg - so that's doable... If only 1 DVD is needed, then 4 minutes to insert a disc and burn remove the disc, mark it...

There's more for video, but we'll hold here for a moment... Now for audio...

If you were to position yourself where a single mic would be placed and not move, chances are pretty good you would not be able to hear call outs "from 40 feet away" - whistles you probably could... To "hear" like that over the area of a pool would need several mics placed closer to the activity - not the camera's built-in mic - and a parabolic mic is too directional. If you have ever watched a televised pro or college basketball game, there are about 30 mics placed up and down the court and an audio person changes the gain on the mics closest to the action - and is very actively involved making adjustments. You don't need this - but perhaps 6 shotgun mics - 3 on each side of the pool, perhaps no more than about 20 feet way mounted on a pole pointed at the pool.

Perhaps the high school has an AV club or computer club (with an emphasis on video capture/editing) that is willing to team up and provide the camera work, editing and such - even do the video providing they get to use your equipment to capture the water polo matches...

Another option is to use high quality commercial grade security cameras and high end video server/recording gear. The video burn will take a while, but the cameras can be outdoor rated and you could use the cameras for other things (security device). If go this route, $10k may not be enough.

Advantages of shooting video on a DSLR as apposed to a video camera/camcorder?

jjaiso

A lot of semi-pro film makers, like Phillip Bloom, seem to be shooting short movies with DSLR s now, I was wondering why you would spend thousands of dollars on a camera that primarily shoots still images and then use to shoot video? Shooting movies on DSLR's has gotten so popular that you can actually buy huge big rigs like the ones by Zacuto. So you can add triggers, microphones and screens to it.
I was just wondering, wouldn't it be a lot more practical to spend your money on a semi-pro video camera, rather than buy a DSLR and just use it for the movie function??! It just seems weird.
What are the advantages of shooting video with a dslr? I have heard that it creates a nice shallow depth of field, but surely you can do that with some video camera? Just wondering./.!

Answer
Ergonomically, shooting movies on a DSLR is a train wreck. You have to spend a few thousand on that whole bag of tricks you just mentioned, if you're going to make anything not resembling your average home movie. Ask the pros who are dabbling in this nonsense, and they may not admit it, but if you've 'actually' ever used the video function of a DSLR, you'll find out instantly, that it is not designed to produce decent video. I think they do it just to see if they can, and not because they are pioneering some new medium. Aside from the advantage of having a more shallow depth of field, resulting from the larger sensor, and low light capability, I see no reason to shoot serious video on a DSLR (or any video for that matter, I'm a still shooter) instead of a dedicated video camera. I mean honestly, a DSLR being used to shoot "films"? I'm hoping the fad will eventually pass, along with my nausea.

I think yes, it would be simpler to just buy a dedicated video setup than bothering with the extra work required to make a DSLR do the same thing. I think people are just bored. Technology tends to create just that, along with general laziness.

which digital camera with 12.1 megapixel?

Mike W

Answer
why do you need 12.1 mega pixels? Are you blowing pictures up to poster size?

I am only asking becuase that is the only need to have so big of mega pixles.

The mega pixels have a lose rule of thumb to them if you are taking pictures that you are going to print out to be 4x6 (normal size) you need to be at 3mp or higher you divide the last number in the size of the picture by 2 to get the mps you need to get a quality print. So an 8x10 would need to be taken at 5mp and so on. So unless you are making posters the mega pixles have little to do with the picture quality.

the picture quality comes more from the sensor that is in the camera and the quality of the lense the sensor sees the image through.

If you are looking to get better quality photos you need to look into these features of the camera and not so much the mps.

If you took a picture with a 5mp camera and I took one with my 10.1mp camera and we printed off 4x6 prints the quality difference we would see would not be the mps it would be the sensor and lens and a few other things.

Much like if you bought the nikon d40 6.1mp camera and a 12.1mp point and shoot with fair sensors. The Nikon 6.1 would out preform the 12.1mp point and shoot.

Spend your money on a camera with better quality sensors and a good lens if you get something with 8mp it will serve any purpose you have. Plus if you blow up a picture taken with a 12.1mp camera to its full potential size that has below average lens and sensor you will just have a fair to poor quality photo the size of your door.

The only advantage to more megapixles if you are not blowing the pictures up to be real big is that you can crop them more without distorting the image, but once again if the rest of the camera is low quality it will look distorted anyway.

If you are going to go that high on mps then you need to buy a DSLR quality camera and the 10 mp ones like cannon and nikon start at around 700.00 to 800.00 dpending on what lens if any comes with it.

the 1st link shows a 12mp canon that will make use of the 12mps and its price the second link shows a 10.1mp

ADDITION I am not saying a 12mp point and shoot is a bad camera but you are paying for something you are not really going to use and wont preform up to what you are thinking it will. If they did professional photographers wouldnt spend 3k to 10k on cameras if they could get that quality out of a point and shoot. It is just a think that camera companies do to get people to think they are getting something better.

It is much like them advertising the digital zoom on a camera. Digital zoom it worthless. Optical zoom is what is important becuase digital zoom can be accomplished by just cropping the photo after you put it on the computer or when you go to print it at one of those photo kiosk.

What is the use of 10 or 12 Megapixel photo cameras ?

Q. Anyone any idea what the use would be for such a high resolution? Has it many advantages? I am about to buy a new camera and I want to know it it's worthwhile investing in a digital photo camera of 10 or 12 Megapixel.

Answer
For an average user, 10 or 12 MP doesn't make any difference. If you are printing 4x6 or 5x7, you will not see any difference between 4 MP and 40 MP! Mega pixels do not impact colors, contrast and etc. Mega Pixels come to play only when you want to print larger photos. More mega pixels is also good for cropping in photoshop. You you will get better pictures after cropping. For instance, you can select part of a picture, like a person and blow it out and romve everything else from the picture and get a 4x6 or 5x7 print of that person. If you have more mega pixels, you can even blow out the subject more and get a 8x10 or even larger print without loosing any quality!

(Cropping refers to the removal of the outer parts of an image to improve framing, accentuate subject matter or change aspect ratio)

Nikon D40 or Nikon P90?

firedrago9

Nikon D40 is an SLR. It does not have Live View and cannot take videos. It has 6.1 MegaPixels
The Nikon P90 is an Advance Point-and-Shoot. It has Live View. It can take videos. It has 12.1 MegaPixels. It has 24x optical zoom with a wide angle. It has a 3 in. tilting screen.

Nikon D40 and Nikon P90 comparison:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=nikon_cpp90%2Cnikon_d40&show=all

Which is better?

Answer
The D40 is a much better camera period. There is not a point and shoot out there that can beat a DSLR in terms of image quality. This is because DSLR's have much better optics, much larger sensors, full manual control, better faster processors, faster auto focus, and no shutter lag to name just a few things.
The P90 may have more features but it is a point and shoot and suffers from all the drawbacks of them. These include tiny sensors. Which deliver high noise and less detail. The lens may be a 20x zoom but it no way compares to a high quality SLR lens. There is a reason good SLR lenses can easily cost triple what the P90 costs. Also all point and shoots cameras sufferer from shutter lag. This is the time it takes to actually take the picture after you press the shutter release. Shutter lag can vary from maybe a quarter of second to several seconds but they all have it to one degree or another. DSLR's do not really have this problem. The shutter lag of DSLR's is measured in milliseconds. It is almost instantaneous.

Now that is not to say that the P90 may not be a better camera for you. It is a great point and shoot camera. If you want something that is easy to use and offers you the features that you want then it may be the best choice for you. If on the other hand you are willing to learn how to use an SLR effectively then you will notice how much better an SLR can be.

Canon or Nikon?

Nikki B

So I had this GREAT idea,since I like photography and I love going to concerts and get these pictures for these bands I thought why not start it as like a small business,I wouldn't be getting money just something I do for fun.But anyways.I have a Canon PowerShot A560,7.1 megapixels,it takes decent pictures when it wants to and it frustrates me cause when im close to getting the perfect shot,my camera does something to mess it all up.
So now I need to find a good camera that will work with the different lightings that they have at concerts,one that has good quality,and one that won't mess up the perfect shot! if you can reccomend me a camera either Canon or Nikon doesn't matter,as long as it has what I need.and maybe give me it's pros and cons? and links to see the cameras.thanks!
oh and something with high megapixels!
that is a must :)
Ok so the concerts I go to aren't major.
There usually like for bands like All Time Low,Forever The Sickest Kids,The Rocket Summer,Pierce The Veil,30H!3.
and they play at venues that let you have camera but not the pro ones unless yes you have the press pass,which I have no clue how to get.You can have your normal camera like the one I have now,So I mean if I can get a camera like that but with the things I need then it would work for me since im always at the baracade anyways so it makes no difference with me

Answer
First of all, high megapixels is NOT a necessity unless you plan to make large prints. But for an average 4x6 print, you will not even notice the difference. Poor image quality is due to photographer error, and not camera error about 99% of the time (see Ken Rockwells site for more info on that theory). Plus, as it was mentioned, unless you have a press badge, you will not even get in the door with a camera for most - if not all major shows. The closest you will come to a concert with a camera in hand will be at a town, or state fair or something along those lines. But, a MAJOR venue with top of the line bands? Not a chance unless security is doing a very poor job that night.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Megapixels???? on cell phones??

docpepper3

wat are they? wat is the best megapixel??? is 2 mega pixels good or is 1.5 better?? bigger megapixels better? or little?

Answer
in the phone display it's been broken to idnetical pieces. which is called a pixel. the higher the amount of pixles higher the quality of the display. just like TV screen. so when a picture is taken from a higher pixel camera the picture quality is much higher. so obviously 2.0 is better than 1.5. but there's sony ericsson phone came with 3.2 mega pixle camera which is called k800i

what's a cell phone with a good camera?

FALL OUT B

so I have Verizon and my contract is up soon. I broke my camera a while ago and I can't get a new one any time soon. so I want a phone with a really good camera. I think the Kin has an 8 megapixel, but is the actual phone any good? Like the texting? Because I wouldn't be using it for social networking at all. Or is there any other good phones with high quality cameras? Thanks a lot (:

Answer
There's Sony Ericson xperia it has an 8.1 megapixel camera! So This is the only phone I know with a good camera. Hope i helped ^.^

my camera will not work. help?

MewMew

its a digital camera.. its fairly new. i took a bunch of pics and vids today and then i uploaded some pics from a friends computer onto my memory card. when i got home, my computer will not recognize the camera. when i try to look at the pics, it says "the camera is in use, try again later". if i take the memory card out, it recognizes the camera. i can look at all the pics/vids on the actual camera fine, but my comp wont let me upload them. what do i do?
ok, its not that new.. couple months old.. ive installed everything. its always worked before.

Answer
The only problem you might have is the MP size of the photos. Some pictures with too high or low MPs would not show on my camera, but all show up on the computer. Resizing did not help, but could edit for red eye and the camera could still show the picture. Also, you will need to use a memory card reader. On the computer you will be able to see the folders on the memory card that your camera cannot show.

Skip to copy from the computer to a memory card near the middle of this answer.

Have known the following, but just saw the proof. Received an e-mail with 1.2MP photos from an I-phone and copied these to my camera memory card. These pictures were about half the width of my 3MP pictures on the camera card which had been formatted. The old pictures were still there on both sides of the 1.2MP I-phone pictures.

Formatting a memory card starts a new File Allocation Table. Pictures are not removed from memory cards with delete or format. When old pictures are replaced with new pictures then the old pictures are really gone.

When pictures have been deleted or memory cards have been formatted, a memory card reader will be needed to recover the pictures.

The following information describes a better way to move/copy photos to and from a computer and memory card.

If your computer has memory card slots, find the correct slot and copy pictures from the memory card to the computer.

If there are no memory card slots on your computer that work with your memory card, purchase a Targus card reader at Walmart for $8.88 or another brand for less at Ritz/Wolf/Kit camera. Also, they do 3Â½ x 5" digital prints for 6Â¢ each on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Just received some pictures in an e-mail which I moved to the computer. Then copied these pictures to a memory card and could view them on my camera or show on TV.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged, format in camera, and don't delete or fill card completely. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

After you have the memory card plugged in, go to My Computer and open the memory card, select the picture you want to copy, and then copy to the My Pictures folder under My Documents under Documents and Settings.

If you have trouble with this, it may be easier to right click on Start and then left click Explore. Find and select the picture you want to copy and then at top left, click the X next to Folders to see a place to select Copy Files. Now select the My Picture folder. Make and select a sub folder then click Copy.

You can also copy from the computer to a memory card.

Have just been playing with this and found that it works really well, but you should first format the memory card in the camera because it adds files to the card you will need.

Next, take a picture of something with the camera.

Place the memory card in the card reader and go to My Computer.

Open the memory card and you should see a folder on the left (DCIM) that has your picture. Do not open the MISC folder on the right.

Double Click on the DCIM folder and you should see another folder e.g.,100HPM417, which includes the name of your camera. Double Click on that folder and you should see the picture you just took.

When you copy from the computer to a memory card, that is the folder where your pictures must be copied. You may only be able to copy one picture at a time.

One last thing, the file names of your pictures must not have any additional letters or those pictures will not be seen by the camera. Also, the file name format must match the file name of the picture you took e.g., HPIM1903. Rename files to the same format as your camera photos.

If you have trouble with this, it may be easier to right click on Start and then left click Explore. Find and select the pictures you want to copy and then near the top left, click the X next to Folders to see a place to select Copy files. You can then select the memory card folder e.g.,100HPM417, that you clicked to see the picture you took and click Copy.

Click this link for other camera tips and complete instructions on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271

Is a 2 MP Camera phone better than a VGA Camera phone?

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I want this phone?

http://www.cingular.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?q_list=true&q_phoneName=Cingular+SYNC+by+Samsung+(a707)&q_sku=sku230004

Answer
A digital picture is composed of pixels. the number of pixels in the horizontal axis multipled by the number of pixels in the vertical gives the total number of pixels.

The VGA resolution is 640x480=0.3MP

A VGA camera phone is one which can capture that number of pixels in a shot. However, some phones can mathematically interpolate to give a higher resolution even up to 2MP.

Check the documentation on the phone or better read the reviews to be sure it is a true 2MP and not interpolated.

In that case, yes! a 2MP phone is way better that a VGA phone.

Does my camera have proper Chroma subsampling?

salam

I have a Canon iVIS HF S21 High Definition 64GB Dual Flash Memory Camcorder and want to know can I use it for making chroma key? I have heard about "Chroma subsampling" and want to know does this camera has this feature?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chroma_subsampling

Answer
i have been in the television broadcast engineering for 30 years and i have never heard this referred to as "over-sampling". here is the wiki definition of over-sampling - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oversampling

so while despite getting the name of the process wrong, some of the information concerning chroma sampling (not over sampling) is correct. a point, aka a pixel, does not have a bandwidth, so no matter how many times you take a sample you will get the same value, until the pixel is refreshed for the next video frame.

sampling when dealing with digital video means how many samples you take compared to the colorburst frequency used in analog video (yes digital has not yet escaped its analog roots). in the early days of digital video, the only purpose for digital was to make lossless videotape recordings of analog video. so in order to make conversion of digitized analog video, you had to sample at least 3 times the subcarrier rate to preclude aliasing. D2 and D3 sampled at 3x. But instead of sampling composite video, what if you sampled 3 component video, and wanted to preserve luma resolution at better than broadcast resolution (4.2 MHz) then the sampling rate is standardized at 4x subcarrier. while component does not have subcarrier modulation, sampling at an even multiple of the subcarrier rate leads to more precise conversion back to analog composite video which does have subcarrier. Broadcast chroma resolution is less than the luma, 1.6 MHz for the I vector and 0.8 Mhz for the Q vector. This means that I and Q chroma can be sampled at 2x subcarrier and still make a better than analog broadcast resolution conversion back to composite video. this is where the specification of 4:2:2 sampling comes from.

4:2:2 is the standard for Digital Televison broadcast. Inside a television studio, high end cameras (the $100,000 kind) sample at 4:4:4 for the purpose of getting the best chroma key result. Standard broadcast grade cameras (and camcorders) sample at 4:2:2 so they can be used directly for digital television transmission. these are the $20,000 class cameras.

When digital video was created for consumer use, starting with miniDV, one simple and virtually loss free compression was to reduce the chroma bandwidth to 1.6 MHz for both components by sampling at 4:1:1 This provides broadcast like analog chroma resolution while using only half the chroma samples used for digital television. All, i repeat all, consumer cameras whether miniDV, dSLRs, HDV, AVCHD, cellphone ad naseum sample at 4:1:1, this includes the canon you are asking about. 4:1:1 video has sufficient chroma resolution to perform very good chroma key, every bit as good as broadcast television equipment in the analog TV days.

What makes for a good chroma key camera in the consumer digital era is the codec, or to put another way, the compression. miniDV uses only 6:1 compression, so it is at the top of the heap when it comes to chroma key use. cheap SD memory card cameras can run compression as high as 200:1, so chroma keys works poorly. your canon camera employs a lot of compression but most of that is temporal. so as long as your subject does not move, the key will be satisfactory. with a moving subject, resolution blurs and so does your key.

Photoshop CS/Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Lightroom Differences?

Jessica

Okay, I have always used Photoshop CS, currently I'm still using CS3 because I refuse to upgrade. I'm going to be getting a new computer soon and I want a professional program but I don't necessarily need CS. I've never had the chance to use Elements or Lightroom and am looking at this as a cheaper option to replace my CS. I do not have the registration code for mine anymore as I just had it with my ex and it was his program. I do not plan to be asking him for his registration code, so I'd like to know my limitations with Elements or Lightroom.

Currently I mostly use it to create things like RP sigs for my roleplays and character based stuff. The one things that is a necessity for me is to be able to make transparent backgrounds. So yeah I just need to know what limitations I might have for designing simple stuff for online. I also need text. Again I have never use either of these programs.

And yes I know I can give the trials a run, but I just want to know where to start at.

Answer
If you don't have a DSLR camera, don't bother getting Lightroom. Its main strength is organizing and enhancing collections of raw format images. It isn't designed for cut-and-paste editing.

Photoshop Elements should be fine for your needs. It doesn't have any of regular Photoshop's vector tools (aside from basic Shapes), nor advanced features like channel editing, non-RGB color modes, or the "natural" brush engine. However, core features like layers and blending modes are all there. It is also a lot less expensive than regular Photoshop, usually around $100.

There are less expensive options, including open source software like GIMP and Paint.NET.

Monday, March 17, 2014

which camera is the best to use?

Q. i was looking for something high in quality and low in quantity,
i think im going to purchase the canon eos 500D with18-55mm lens, anyone ever used this or has any experience, how good is it?? any faults or negatives?

or would you recommend any other professional camera, my limit on money is about 800 so i cant afford really pro cameras.

also this is just for hobby purposes.

thankssss
ive asked a few friends about nikon eg the D3000, n she said that the photos turn out darker and not "real"
dunno if its true or not?

Answer
Nikon D5000 is my first DSLR camera, enjoying it from the day I bought it in February 2010! you will instantly feel the difference in the photo quality from a point and shoot camera (actually there is no comparison). I researched a lot before buying D5000. I came down to D90 or D5000..with a cost analysis I ended up buying D5000..I'm glad I did. I wouldn't complain about D90 or any Nikon DSLRs for that reason.
I saved about 500$ in D5000 over D90. I'm now planning to buy a prime lens with that money.
I have no complaints about the camera so far.. very user friendly when you spend some time with it.. with little more time, you will start to love your photos and the photography!! video is good, I do not bother about it (truth is haven't effectively use the video yet..would rather go with my Canon HF200).

Yes, you need bit more investment along with DSLR & standard kit lens(es).
An extra battery is a must (you shouldn't take a chance to miss a great shot because of out of charge battery)..however, the battery life is good and as specified,
An extra memory card (or high capacity memory card) would become handy with an extra battery.
An external flash, wouldn't say a must, but great to have one. Built-in-flash works good, but you will know the difference in the indoor photography (sometime outdoor) with an external flash..say SB-600 or so. Don't forget the diffuser when you buy the flash, does a great job for a price of $7.
A carrying bag..try to find one with extra lens compartment (s)..nice to have two extra lens compartments.
Other lens cleaning items.. a cleaning pen with brush should suffice as a minimum. An air blower is a great addition to your cleaning kit.

A prime lens is in my soon to buy list, probably going to buy a 50mm 1.4G AF-S..bit pricey, but seems to do a great job. This or any other prime lens will be a good addition when you learn bit more in DSLR photography. Kit lenses are good, but a prime lens will be great for portrait, indoor, and other day to day uses. I bought my D5000 with two kit lenses (18-52mm & 52-200mm). Now, if I were to buy DSLR, I would go with a prime lens and a telescope lens, say 52-200mm or so. Simply I would have skipped the short range kit lens saving some money. If it's a great package deal.. don't worry about it. No lens will be a waste in DSLR photography, especially Nikon lenses.

I would really recommend D5000 to my friend, especially comparing other bit costly-end Nikon cameras. First determine how much you are ready to spent, then list the items (I would include an extra battery, memory card, external flash, cleaning kit..and may be a prime lens)..if you still have money left then move to D90, then D7000 (I hear good things about this new one).. Please note that if you got enough to pay at a later stage (in few years or so) and/or you have become very good in photography, you just need to upgrade your camera body..D90, D7000, D300 or even D3x! Nikon lenses are good with all Nikon DSLRs.
Even then D5000 will be your day to day go camera!
In summary, D5000 does everything an amateur photographer could do.. sometimes even to the pro level..trust me.

Looking for a good DSLR camera?

Daniel Cha

â¢ Looking for a good DSLR camera.
â¢ I would like a Up-2-Date Camera (within last year or so..no 2010 or lower)
â¢ I would like it to have good resolution.
â¢ I would like it to have good megapixels for my budget.
â¢ Budget: $300 - $550

Answer
Any DSLR is a good camera. But it will be only as good as you allow it to be, you have to learn how to use it.

Not all manufacturers update for no reason (like Canon), some Canon updates are actually downgrades. Pentax only update their cameras when they have something worthwhile to upgrade to which is why their K5 hasn't been updated for two years, and it's still the best camera with an APS sized sensor.

Mp IS resolution

Lots of Mp can downgrade an image and be noisier and have lower dynamic range. Pixel density matters more, Mp count is a headline figure especially for those people who don't understand cameras.

You might find someone who wants to sell their Pentax K5 within that price range, if you can find anybody who wants to part with it that is (unlikely).

Chris

Digital SLR Camera Rig?

Octet

Hello,
I have just been looking at some pictures of camera rigs for DSLR cameras. They look great and can make anyone look like a professional but why would you need one when taking pictures? I fully understand if you would be running up and down but why would you need one when the aim of the game is to keep it still?

I have a Canon EOS 550D and even though I am going against what I have said I think I may get one but before I do I want to know what it would actually help with?

Thank you
Bad Boy

Answer
By 'rig' do you mean a device used when shooting video with a dSLR? Do you have a link you can share with us?

When shooting still images of sports and using a lens 300 mm or longer, most sports photographers use a monopod and maybe IS or VR lenses.

Here is an example of a shot using a monopod

http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/fotomanaz/Answers%20album/?action=view&current=iHUS_9538Cornerii.jpg

If your true goal is to "look professional", then you will need to trade your Canon 550D for a 1Ds, Mark III or Nikon D3s and a few long lenses

Camera rig/tool name or company?

hcfielden

So a while back, i saw this awesome camera rig that changed into a bunch of different tools, like a dolly, a slider, etc. it was pretty small, and yellow. The video for it was a young man setting it up on different objects for different scenarios. Does anyone know what this is? i've searched and searched through my history, but can't find it.

Answer
DSLR video rigs are made by a bunch of different companies such as Red Rock Micro, Opteka, and a bunch of other ones. Just google "DSLR video rig" and you'll find what you want.

which DSLR is better for beginners?

shashank v

I have narrowed down to NIKON D3100 and CANON 1100D.. my price range is 25 to 30K .. feel free to suggest any other cam but please specify why its better.. thanks a lot guys :)

Answer
i don't about another camera, since i just rooting for Canon more and i'm not an camera expert so...

me & my friend are a newbie ones. 1 have canon 1100d and she has the D3100 nikon.
i have used those both camera.
1100D :
this camera is great, as for outdoor. as you can see the the specification
well, as many site said that this camera just an improve from his brother, 1000D.
but totally i guess it different [my opinion]

3100D:
great for indoor. they almost the same. just because my friend love editing, this camera can edit pic, crop and else. but not for canon.
this camera also great, but i don't know, i never feel satisfied after i take a pics.
both the camera can record. hmm 720 HD if i not wrong?

they both just great. but i recommended canon more. really, i don't know why

id like to buy an SLR camera but not quite sure what unit to buy?

crookshank

im a beginner and can only afford about 600 dollars (30K php) for now. im thinking about getting a nikon d70 or cannon XSI rebel but not sure whether these are the best picks with the money i have with regards to functionality, performance, and photo quality. also, can u pls advise me what to look for in an SLR (right Megapixel, ISO, etc). pls help. thanks!

Answer
Any entry level DSLR will give you great quality. Take a look at the cameras from Olympus, Pentax, Sigma and Sony. These cameras offer more features and the same great image quality at a better price. The digital Zuiko lenses from Olympus and the new Sony lenses were designed for digital photography and often cited as being better lenses. Olympus and some others also put the image stabilization in the camera, so you get it with any lens you attach. With Canon and Nikon, you need to buy more expensive lenses with the image stabilization. Overall, Olympus, Pentax, Sony and Sigma offer a much better value. You pay a higher price for the name with Nikon and Canon, they don't offer better quality.

Looking for an Android or iPhone app that allows camera tethering?

dsuzuki63

Looking for an Android or iPhone app that allows camera tethering.
If there is an app similar to DSLR Remote Pro.

http://www.breezesys.com/DSLRRemotePro/

This way, I can completely automate my camera through my small phone, instead of my laptop. Anyone know of such a an app?

Answer
hmmm, not that I have seen but that would be awesome. I know of some really great iphone/android app developers though that could probably create that if you don't find one. My brother used them a few months back and was really happy with his results. Good luck

Pro HDR app for iPhone?

Bruce

Hi! Does the Pro HDR app allow you to chose 2 photos from your library and merge them, or do you have to use the in app camera? thanks!
Thanks for your answer Rain Man, but I don't have a pc. iPad only! Thanks.

Answer
I recommend using a computer HDR program like Photomatix. It merges better and will allow you to process them 10x better than an iPhone app. Thats just me though. You can always sync your photos to your computer from your phone

EDIT: Oh I'm sorry. If you have an iPad 2 or the 3rd one recently came out. I guess the program is good then. I'll link you some topics about that. I have an iPad 2 as well and sometimes I take photos with my DSLR Nikon and I purchased from Apple a SD card transfer. What it is its basically a little slot where you can put your SD/memory card inside the slot that goes where you charger your iPad. You know on the bottom of the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch etc. It will sync your camera photos onto iPhoto on your iPad. You can use any camera too! I recommend using a camera instead of iPad camera, then you upload to your iPhoto and have your HDR program do the work! :) Here's some links

HDR programs for apple - http://theappwhisperer.com/2011/04/05/top-10-hdr-iphone-photography-apps/

iPad SD transfer slot - http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC531ZM/A

Whats the best digital camera?

secuono

I want a cam with the most Shooting modes, 10mp or more, fastest shutter speed, very good macro, flash built in, good auto focus, digital zoom is worthless, most optical zoom, good for fast moving photography. i want night settings, star setting, pet, landscape, Custom image parameters. no more than 1k for the cam. basically i want what i have in my Lumix Panasonic DMC-LZ7, but with better optical, MP, lens. 6x optical, 7.2 MP, 1:2.8-4.5/6.1-36.6 ASPH. portrait, soft skin, scenery, sports, night portrait, night scenery, food, party, candle light, sunset, baby, pet, high scenery, beach, starry sky, fireworks, snow, aerial photo. any way to get a cam with twice as much power than the one i have but for only $500 or so?
i don't want to down grade from 6x optical zoom. when i see the image on the display, i wanna see it as big and up close as possible.
i'm kinda leaning to a cam that i can have a very good macro lens with and be able to switch it out for one to see far off.
most people seem to want the smallest and cutest, but i don't care if its bigger n ugly, as long as the images turn out amazing.
my current cam does a very good job, but i'm always wanting something even better. so i wanna find one that skips a few upgrades so i won't wanna get another cam for years to come.
Canon EOS Rebel XSi (450D),
Canon EOS 30D,
Canon EOS 40D,
Canon EOS 50D,
Nikon D300,
Sony DSLR-A700,
Sony ALPHA DSLR-A350,
Olympus E-3,
Fuji S5 Pro,
Nikon D60,
Pentax K200D,
Pentax K20D,
Sigma SD14,
Sigma SD14,
Sony ALPHA DSLR-A700

these i'v found, some are really good. but what do you guys think?

Answer
While most of the cameras out there are really good, I would choose Canon over Nikon because it seems like more camera for the money. Some would say Canon withholds their best technology for high end cameras and Nikon implements their best at all levels. Before you decide, read all the text and links in the information below because it will help you know what to look for in a camera.

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 then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

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. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

What gives a camera its picture quality?
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.

In new cameras, look for optical viewfinders (LCD invisible in bright sun) and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures or enlarging small parts of big pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
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 7 x 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.

what does it mean for a digital camera to have 36 exposures and do manual?

bryan U

im taking an art class in college and my professor said i need a digital camera with 36 exposures and does manual. what does that mean? im no camera geek and dont know much about that shit, so explain it to me as if i were a baby!

Answer
36 exposures means you can take 36 pictures with your camera. It's not a function of the camera, but depends on the size of memory card you put in it. Most memory cards can easily handle 36 exposures. Get one of at least 1gb, and it will do well over the 36 requirement.

This link has a chart showing you how many exposures you can get on different size memory cards. It depends on your camera, and how many megapixels it can shoot. Scroll down for the chart. http://yello77.com/?p=560

Doing manual means it has to have a manual mode on the modes dial. That way you can set the aperture and shutter speed yourself. Any DSLR would work, and many bridge cameras (the ones that look like a smallish SLR, with a super zoom). Just make sure in the specs it mentions manual (M) mode.

Just be absolutely certain they said digital. For a film camera, 36 exposures would be a roll of film.

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