Saturday, May 3, 2014

Which camera would you recommmend DSLR or 18X optical zoom Point Shoot camera?




Emrah S


I know D-slr is better in quality.I need high zoom camera how much would a high zoom d-slr lens would cost?


Answer
DSLR any day of the week.

DSLR lenses are not judged by their zoom levels, because they are quite meaningless in the content. For example a 200-400mm lens is only 2x zoom, but it is a great lens that costs a fortune and has a reach of something close to 20x on your point and shoot when used with DSLR (it becomes 300-600 equivalent in film terms).

Now that said - long telephoto lenses are expensive for dSLR. 55-200mm lens will cost you about $150 or $200 with a very desirable vibration reduction. Beyond that - a lot more. You will probably want a kit 18-55mm lens with your DSLR as well for the close shots. Just to compare 200mm at long end is something close to approximately 10x zoom on most p&s cameras.

So, you decide, but all in all - I'd opt for a dSLR with smaller lens than for an 18x p&s. The quality and versatility difference is just so tremendous! I'd consider a high zoom p&s as my second camera on a trip, if I really have to make that close-up, but only if dSLR also comes with me!

LEM.

Can the camera body of a DSLR camera have optical zoom?




Aaron


Is the lens you put on a DSLR the only thing that determines the optical zoom or can the just camera body contribute to the zoom it has?


Answer
No, the body does not have optical zoom. Zoom is controlled by the lens. If you want a "super zoom" offering 10x or more zoom, you might be better served with $400-$600, super zoom point-n-shoot or bridge camera rather than going through the expense of a $450 DSLR and an $500-$800, 18-200mm or 18-250mm lens. Examples would include Canon's Powershot SX1, SX10 or Nikon's Coolpix L100 and P90.

Very few of the better DSLR lenses offer much more than 3x zoom. There are however 10x or better lenses like Nikon's 18-200mm VR lens that are very useful for general photography. Still, the whole point of a DSLR is the ability to use the right lens for the shot rather than being stuck with a lens that attempts to be a jack of all trades.




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What's the best camera that does all of these?




mrscullen1


Whats the best camera for slow frames, zooming, close range focus, ect?


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I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:
1. How much money do you have to spend???? $500.? $800.? $1,500.?
2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).
For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain) The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 auto exposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continuous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729. I also think that Amazon dot com has them for around $650. Hereâs some more info about this FANTASTIC camera: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XSI/XSIA.HTM#

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.
Another excellent choice from Canon includes the Rebel XS (also known as the EOS 1000D) which is a 10 megapixel camera which comes with the 18-55mm lens. It sells for around $550-600. US Dollars. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XS/XSA.HTM

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continuous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment. Hereâs some more info about this Nikon: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D90/D90A.HTM
Another great choice is the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens. All of these Nikon's can be found at Best Buy or Amazon dot com for a very low price. To learn more about this Nikon check this site out: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND60/ND60A.HTM

If you are convinced that Nikon is the way to go, but donât have as much money to spend, there are several other models to consider.You might prefer the 6.1 megapixel Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens. To learn more this Nikon camera check this site out: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND40/ND40A.HTM

These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.
You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:
http://www.usa.canon.com
http://www.nikonusa.com

Good Luck

Canon DSLR vs Canon Long Zoom?




Andrea


here's the basic gist. I am looking to get a good quality picture for a book I wrote that can be condensed to a 300dpi 4x5.

Right now I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9V 16.2 Megapixel with 16x optical zoom.

I was looking at a Canon DSLR 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm

and a Canon PowerShot SX50 12.1 MP with 50x Optical Zoom

I do know the zoom on the Powershot is going to be better than on the DSLR... but which is going to take the best quality photo in day and dark... that can be resized for the book at 300dpi 4x5?



Answer
In the first place you are NOT going to need a super fantastic size enlargement. But you do need quality. And you can assure that by first setting your camera to maximum resolution and leaving it their! The DSLR will not allow you to do close-ups like the film SLR's of yesteryear, with the lens that comes with the camera, so you will need a macro lens. This represents another expense as does changing any requirements on a DSLR means another lens to fill the bill. If you want excellent quality and have an all encompassing camera the Canon Powershot SX 50 IS is the one to get. The only fault I have to find this camera is that the length of the telephoto end of the zoom lens is so long that for me at least (age 70) I would need a tripod to avoid hand holding camera shake. Yes the camera does have lens stabilization, but If I can't hold the camera steady enough so the sides do not shake when in the telephoto position I don't want the camera. As a result I purchased an earlier, refurbished model of this camera with a shorter zoom lens. And I like the camera over all very much.
Now I just noticed you handed another wrinkle at me! You want quality in day and "dark". What does "dark" mean? Low light levels? If the answer to that is yes. Then you have no other choice than to purchase a DSLR regardless of how expensive they can get when you add in all the lenses. Because the Canon Powershot has a slow (light gathering power) of f/3.4 to f/6.5. Where as you can get a 50mm lens for the DSLR with lens speed of f/1.4 for about $400.00. As you can see, there are many things to consider before you plunk down your money.

Good Luck.




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good professional cameras?




kayla!


what's a good camera for outdoor shots, has a good number of megapixels and you can change the color (i.e black and white) and most importantly no more than 200 dollars


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In truth, you will not get a professional grade camera for $200. There are a number of excellent cameras offered from a number of manufacturers. I have an excellent older 4 megapixel Olympus E10 that takes incredible photos that can be printed 8 x 10 with absolutely no pixelation. It is very hard to tell the difference between its output and my Canon EOS 350D, which is 8 megapixels.

So, don't go overboard on megapixels. You don't really need anything more than 4 megapixels, unless you want to print extremely large prints. Most likely, you will find 8 - 10 megapixel cameras in your price range that will handle what you wish to shoot.

A few other things to consider are: battery type, zoom type/rating, flash, and media type.

I have had digital cameras that used standard AA batteries and cameras with proprietary batteries. My experience suggests that it is generally better to go with the proprietary battery models. The AA batteries just don't seem to last, no matter what the milliamp-hour rating is. Rechargeable batteries were no better.

As far as the zoom type, many cameras offer both optical and digital zoom. Optical is the true rating and the only one to consider. Digital zoom uses computer algorithms to 'guess' at the appropriate pixel colors to 'fill in' with. If you are going to be shooting outdoors, try for an optical zoom of 10x-12x.

Most, but not all, point and shoot type cameras include a built in flash. Keep in mind that a built in flash will almost always present a red eye problem, based on the flash being less than about 4 inches above the focal plane. Many newer cameras have a built in red eye reduction feature. However, 'reduction' does not always equate to 'eliminate'. Many mfrs include proprietary software (not Photoshop) to edit your photos that include red eye removal tools.

Most, but not all, digital cameras do not include the media card you will need to store your images. This will add to the overall cost. Keep that in mind. Even the ones that have 'built in' storage only have less than 32 megabytes of capacity. Not enough to do any real good.

Some newer cameras include image stabilization features. This does not totally eliminate blurring of photos due to camera movement at the point of capture, but it can significantly reduce it. A good feature often indicated by the letters 'IS' in the camera model number.

I purchased my wife an Olympus VR320 for $149.99 at Sam's Club a year ago. It is 14 megapixel with a 12.5x Optical Zoom. It also has MP4 720p HD video (with sound) capabilities and Image Stabilization. She has used it to photograph our 11 year old granddaughter at swim meets with excellent results. This is what I would recommend.

Here is a link to the camera specs:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/olympus/vr-320/olympus-vr-320-review.html

oh yeah, knowing the difference between 200 and 500 does not make you a math whiz either....

Is the Sony cyber shot 14.1 megapixel camera good?




Michael


I'm thinking about getting one for my fiancée because she loves scrap booking and I wanted to get her a good clear picture taking camera that's not as expensive as a Nikon but just as good... Are the pictures on this camera good? And do they print off good at wal mart? That's where she will be printing them off at...


Answer
Sony DSC-W620 Cyber-Shot Digital Camera IS A WONDERFUL CAMERA. NOT SURE WHAT THE OTHER REVIEW PERSON IS TALKING ABOUT IT LOOKS LIKE A TOY. IT IS REALLY NICE SLIM AND HAS SO MANY NICE FEATURES. i BOUGHT THIS SO WHEN THE IPHONE 5 COMES OUT I DONT NEED IT. I HAVE A 4 AND WANTED TO UPGRADE FOR THE CAMERA. SO I DECIDED THIS CAMERA IS JUST GREAT. LOVE THE ZOOM AND PANARAMIC MODE IS FUN. FOR A POINT AND SHOOT THIS IS GREAT. I LOVE THIS CAMERA I DONT THINK YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. ITS GREAT FOR FAMILY FUN SHOTS AND TO HAVE A CAMERA AROUND .




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Friday, May 2, 2014

What is the best camera phone to buy for under £100?




Jamie A


I am not interested in other functions such as MP3 player as I have an ipod.

http://www.freewebs.com/fabflashgames



Answer
PC World, Kodak M853 8 megapixel / 3x optical zoom - £99.89 was £189.89 (also available in black - you want black if you want to do wildlife) or in red.

Kodak Easyshare Z710 DIGITAL CAMERA - Digital Camera
(551886) - also worth a look - 7 Megapixels and a whopping 10x optical zoom - a typical "high zoom" model, the lens barrel area on them usually looks large, more like a DSLR - PCWorld again, only link to it is sessioned!

Source: Z710 Review .. Conclusions are pretty damning, the lack of stabilization being a problem at high zoom and other problems, this is not the dream that it appeared to be - Read the review, if you can live with its failings, this is a camera with a zoom capability equivalent to 38-380mm on a 35mm film camera.

Going to Argos, they beat PCWorld's Fuji A900 with an A920 for a similar price

Of course, if you want to budget for some media in the price, need to set the sights a little lower.

what are the camera phones with 8megapixel or higher..(FRONT FACING MODE)?




ohgodherei


Can anyone of you give me a list of cameraphones with a megapixel of 8 and above.? With a front face mode as well besides the HTC EVO?

THANKS!!!!! :)



Answer
A world of information awaits you at phonescoop - look towards to bottom of the page - you can filter by megapixels on camera

http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/finder.php




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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Suggest a Digital Camera?

Q. I have NO IDEA about them since i have never used one..I want to buy a camera now because battery of my new phone sucks...anyway, i want the following attributes in it
1) Cheap, so that i can afford it with my pocket money xD (i dont care about the company)
2) Supports capturing PHOTOS AND VIDEOS WITH good outputs specially for scenery..
3) Easy to handle


Answer
"Which one is a good camera to buy?" is a VERY common question here on YA.
A quick search would have given you hundreds of instant replies (without having to wait for answers), but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:

I don't like to give recommendations for particular cameras because there are too many choices and too many variables in what people are looking for. I find it much more useful to help you think this over, then make up your own mind.

Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size.
When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos - all of them do.

However, they all DO have limitations - they don't do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn't reach very far.
Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can't compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects.
P&S's also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly.

If you're ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon or a Nikon, and would certainly stay away from Kodak and Vivitar.

A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos).

Don't worry too much about megapixels - all modern cameras have plenty enough, plus there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it. 6 megapixels is about the upper limit for those little sensors.
Don't worry about digital zoom, in fact, don't EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels, i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical.

Some people ask for a camera that "doesn't take blurry photos". Blur is the photographer's problem, NOT the camera's. Even the most expensive camera will take blurry photos if the person behind it doesn't know what they're doing.

Some words about special effect features such as color accent, or even just b/w or sepia:
About applying any sort of effect in camera: DON'T DO IT !
Imagine if you just happen to take the best photo you ever took - surely you would want to have it in all its glory, right?
Always set your camera to biggest size, best quality (and to color).
That way, you start with the best possible photo as your original.
Then you make a copy and edit it to your heart's content.
You have much better control over any editing on your computer, even something as simple as b&w will look MUCH better when it was processed properly instead of in camera.
You can do all sorts of things to it PLUS you get to keep your original.

Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature.
Then go compare a few models on www.dpreview.com .

The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can.

For what it's worth - if I was in the market for a P&S camera right now, my choice would be a Canon Powershot SX40 HS http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx40_hs#Specifications

Camera ideas for beginners?

Q. I'm new to buying cameras so I don't know what I'm doing. I do have an idea of what I want. I don't want bulky or expensive cameras. Something that I can fit in my purse or jacket pocket without spending more than $150. I prefer to spend $100 but $150 is a hard limit. Using my phone would be great if it had better quality.

I'm really looking at a small vlogging camera wit at least decent quality.

Thanks for any suggestions.


Answer
"Which one is a good camera to buy?" gets asked many times every single day here on YA.
A quick search would have given you thousands of instant replies (without having to wait for answers), but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:

I don't really like to give recommendations for particular cameras because there are too many choices and too many variables in what people are looking for. I find it much more useful to help you think this over, then make up your own mind.

Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size.
When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos - all of them do.

However, they all DO have limitations - they don't do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn't reach very far.
Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can't compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects.
P&S's also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly.

If you're ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon, Nikon (but not the L range), Sony, Panasonic etc, and would certainly stay away from Kodak , Vivitar and GE.

A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos).

Don't worry too much about megapixels - all modern cameras have plenty enough, plus there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it. 6 megapixels is about the upper limit for those little sensors.
Don't worry about digital zoom, in fact, don't EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels, i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical.

Some people ask for a camera that "doesn't take blurry photos". Blur is the photographer's problem, NOT the camera's. Even the most expensive camera will take blurry photos if the person behind it doesn't know what they're doing.

Some words about special effect features such as color accent, or even just b/w or sepia:
About applying any sort of effect in camera: DON'T DO IT !
Imagine if you just happen to take the best photo you ever took - surely you would want to have it in all its glory, right?
Always set your camera to biggest size, best quality (and to color).
That way, you start with the best possible photo as your original.
Then you make a copy and edit it to your heart's content.
You have much better control over any editing on your computer, even something as simple as b&w will look MUCH better when it was processed properly instead of in camera.
You can do all sorts of things to it PLUS you get to keep your original.

Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature.
Then go compare a few models on www.dpreview.com .

The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can.

You might want to check out the Canon Powershot G1X http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_g1_x#BrochuresAndManuals, although most people would probably prefer a Canon Powershot SX50 HS http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs because of the bigger zoom.
I don't always want to carry around all those kilos of DSLR gear, so I recently bought a Sony RX100 MkII and I love it!

If tiny size is attractive and important in your opinion (but you still want a camera that gives you some decent options), I'd suggest looking at cameras like the Canon Powershot SX210IS or perhaps the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10. However, do keep in mind that small cameras have tiny sensors and tiny lenses, so don't ever expect miracles from any of them.




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For a DSLR camera, which do you think is best? Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Sony..?

Q. ....other? (best in terms of being a digital SLR camera)


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Canon and Nikon are the top brands with the longest following among professional photographers. They split the market fairly evenly and still hold about 80% of all DSLR sales. This is due in large part to their legacy from 35mm SLRs in the film era. The advantage of Canon and Nikon is that each offers about 60 different lenses for their cameras while their nearest competitors (Sony and Pentax) currently offer only 30 lenses. Nikon is currently the top dog for overall image quality with Canon not far behind. It could be argued their roles were reversed prior to 2007 when Nikon still used CCD sensors and didn't yet offer a full-frame camera.

In recent years, Sony has spent a great deal of money in marketing to convince people that they are selling more DSLRs than is really the case. That's not saying Sony doesn't make a good product. They do and Sony has done a great job continuing the old Konica Minolta line by making it their own and beginning to offer some of the innovation that Sony was known for in the electronics industry. Specifically, Sony is becoming known for cameras with very wide dynamic range which is important for image quality and shouldn't be a surprise given the fact that Sony supplies Nikon's imaging sensors. Sony's recent implementation of the "Live View" feature in their midrange cameras is better than that of any other manufacturers according to some. This is because Sony's version it doesn't require the reflex mirror to flip up and the camera can continue to use it's normal, passive AF system which is much faster and accurate than contrast detect systems other cameras often use while in Live View mode. That said, its my personal opinion that Sony doesn't match Canon or Nikon for overall image quality especially at high ISO. This is surprising to me given Sony's role as a supplier to Nikon.

Olympus is well known for making smaller than average DSLRs with good image quality and great value for the money. Olympus was a developer of and is fully committed to the Four-Thirds and micro Four-Thirds camera/lens system along with Panasonic. This has lead to the introduction of compact cameras with interchangeable lenses that aren't really DSLRs because they lack the reflex mirror and mirror box assembly. Instead, they all use electronic viewfinders or simply use the rear LCD display like any other compact camera. What seperates these cameras from other compact cameras however is their larger sensors and superior image quality like that of a DSLR. I see these as potentially being great travel cameras that you can still take into places that will stop a "normal" DSLR on sight and say no "professional" cameras are allowed. Rangefinder cameras share similar advantages in this regard.

Pentax (can't forget to mention them) probably has the widest collection of available lenses in the world, second only to Nikon. They only offer about 30 lenses in their current catalog. However; like Nikon their mount hasn't changed in decades and this means manual focus lenses made in the 1970s can often be used on current Pentax cameras. Pentax has always offered great image quality and their K-7 rivals Canon 50D and Nikons D90 in terms of overall performance and image quality. It's certainly a tough little camera and built like a tank. Pentax, along with Olympus, offer the cheapest weather sealed camera bodies and lenses on the market. If you need something a little tougher than your average plastic DSLR but can't/won't pay $1700 for a Nikon D300s or Canon 7D, this may be your camera.

Can someone name the differences between a digital camera and a DSLR for me?

Q. I wanna get a Fujifilm Finepix 2800HD camera. In a review it said that it had the model of a DSLR camera but it wasn't ACTUALLY a DSLR camera.


Answer
The term DSLR generally refers to cameras that resemble 35 mm format cameras, although some medium format cameras are technically DSLRs.
Most digital single-lens reflex cameras (digital SLR or DSLR) are
digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and
pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera.
The reflex design scheme is a major difference between a DSLR
and an ordinary digital point-and-shoot camera, which typically
exposes the sensor constantly to the light projected by the lens, allowing the camera's screen to be used as an electronic
viewfinder.




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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Gigapixel question (cameras)?

Q. I know for example there could be a camera that has 14 megapixels. My first question is how do people measure a (mega)pixel? And I know there isn't a gigapixel, but would it be like SUPER high quality?


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They measure it by knowing how many individual photosensitive elements there are on the camera sensor. If there are a million, then it's a megapixel.

There is a 1.8gigapixel camera, link

quoting

"The camera uses 368 five-megapixel camera sensors aimed through a telescopic array to pick out birds in flight and humans on the move on the Earthâs surface. ARGUS stands for Autonomous Real-Time Ground Ubiquitous Surveillance Imaging System."

what is the highest amount of megapixels a camera can have?




alakia j


thanx in advance!


Answer
Well, for now, the most anybody has obtained is in the GIGApixels. Yup, you heard me right. But, there is a catch, because these photos are stitched.

Ok so really, a camera that genuinely takes the greatest megapixel photos without any mumbo jumbo is the Dark Energy Camera, designed to take photos in space.

"The 500 megapixel Dark Energy Camera would be placed on an existing 4-meter telescope located in north-central Chile at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory's Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory. "

500 megapixel camera. Now thats something i'd like to see in a cell phone.




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what are good hd camera's under $500?




Ms. musica


I want to start filming small things, and I don't have a lot of money right now so I'm starting off small. Want to know good brands of HD cameras that are out there, good quality, and picks up good sound. Any ideas?


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.

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

Which SLR Camera under $500?




Jeseka101


i am looking at the SLR type cameras for my self. want the best i can get for the price, lookin at the FUJIFLIMS2500 is this a good one? i need to ba able to take good pics of my fast moving 4 yr old and at parties with friends our family holidays open to suggestions :) thanks in advanced
Or is there anything that you could suggest for me ?



Answer
The Fuji you list is a bridge camera, they are just 'point and shoot' with a wide range zoom attached. They have few functions, they have a tiny sensor so Image Quality is not too good, particularly in low light and they can't even take an additional flash should you want to expand your photographic horizons.

A true DSLR on the other hand will have a bettert IQ, the ability to change lenses to suit your subject, and still be able to be used in exactly the same way as a 'point and shoot' using auto everything, but they cost more, are bulkier and heavier to carry around.

A half way house is the Micro 4/3rds system, great IQ, the ability to change lenses, but they are about the same size and weight as a 'point and shoot'. They offer much more if you get serious about photography. They are not cheap, but the Olympus E-PL1 may be affordable.

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I just bought this camera, is it good?




doucheless


What I mean is will it take good quality pictures?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Xmas-Gift-2-4-12-MP-Digital-Camera-Camcorder-DV-W4N_W0QQitemZ270308728734QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Cameras?hash=item270308728734&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
vicseo, I wasn't asking if I could get it serviced easily, I was asking if it takes good quality pictures. Get your head out of your ass.



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Why would you first buy a camera and THEN ask if it's ok?

Anyway, it's a no name brand camera and it...
DOES NOT really have 12 megapixels, but only has 5 megapixels...because it uses interpolation to increase the resolution. Sorry, but interpolation is rubbish.

And...it has NO OPTICAL ZOOM, but only has digital zoom, which also is rubbish. So, to get the best images from this camera you should not zoom at all.

But, to see if it takes 'good quality pictures' why don't you go out and take a few pictures to see if YOU think it's good enough? Just don't get too optimistic, though...

good luck

Lens error on my boyfriends camera....help!!?

Q. While using my boyfriends camera i had a little accident with it...i'll not get into details but basically now the lens is stuck in the outward position and everytime i turn it on it says lens error and turns itself back off! The camera is a GE A730, 7.0 megapixel.... Any help would be appreciated!!! :)


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If the lens mechanism has been damaged in this mysterious accident then it will need a repair.
If it costs more than $65, you're better off buying a new one...$65

http://www.amazon.com/A730-Digital-Camera-Optical-Black/dp/B000QGBCVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1279126252&sr=8-1

There might be something here that will help...
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html




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Monday, April 28, 2014

What camera should I buy.... Help!?

Q. Hello,
I am looking for a digital camera.... that takes great pics, doesn't have blurred pics... and if I am on the sidelines at my kids games... it can zoom in and get GREAT shots. What megapixel do I need? What optical zoom do I need? Any brand?
Please help! I am asking for a camera for Christmas...just not sure what kind to ask for.


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Allison, you need to look at a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) with a telephoto zoom lens.

I currently use a Nikon D70 and a zoom set at 300mm for most of my Little League and soccer photos. It's the same setup I use for my WNBA, NBA, & NCAA football shots, so you can see how versatile it is.

A DSLR will give you almost instantaneous response, without the shutterlag that compact cameras almost always give you. Shutterlag has the camera taking the actual photo a second or more after you've pressed the button, missing that precious moment!

A DSLR will also have a continuous shooting mode for a serious of action shots, helping you to freeze that great catch, kick, or throw.

My recommendation? Get the Nikon D40 or D40x and the Nikon 55-200mm VR. The VR function helps to steady the camera and lens, virtually eliminating the need for a tripod.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/55-200mm-vr.htm

The D40 is a great camera for a beginner and has very easy to use auto modes. Here are some examples of what some ordinary people did with this camera when handed a D40.
http://www.stunningnikon.com/picturetown

And here's a couple of reviews.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/

Here's some photos I took with my D50, the older cousin to the D40. Both cameras have the same 6 megapixel resolution and ease of use. These photos were taken with a Nikon 75-300mm zoom, cropped, and then reduced in size for uploading to the website.
http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/college/football/2007/California-45-Tennessee-31-09-01-2007/index.html

If you have any more questions, please ask!

Can the camera body of a DSLR camera have optical zoom?

Q. Is the lens you put on a DSLR the only thing that determines the optical zoom or can the just camera body contribute to the zoom it has?


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No, the body does not have optical zoom. Zoom is controlled by the lens. If you want a "super zoom" offering 10x or more zoom, you might be better served with $400-$600, super zoom point-n-shoot or bridge camera rather than going through the expense of a $450 DSLR and an $500-$800, 18-200mm or 18-250mm lens. Examples would include Canon's Powershot SX1, SX10 or Nikon's Coolpix L100 and P90.

Very few of the better DSLR lenses offer much more than 3x zoom. There are however 10x or better lenses like Nikon's 18-200mm VR lens that are very useful for general photography. Still, the whole point of a DSLR is the ability to use the right lens for the shot rather than being stuck with a lens that attempts to be a jack of all trades.




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Cheap 10-megapixel camera?

Q. I was reading a Magazine at work called 'Quick&Simple' and it featured a 10-megapixel camera that was at a lower price than most on the market. If I remember correctly, it had a 'CX' in the name. I cannot find this camera or the magazine it was featured in. Any help would be very much appreciated.


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Here's a listing of cameras 10 megapixels or better:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/DIGCAM12.HTM

I didn't see anything there with a CX in the name.

However, there are a number of very good cameras on that list; I would find something in your price range and go from there. Note that you should check for the most current prices, as camera prices change just about daily.

Among some good cameras at low prices the

Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080 and the Fujifilm FinePix F50fd

are both worthy of being looked at.

5 megapixel camera, good or bad?

Q. I am going to ask for a polaroid PoGo instant digital camera for my birthday and i have seen that it is 5 megapixels, when i mentioned this to a friend who is into photography she said that 5 megapixels is really bad quality, but then i go online and read that it is ok.

i just want a few more opinions about whether 5 megapixels is good or bad.

thankyou for any help :)


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A 5 megapixel camera can be bad, average or good. Megapixels are NOT a measure of image quality, so anyone that tells you that 5 MP is 'bad quality' doesn't understand digital photography and digital image sensors. a given number of megapixels is only a potential for a certain amount of detail, that's it. MP has nothing to do with color, contrast, noise (or lack of it) image noise etc.

Early dSLR cameras were only 3 MP and they were used by pros for all kinds of major publications. I know nothing of the PoGo, so you'll need to search the web for not only reviews, but full size digital photos to look at. The quality of the image sensor and the lens will determine image quality, not the pixel count.

If anything, more pixels in a small image sensor is bad, not good. I've got a dSLR with 12MP, I wonder if your friend thinks that a 12MP 99 dollar compact is just as good. It isn't.

http://tonyflores.smugmug.com/Mostly-Candids/Mixed-Mostly-Napa-Valley/5718849_SwLGK#776944835_XU6CP




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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Can I travel with my camera lens on my carry-on bag w no problem?

Q. I recently purchased a nikon DSLR camera and some lens that are very, very expensive.

I have a trip coming up on Dec. And obviously I'm very nervous putting them inside my check-in luggage because some TSA or whoever might go & steal it.

I can put them inside my carry-on bag with no troubles going thru the security check points, right?


thanks!!!!!!!


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Cameras are not a weapon and are not dangerous. The TSA people _will not care_ that you have a camera in your bag. No one will.

Never put anything valuable in checked in luggage.

Just leave it all in your carry on bag when you send everything through the x-ray machine. You do not have to tell them you have a camera. I have traveled many times with a digital camera and nobody has every said anything or asked about it. Really. it is just another electronic device, and most passengers on planes these days have several pieces of electronics.

Going through the x-ray machine will have absolutely no effect on the camera or the memory card.

Can I bring my DSLR and film camera onto an airplane with me?




Valerieroc


I have a Nikon D3000 and a Pentax K1000. I'm carrying both with me tomorrow for my flight because I don't want to risk the chances of both getting damaged or broken in the checked luggage. But are they going to have to examine my cameras? And with the x-ray thingie damage my cameras?


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Not a problem, DSLR cameras and film cameras do not require any special checks. Just leave them in your carry on luggage or camera bag and you'll be fine.




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Is the Nikon D3100 a great entry-level DSLR camera?

Q. I've been looking online for weeks, and I think the D3100 will be my choice as a first DSLR camera. I've become so accustomed to using point-and-shoot cameras and I really want to take the next step up. I've taken mediocre and great pictures with the Nixon S205 point-and-shoot, but I want consistent quality. I know there's a Canon competitor, but I think I like Nikon better.

Just one thing I've noticed is that Nikons in general don't take good pictures in the dark and easily become noisy, even with flash. So, any suggestions? Thanks


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Since you admit to only using P&S cameras you might want to think twice before making such a leap. I say that because if you plan on using a dslr like a point and shoot, that is in full auto all the time, you're going to be disappointed.

I'd suggest a short course, lots of reading and then lots of practice to learn first the relationship between ISO, aperture, shutter speed and light. Then to learn how to use the camera controls to best advantage.

I'm hearing good and bad things about the 3100. But then I have two Canon dslr cameras and I've heard good and bad about them too... so take your pick.

Opinions and deals on DSLR cameras?




randomchic


I am in need of a new camera for a a digital photography class no more than $500. I plan so save up and buy a better camera in the future.

I need a dslr camera that that I can change the Shutter, Aperature and ISO on.

What are your opinions on what camera to get?

What are your opinions on where to get the best deals and what kind of camera to get?

I personally like Cannon cameras. So what models do you suggest?



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Entry level DSLRs are the Canon Rebel T3 or the Nikon D3100 - both just about in your budget.

Stick with Nikon or Canon if you expect to get the bug. They have a better defined upgrade paththat means you won't have to ditch all your lenses when you want a new body.




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canon 40d - questions?




Jessie K


I am a beginner, but I'm really eager to learn.
I was thinking of buying nikon d80 but now I'm way more interested in canon 40d.
Do you think it is alright to get canon 40d or would it be too much to learn?
I have no problem with the cost since my parents are willng to buy me one, but I really don't want to regret buying it.
and yes, I have seen the cameras.
Thanks for reading and reply only if you know about dslr cameras



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I've used both the Canon 40D and the Nikon D80. Both cameras are good and solid, great for casual or serious shooting. I like the large LCD on the 40D, and the grip as well. However, the layout is not the best. The ON/OFF switch is in a strange location, making it sort of difficult to pop up and take a picture in the blink of an eye. With the Nikon, the ON/OFF switch is right where it should be: below your index finger. This makes for fast shooting. Out of these two cameras, I would suggest the Canon 40D.

However, if you are going to spend this much money on a camera, you might consider the much much better Nikon D200. It is very strong and solid, and is also weather sealed; just in case you get caught in a rainstorm. Or if you just want to stand out in the rain.... Anyway, out of the Canon 40D and the Nikon D200, I would go with the D200. It's a much better camera for the money.

Whatever the camera you buy, understand that it is nothing without a lens. So, do not settle for the cheapest lens you can find. Nowadays, photographers go as far to say, buy the lens, then camera to go with it. If you were to go by this rule, I would say, buy the 17-55mm Nikkor, and a Nikon D80. That would make for a great setup. Also understand that the lens will and should cost twice or sometimes three to four times more than the actual camera itself. The reason being, lenses will last your entire career, while cameras come and go every few years. Around a year from now, there will be the Canon 50D. Just keep that in mind.

Just a bit of advice, since you are just beginning, it might be a better suggestion to start from the basics. The 40D is a pretty difficult camera to understand, while the D200 is pro level camera. I would strongly suggest learn all you can about photography before your parents drop $1,500 on a camera.

Should I buy the Canon 40D Dslr camera body?

Q. I am new to Dslrs and was wondering if this would be a good fit.. I got an offer for $450 it comes with everything that it came with in the box expect the kit lens. I would buy it but I heard the Canon 40D was kinda outdated..What do you think? is the price good? and what lens should i get if i decide to buy it?


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Actually the 40D is one of the best of the xxD canon dSLR models.

The 50D was a disappointment for many Canon users and the 60D was scaled back from a semi-pro camera to one suited more for advanced consumers.

"With the 60D Canon has unashamedly moved the X0D range out of the 'semi pro' bracket and instead focused on the enthusiast photographer looking to upgrade from their Rebel." -- DPReview

Without a lens, $450 is a little steep. You are going to have to buy a 18-55 mm lens for just under $200 and $650 is too much for that camera. If you can find a used 18-55 mm lens for under $75, then it makes that package worthwhile.

Look on craigslist for a lens and if you can find one, buy the 40D, but offer $400 sighting the lens issue as the reason for the offer at $400




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