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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Looking for a DSLR camera?

Kelly

I'm looking for a my first DSLR camera and I'm on the look out for any suggestions you might have! Its my first one as I said, so I'm not looking for anything too fancy. It just has to have the basics as well as great quality. I would probably want it to be Nikon or Canon. It would be amazing if it has film recording option as well. Also I'm looking to stay under $700 if that is at all possible. Thanks!

Answer
I can't think of a single DSLR currently available that doesn't have video capability. No DIGITAL camera has "film recording".

In my opinion you should expand your camera search to include Pentax and Sony as well as Nikon and Canon because Pentax and Sony have some features not available in comparably priced models from Nikon and Canon.

Sony.
The Sony SLT series of APS-C sensor size DSLR cameras (a58, a65, a77) use Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology which allows for full-time, continuous phase-detect auto focus whether you're shooting still images or full 1080p HD video. Also, the SLT series of cameras have a focusing motor in the camera body as well as Sony's version of Image Stabilization (IS). Plus, the SLT cameras use the legacy Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount introduced in 1985. There is still a good selection of previously owned Minolta Maxxum AF lenses available that will have full functionality on any of the SLT models and be stabilized as well. Both Nikon and Canon have their respective versions of IS in some but not all of their lenses so you pay for it again and again. The Sony SLT a65 was chosen by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) as their top "DSLR - Advanced" in 2012.

Pentax.
The Pentax K-30 is currently the lowest-priced Weather Resistant (WR) DSLR on the market. WR means you can safely use the K-30 in the rain or in very dusty conditions. It doesn't mean you can take it swimming though. The K-30 uses the legacy Pentax "K" lens mount introduced in 1975 so any Pentax or third-party "K" mount lens ever made can be used on the K-30. Older manual focus lenses will meter on the K-30 and thanks to the focus motor in the camera body auto focus lenses will auto focus on it. Like Sony, Pentax has their version of IS in the camera body so any lens used becomes a stabilized lens.

Nikon.
Since approximately 1959 Nikon has used the "F" lens mount which gives Nikon the lead in backwards capability. However, you have to go to the D90 or D7000 to get a focusing motor in the camera body so on the lower-level Nikon DSLR cameras (D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200) only the more expensive AF-S lenses will auto focus. The older AF lenses can be used but only with manual focus. Nikon currently offers DSLR lenses in DX (for crop-sensor cameras) and FX (for their full-frame cameras) designations. An FX lens is perfectly suited on a DX or FX body and a DX lens can be used on an FX body although the camera will automatically "crop" the full-frame sensor to the size of a DX sensor. This means a loss of megapixels but at least a DX lens can be used on an FX body. Unfortunately, as previously mentioned, Nikon only has their version of IS (they call it VR) in some of their lenses.

Canon.
When Canon introduced their Rebel EOS auto focus 35mm film cameras in 1988 they abandoned their legacy "FD/FL" lens mount for the "EF" lens mount. Of course this limits their backwards compatibility. Canon has added additional confusion with their lower-priced "EF-S" lenses for their crop-sensor cameras (T3, T3i, SL1, 60D/60Da* and 7D). The "EF-S" lenses CANNOT be used on a Canon full-frame DSLR such as the 6D, 5D and 1D. Anyone who buys a crop-sensor Canon DSLR and adds 2 or 3 "EF-S" lenses and later decides to upgrade to a Canon full-frame DSLR will have to replace all of their lenses. Like Nikon, Canon chose to offer their version of IS in some but not all of their lenses. * The 60Da is a factory-modified 60D intended for use in astrophotography.

I suggest reading reviews of all the various camera models at http://www.imaging-resource.com

Good Entry level DSLR Camera?

Ryan King

I am planning on buying a DSLR camera. Right now I have a sony digital camera. I plan to upgrade to a dslr camera very soon. My price range is around 700. The main features I need are: 12+ mp, I do a lot of picture editing and need to be able to zoom in to do precise edits, Full Hd video at 24fps and 30fps, I plan to make movies with it, so I need features to make good quality short films. A range of settings, such as ISO, exposure, white balance(for video), etc. The three main models I am debating between are the: The Nikon D3100, Canon T1i, and Canon T2i, but if there is a better choice for my needs then I am open to that, as long as it is in my price range.

Answer
Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZYF3LO?tag=02010-20

Technical Details

* 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
* Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens
* Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
* Easy-To-Use Nikon Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance
* Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)

Review: I recently updated my DSLR collection to the Nikon D3100 from the Nikon D70. There are good reviews out there that you should check out. However, I would like to share some of my first impressions.

Pro:
-Better image quality and lower noise at high ISO with the D3100
-MUCH MUCH lighter, which will be nice when traveling
-Larger LCD screen
-11 focus points, including 3D focus which tracks the motion of the subject or camera.
-1080p Video
-14 megapixels
-2nd Generation DSLR
-Quiet, quiet, quiet

Cons:
-No bracketing option. Not a huge deal since I only bracket once a year
-Cannot use my old 50mm 1.8 lens. I knew this before purchasing the camera.
-As of 10/1/2010, Camera RAW for the D3100 is not supported in Photoshop or Lightroom. Need to shoot .jpg + RAW or use Nikon Capture NX2 for RAW files. That should be updated soon, so not a big deal.
-Can hear the lens focusing when recording video.
-No depth of field preview.
-Can't use wireless remote

I'm an amateur photographer and this camera meets my needs. I love the fact that it's small and light, with great quality images. If I were a serious photographer and had more money to spare, I would wait and check out the D7000, which appears to have phenomenal specs. I'm happy with my purchase and I highly recommend this camera.

what is the best DSLR camera for HD video 100-170$ ?

Silas

I am looking for A DSLR camera that shoots HD quality video for up to 180$ I see alot of lowpriced DSLR camera's at walmart, and Target, but what model is the best in that price range.

Answer
There is no "dSLR" at that price. Only "point & shoot" that looks like a dSLR. The lens is not changeable. Manual controls are more than a pocket point & shoot, less than a dSLR.

These cameras - and dSLRs and point & shoot are designed to capture still images. Video capture is a secondary "convenience feature". This does not mean they cannot capture good video - when used properly, they can - but they are not camcorders and cannot be treated like one. Prolonged video capture can cause the camera to overheat - and it takes a long time to cool down. Most record mono-audio.

Camcorders are designed for video capture - and as long as there is space on the memory card and power available, capturing video continues - and no issue with the camcorder overheating. Most also record stereo audio. Capturing still images a secondary "convenience feature". This does not mean they cannot capture good stills - when used properly, they can - but they are not dSLRs or bridge cameras or even point & shoot cameras and should not be treated like one.

When you get a tool for a specific application it is best to get it for its primary design purpose. When you get the tool for a secondary design, expect to use work-arounds or plan on having problems.

LOOKING FOR NEW VIDEO CAMERA?!? HELP!?

Gage

I'm looking for a new video camera to make movies with. I have a YouTube account which is where I post most of my movies. I want to upgrade now that I have gotten more into filmmaking.

Right now I have $650 saved up for a new camera but my budget is $650-$1000 at the most.

I want a camera that has really good picture quality, is good in lower light, has good sound quality, and isn't super difficult to use!

Please help me out!

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

which digital camera is the best?

Q. Wow! i feel like i am stepping out of the ice ages with this question (It's like going from a brownie to a dispoable) but i am getting sick and tired of dealing with the old camera and I am the market for a new digital camera. I am in the mood to put Yahoo! answers to the test and see what you all recommend.

Now, i know this question has been repeated in the past but this is hardly that type of question. I know all about DPI and memory sticks. I am wondering more about the quality of the model of the camera. Is it really worth it to get 3 vs 4 mega pixels. Which places have good salesmen that aren't going to rip me off. Which cameras have the most fun functions?

I am also wondering if there are any digital cameras to stay away from? Quality issues, connectivity problems, Memory stick problems and (really important because i am a butter fingers) durability. Also where are the places to stay away from?

Wow, I have almost used up my 1,000 characters please Yahoo! Answers help me!

Answer
First of all, this all depends on what is your definition of "best" AND how much are you willing you spend. If I were you, I would keep a part of my budget of accesories because usually people forget about those. They have $400 and they come in to the store and buy a camera for $400 and then when they get home, they realize the they don't have a memory stick to go with it so they can only take like 10 pictures. Some of the necessary accesories include memory cards and carrying cases. Other optional accessories include a photo paper, some photo editing software, extra batteries, photo paper and ink for the printer, etc...

Now, for the camera, there two kinds; point and shoot, and then Single Lens Reflex). Point and shoot are the small thin ones you see everyone carrying around (which is recommended for a first-time buyer because they are not that fancy and everything is automated). SLR cameras are the huge giant ones which professional photographers (or hobbyists) use. With SLR cameras, you get a bigger CCD (meaning the comes out looking much nicer), faster processing time, and the picture that you take is EXACTLY what you saw through the viewing pane. So for example, a 6MP SLR picture will be better than a 8MP point and shoot.

The megapixels do make a difference and getting higher megapixel (like a 6 as opposed to a 3) is better because you can always downgrade a picture's resolution before OR after you take the picture. For example, if you get a 6MP camera, you can choose the setting to be like 4MP and just take pics at 4MP. And then you have an option of raising it back up to 5MP or 6MP if you need to. But if you get a 4MP, then obviously you can't higher than 4MP. Also people don't buy 6MP so that they can print 6MP pictures. Nobody has printers big enough to actually print giant pictures. The advantages of higher MP include, being able to zoom in further after you take the pic (because usually you are limited to 3x optical zoom in point and shoot cameras), crop out the pic, and then STILL have enough resolution left to print a decent 3x5 or 8x10. I can take a whole family group shot and then crop a person's face and print it without a problem. The norm today is about 5-6MP, some places don't even carry 3MP anymore. So I would go with 6MP or higher if you want.

Next thing is zoom. There is optical zoom (which is before you take a picture) and then there is digital zoom (which is after you take the picture). In point and shoot, you are usually limited to about 3x zoom on both which is good enough because otherwise the lens gets much bigger and heavier so the camera won't exactly fit in your back-pocket. Optical zoom is the one to look at. Ignore whatever number they tell you for digital zoom, it means nothing. In fact, NEVER EVER use digital zoom. Use only optical because digital zoom is not really zoom, it just takes the picture, crops it, and then stretches it out. So if you take a 5MP with digital zoom, it will actually be like a 3-4MP pic.

Next thing is memory cards. Different brands use different kinds. Sony made their own cards called Memory Sticks. Olympus and Fuji use xD cards and everyone else (kodak, canon, nikon, panasonic) pretty much uses SD (secure digital) cards. CompactFlash is there but it is mainly for old cameras (precursor to SD cards) or SLRs use CompactFlash. Pretty much the memory cards are the same so the kind of memory card wouldn't really affect my judgement about which brand to buy. For example, SD used to be a lot slower and more power consuming then xD. But then they came out with the High-speed ones. So the high-speed ones actually read and write faster, and they are more power efficient which means that the your battery would last you longer. SD also has a high-speed version with a built-in USB drive so you can actually just flip it open and stick it into your USB port anywhere. I have a 1GB version and it is awesome. You can use like a regular USB flash drive and save whatever from a computer, and the flip it to stick it in your camera and take pictures. SD is what you are most likely going to get.

After that we come to batteries. Rechargeable batteries are good because they last you MUCH longer but then you need to recharge them so they are not recommended if you plan on going to a world tour. A camera with AA batteries will wipe out your batteries like there is no tomorrow but they are universal and dispensable. You can buy them ANYWHERE in the world and replace them instantly. You don't have to wait for it recharge. Even if you don't actually take pictures, the batteries still get drained because of the lens movement and the giant LCD screens that cameras have today. 2.5" is the most common size for an LCD today.

After that we come to brand names. Kodak is known for ease of use. Panasonic is known for their anti-shaking technology. They have the best image stabilization than anyone else. Canon and Nikon are just awesome in terms of features and ease of use (like menu navigation). Canon and Nikon are the most popular. Sony is famous for their sleek, slim, and cool-looking designs (like the thin cybershot T-series). For durability (because you are butterfingers) go with Panasonic or the newer Canons because they use a metallic casing as opposed to a plastic casing so they are heavier but if you drop it...

So here is what I have (and may I remind you that I bought this last year when this camera was like the newest model). I have a CanonSD500 which is 5MP camera with an extra battery (Which I bought off of ebay for like a dollar, don't pay $40 for it at the store). I have the SanDisk high-speed SD+USB with 1GB capacity and a canon leather case. You don't want your lens or your giant LCD screen scratched your ruin. If you are going to spend $500 on a camera, then spend another $20 and get a decent bag.

As a general case, I recommend CanonSD600, 700, 630 or Panasonic FX01.

As for a good place to go to buy, go to either Circuit City or a BestBuy's around you because fry's salesmen are on commission and they will rip you off. Circuit City and Best Buy are not on commission anymore. Go to the store, play around with the cameras and then buy them. Fry's will have more variety then anybody else so if you really want to, go to circuit city to look at the cameras and then just buy it from fry's. I bought mine from circuit city. Other accessories, get them off ebay. You will get brand new factory sealed items for like 2% of the advertised price.

How's that for an answer???
I am sure this more than 1000 characters.
Feel free to contact me if you need anymore help.

What is a good amount of megapixels for a cheap video camera?

joe

Answer
Standard definition video at 4:3 aspect ratio is 640x480
Standard definition widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio is 854x480
High definition video (by standards definition) 16:9 is 1280x720 or 1920x1080

The second number is the horizontal row count and represents the video resolution that defines whether video is Standard definition or high definition. Quick Math:

640x480 = 307,200 = 1/3 of a megapixel
854x480 = 409,920 = less than 1/2 of a megapixel
1280x720 = 921,600 = less than 1 megapixel
1920x1080 = 2,073,600 = 2 megapixels

Below 480 horizontal lines is less than standard definition video. Above 1080 horizontal lines is "extra high definition" video.

"Megapixel count", as shown above, is NOT used for defining "video quality". Megapixel count is used as a still image measurement. The amount of compression applied to video has more to do with video quality. A low-end camera or video capture in a smartphone can give you 1080p video at very high compression. I can assure you that a low compression format (like DV/HDV) will provide much better video quality.

Next clarification: "cheap". In my book that means something that has little value, is poorly made and won't last long once you start using it. There are many instances of inexpensive, well made, products. Assuming you want the latter, we don't know what that means in relation to money. Video cameras range in price from about $80 to about $80,000. Even is we stay under $1,500 for consumer grade cameras, "inexpensive" can still mean $200.

If the lighting is good, any video camera can capture good video. At the low end, lenses and imaging chip are small making it impossible to have good low light video behavior - suggestion: always capture under bright, sunny, sunlight or good (studio grade) indoor lighting. As camcorders increase in price, the lenses and imaging chips get bigger and the low light behavior improves - but "good" lighting is still strongly suggested.

Audio is an important aspect of video. At the low end, really loud audio or really low audio will be problematic. As the camcorders increase in price, a mic jack and various levels of manual audio gain control are added.

If you can provide specific detail, we will be in a better position to provide you specific product recommendations. If you can't, the the easiest thing to do is to set a budget, see what fits and get it. Products from different manufacturers at around the same price point will provide basically the same level of video quality.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Best budget digital camera.?

Q. I need a new digital camera mainly for taking pictures of friends and for networking websites (myspace, etc.). I want the photographs to be good quality(: not all grainy like the one i have. Opinions???

Answer
Everything about the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS is easy. The Smart AUTO feature makes every shot picture-perfect. An impressive 10x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer keeps you sharp and steady. Thereâs even an Easy Mode that makes shooting super simple. This AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up Effective Pixels â Approx. 10.0 Megapixels Type â 1/2.5-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Lens â Canon 10x Optical Zoom Lens Focal Length â 6.0 (W) â 60.0mm (T) f/2.8 (W) â f/4.3 (T) (35mm equivalent â 36 (W) â 360 (T) mm) LCD Monitor â 3.0-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle Shutter Speed â 15-1/2500 sec. ISO Sensitivity â Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Exposure Control Method â Program AE, Manual; AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift White Balance Control â Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Built-in Flash â Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro Shooting Modes â Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie, Night Scene Storage Media â SD/SDHC Memory Card, Camera review http://www.camerareview-blog.com

Will AT&T get a 5-megapixel camera phone before Christmas?

Jonathan B

I want one but they dont have one yet... :-(

Answer
You can buy a Nokia N95 or the newer one N96. They are compatible with the AT&T Network

DSLR Camera for visual special effect?

sam

I'm looking to buy a DSLR my maximum budget is $550 and I want to record videos for short films and add special effects within the film,

can anyone could recommend a DSLR Camera that shoots 1080p @ 60fps? (within my price range said at the start of this sentence)

since ill be adding visual special effects into my films does it matter if it runs 1080p @ 30fps?

even tho i want to film i would also like to take a photo with a fantastic/ crystal clear picture which will allow me to do 2.5 animation work as well

and if you could also add the specs if possible or a website would be appreciated

thank you!! :)

Answer
For $550, all you can afford is an entry level dSLR, probably with the kit lens. You could get a little more for your money if you look used.

Check out the after Christmas sales at Amazon, B and H Photo and Adorama, as well as what local retailers might have. Every camera at that price range is going to be similar. If you have friends or family that have the same brand, get what they get so you can share lenses. Otherwise, get the one that is most comfortable in your hand.

Should i buy this second hand dslr camera?

Alicia

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1760711813797.98987.1119102112&type=3

NIKON D60
- Battery grip.
- 2 batteries.
- Normal strap.
- Leather hand strap.
- Default dSLR bag
-standard kit lens, 18~55 3.5~5.6 apeture range. HOYA UV lens filter.
-8gb memory card

price:RM950

How old is it, does it look worn or new, have you seen it working, tried it out, checked it is all working properly,
Looks new on the front...but the screen can see its not new...got bubble....pictures in the link above....working fine..tested it myself....forgot to check the lens though..is it normal for this model to snap a photo and load the preview of the photo slowly? cos when i snap a picture, it would load kinda slow....usually it will straight away appear on the screen... like 1second after the picture is taken...this one takes like 2-3 seconds for the preview of the picture to appear on the screen...
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how many shutter actuations? don understand

Was this the original owner? Yes

Answer
The Nikon D60 was released world-wide in January 2008, despite it being 4 years old by comparison it is still relatively good for the price as an entry-level DSLR.

The price based upon US dollars, you're looking at

The most comparable Nikon camera to the D60 is the D5100 (released in April 2011), using Snap Sort to compare the two together, the D5100 score 97 to 29 which is relatively dismal. But it depends on what kind of shooting you're going to be doing.

You're probably going to be able to do some portrait and macro shots, but the F stop on that lens kit is 3.5 to 5.6. Usually you would have to aim for something like a 2.8 or lower to get better image quality.

For RM950 that is pretty cheap, The camera seems to have gone through its paces quite a lot. Does the seller even tell you if its been accidentally dropped? Camera Body? Lens? Or both?

The D60 has a shooting speed of 3 fps only, which to some extent is fairly normal for this kind of entry-level DSLR. There may be some Nikon firmware updates for the camera itself which you might look into later on. However the slowness depends on the capturing settings, the larger the quality of the MP; then the higher the file size is going to be.

I'd be weary about the 8GB memory card, if you are not going to be using continuous burst mode shooting, then 8GB is more than enough; you should check to see if it has any bad sectors on it by using a USB Card reader and plug it into any computer to run a diagnostic check.

For me, the differences is that I use a SanDisk Extreme HD 16GB /w 30mb/sec writing speed. I use this as my primary card on my SLR as it does video and a very high burst rate of shooting; but I mainly shoot landscape and architectural photos. So for me I tend to use medium to long range.

The life of a Nikon as claimed by the manufacturer is normally around 150,000 to 180,000 shutter actuations which account for the number of shots taken by the camera. Its literally the life span of the shutter along with the camera body. After its reached this many, the shutter will start to degrade and cause issues in which case you'll have to go and get it repaired and replaced.

In 4 years, its hard to tell; but you may notice it from taking a photo in which it should tell you the number of the image. Every person is different, so it depends on how many photos you take per day, or per week; and you may rack up a few thousand shots per week as opposed to perhaps a few hundred. And that will extend the life of the camera.

For my camera, in which I bought over Christmas last year, has just had about 1200 shutter actuation, so its still relatively young.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

What is a good point and shoot digital camera for lowlight?

mmillersqu

We need a camera that can do the following:
-Take night portraits and capture the background and the faces clearly .
-Night landscapes (both usually in city settings such as Rome, Paris, London, etc).
-Take fast pictures if possible. (If it could catch a running puppy in more detail than a blur that would be fantastic).
-Takes clear photos in macro setting, I photograph flowers and butterflies.
-Has a minimum 4x optical zoom. 5 would be better.
-Compact
-Image Stabilization if possible
-Fits a standard minitature camera tripod

We're looking at the Fujifilm finepix F100fd. Is there any cameras that are competetive with this model? As long as it's over 7 megapixels I don't really care if the megapixels are competitive with this model.

Answer
For low light photography with a point & shoot, nothing has yet surpassed the Fuji F31d and F30. The F31d keeps the highlights under better control, making this the better of the two models. These cameras, both from 2006, sold very well but you won't find a lot of them on eBay... they're so good at what they do that current owners have nothing to upgrade to. Well, a dSLR of course, but good luck slipping a dSLR into your coat pocket.
As an all-round camera, the F100fd is much better. Some reviews quibble about the concessions that were made to achieve its 5x zoom lens, but the 28mm wide angle instantly makes it better than 80% of what's out there. Simply put, the F100fd has some great features and it's good value for money.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

What type of video camera do I need to use to make music videos?

marc

I want a type of camera that can film this type of quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Jv9fNPjgk

How much would the cameras price range out to?

Answer
It depends on your requirements and experience.

Set a budget.

Pocket cams, point and shoot cameras and entry-level consumer camcorders start at around $100 and their small lenses and imaging chips prevent them from providing good video in low light. They are "good" because they are inexpensive. There usually is no mic jack and no manual audio gain control. Kodak Z series. (GoPro and Contour up to about $300.) You will need to add light.

At around $600, the mid range of consumer camcorders does a little better in low light because the lens diameter is larger as is the imaging chip, but the better bet is to add light. A mic jack appears and there may be some manual audio gain control. dSLRs start here - the lenses bump you into the high bracket and audio control is limited - as well, they overheat and have file size and duration limitations. Canon HF R series; HF M series. You will need to add light.

At around $1,100, the high end of consumer camcorders have a mic jack, manual audio control and a few other useful features buried in the menu and difficult to get to and use. Canon HF S series. You *might* need to add light.

The "prosumers" start at around $1,500. the lenses and imaging chips are larger, the audio gain control, might move to the outside of the camcorder along with a shared manual focus/or/zoom ring. Sony HDR-FX7.

The high end of the prosumers gets us to about the $2,600 range - like the Sony HDR-FX1000. Large lens filter diameter and large 3-element (in this case 3CMOS) imaging chip. Basically a pro camcorder, but lacking XLR audio inputs relying on 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio input meaning you get to augment that with a XLR adapter from juicedLink or BeachTek. Low compression high quality video. Lots of manual controls on the outside of the camcorder.

Then the pro grade gear goes up to about $80,000. Sony HVR-Z5, Z7; Panasonic AG-HVX200; Canon XF100 and XF300; Red, Silicon Graphics and others... The Balck Maging Cinema Camera and the Canon Cinema camera are nice and not so pricey.

Canon, Panasonic and Sony are "good" consumer, prosumer and professional camcorder manufacturers. So is JVC. GoPro and Contour make "good" action cameras.

Tripods and other steadying devices, mics, and maybe lights and a bunch of other equipment will be needed, too.

dSLRs (like the T3i and 5D Mark 2) are designed to capture still images. They can do well with that. Download and read the manuals from Canon... problems capturing video include overheating (and shutting down - cool down is a long time), motor noise from the zoom and focus motors will be recorded by the internal mic, internal mic is mono, use of good XLR mics requires a XLR adapter (juicedLink or BeachTek), file size limitations, video duration limitations, and more... These can be worked around, but the experience tells you how to workaround... This does not mean they cannot capture good video - they can - but it is a challenging and sometimes difficult environment to deal with. You might save money in the immediate term, until you learn that the video capture device is not the only investment needed...

We don't know what computer you are using, what you plan to edit with (this can do the conversion to the black and white video) or whether you need to spend money for upgrades like external drives...

What is a good DSLR Camera that records HD video for around 300$?

Cody

Answer
There is none - unless you are oen to a bridge camera (can't change lenses). But...

If video is important, then a camcorder is preferred. It is designed to capture video. And audio. capturing still images is a secondary "convenience feature".

If stills are important, than use a still image capture device. Capturing video (and audio) is a secondary "convenience feature". For example, if you read the documentation available for download from the camera manufacturer's web sites, you will find they will overheat when capturing video "for prolonged periods" (about 15 minutes maximum) and stop video capture until it cools down (takes a long time)... or... check their built-in (mono) mic and no (or extremely limited) manual audio control. This means no stereo without an external stereo mic and adding something like a XLR adapter (~$350) to plug into the stereo audio input + use the audio gain controls... or... use an external audio recording device like a Zoom H2, H2n, H4n and take the extra steps to import and sync the audio when editing.

There are no camcorders under about $1,500 that have an interchangeable lens system (Sony NEX VG series).

I am not saying bridge cameras can't capture good video - they can - but they cannot be treated like a camcorder and they cannot replace a camcorder. For example, if you take a bunch of short duration videos because the project is scripted and you are using a shot list, then you should be OK. The time between the short sequences *might* be enough time for the camera to cool down. There are workarounds for lots of things that you normally don't need to worry about when using a camcorder... If you can plan properly, the a bridge camera might work.

Be sure to include lighting (flash and video) requirements, steadying devices (tripod - especially for video), power supplies... and lots of other "accessories" needed for successful video capture.

For $300 you are in the low range of consumer camcorders. Something in the Canon HF R series should fit quite well. We assume your computer and video editor can deal with the AVCHD compressed video for editing...

waterproof digital camera?

Q. I am looking for a digital camera for my boyfriends birthday. He is outdoors a lot and as i live in Scotland he has requested a waterproof camera. Since i dont know a lot about cameras at all i was wondering if anyone could help me out or guide me in the direction to look. I have around Â£120 pounds to spend.

Even the smallest idea could help...

thanks!!

Answer
The best one according to the PC World magazine.Is Canon Power A590 is Point -and Shoot Camera this is very good for beginner's camera,the PowerShot A590is offers amazing image quality and superb stabilization. You cant read this Article.Canon PowerShot A590 IS Point-and-Shoot Camera
For a beginner's camera, the PowerShot A590IS offers amazing image quality and superb stabilization.
Alexa Wriggins
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 02:30 PM PDT

My digital camera expertise begins and ends with this fact: I cannot resist the urge to photograph a couple of fuzzballs named Chuckie and Violet. I'm a classic novice point-and-shooter, and the crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me of my snapshots find their way onto Flickr or Facebook.

Recently, I spent some time with the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A590IS digital camera to see how fully it would meet my list of very basic snapshooting requirements and how well it would compensate fro my lack of technical proficiency. For a bargain-bin price of $150, it has a lot of features: 8-megapixel resolution, 4X optical zoom, optical image stabilization, face detection (which recognizes faces in the frame and optimizes the autofocus accordingly) and a smaller-but-serviceable 2.5-inch LCD screen. And conveniently it runs on two AA batteries.

To orient myself to the camera and gain insight into its features and functions, I ripped the A590IS out of the box and started taking pictures. I had no trouble working my way through various settings, quickly finding and using many of the 19 shooting modes, including portrait, landscape, and auto. Not surprisingly, the A590IS doesn't support a full range of manual settings (what do you expect for $150?), but it does let you program the shutter speed and aperture settings manually if you want to.

The big news with this point-and-shoot camera is image quality. Despite its rock-bottom price, the A590IS scored significantly higher in our image-quality assessments than point-and-shoots that cost more than twice as much and have higher megapixel counts. In particular, our judges noted superior colors and flash exposures in our subjective tests.

Image quality gets an assist from my favorite A590IS feature: the optical image stabilizer. I tried desperately to take a blurry picture--and I failed. No matter how hard I shook that camera or how much my subjects shimmied, I couldn't induce a blurry image. (Unfortunately for me, the A590IS does permit photo subject guillotinage if the picture taker frames the shot badly enough.)

Like many other Canon cameras, the PowerShot A590IS has a classic, easy-to-hold ergonomic shape with a fat thumb/hand grip on the right side. Though it's comfortable to hold, the camera body lacks rubber or textured trim on the plastic surface of its hand grip, which makes the grip a bit slick. I also wished that the camera were smaller: It's a compact camera, but not exactly pocketable. You'll need to secure it in a small camera bag before stowing it in your purse or backpack, or you'll risk scratching it up.

Though the AA batteries are great for convenience, the A590IS produced only 248 shots running on a fresh pair. Many point-and-shoots can take more than 300 shots on a single charge.

Photos from the PowerShot A590IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images. And don't be afraid to put its optical image stabilization to the test.

Where can I get the best deal online for a digital SLR camera.?

I want atleast 10.2 megapixels and a large LCD viewfinder. Camera will be used to take pictures of wildlife and scenery in Nevada. Thanks.
BTW: I have a budget of about $700

Answer
The absolute best deals and best selections come from www.adorama.com

For what you want to do with that budget, I wouldn't be so concerned about megapixels (thought there are some options for 10.2 megapixels.) If you were to go with 6 or 8 megapixels (all that any amateur needs) you could spend the rest on a good lens, which is where the REAL image quality comes out. Consumers obsess over megapixels, when they're really not that important. Remember that it is a measurement of area, a square function, so a 10 megapixel image is NOT twice as wide as a 5 megapixel one. A 25 megapixel image would be, though. However, all that you need to make 4x6 prints at 300dpi (standard high-quality prints) you only need 3.2 megapixels. Yeap. So, spend money on good, fast, sharp lenses. Shooting wildlife, you're not going to be able to get that close without spooking the animal, so I would recommend a lens with a length of at least 200mm, preferably 300mm.

Ideally I would spend just a bit more than you want to and get a camera with a faster autofocus and continuous shutter speed, but you can get a Nikon D40x (discontinued) refurbished body from Adorama for $450. It has 10.2 megapixels (like you want) and is a real Nikon, meaning you'll be using some of the best lenses in the world. Or, you could get the regular D40 (6.1mp) outfit and you'll have an extra lens (18-55) for landscapes and people for about the same price.

Then, you could get a plain old Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens for only $135. This will do the job, yes, and you'll only spend $585 total, but I will highly recommend the VR version of this lens. The VR will let you take pictures in lower light using faster shutter speeds than normal, since it helps get rid of blur caused by hand shake. Not only that, but this version of the lens uses much higher quality glass and will yield much higher quality images. It does cost $479, though, which will put you at $929, a good bit over budget. However, since you are on a budget, we can compromise with the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG lens. It's not nearly as nice as the Nikon VR ED IF version of this lens, and it doesn't have VR, but it is a lot cheaper at only $170. Buy a good monopod to carry around with you and it will be just as good as VR, just not as portable. When you buy a nice fast SD card (get a 4GB or two; you'll want the space on your trip), you'll be right at or just slightly over your budget.

So, our shopping list is:
Nikon D40x (refurbished) or Nikon D40 kit $450
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG lens $170
4GB fast SD card $60
monopod roughly $50
TOTAL roughly $730

Lenses are the second most important part of your camera, so don't skimp on them, but most the most important part is taking the photographs themselves. Enjoy that and have fun on your trip!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Is there a better mobile phone CAMERA than the Sony Ericsson Satio (12 megapixel)?

Hello!

Don't say Iphone.

Answer
Thing is most people think that the more megapixels the better the camera. Not so. Its how the pixels are used in the camera that makes the better picture. More megapixels just means bigger pictures.

For example the iPhone 4 (5MP) vs the HTC Evo 4G (8MP). There was a camera comparison & the 4's was clearly better. Not as much 'noise' on the camera.

Anyway, most people put the cameras equipped in iPhones, Sony Ericsson & Nokia phones as the top in phones today. If it is one with megapixels you are looking for then there's the Nokia PureView 808 (think the 808 is right) which has a 41MP shooter.

Just in case someone else tries to mention the Samsung Galaxy Camera, make note that that is not a phone.

What are the Top 10 mobile phones of 2012 latest!?

Deeksha

I want to purchase the best phone with cool new features as i am bored with the old interface of nokia symbian and other proprietory os and interfaces. I want to buy a phone that have advanced and unique features. Budget is not an issue. Thanks in advance.

Answer
Sony Xperia S: The phone is said to be the first smartphone from the next generation smartphone series of Sony - Xperia NXT. The 12 megapixel camera and 16x digital zoom, the phone comes with an Android platform 2.3(Gingerbread) OS and has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor for faster performance. The Xperia S is also has a new feature NFC (near field communication) that allow user to share content with other phones. With Mobile BRAVIA Engine it has a 4.3 inch Reality Display with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720). It has 32GB of internal flash memory.

Lenovo K800: Lenovo K800 is the first Intel-powered Medfield phone. It comes with the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) along with Lenovo's LeOS. The phone has a 1.6GHz Medfield processor and it features a 4.5 inch of TFT display with 720p resolution.

Motorola Droid 4: Motorola at the CES 2012 unveils the new DROID 4 smartphone. The device is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM and touted to be slim at half an inch thin. The phone is Running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS with 4.0 inch qHD displayand has a scratch and scrape resistant glass. The phone features an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture and Mirror Mode to display images and video on an HDTV. The phone will be available with Verizone Wireless Communications stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com

Huawei Ascend P1 S: Huawei unveiled their new Ascend P1 smartphone at the CES 2012. It runs on Texas Instruments Inc's 1.5GHz's multicore processor and its touchscreen is covered in Corning Inc's Gorilla Glass. There are three colors for this phone available in the market - black, pink and white. This phone is very thinner 6.68-mm and powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4460 Cortex-A9 processor, the phone has is available in the 1 GB of RAM and 4GB of RAMmarkets of North America.Asia, to Europe, said the company.The comes with latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

HTC Titan II: The 16 megapixel camera phone is the first LTE Windows Phone from HTC. The Titan II has 1.3 megapixel fron camera for video call, a 4.7 inch super LCD screen powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon CPU for faster and efficient proccessing. The device will be made available by At&T to the customers.

Nokia Lumia 900: The Nokia Lumia 900 powered by a 1.4 GHz processor, it has 4.3 inch AMOLED ClearBlack glass touchscreen. It comes with AT&T new "LTE" wireless data network for faster download. The pone has an 8 megapixel rear and 1 megapixel front camera.

SpareOne mobile phone: This amazing phone comes with a battery life of 15 years, and designed for emergencies, whether you charge it or not. This phone unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas which is designed as a beckup phone that can be kept in the glove compartment for emergencies.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx come with Verizon Wireless. As compared to Motorola Droid Razr the phone has extended battery life. The 8 megapixel phone has a autofocus, LED flash rear camera wtih 1080p video capture capabilities. And for video chatting it has a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera. It features a 4.3 inch 540x960 pixel Super AMOLED Advanced capacitive touch screen with 256 ppi pixel density.

LG Spectrum: The phone comes with a price of $200 with Verizon Wireless with two-year contract. This phone is powered by 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, a 4.5-inch high-resolution display (1280 by 720 pixels), and runs Android 2.3 OS (4.0 upgrade is promised in second half of 2012). The phone sports an 8 megapixel camera.

Monday, May 5, 2014

The camera of iPad2 and iPod Touch4 is the same(not in good megapixel), why Photobooth only available for iPad?

The Boy Wi

The camera of iPad2 and iPod Touch4 is the same(not in good megapixel), why Photobooth only available for iPad2, but not iPod Touch4? And this app can't buy from iTune or Apple for iPod Touch4.
Why isnt there a Photobooth app for the ipod touch4? why is it only avalible for the ipad2?

Answer
Because it's new and Apple wants you to get the latest and greatest.

Just download a 3rd party app that does the same thing on your iPod touch.

IPhone 4gs question?

Quent

What r all of the features of the phone?

Answer
-8 megapixel camera
-Siri
-Talk to text
-same A5 chip processor like the iPad2
-reminders that talk to you, pick out restaurants for you etc.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

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!

A Video Camera For Filming?

Trixie

What's a good Video Camera to use for filming a movie? Under $2,000, adding the lens price?

Answer
Nikon D1500 it has 16.4 megapixels and with a good lens is about $1,500

FUJIFILM S1500 - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital Camera?

planb890

Is the FUJIFILM S1500 - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital Camera a good camera?
what's good&& bad about this camera?
thanks.

Answer
Well the good news is it is one of the best SLR-like P&S cameras for its price. More good news is that it has a Leica lens, some of the best glass on the planet.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=fuji_finepixs1500&show=all

I would hold off on using reviews by users to determine which camera you buy. The reason is you never know the skill level of the reviewer and any negative comments may have much more to the lack of skills using a camera than the quality of the camera itself.

Camera Megapixels?

asere

When buying a digital camera does it really matter or is there a noticeable difference in the megapixels say 6.0 - 8.0? Is looking at how much pixels one of the main things to look for?

Answer
Pixels are the tie-breaker when choosing a camera - especially when comparing 6 to 8 MP.

Having said that, though, here is my stock answer on the pixel count. It is sure to cloud the issue for you.

If you always plan and compose your pictures perfectly, you don't need a whole lot of pixels. These days, I'd say that 5 MP or even 4 MP is fine for the average snapshooter and this can be obtained without unreasonable expense. If you want to allow for cropping, which means enlarging only a portion of your image, the more pixels the better.

Imagine taking a scenic view and then noticing that the middle 20% of the photo would make an even better picture. Suppose you take a picture of a whole group of people and Aunt Clara really, really looks great in the picture, but everyone else looks lousy. If you have the pixels to work with, you can still make a decent print of Aunt Clara that she would be happy to have. If you buy an 8-to-10 MP camera and don't want to TAKE large photos, you can always set the camera to a lower file size. You can never go the other direction, though. Unless the cost is a major issue, buy the camera with more pixels. You will never be sorry that you did, but you might one day be sorry that you didn't.

I have a few photos on Flickr to include in a discussion on how many pixels are enough. Go to my page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/tags/pixels/ Some of the pictures are from a 4 MP or even 3 MP camera, showing you what you might expect without any cropping. I think they are quite acceptable. Some of the pictures are from a 10 MP camera (the swan and the pansies), showing the value of having those large images so that you can crop a smaller image out of the original picture and still end up with a satisfactory image. There is one VGA picture, just to show what you could expect from 640 x 480 pixels - not much.

Ken Rockwell has an interesting article on pixels and the pixel wars:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

Having said all that, though, pixels are not the only measure of image quality. The sensor size is important as well as the image processing software included in the camera. (See http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04/476181751/
You need to read reviews if you want a critical understanding of image quality for particular cameras. Try http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ for more information on the cameras you are considering. Pixels are not the decision maker, but they are the tie breaker, so go for the higher pixel count.

You can go there and click on "Buying Guide" and then "Features Search" to specify how many pixels you want to look at.

You can also go to http://www.steves-digicams.com/default.htm and click on "Our reviews," where you will find catagories of cameras arranged by pixel count.

How many megapixels does the iPhone 3GS have?

sdeezy

How many megapixels does the iPhone 3GS camera have?

Answer
3 megapixel autofocus camera.

iPhone 3GS??????????????

Q. Hi guys, I haven't really used iPhones before, only iTouch 2nd Gen.
I heard that you can't jailbreak iPhone 3GS?? Hmmm... is this true?
Because I was going to get one next week but if I can't jailbreak it then.. I am not sure whether I will get it or not..
And is it much better than just 3G?

Thank you, in advance

Answer
You can jailbreak them with blackra1n. My friend has done his, but every time he turns it off it un-jail breaks. I'm not sure why. :/ But yeah, it is possible to jailbreak.
It's like, twice as fast at opening & closing apps, the camera is 3 megapixels as opposed to two, and you get video camera. There's also a compass and voice control. To see the comparisons of speed, there are a lot of good videos on YouTube where people set them side by side and open the same apps and see the difference. In my opinion, 3GS is much better then the 3G. If you haven't used one before though, you may not see the difference by using it. (:

what's a good digital camera to learn photography with?1?

Alicen1ndr

well i joined deviant art a while back and looking at all the photography there made me want to learn how. right now i have a mediocre camera but i don't like taking pix with it; it has a P and M mode but it was obviously designed for point-and-shoot purposes, and my dad got this amazing camera for christmas it's so great i'm not really sure what it's called but the strap says Canon EOS Digital. the features i like the most are the manual focus and zoom. the problem is i'm too young for a job and i want to get the camera by like september. so i calculated that if i make the purchase in september i will have roughly $280..that doesn't go far towards a camera :( but there's a small possibility that i can get another few hundred, but i'm really not sure. i could also maybe borrow half the money from my parents; i've done that before. so with the price range being between $300 and $650 dollars, what do you all reccommend? (ps i want it to be digital)
txx!!!

Answer
Check this (Almost DSLR) FUJIFILM S1000fd camera - 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://bountii.com/search.php?item=S1000fd ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3514&review=fuji+finepix+s1000 ...

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.

In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical (not CCD) image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large 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 ...

Just saw this camera at Best Buy and think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has a viewfinder, optical 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 $129.99 at Staples yesterday.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something above that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the second link in the information above for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but 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.

Lots of great camera tips in this link. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...

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 ...

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. Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. You can view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

Cheapest Digital Camera with highest Optical Zoom?

hockmasm

What is the cheapest digital camera with the highest optical zoom?

Is a 2 megapixels camera on a cell phone have good enough quality?

Jessica

i love to take picture so i would like to have a good camera on my cell to have easy access to a camera

Answer
2 megapixels isn't terrible high res, especially these days. I'm surprised you can find a camera with such poor resolution on the market these days.

Most smartphones (Android OS, Blackberry, iPhones, Nokia's line of phones, Windows Mobile) are pushing 5 megapixels in the mid-range, and I've seen 8 megapixel cams on some of the higher-end phones.

The real issue, though, isn't the resolution: how do you want to use the camera? If you're looking to use it for quick snapshots, it's fine. If you're looking to replace a normal camera, I'd suggest going for something with 5 megapixels.

is the nokia 5610's camera any good? and how loud is it?

Grant D

is the camera quality good? better then the 5300 slide?
and how loud is it?

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Yes, the camera is 3.2 MegaPixels. And the sound is Crystal clear Hi-Fi audio. While Nokia 5300 Slide has 1.3 MegaPixel camera and sound quality is not that good.

my vga was better than my 1.3 megapixel camera???

Anunnaki

my vga camera on sharp gx15 was very good in quality compared to my new ericsson Z550i 1.3 megapixel camera. the new phone's pictures look very dirty full of dots everywhere even on the highest best quality. Can anybody tell me why this is? And also if picture quality does not depend on megapixels then how does a person determine which camera will be better?

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Megapixel count determines the size of the photo and assures more colors. Hopefully more colors will lead to more realistic photos.

But a camera is also very dependent on the lens to produce breat photos. In fact, the lens is the more important part of the camera. In your case, it may not matter much because camera phones use cheap and tiny lenses.

For a digital camera, the third important element is the processing/cleaning engine. This is a firmware that cleans up the digital image to remove "noise" (i.e. grain, hot pixels or dots). The drawback in using a strong cleaning engine is that it reduces the details of the photo. I imagine that if you set your camera to the "highest" photo quality, the cleaning engine is almost switched off.

The problem with setting the camera to take the highest quality image is that it can be prone to a lot of noise. Try setting your phone to take medium or low quality and see if its comparable to the relatively low quality noiseless photo by your Sharp phone.

The number of megapixels assures a bigger photo, but the size and quality of the lens is more important, and nowadays, its a race for a better cleaning engine.

If you want good quality photos, you need a more expensive phone (or better yet, a real camera).

How much difference in photo quality is there between a VGA (640x480) vs. a 1.3 megapixel camera phone?

Aurora Bel

For instance the Nokia 6103 vs. the Samsung SGH-D807

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Usually different brands do give different image capturing quality even if they are the same megapixel.

I have found that samsung pictures are very good, even though im a nokia/sony man myself.

However, the 2 qualities you talk about would be almost unnoticable on the phone screen, however when it comes to printing the quality especially with increased size would be more sharp from the 1.3 MP.

www.mobile-review.com usually has photo samples of each phone, so then you can compare :-)

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