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

Peter

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

Answer
None yet.

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

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

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

There are some P&S cameras with geo-tagging

DSLR light meters extensions?

John

What is the piece of equipment that comes with light meters I assume that attaches the top of DSLRs? I see it sometimes on top of certain photographers cameras, but don't know the name of the equipment. I assume it's related to the light meter in some way. Thanks

Answer
dSLR cameras have light meters built-in and do NOT need any extensions.

The only thing that mounts on the cameras hot shoe are external electronic flash units, GPS units and remote flash triggers

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Nikon DSLR cameras...?

Cay

I have had several cameras and I am VERY into photography.. I have had many small digital cameras and also the first model of the canon Rebel. I am definitely considering buying a Nikon DSLR. I have looked into the d60, the d90, and the d5000.. I am wondering if the d90 and d5000 are worth the price over the d60.. Especially for a first time nikon user.. Thanks!!

Answer
D60 is an entry level DSLR while D90 is a semi-professional camera.If you can afford I would recommend D90 that come with better features.
11-point AF system,Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second,Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200,great 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor,One-button Live View
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ENOZY4?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ENOZY4

but if you want to save money D60 is a good camera that easy to use and provide great images.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012OGF6Q?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012OGF6Q

D5000 is stay between D60 and D90
D5000 vs. Nikon D60:
- Dramatic improvement in low-light and difficult light image quality
- Improved auto white balance (but still not perfect)
- Slightly bigger (taller and deeper) body, slightly heavier
- 11 autofocus points, 3D matrix metering, Auto D-Lighting
- Faster continuous shot performance (4fps vs 3)
- RAW+JPG with choice of JPEG compression
- Full feature set including bracketing
- Slightly smaller viewfinder, but adds optional grid line support
- LiveView with HD Movie Mode
- Multi selector supports diagonal movement instead of 4 directions
- support for optional Nikon GPS unit
- same outstanding 18-55VR kit lens

and D5000 vs. Nikon D90:
- Significantly more compact, lighter body
- No autofocus motor in body for older or more professional lenses
- No top LCD; must use back display to review settings
- Slightly slower continuous shot performance (4fps vs 4.5)
- Single command dial means more access to Menu for changing settings
- Built-in flash cannot command external flash units with Nikon Creative Lighting System
- No option for extra battery grip
- Kit lens only 18-55VR vs 18-105VR
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00267S7TQ?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00267S7TQ

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

Peter

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

Answer
None yet.

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

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

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

There are some P&S cameras with geo-tagging

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

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Peter

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

Answer
None yet.

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

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

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

There are some P&S cameras with geo-tagging

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

Kabin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I hope this helps!

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Should I buy a DSLR camera or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 travel zoom camera?

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Julz

I am buying it for a trip to Africa and for use on other holidays and for family shots. I am new to photography but want a camera that takes good quality photos in both light and dark conditions, takes photos fast, turns on fast, changes modes fast and is not too hard to use.
Let me know what you think! Thanks

Answer
Good question.
I have a DSLR & a Lumix


I have the earlier version, TZ10, with a Lowepro case hanging from a carabiner from the shoulder strap on my daypack. The point being , it has excellent utility as a travel camera in rough conditions when you cant always keep the DSLR open & ready.

A few things with the TZ range :

- chose the best maximum ISO by trying under a range of low light conditions (I dont shoot above ISO400 as the quality drops off severely). Seriously consider a good lightweight travel tripod
- shoot at high resolution (so make sure you buy plenty of memory)
- I use the flash a lot in daylight - make sure you have spare battery
- learn how to de activate the GPS - it drains batteries really quickly so only turn it on when you really need it
- image quality drops off at either end of zoom range - a cropped high resolution image will look better than one taken at maximum zoom

The DSLR gives you serious improvement in image quality , quick focusing, tracking etc (as you already know). If you are new to photography, perhaps get a superseded TZ (I buy from here http://www.citiwideonline.com/au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=33&keyword=&manufacturer_id=0&Itemid=79&orderby=product_name&limit=50&limitstart=50) and as your experience & knowledge improves use the saved money for a DSLR & good lens.

What is a good entry level DSLR camera that is $500 or under?

Lauren G

I want to get into photography and start building a portfolio but only have $500 US dollars to spend.
That camera is above 500$. I need below. Thanks.

Answer
You can check out the Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD

Read a good review from an actual user:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2Q5FNO3UQU7UN/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00267S7TQ&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=bilo-20

Product Features
* 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
* Outfit includes the 3x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens with image stabilization
* D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
* Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Technical Details
* GPS Geo-tagging
* 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking
* 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes

Good price for the camera:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D5000-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Vari-angle/dp/tech-data/B00267S7TQ/ref=de_a_smtd&tag=bilo-20

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