I am considering slr digital but ? about video capable ?

klby

zoom /optical, zoom/electronic ? resolution ? how many pixels ? Main reason I consider slr is manual focus in poor light, is there any alternative ?
Answers include fuji finepix s 6500fd & panasonic lumix dmc fz50 both sound good but not avaialble to look at anywhere ! Is buying blind the only way to get these cameras ?
Answers include fuji finepix s 6500fd & panasonic lumix dmc fz50 both sound good but not avaialble to look at anywhere ! Is buying blind the only way to get these cameras ?
Answers include fuji finepix s 6500fd & panasonic lumix dmc fz50 both sound good but not avaialble to look at anywhere ! Is buying blind the only way to get these cameras ?

Answer
No SLR does video.

With an SLR, you zoom with the lens, so all options will be optical.

Anything over 6 megapixel is perfect for 8x10. The more pixels, the bigger prints and the more you can crop.

You don't necesarrly need manual focus in poor light. Some SLR's use quick bursts with the flash to focus in dark areas and some others use smaller built in lights.

An alternative to SLR? A digicam I guess... but that's just what everyone else has.

Best SLR Cameras for club scenes?

Brittany R

What is the best SLR camera for taking video and photos of nightclub scene without flash. I want to be able to take great quality pictures and videos in low lighting. Anyone with experience please let me know. thanks. links would be nice also.

Answer
You can forget shooting video in clubs without an external light source.

Any dSLR with clean results at 3200 or 6400 ISO and a fast lens like a 24-70 f/2.8 or even a 50 mm f/1.8

Have you ever tried shooting in a club? Do you have someone at the clubs who will let you in to shoot their patrons?

Before you spend a dime, check with the club(s) manager and see if you can even get permission to take photos.

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Which is better for personal use Comcador/SLR/digital camera?

ggg

my budget is above AED 1500.......plz tell me which is best ? now from website i saw COMCADOR camera design is very smart & good looking...is it only 4 video or everything i mean photo, video can possible from it ?

Answer
While most cameras take video, and some camcorders take photos; to get the best of both, you need both. Have not seen a camera that compares with the video from a camcorder and camcorders can't take good quality photos. Suggest the least expensive Canon Camcorder and the Canon A590IS camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=174&modelid=16172#ModelFeaturesAct ...

What gives a camera its picture quality?
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. Mega pixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical 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 ...

The Canon A590IS is a slightly older model that is available everywhere at great sale prices. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has auto focus, a viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and uses rechargeable NiMH batteries.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

For expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.)

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.

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder and ... It's PINK, but it uses a $49.50 Series G Rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery.
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 ...

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

CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (both hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder.

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

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

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.

Source:
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ ...
http://dpreview.com/ ...

Best Digital SLR Camera+Lens around $900 to $1100?

safe

Spending money on lens or body? (with Full HD recording)

Answer
Nikon D3100 with 18-55 mm lens, $700

Shoots Full HD video and is the only camera in its price range that can auto-focus in the video mode

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What SLR camera would you recommend for a real estate agent?

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Tara H

I am considering buying a new camera for my real estate business as well as personal use. It will mostly be used for interior shots so a wide angle lens is essential.
Thanks!

Answer
You can consider buying
1)Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
*10.2-megapixel DX-format imaging sensor for prints up to 20 x 30 inches
*Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens
*Nikon EXPEED image processing; in-camera image editing and Active D-Lighting
*3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree wide-angle viewing
*Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3000-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B002JCSV5I/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

2)Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
*12.1-megapixel resolution
*27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
*HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
*2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
*Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-FZ35-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B002IKLJU0/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

3)Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD
* High-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
* Capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
* 2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD; improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 12.1-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
* Powered by AA batteries (included); capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-prosumer-supported/dp/B002LITT3I/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

4)Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
*12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
*Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
*DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
*EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
*Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

5)Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
*New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
*Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
*Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
*3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
*Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T1i-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B001XURPQS/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

6)Olympus Evolt E520 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Zuiko Lenses
*Box Contents - E-520 body, Li-ion battery BLM-1, Li-ion battery charger BCM-2, USB cable, Video cable, OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM, Instruction manual
*Up to 3648x2736 resolution - RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and RAW+JPEG File Formats
*CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot) Memory Card Slot
*3.5 frames per seconds sequential shooting speed, up to 8 frames in RAW mode
*Dimensions - Width 5.35 x Height 3.60 x Depth 2.68 (136x91.5x68mm) excluding protrusions
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-E520-Digital-14-42mm-40-150mm/dp/B001Q3M4IQ/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

What is the cheapest camera/slr that is around 14 megapixels?

Q. For christmas I want to ask my parents for possibly an slr that is 14 mega pixels. I've looked on store sites, but I want to know if I can find them cheaper. Around $300 - $400 is the price range I'm looking for. I like lumix, pentax and canon cameras. Hope you can help me out!

Answer
The Pentax K-x at 12.4mp and costing $489.95 at http://www.bhphotovideo.com with free USA shipping is the closest to your budget. The Technical Image Press Association chose the Pentax K-x as their 2010 "Best DSLR Entry Level". Here are its features:

1) A CMOS sensor.

2) Live View.

3) HD Video.

4) Double/multiple exposure capability of from 2 to 9 images on a single frame with Auto EV Compensation.

5) A focusing motor in the camera body so any Pentax AF lens made since 1988 can be used on the K-x and will auto focus as it should.

6) Image Stabilization in the camera body so any lens used becomes an IS lens.

7) A choice of body colors so you don't have to settle for a black camera unless you want to.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/slr

Here is a hands-on review of the K-x:
http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/amateur_digital_slrs/0510pentax/index.html

The usually recommended Nikon D3000 has NONE of the features of the Pentax K-x and is $499.95 at B&H.

I suggest doing whatever necessary to stretch your budget to afford the Pentax K-x. No other DSLR in its price range offers comparable features.

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What's a good digital camera with a fisheye that can shoot both pictures & videos to get?

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J-Mi

I really want to get a fisheye camera that can shoot both pictures & videos. However I don't exactly have the budget to buy an expensive SLR + a fisheye lens. So I was wondering if there's a cheaper camera option out there.

Answer
There really are NO "fisheye" cameras but for the LOMO fisheye versions of that toy camera and obviously, being a film camera, it cannot capture digital images nor can it shoot video.

P&S cameras do NOT come with fisheye lenses, nor can any add-on fisheye lens be purchased for them.

That means you will have to buy an entry level dSLR that has a video feature (like the Nikon D3100 - $700 and 10.5 mm fisheye - $775 / Tokina 10-17 mm fisheye zoom - $600 or Canon 500D/T1i - $750 and generic fisheye zoom - Tokina 10-17 mm fisheye zoom - $600)

As you can see, you will need to start saving your pennies to get what you want.

What photo filter was used in this video?

Richard

http://www.youtube.com/user/livelavalive?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/4/N4W-0Be9Frs

What type of filter for an SLR lens would give me the same effect? I know this was shot with a Canon SLR, but what filters may have been used? Or if possible, what filter WAS used in this video? I like the muted effect and how the sky is a creamy yellow.

Answer
Simply over exposed outside the car (the person driving was properly exposed, when was the last time the inside of a car was the same brightness of broad daylight?) and the white balance was off a bit.

No filters needed.

If you have a Canon dSLR and can shoot RAW then you can do this in Canon's DPP.
Select Color Temperature for white balance and dial in the color that you're after.

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What kind of camera has good picture and video quality?

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LoneFlower

I have a Sony handycam but the video quality sucks when indoors the video looks smooth and fuzzy not crisp like HD cameras. This camera does great in the sunlight though. Since I'm returning this camera I would like your option on the best cameras for picture and video (I would like both in good quality)

Some cameras I'm looking in to
-Nikon D700
-Canon 60D

Thanks for your help guys!

Answer
You should go with Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
*18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor; ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800)
*Includes 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD standard zoom lens
*Improved EOS HD Video mode with manual exposure control; Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor
*5.3 fps continuous shooting; enhanced iFCL 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system

What SLR camera would you recommend for a real estate agent?

Tara H

I am considering buying a new camera for my real estate business as well as personal use. It will mostly be used for interior shots so a wide angle lens is essential.
Thanks!

Answer
You can consider buying
1)Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
*10.2-megapixel DX-format imaging sensor for prints up to 20 x 30 inches
*Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens
*Nikon EXPEED image processing; in-camera image editing and Active D-Lighting
*3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree wide-angle viewing
*Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3000-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B002JCSV5I/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

2)Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
*12.1-megapixel resolution
*27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
*HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
*2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
*Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-FZ35-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B002IKLJU0/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

3)Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD
* High-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
* Capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
* 2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD; improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 12.1-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
* Powered by AA batteries (included); capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-prosumer-supported/dp/B002LITT3I/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

4)Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
*12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
*Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
*DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
*EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
*Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

5)Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
*New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
*Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
*Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
*3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
*Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T1i-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B001XURPQS/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

6)Olympus Evolt E520 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Zuiko Lenses
*Box Contents - E-520 body, Li-ion battery BLM-1, Li-ion battery charger BCM-2, USB cable, Video cable, OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM, Instruction manual
*Up to 3648x2736 resolution - RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and RAW+JPEG File Formats
*CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot) Memory Card Slot
*3.5 frames per seconds sequential shooting speed, up to 8 frames in RAW mode
*Dimensions - Width 5.35 x Height 3.60 x Depth 2.68 (136x91.5x68mm) excluding protrusions
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-E520-Digital-14-42mm-40-150mm/dp/B001Q3M4IQ/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

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