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You cannot pause. The only thing you can do is stop and start again. But the previous clip will be saved. You will have to merge them in post processing using a video editing software.
Answer by Gohaleg on 02 Jan 2010 03:28:43Im looking at buying it, the manual made it sound like you cant.
like, when youre shooting in quick auto mode, can you use the screen instead of putting it up to your eye? the manual never showed this. made the video viewfinder seem to only work for advanced modes.
Below is a review of the Canon Rebel T1i ( 500D) and you should be able be certain.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Mark
Hey,
You can but it's not like on P&S cameras, where it focuses in a second or even less. Here, you have to select where it will auto focus, or you can focus manually.
Holding a 500g camera with arms extended will..become painful after a few hours.
Live View is good for stills, not for normal use.
Well I am thinking about buying a camera, with no more then spending £150, I need to know what make is the best for digital photos, I have 2 I have my eyes on but am not sure which is better. Help Plz! LINKS BELOW!!
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I would recommend you to go with Panasonic Lumix FS15 Digital Camera really good camera
- iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with AF Tracking and Dedicated iA Button
- 29mm Wide-angle 5x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens
- 1/2.33-inch 12.1-megapixel High-resolution CCD
- 2.7-inch High-resolution Intelligent LCD
You need to lower your expectations. You don't get a Leica for that kind of money, you need to be thinking 10x to 100x times your budget.
Answer by Salerio on 01 Jan 2010 03:23:15from those 2 choice I would recommend the first one but for under £150 you Canon get better one Panasonic Lumix FS15 12.1MP, 5x Optical Zoom 2.7 inch LCD or another good choice is Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS 10 MP, 3.0x Optical Zoom 2.5 inch LCD
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What class SDHC card do I need for my Canon PowerShot SD780IS? I will be taking 720p video with it. I have heard class 4 or 6?
Have you looked at your owner's manual?
Answer by Jim A on 03 Jan 2010 03:25:42Class 6. Always use the fastest generation of card - particularly if shooting hi-def video.
Answer by Mick on 03 Jan 2010 03:33:30My brother's and i are into snowboarding, wake boarding, skateboarding etc. I love filming for them and taking pictures. I use a average Digital camera. Nothing exciting. I want a clearer better shot with a dependable camera.
what would the best choice be?
You need a waterproof P&S camera.
Olympus makes some with Tough or SW in their model number.
Pantex and Canon also have such cameras.
Look here to do the research to find the camera that has both the features you want that is within your budget.
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I would recommend you Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera
Waterproof to 33 feet, cold resistant from 14-104 degrees (F) and shockproof up to 4 feet
DIGIC 4 Image Processor; evolved Face Detection Technology plus Face Detection Self-timer
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you can even consider
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 12 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD
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If you can afford I would suggest Canon Rebel T1i which take better picture than point & shoot, fast continuous shooting , it also take 1920 x 1080 resolution HD video.
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I know you have to plug in the USB. But even though it's supposed to automatically upload the pictures, it's not. I connected it to the computer and my camera, which is a kodak, and it does nothing.
Is there something i can do?
Turn off your camera.Connect the USB cord to the camera & computer.Turn on the camera.In a minute or so a new window should pop up asking if you want to import the photos.Click on that.
Answer by Carl_the_Truth on 03 Jan 2010 10:48:34Did you get an instruction manual with it?
Answer by Braz Castana on 03 Jan 2010 10:49:42the camera should have come with a cd that downloads a program such as HP photosmart, that allows you to transfer photos to the computer..
Answer by MIGHTY MINNIE on 03 Jan 2010 10:49:59Try manually doing it. Go to Start>My Computer> it might show up as a plug in but if it's not automatically loading you might be missing some software. Try going to the camera companies website and look under troubleshooting. Hope this helps.
Answer by S.A. Donaldson on 03 Jan 2010 10:50:51Your camera is supposed to automatically export photos from it to the PC only when you have already installed the software that came with it. In case you have not installed it, no worries ;) After you have connected your camera via USB and nothing happens, open My Computer. There you would certainly see your camera being displayed as a 'Removable Storage' or something similar. Open that and browse through to find the folder where photos are stored.
To make your life easier, I would suggest you to install Google Picasa photo management software. Then you can directly import photos from your Kodak and edit them rightaway. Besides it is a great way to manage a digital photo collection. Here you go:
picasa.google.com
Cheers~
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Create a folder to hold the pictures. Turn off the camera, connect the USB cable to it and the computer. Turn the camera ON. If it shows up as a device then double click on it. You should see a few folders with some locked. Open the one that is not locked, inside it should be another folder, open it. Keep opening until you see .jpg files. Select all of them and then drag them to the folder you created. Next open the created folder and select all of the .jpg files and double click on one of them. They should all open up. If you then want to get rid of the picture files from your camera you could also drag the .jpg files to the trash and then empty the trash.
Answer by Jrbott on 03 Jan 2010 11:06:28Have you tried looking at the manual to see what you are supposed to do??
Answer by Bob on 03 Jan 2010 11:23:58I need a new one because my kodak m893 IS just failed and it was a cheap little thing to begin with.. i want something that will last me quite a while.. i was thinking of either cannon, nikon or sony.. but i also want something with a lot of features (which mine didn't have)
I would recommend Canon brand, they are good quality and also take good picture quality.
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You never mentioned how much you're spending. For point and shoot cameras Canon makes a very decent camera for every budget. I suggest the Canon SD1200 IS. Very good image quality. "Next shot delay" quicker than most.
If you ever want to learn how to use shutter speeds and aperture settings on the cheap there's the Fuji S1500. Very good image quality, aperture/shutter priority (or leave on auto), lots of zoom at 12X optical zoom, 10 megapixels. Very good on batteries. On line it's $159+shipping.
Among P&S cameras, Canon is the easiest to use, Sony has the most features, and Lumix has the best glass. Set a budget and get the most expensive you can afford.
With what you have written, I'm convinced a Sony Cybershot is the right camera for you. If you also value glass quality, get a Cybershot with a Carl Zeiss lens.
I have a Nikon Coolpix S230. I want to put pictures that weren't taken on the camera, on the camera so I can show them to someone. I've done this before, but this time it's not working. When I try to view the picture I get the message, 'File Contains No Image Data'. How can I fix it? If it helps, the pictures were taken originally on a Fujifilm camera.
well i know that the D90 takes NEF and jpg and tiff know doubt so i would say jpeg and tiff because most cameras are compatible with those formats
Answer by madmax18765 on 02 Jan 2010 06:09:53Your camera is meant for recording, not storage and playback.
Most likely the photos are actually on there, but your camera can't recognize them anymore. This is perfectly normal.
Some cameras will recognize their own files as long as they weren't edited or touched in any way, but most of the time the sheer action of transferring them to the computer and back is enough to stop it from recognizing them.
I have a Kodak EasyShare C180. Earlier today, I was taking pictures of my friend, but when I went to review the pictures, there were question mark icons, and the screen said something like, "format not recognized." I thought it might have been an error and turned my camera off for a few seconds, and turned it back on. Lo and behold, all but two of my photos were gone. Strangely enough, the amount of space left in the memory card stayed the same. Does anyone know what happened and how/if I can restore the pictures?
You can do a Google search for FILE RESTORATION UTILITIES
but there has to be information to restore in order for the utility to work. Whatever went wrong with your camera may have caused the information to never be recorded.
I've owned a lot of Olympus and Fuji Digital cameras and never had that happen. It sounds like maybe you didn't format the memory card before using it... or it could just be a cheap junk brand memory card. Or you could have accidentally put the camera close to a magnetic source...like a refrigerator motor.... which would erase or scramble the photos. Probably a dozen different weird things could have happened.
I just got a Nikon D60 for christmas and i hate it, i love the pictures and the size of the LED screen but i hate that it has no live view mode and i hate looking through the view finder....what is a comparable camera? is nikon or canon better?
well nikons best camera is the D3x which i feel is ugly looking.. there is the D90 which is an amazing camera with 12 something mega pixels and also has live view ... canon is good if you like automatic.. if you are going to get a canon i recommend something out of the EOS Rebel series but some of their Digital cameras have liek 15.5 megapixels and are around i think 1 grand?? a little much for only 15
Answer by madmax18765 on 02 Jan 2010 06:07:44Nikon. they have great deals and the clarity is great and their cameras have an LED screen.
Answer by emily on 02 Jan 2010 06:12:05If you do not like to look through the viewfinder (which is odd) and want to just use live view exclusively, get a Sony Alpha dslr.
Why?
Nikon and Canon flips the mirror up and use the sensor to record live view images. When it's in live view, the camera have two ways to focus:
It can use the normal phase detection focus which is fast (like how you look through the viewfinder), but it will need to flip the mirror back down and you'll get a black screen for a second, and it's ultimately slowed down.
Or it can use contrast based autofocus. It's accurate, focuses like a normal Digital camera, and it's very very very very slow, but you won't get black screen at least since the mirror doesn't flip back down.
Sony on the other hand, make the live view with a secondary image sensor in the viewfinder. The mirror is never flipped up, you still use the super fast phase detection autofocus, and you get live view.
Whether Sony is good or not is another matter, but no one can deny that Sony made the best live view system.
i like nikons better! they are friendlier to use. but they are BOTH good cameras. I own a nikon d5000. Its about $800 but it has live view, 16 preset functions, and shoots HD video! :) it has a good ISO thing also :) i would recommend it. i absolutely love it.
check out my flickr! im still an amateur photographer tho. lol I have pictures that I took with my nikon d5000
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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
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Answer by Star on 05 Jan 2010 12:21:22I'm looking for a camera that focuses in on details while filming video. I make makeup videos on youtube and beauty and a lot of the time I'm showing products that have small brand names on it. I'm looking for it to be a Canon camera. I'm not sure if they make any that focus but I sure hope they do because I have a lot of Canon Brand chargers and accesories. I also need it to be 10 megapixels or higher, preferably 12. And maybe an HD one? Thanks so much. (: Oh, and my price range is under $250. (:
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Thats the kind of focusing I want but in video.
You want a high end video camera for UNDER 250? Good luck.
Answer by m173627 on 02 Jan 2010 06:50:07Not sure what do you mean by focusing. Do you mean autofocus? Or do you mean by shallow depth of field that lets you show a portion of the things in focus while the rest is blur?
If it's just autofocus, any will do. Canon PowerShot SD780 is around $200 or more, will take 720p HD. But don't expect much since its just a cheap camera.
If you want depth of field control and autofocus in video, prepare to cough out $1500 or more. There's no other way. Gears capable of professional results will come with a pricetag that matches.
Your canon accessories will not matter. I'd only imagine Canon would change their accessories from time to time to make it incompatible so you have to keep on buying new ones so they can earn more, plus, many will come with the package already.
you can consider this one
Canon PowerShot SD780IS12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD - HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
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12.1-megapixel resolution; 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer, Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV, Crisp 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD with wide viewing angle
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Answer by Dd D on 02 Jan 2010 07:16:14I am a photography minor and am finally ready to buy myself an slr, I have $600 to spend, but could go to $700 (I'm a waitress and a student, ugh). I would like something versatile with good focal length. I like to take portraits as well as landscapes. I'm used to working with a Canon Rebel XT eos but have heard there are similarly priced cameras out there with more to offer. Please let me know if you have any advice, my head is swimming with all the information :)
If you like it in red, this is hard to beat.
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Well I dont want to make your head swim some more, but here are three buyers guides that will show you what is available in your price range for Nikon, Canon and Sony. You can compare features and specs with these too.
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I would suggest Canon Rebel XSi with 18-55mm lens kit which good enough for landscape
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If you already have a canon, that means you can just get a Canon body and save some cash or get a bigger upgrade for less! For $600 you could get a pretty significant upgrade by going to the T1i (body running $620), XSi or the XS.
All of these will be a bit nicer than the XT (larger screen, newer sensor, better ISO, live view...)
The XSi and the T1i both have canons newest sensor. If you've just got $600 to spend I'd say go with the T1i, the latest and greatest, and have a great camera for years to come.
There are a number of good brands so don't be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start for around $425 to $550. Either a 10MP or 12MP will do just fine. The first link below provides a side by side listing of the cameras that I am recommending below, it will let you compare features and specs and there is links to reviews for 3 of the 4 cameras. Also, a link to photo.net, a good resource for photographers to know about.
Also I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some of these dealers have some of these cameras with some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the "add to cart" button to see the actual price.
Here are some models that I think are well worth researching:
Sony Alpha A230 Digital SLR 10 MP with 18-55mm Lens - $429
Nikon D3000 10MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $449
EOS Rebel XS 10MP DSLR Digital Camera Kit (Black) with 18-55mm IS Lens - $449
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom (has HD Video also) - $550
Hope this helps. Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand as a factor. Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images.
Take a really good look at the Pentax K-x, I am thinking about it for a 2nd camera, I have been impressed with some things that I have read and seen. I added a link below to a forum web page that has some black & white photos by a photograher that were shot as some high ISOs (6400, 1250 and 10000) and they looked good. Feel free to contact me if you think I can be of help.
I am a photo professor so I know how tough the money can be with college. Hang in there on the waitress job and good luck with college.
Hope this helps.
Mark
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i just got a Canon Rebel XTi for x-mas, my parents bought it off of creigslist.com.
about an hour ago, i was testing out my new lens and went to take a photo then it shut off on me.
i tryed changing the lenses, changing the batterys, changing the CF card, checked to see if any things were bent in the CF card reader.
nothing will work and i don't know what to do,
im not even sure if my parents have it insured or if the warranty is still good.
H E L P !
this camera is my life and i'd be so sad if it never turns on again.
It was probably a malfunction in the camera itself if you tried a different set of batteries. Try returning it or take it to a camera shop so they can diagnose the problem.
Answer by Brandon on 02 Jan 2010 10:32:551) warranties are not transferable.
2) make sure that the doors for the battery and the CF card are closed. If the camera registers those as open it won't power up at all.
3) try connecting the camera to a computer. Sometimes that can help.
4) make sure that your battery is charged, it may be dying but to charge it and put it directly in the camera may work for a few minutes.
Your camera should power on without a card in it, try that as well.
Neither is the lens required to power the camera, take it off too.
If all that fails, the mode dial on the camera has given me issues with my XTi. The short story on that one is my CPU board broke because I had a heavy lens on the camera and the mode dial is somewhat poorly placed. See if there's any play or movement in the dial that isn't normal. Wiggle it, turn to a different mode, press it down gently (don't cause more damage if that's what is wrong).
Good luck
I'm looking for a good camera that takes really good, professional pictures and that I can also record with. You see on youtube, when people record there videos it comes out clear and bright; I want a camera that can do that. Not a camcorder or a video camera but a Digital Camera that records really well and takes really nice, professional looking pictures.
Cameras that take good, pro pictures are called DSLR (digital single-lens reflex camera ). Some do have a video mode, but they cannot record as long as you could on a camcorder. A camera I have seen that has an excellent video mode is the new Canon 7D. Quality is excellent, but you cannot record one clip as long as you could with a camcorder. Some camcorders with excellent quality are the Sony VX 2100 or any VX model, and Canon makes some pretty good ones too.
So, where to find one? Internet, Costco, local photography shops, or electronic stores like Circuit City or something.
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If you want camera that can take professional picture and also take good video I would suggest Canon Rebel T1i or Nikon D5000 Digital SLR camera. Canon T1i can take 1080 video while Nikon D5000 take 720p video.
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Canon EOS Rebel T1i
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I want to toss this option out there for you too consider: the Pentax K-x.
I am finding the Pentax K-x intriguing with its very high quality ability when shooting in high ISO and that it has the HD video feature. In fact, I am a Nikon user who is thinking about getting a
Pentax K-x as an extra camera. Below are some link that have some information, reviews and sample images. Do some searching on the web, sites like vimeo and youtube you can find amny video samples by searching on those sites "Pentax K-x video sample" or even general web searches.
Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images. If you have any questions and if you think I can be of help then please do contact me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Mark
I had my xti stolen 2 month ago and was doing some window shopping. Megapixel count isn't everything I've heard. Canon T1i seems more like a beginner's camera using its 15.1 sensor to attract the masses. I may be wrong, but was wondering which one is better if megapixel count doesn't bother me? Also which of these two would be a better choice if I want a camera that would retain its value over the next 3-5 years?
If you choose the 40d, do you think a samys camera or a ritz camera store would have one(body only) lying somewhere?
This can be a bit tricky because the 40d is already 2.5 years old. But it's definitely the camera for the more serious photographer that isn't all crazy into video. It has a better body, and probably does a bit better in low light high ISO.
With the same size sensor, and the T1i cramming in all those pixels, I'd avoid it if photography is serious to you, and it's your focus.. And finally, retain value? Forget about it. dSLRs are meant to drop in value and fast. In the film days, that wasn't the case because a 10 year old body could do just as well as the new body if they had the same film, But now things have changed. The flagship models tend to hang onto their value a bit more, but they are the exception.
If you purchased a Nikon D3 (announced 2.5 years ago) at about 5 grand, you'd see that today it hasn't taken a huge hit. That's the exception. So put that out of your head, just get what you need and accept the fact that it's going to drop in value, like a rock. Because things change so fast, you'll find that if you try to flip a dSLR once it hits the 5 year mark, you'll take not only a huge hit in price, but moving it could be slow when better, cheaper cameras are around. Buy the 40d used since it's lost half its value already, you won't take a bath on it.
Hey,
If you want video, then go for the T1i.
If not, go for the 40D.
I'd buy the 40D, because I shoot sports, 6.5fps is fast enough, auto focus is fast and accurate.
Also, images from 40D have less noise probably, because it has less megapixels on an APS-C sensor.
And 40D Body is cheaper than T1i. 10 megapixels is enough, it's perfect for most.
I thought I would include the 50D, since I think the 40D is discontinued.
Below I listed 2 links to web pages that should help, the 1st one is to a side by side list if the
Canon T1i (500D), 40D, and 50D so you can compare features and specs. Also the page has links to reviews of each camera with sample images.
The next link is to a page on fredmiranda.com that has links to reviews and discussions on these cameras.
Hope this helps.
Mark
On a camera holding its value; let me stop you now and say that DSLRs depreciate very much like personal computers. Being electronic devices, the imaging sensors and firmware are evolving at a similar pace. The point lurking here is their value typically drops like a rock. There are rare exceptions to this rule but in general, people don't buy DSLRs as an investment. Many professional photographers simply count them as a business expense and buy new cameras every 2-3 years to keep up to date with modern technology. SLR lenses are another story. Lenses may remain current for 5-10 years and retain a much more substantial amount of their value over that time. For example, a EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM telephoto zoom purchased at the time of its introduction in 2001, could still be sold in top condition today for at least 80% of the current retail price.
Given a choice between the T1i and the 40D, I'd personally take the 40D. I have video in my 7D and I firmly believe a dedicated video camera is a better choice for that purpose. And while the T1i offers higher resolution, it's not enough to be significant unless you are trying to make prints larger than 16x24 inches. The higher resolution sensor also results in more noise. I've shot the 40D for two years. I evaluated the 50D as a possible upgrade but decided there was no signifcant increase in image quality. Still, either camera is faster and better built camera than the T1i as they are part of a completely different class of cameras.
As another poster noted, the 40D has been discontinued. You might find one burried on a back shelf at Ritz or Samys but, they will probably demand an excessively high price for it. I'd buy a used one from B&H Photo, Adorama or KEH.com. If you are looking for a new camera, you'll have an easier time finding the very similar 50D which has the same sensor/resolution and image quality as the T1i. It should be noted that current pricing of the 50D (below $1000) indicates it is facing a possible replacement in the next 6-12 months. There is still talk of a "60D" that will get the 7D's imaging sensor and image quality but retain the build quality and older 9-point AF system of the 40D/50D.
If i have a mini dv tape that I recorded from a Sony vx2000
and transfer it to my computer with a cheaper mini dv camera will the quality CHANGE?
No it shouldn't.
Answer by snowwillow20 on 04 Jan 2010 03:51:18as long as the camera employs the standard firewire/dvlink type transfer, it will deliver the exact digital data as was originally recorded by the vx2000. if you get a second camera, you can dub exact copies onto another tape using the firewire transfer method too. this is the best way to make safety copies should you need them.
now all this pre-supposses that you did not record using the LP setting in the vx2000 but used the normal standard play (SP) setting. LP recorded tapes can only be played back in the original camcorder.
i have an Aries 3-in-1 Digital Camera but i dont know how to make it into a web cam like the directons say someone please help
You have directions telling you how to do it? You lucky thing!
I'll cross fingers that someone more knowledgeable than I am will come along in a minute and help you out, but I'm not sure if that will happen...... what more can we possibly tell you than your directions already do?
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You are on the right track, the Fuji FinePix cameras are good Point & Shoot dslr style.
or Canon PowerShot IS sereies, or Nikon L100, or Lumix FZ sereies.
If really tight on budget. Try getting a used one on Craigslist or Ebay.
I recently purchased a Nikon Coolpix L100. I bought it at Best Buy, it was on sale for $199. I'm completely inlove with it. It takes GREAT photo's. (You HAVE to have it in the right setting for clear pictures) It's pretty easy to use, has alot of setting to choose from, and is a semi pro camera. I would definitely recommend it to you.
Ive never owned a sony cybershot. But I've read all the reviews, and everything seems great. It's alittle more. $229.
The cameras you listed are fine for taking snap shots, but to take the control you need to be a photographer, you will need some kind of SLR or DSLR. Good used Nikon or Canon 35 mm SLR cameras with standard lens cost less than $150 on craigslist. After you learn how to use the shutter speed and aperture to control the cameras exposure using the cameras light meter, you will be well on your way to becoming a photographer. The cost of film will ensure that you take your time to get perfect exposures and good compositions
The cameras light meter will help you perfect your exposures and this link will help you with composition.
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Later when you are in high school, you can use those skills to use the schools DSLR and become a Year Book photographer. You can also join ASMP and NPPA as a student and start networking with the pros in your area.
I would recommend you to go with
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization
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We are just alike! if you have a Herolds photo anywhere around you , go there! there having crazy deals like 70 dollars off, and they have lots of selection!!
i also love my Coolpix S70- but its not in the price range, and there are other coolpix versions that are really cool to!!
I am an amateur photographer which explains the low budget.
Also, would you say it is better to get Nikon/Canon over all the other brands due to lenses?
and what do you think of the Canon EOS 450d?
Thanks!
hey , i would recommended the Canon 500d i think ur budget can cover it , the 450d are good too and if u can ask about the price of the Nikon D5000 its not that far from ur budget , other than that i really still enjoy my old Nikon D40 which is so cheap around the £ 250 and still work superb, any one from them u wont regret really
hope u find this useful
There are a number of good brands so don't be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start. No reason to spend more than $425 to $550. Either a 10MP or 12MP (MP means mega pixel) will do just fine.
Below, I listed some links where you can look up reviews and see what camera works best for you. The first link listed below is to a web page that lists the 4 DSLR cameras I am recommending. This list will let you compare features and specs, also it has link to reviews to 3 of the 4 cameras, the reviews includes sample images from the cameras. Also I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some dealers have some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the "add to cart" button to see the actual price.
Here are some models that I think are well worth researching:
Sony Alpha A230 Digital SLR 10 MP with 18-55mm Lens - $429
Nikon D3000 10MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $449
EOS Rebel XS 10MP DSLR Digital Camera Kit (Black) with 18-55mm IS Lens - $449
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom (has HD Video also) - $550
Hope this helps. Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand as a factor. Ask if yourself what you need of the camera, like good high ISO ability which is important in low light, do you want the camera to be capable of doing video, and other features to consider.
Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images. If you have any questions and if you think I can be of help then please do contact me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Mark
marksablow.com
I am a Nikon fan and will admit that at least some Canon cameras are ok. However, I have discovered the Olympus E420 at the local WallyWorld at $400. dpreview.com gives it a good rating. Found the same camera for £400 at amazon.uk. You might want to shop around.
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Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR Camera Kit (incl EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 non USM Lens Kit)
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Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera (18-55 mm VR Lens Kit)
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Olympus E-450 Digital SLR Camera (14-42mm & 40-150mm Lens Kit)
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I'm getting ready for to buy a Canon 50D but I've been having people tell me not to pay the extra money and just get the 40d...the thing is that ive been saving for the 50d so its not like im on a budget with it, I have enough...so which one do I go with...Any advice between the two?
If budget is not a problem I would recommend Canon 50D. It is great camera even when compared to 40D.Shot for shot the 50D either matched or exceeded the picture quality of the 40D in all but one situation: indoors with low light and dull colors.It picked up a lot of details that the 40D didn't even come close to getting, was much better able to capture high-speed action in daylight and only produced noisy images under very particular situations.
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the Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera is better with 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise reduction, EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom lens included, Enhanced Live View shooting includes Face Detection Live mode, New Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction setting; HDMI output
Answer by Andy on 04 Jan 2010 09:57:19I have to agree with the poster who are saying go ahead and get the 50D, Canon would have to have made improvement to keep competitive in the market place.
If money was the issue then you could always get the top of the Canon Rebels and save money.
Get the latest current model, the 50D.
Mark
You have the budget for the 50D? Then go for it!
One of the features that I like in the 50D (as compared to the 40D) is the better LCD screen.
Hey there,
I have the 50D, before I had the XSi.
It has 15 megapixels. That's a little bit too much, but it's 50% more than 40D has. If you're really into cropping and posting BIG images, then you will like this. Tho, 10 megapixels on the 40D is enough.
ISO up to 12800. I use it to 1600 or 3200, noise reduction is sometimes necessary. Tho, for 50% more megapixels, images still look good and not too noisy. Don't expect low noise at 12800 tho..
It has a bit better auto focus system, some say it's more accurate and a bit faster. I can't say that, I haven't made any tests. Auto focus is good - almost never let me down, except when it's really dark, but don't worry - most cameras fail at dark places.
It has 920,000k 3" screen. The 40D has 230,000. That's another thing why I bought the 50D and not the 40D. I can clearly see if my images are sharp, menu also looks awesome. When I sometimes look at cameras with 230,000 LCD, I'm glad mine has the 920k. It's all just amazing.
Live View was another important thing to me. I often check out how dark/bright it is and if my white balance is correct. Live View saves me a lot of time and many useless photos I'd take without Live View. Whenever I shoot something still, I use it. Auto focus is pretty fast, it fails sometimes (like on all cameras), but in that case, you just focus manually. You can also magnify 5x or 10x - then you see if it's really sharp.
So, I'd say go for the 50D. If you're still confused about megapixels and why should you go for this one, which features are really important etc., I have wrote an article on my blog about 'Which DSLR To buy', what's important, what's not, megapixels, features etc. You can read it here - [URL Truncated]
i've had my Nikon Coolpix (s630) for about 5 months or so. i placed it in my purse when i went out today and somehow the lcd screen got a crack on it, so since it's touch screen i can't really do much about it. my first question is would it cost me too much to try and get it fixed or should i just spring for a new camera?
i personally didn't like how pictures came out, especially if i was taking them during the night and in low light, picture from 10 feet or more away came out blurry even though the camera was kept straight. so my other question is if i have to just get another camera, which would you suggest i get? i was thinking of a Canon powershot, not too sure though. there's one thing i would prefer a new camera have, clear pictures when i'm taking pictures during movement (i.e. while someone is dancing). and a camera that's able to reduce red eye as much as possible.
keep in mind i'm trying to spend $250 at the most, that's how much i payed for the coolpix.
thank you so much to anyone that gives th
I suggest the Canon SD780 IS. Better than most for low light .By raising the the ISO setting one still gets a decent photo according to tests.
But Movement in dim area I would think one would have to use flash. Point and shoots do have their limitations.
1. I think youd be best off getting a new camera. Repairing your old one wont be cheap.
2. You were taking pictures in low light at night and they came out blurry. That's not the cameras fault its your fault. You cant hand hold a camera in lighting like that unless you use flash. You should have used a tripod. Spend $1000 on a camera and try the same technique you used and you'll still get a blurred photo.
3. You want to get action photos like of people dancing. Youll need a fast shutter speed or flash to freeze the motion. Are they going to be dancing under a room full of flood lights? Probably not. It will be dim light or special lighting like spot lights, strobes and lasers. These are difficult lighting conditions to shoot in. Using a camera on auto settings the meter may get confused and give you a photo you wont like. I guess that would be the cameras fault too.
4. You want something to reduce red eye as much as possible. Bad idea. This will induce a delay between the time you press the shutter and the time the camera takes the photo. Skip the on camera red eye reduction and do it on your computer.
It isn't just that point n shoots have limitations. Every camera has limitations. Its knowing what you need to get the photos you want. Theres no magic bullet camera. I have a point n shoot which handles low light night shots perfectly because I know which exposure mode and scene mode to set it to for best results. It also has a full manual mode when I want to override all camera control. I also know how to use the camera to get a more accurate reading of the lighting conditions so if its fooled by tricky lighting I can get around it.
Learn a little about photography before you blindly accept any advice on what to buy. I wouldn't go with the Canon SD780 IS right off the bat because it has no manual override. Auto controls are nice for most situations but not all. If you don't spend some time learning about photography you may never be truly pleased with your photos.
I would suggest Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10.1 MP with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD.Good zoom, good image quality and you can use your old SD card with it.
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or another good one Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B 10.1 MP with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization but it use memory stick.
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Canon PowerShot SD940IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD
12.1-megapixel resolution; 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
Crisp 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD with wide viewing angle
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I have a 8.3mp Fujifilm camera with 3x zoom. It's a good camera, but it's bout an inch thick (I can't fit it in my pocket) and I can't find any underwater housing for it. I would like to get a new, more portable camera with more zoom and higher resolution, but i'm not sure if I need one. I was going to buy an underwater camera originally, but during the summer I spend a LOT of time at the beach, in pools, etc. and I've read reviews about the cameras leaking after a lot of time in the water. So, I'm wondering if a new camera is worth the investment, and if you know of any really reliable underwater cameras, or camera housings that are cheap. Thanks!!!
Canon PowerShot D10 is a real good options for this
12.1-megapixel
Waterproof to 33 feet, cold resistant from 14-104 degrees (F) and shockproof up to 4 feet
DIGIC 4 Image Processor; evolved Face Detection Technology plus Face Detection Self-timer
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also can consider this one
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12MP Digital Camera with 4.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
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I have a Minolta Maxxum autofocus film camera. I have a Maxxum AF Zoom 28-85mm lens. Will this fit on a Digital SLR camera? Is it worth it to try and find a camera to fit it or just buy a new lens?
Try it..it might work.
Answer by Common Sense on 05 Jan 2010 07:03:27Your Maxxum AF lens will be right at home on any Sony DSLR. Since Sony has its version of image stabilization in the camera body your Maxxum 28-85mm lens will become a stabilized lens.
Check out the Sony A330 with Live View. Read a review here:
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Yep, like Edwin said. There are two Minolta brand DSLRs, the 5D and 7D. You can find the 5D around $200 sometimes. The lenses for the Sony will also fit and work on the film SLR-although the DT lenses will vignette.
Here are reviews on that lens:
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Now, you just have the one lens so if you think you might want to go with another brand now is the time to decide. Once you have invested in one brand it will cost a lot to switch to another.
Personally, I shoot a Sony a700 and I love it. I hope to get an a850 soon. So, I would definitely recommend Sony.
There is a lot of mention by people here that Sony doesn't have many lenses but that isn't really true. There are more than enough Sony lenses available. And there are all the Minolta Maxxum lenses, plus there are Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and Vivitar lenses for Sony Alpha and Minolta Maxxum. How many lenses does one person need really?
Then there is the argument that Sony lenses cost more than the equivalent Nikon and Canon. And that is true in some cases. But the difference isn't more than maybe $150 in the more expensive lenses. Now considering that the Sony a850 and a900 are nearly equal to Nikon's D3X. The former cost $2000 and $2700 respectively while the D3X costs $8000. I could buy a bag full of Sony lenses and an a850 for about the same price as one D3X. So cost is relative I guess.
The two main reasons though that I chose Sony was because of the feel of the cameras and because of in-body stabilization. The a700 is set-up perfectly. It is comfortable and the buttons are in exactly the right place. And with in-body stabilization all my lenses are stabilized. Whether they are 25 year old Minolta lenses, or a new prime lens, they are all stabilized.
Pentax and Olympus also have in-body stabilization I believe, while Canon and Nikon have in-lens stabilization. With in-lens stabilization only some lenses are stabilized.
I would go out and try out some Sony DSLRs and see how you like them. If you like them, then get one. If you don't like them then look into one of the other brands and sell the Minolta camera and lens on craigslist or ebay. Depending on which camera, you could sell them for about $100-150 for the pair or quite a bit more if you have a Maxxum 7 or 9.
