accesories for canon digital camera which makes me look like a pro?

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ilovepurpl

haha! so i bought a new canon digital camera a Powershot a2000 IS. are there accessories that can make my photographs look pro and beautiful?
and how do i attach them? pictures would be much appreciated thanks!

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Actually, your own photography skills will make your pictures look "pro and beautiful". So just focus on improving your photography skills. Even with a point-and-shoot camera, a person can take some very good pictures. Play around with the manual settings on your camera until you discover what works best for taking pictures under certain conditions. And read about things pertaining to photography, such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed, etc.

what is the latest model of canon digital camera and what is diffrences between these ?

shrestharj

i have bought cannos sd 630 . But i know there is latest model of canon digital camera in the market . So i want to know what can i do with my cannos sd 630 and what can't i do ?

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The Canon SD 630 is a very good compact camera.
I don't think you should worry about the other models for now. I would wait till next year to see what is coming out.
They are...
SD800 IS, 7.1 MP, 3.7x optical
SD900, 10MP, 3x optical
A630, 8MP, 4x optical but larger in size
The two SD models just have more megapixels and the newer processor.
And the SD630 has the same excellent movie mode...and has a large 3.0" LCD.
Just make sure you use a fast SD card.

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Is the Kodak Zi8's video footage directly uploadable to Windows Movie Maker?

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Q. I am researching video cameras online, and this is something I have to know. [I bought a Canon digital still camera with HD video, hoping that I could use it to make movies as well. I tried to edit the clips in WMM, but it won't even recognize them. (so if you are reading this and you know how to fix this problem, please help soI won't waste money on a video camera! Thank you!)]

Thanks in advance.

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WMM does not support all file types and not HD.
WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER
Files associated with Windows Movie Maker
Audio files: .aif, .aifc, .aiff .asf, .au, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .snd, .wav, and .wma
Picture files: .bmp, .dib, .emf, .gif, .jfif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tif, .tiff, and .wmf
Video files: .asf, .avi, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, and .wmv
you might have to convert your files using http://www.handbrake.fr/ or http://www.any-video-converter.com/download-avc-free.phpthis is a free video converter.


Vista WMM supports video files asf, avi, dvr-ms, m1v, mp2, mp2v, mpe, mpeg, mpg, mpv2, wm,and wmv

The best camera for picture taking and HD video?

Allyg

I have been back and forth between buying an HD camcorder, or a really nice digital camera with HD video taking capabilities- I've decided to go with the ladder. I am [obviously] not very knowledgeable on the subject, but I am interested to know what the best digital camera is, with HD video taking capabilities. I would like it to look "professional".
I was looking at the PowerShot SX30 IS....what do you think?

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I think it is the best camera

Canon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCD

Technical Details
35x wide-angle optical zoom (24-840mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer
Improvements to Movie modes: use the Optical Image Stabilizer in the wide-angle setting;Optical Zoom is now available while shooting video
720p HD video with stereo sound; HDMI output
New Zoom Framing Assist button; DIGIC 4 Image Processor and 14.1 megapixels
Capture images and video to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card (not included)

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SX30IS-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B0041RSPR8/?tag=srtghl-20

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Is this camera good for fashion photography?

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newbie

Kodak Easyshare Z1285 12-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black



⢠12.0 megapixels
⢠5x optical zoom
⢠2.5 LCD screen
⢠Digital image stabilizer
⢠HD pictures and video
⢠64MB internal memory



if not, are there any products or assceories to help my photography with this Camera?

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It depends on what you mean by "good." No professional is going to be using anything but an SLR. I'm sure there are plenty of professional fashion photographers who would tell you that you shouldn't be using anything less than a medium format film or digital camera, like the Hasselblad H3DII-50.

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/products/h-system/h3dii-50.aspxa

They'd probably tell you that if you don't have many thousands of dollars to spend on gear, to skip digital and get an old Hasselblad or Mamiya 6x6 Film Camera and learn what you're doing on it.

That said, a lot of professionals use 35mm or small format DSLR's, and if you're not trying to be a professional, but just learn your way around, you can probably learn a lot and take some good pictures with the Kodak. Even among point-and-shoots, you'd be significantly better off with something more aimed at enthusiasts like a Canon Powershot G series, as mentioned above. Here's a list of other good choices:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM?view=dp_enth

What you're missing on the Kodak Z1285 that's available on other point-and-clicks are Aperture and Shutter priority modes and a Hot Shoe. Also, you can get some with larger sensors and higher quality lenses.

The Kodak's not too bad though, it has some of the important features you need, like low lag time a decent frame rate, manual shooting mode, and a reasonably bright aperture (f2.8) when zoomed out to the not-so-wide 35mm. There are some unknowns here that are important for fashion, like how fast the auto-focus is, particularly in low, light, and whether or not it has an infrared auto-focus assist. You don't want to use strobe auto-focus assist or red-eye reduction for fashion.

As far as flashes, you can get by without the hot shoe (or wireless flash controllers) by using slave flashes, as long as you aren't shooting in an environment with a bunch of other photographers concurrently. Pick up 2-5 slaves flashes:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=slave+flash&x=0&y=0

and get (or make) some cheap flash trees. The Kodak camera and a few slave flashes (and some decent shooting environment and models) would be enough for you to start learning a lot about fashion photography and get some decent pictures. You aren't going to be hired to do coverage of runway shows for some magazine with that gear, but it's a start.

Does price matter when it comes to choosing a good digital camera?

Holly

ive seen digital cameras for $ 99 and $999. i dont know much about technical specifications but the cheap ones and the expensive ones are both 12 megapixels, 5 x zoom, etc. so why is there such a big difference in price? should i just get the $ 99 one? im not good with electronics (i either lose them or break them).

p.s are these good cameras?
samsung ES15B
sony cybershot DSCS930
olympus FE-26

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What varies widely in these cameras is the build quality, and the image processor. A $99 camera will be flimsy, the lens zoom will be clunky, and it will take forever for the processor to take the picture and save it. A $999 camera is beyond your league.

Personally, I find that $200-$300 spent on a good brand (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic) seems to be the sweet spot for price and performance in point-and-shoot cameras.

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what is the best camera for an amateur photographer?

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Katie

I have been using basic digital cameras for years but am working on doing photography professionally. I need to know the best camera to get and where I can learn about all the different lenses and stuff. Should I pay for classes?

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First of all, you need to get a DSLR camera, not a point and shoot. Second, you want to get a "Full Frame" camera because they will give you the best resolution. Third, you need to get a Canon because they are simply the very best. They have been in the business the longest and have the very best patents on technology. Fourth, you need to understand that you get what you pay for. If you want to get the best pictures at the best price, the Canon 5D Mark II is the one. My wife and I have that ourselves after starting with a Rebel, then and 50D. The 5D Mark II blew them both out of the water. I mean, the difference was stunning and I feel so bad for the people who had pictures with our older two. You could pay for classes and/or you could do your own research online and youtube is a good outlet for training videos. But I am telling you right now, you have got to get the Canon 5D Mark II.

what digital camera is best for taking model photography?

justinekil

I need a super digital camera. One that can take pictures of models out doors and on a back drop. It would be great if there was a camera that could take excelent night photos such as a model down town. You can see her perfectly and all the lights behind her not either or. I need the images to be crystal clear for photoshot retouching. I plan to invest so I want the best.
I need a super digital camera one that can take pictures of model on a back drop and outdoors. It would be nice if there were such a camera that could take pictures as night via you can see the model clearly and all the city lights behind her. I don't know anything about cameras so what I should buy with it would be helpful such as items to sync it up with my computer what type of lens what kind of batteries etc. Also I feel I should note that I have no flash equipment I for right now just want to depend on the cameras flash so it should be a good one with possible settings if they make cameras like that. Im going to invest so I only want the best.

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You dont need a D3 to take model shots. Any camera with a hotshoe will do, I have seen some amazing model shots done with a Canon G10. The thing you want is to invest in off camera lighting. Just having a situation where you can expose for a model and city lights is going to be difficult and my guess would be that most of those shots are done by exposing for the lights and then using off camera lighting to light the model. You really dont need a pro body, the G10 if your looking to save some money or any entry level DSLR like the Canon XTi or XSi. A good lens is going to be important though, the cheapest being the 50mm f/1.8 which is only $90. If you have some money you might want to get a 24-70 f/2.8. If you really have some money to throw down get a used Canon 5D and a 24-70 f/2.8. keh.com has some good prices on used Canon 5D.

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Need opinion on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9K, or recommendations for a Ultra Compact Digital Camera?

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JL

I currently own a Fujifilm Finepix s7000. I think the camera is slow in response compared to other cameras out in the market...and it is too big for me to carry around.

I am not a professional photographer...and I am planning to replace my s7000 with something more compact, that can still take stunning pictures.

I have researched online and saw the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9K. It has 6.0 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, and an Optical Image Stabilizer for shaky-hands like me. It costs below $300 online.

Does anyone have experience on this camera? I am wondering if the photo quality will be a big difference from my s7000.

There are a quite a few Ultra-Compact digital cameras out there within the same price range...such as the Canon SD300/400/500...

Can someone give me suggestions on which to pick? Thanks!

Answer
East or west.. Canon is the best

What digital cameras are good with low-light and up-close pictures?

I.M.N. Ali

I am looking for a digital camera that will be used for a lot of at night or low-light shots as well as very close-up shots. Additionally, I would like a camera that is in the "compact" or "ultra-compact" category if possible. What are some suggestions for specific cameras, or, in general what features should I be looking for on cameras' spec sheets that would tell me that the camera was good with low-light or up-close shots?

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If the low light shots are of building or such, you can put any camera on a tripod. If you need to do them hand held (street photography/ concerts/ sports/ etc.), you're out of luck. This is the domain of digital SLR cameras. The digital Nikons are good at this, and the Canons are even better. They can go up to ISO 6400 in a pinch, and they'll deliver beutifull image quality as high as ISO 1600. This is better than film ever was. If you add a light sensitive lens, like a 50mm f/1.4, you can do action photography by candle light. No compact camera comes anywhere close to that. (The autofocus will hunt forever, and when it does lock on, you'll need a shutter time of several seconds.)
If it must be a compact, get one where you can crank the ISO up to 1600 (or higher).
For extreme close ups, get a macro lens (or a compact that has a macro function.)

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How can I install my camera onto my new computer without the disk?

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'91CHEVY

I have a canon powershot S200 digital elph camera that my gma gave to me. I don't have the disk to install it on my new computer so is there any way I can install it without it? My computer is a new HP Pavillion DV4 running Windows 7.

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you don't need anything, well maybe a usb all the pictures will show up in a file, just drag and drop :)

How can I reattach my camera battery cover?

Elizabeth

I have a Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph camera and the little battery cover part just came off! I need help reattaching it, any help?! It looks like it should just snap back in there but I can't get it!

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Call Canon and see if they can help you. You may have to send it in to have them do it. 800-OK-CANON

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Where can I find free or cheap software for a digital camera?

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ceec

A friend gave me her old Canon zr200 digital camera.All the cords and the software was lost in a house fire.I live in an isolated area.Help!

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You don't really need any software, just a cable, that could be a bit difficult, but if you take it to an electronics shop they can help you.

is there an online software than allows me to download pictures from my digital camera?

nickiename

I don't want to install my camera's software into my work computer, but I want to be able to download pictures directly from my Canon digital camera. Any ideas?

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You need that camera's device driver to be installed. Then you will be able to see camera as a "drive". You can copy and paste between camera drive to computer's folders.

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How can I charge my camera's battery w/out the charger?

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Element72

I've lost the battery charger for my Canon DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS...
When I connect it to my computer, does it charge the battery as well?
I am going on a school trip this weekend for a week, and I will need my camera, but I don't think the store has battery chargers for all cameras, and I won't have time to order one.
What do I do?

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In the US, that camera is known as the SD780. Call your local camera stores to see if they carry a charger for a NB-4L battery. The other thing you could do is find a third party battery AND charger. Since the battery/charger circuitry can be proprietary, you should only use the designated pairs (Canon charger with a Canon battery, etc.)

Here are the options at B&H Photo... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=NB-4l&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

EDIT: too bad you are not in the US...I have a CB-2LV charger someone gave me.

How to set up and use a Canon 650D digital camera?

Geb

How can I set up a new Canon 650D digital camera and what are suitable hardware and software that I could buy to use with the camera to view, edit and print my photographs.
Also explain how to set it up and maintain it.

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Explain how to set up and maintain the Canon DSLR. Tells me that you bought a DSLR because everybody on this site told you too. Now you are faced with how to operate the darn thing. Simply put you bought more camera than you should have. Well the only thing is to make the best of it.

LETS ADDRESS YOUR QUESTIONS FIRST:
1.You should not get into editing beyond the simple cropping that processors offer for now, you have enough on your plate. I always use a store in my community for most of my pictures.. I do not go into their store except to "pick-up" my order. I use their web site to crop, & order my prints. I don't like putting my memory card into machines that have been abused by every "Tom, Dick & Harry!"
COMPUTER UPLOADING: buy & use a memory card reader ($6.00) instead of the camera to computer cord that drives people nuts.
2. Hardware; there is no hardware to buy now or ever. If you are referring to lenses, you do not have the experience now to go out and spend money on lenses that YOU really don't have a need for yet.
SOFTWARE: you should have connected your camera to your computer for any up dates to your camera, when you first got your camera. Make this a once a year project. When I connected my camera, the web site updated the cameras software so I could use the (then) new SDHC memory cards.
3. Set the camera up and maintain it. Starting backwards unless you use some other size battery you should get yourself about 3 sets of double "A" rechargeable batteries. The best brand are Eneloop. Buy together with a battery charger is the most economical way. If you have a different size battery buy two extras batteries, or at least one. Keep batteries charged , what ever size you use.
4. NECK STRAP- Yahoo does not like it when I use capitals all the time BUT this is perhaps the most important thing you can do. Always wear the neck strap. You drop this camera, be warned-dropping is NOT covered under warranty! The camera belongs in two places only, around your neck or in the gadget bag! Not carry by it's strap in your hands (like that blasted Nikon commercial implies!)
5.Auto setting, most people who own DLSR's recommend against using the "Auto" setting. But I recommend YOU use it until you become familiar with your camera.

I also recommend you invest in some easy to read books by Scot Kelby. He writes in a very easy to read style. I have a few because at first digital was foreign to me coming from a film environment.
The really nice thing about his books beyond the understanding factor is his web site. He often refers you to his web site to make visual presentations easier to understand! This is a real plus for me.
And while we are on the subject of reading you should check amazon for a good book on your model camera. Instruction books are often hard to read because it seems they do not employ "tech" writers anymore and you are left with what is left.

That is enough on your plate!

Good Luck

P.S. I just read "Jim A's" advise on the manual. He is correct but I take it one step further. I download and PRINT the manual, leaving out simple things I already know like putting batteries in the camera etc. I take the remaining pages to a large place like Staples and have them cut and spiral bind the rest. I carry this home made manual with me should I encounter a situation I am not familiar with.
All this editing and preparing also enhances my knowledge of the camera and I find I have less & less to refer to. And while I am on my soapbox, get your backside out there and shoot and shoot. Experience is the best teacher!

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Where can i find digital cameras for wholesale price?

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aix4200

Does any one know where i can purchase digital camera at disounted or wholesale price like canon. Is alibaba a good places there are many sellers located in China . Not feel comfortable buying anything outside of US to avoid scam/fraud.

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Alibaba.com has a lot of sources but as for all other trade portals, having "Trust Pass" or Gold Membership does not guarantee that the seller is legitimate, although the chances of them being legitimate is fairly higher.

I have sources for the Digital Cameras, as I, too, source for consumer electronics. If you tell me what you're looking for, I might be able to help you find the product you want.

You can use Trade Portals to find the goods but you have to check all their details. DO NOT USE Western union as a form of payment unless you have a contact in that Country (example; China) who can help incase something goes wrong.

You may also post for help on Alibaba.com in the resources section. As for payment options, paypal is not common in China but there is something that's called Alipay.com, similar to paypal.

I also have a small list of Canon wholesalers in the US. I personally researched them, they have phone numbers and addresses. One of them is in New York. I can sell the list to you if you wish to get this information. Just send me a message.

what is the best digital camera out there?

Tina

I am planning to buy a camera this boxing day but wondering what is the different between t2 and t3 canon digital cameras. Pls give me an advice!

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So your price range is 1,000 bucks or so? There is no T2, but there is a T2i. And Canon makes a T3 and T3i. The T2i is older, but apparently has slightly better image quality than the T3i (but it's not a noticeable difference). If you want the flippy-screen screen, get the T3i. Also consider the Nikon D3100 and D5100

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What digital camera should I get?

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Q. I want to buy a digital camera, but I'm not sure which I should get.

I've heard good things about Canon but there are various types...

I'm looking for something decently prized, decent flash so that pics can be taken at night, decent zoom. I'm planning on using it to just take regular photos, nothing fancy. I also don't like cameras that take blurry pictures or pictures so sharp the people look scary.

Any suggestions?

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There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The following link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ ...

What gives a camera its picture quality? The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

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.

Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen. Would suggest that you find one that also has an optical view finder because the LCD screen is almost impossible to see in bright sun.

Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...

Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ...

Check this camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. This is more camera for the money.
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. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price ($144), but be careful of the vendor.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ...

This could be the best slim line camera. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...

The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.

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 7x 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. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. You may be able to view the owners manual at this link. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.

How do I make my digital canon camera record for 24 hours?

christian

How do I make my digital canon camera record for 24 hours straight?

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OK, for one, it depends on which camera you have.

Are you talking about video or still? Because if you're talking video, you can't, (ok, I shouldn't say can't, but if it's a "camera" and not a "camcorder", you can't and it would be a push, if not impossible, even then! )

That said, if you want to take a long exposure, and have a camera capable of it, you might be able to use the bulb setting. It keeps your lens open until you release it.

Although Mike has the right answer, his link is spam, don't bother clicking it!

But do re-edit, and tell us what camera you are using.

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Why to use a UV filter in a Digital Camera?

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hanalwala

I have recently purchased a Canon EOS Rebel XSi digital camera with two 18/55mm and 55/250mm lens with it. I would like to know if it is better if I were to buy a UV filter and use it or it is not required? I have also purchased a wide angle lens which I will attche to the 18/55mm lens to get a better wide angle . Do I need a UV filter over it ? Please advise.

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It has much more to do with protecting the front element of your lenses than the little enhancement the UV can give to shots taken outdoors.

Replacing a $40 filter is cheap and easy. Having the front element of a lens repaired is expensive and takes time while the lens is visiting the Canon repair station.

Each lens you own should have some kind of filter on it; UV, skylight or clear glass ... your choice.

Cheap add-on lenses don't need a protective filter ... the filter may cost more than the lens in some cases.

What digital camera would you recommend?

aetherboxx

I'm looking for a decent digital camera to use primarily for shooting flower arrangements against white backgrounds. Quality and focus are the major concerns here as most of the work will be closeup/macro. A good zoom lens and SLR are a plus for general purpose shooting. What camera(s) would you recommend in the under $600 price range?

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

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

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continuous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment.

You might also consider the Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens. Another great choice is the Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens. All of these Nikon's can be found at Best Buy or Amazon dot com for a very low price.

These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase. Both manufacturers have a good selection of macro lenses, which is just what you need for taking close up photos of flowers.

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

http://www.usa.canon.com
http://www.nikonusa.com

Good Luck

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How do you know which lenses fit your camera?

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Ryan

I have a sony a55 and I've been looking on amazon trying to get a 75-300 or something-300mm lens for my camera and a lot of them say for sony, nikon or canon digital camera or something like that. I want to be sure it works on mine though so how can I be 100% sure that they will fit mine?

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Check that it supports the Sony A mount. It tends to say something like "Tamron 70-300mm for Sony"

The Tammy 70-300mm is by the way a decent lens for a low low price.

Your A55 has the a mount, aka the modern old minolta mount and will accept old minolta glass auto focus glass and Sony lenses. But also Sigma, Tamron and other brands lenses as long as they are...you guessed it A-mount. Made for use on the Sony!

Make sure you buy a lens with the right mount and it should work just fine. Now there is on caveat, there are allot of older manual focus lenses out of the film age. And there are adapters you can screw on them to allow you to use these older lenses with modern cameras.

Sometimes you find one of these oldies sold like a "panagor 135mm F2,8 for Sony" means that its a M42 or another mount lens with an adapter on it for Sony.

Now using old glass is fun but without AF so it is something you have to decide if you like it.

Why can some sites sell Digital cameras so cheap?

Jp

I am looking for a canon Digital camera, when I google it I can a huge variety of sites selling the camera for as much as a 1000 dollar difference? Are the camera's all the same quality?

Answer
A lot of those too-cheap-to-be-true places, like broadwayphoto, are scam artists. Here are two sites to do quick background checks on stores with unbelievably low prices:
http://www.resellerratings.com
http://search.bbb.org

Or just shop at the following stores - guaranteed to have some of the lowest, legit prices anywhere:
http://www.adorama.com
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.beachcamera.com
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
http://www.ritzcamera.com

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Can I use my digital camera Canon SD550 as a webcam?

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Dani

I have a Canon SD550 and I was wondering if i could use it as a webcam. There's a USB cord that connects it to the computer. Thanks! :)
Thannk you soooo much guys!

Answer
The quick answer to this VERY common question is "No".

The more detailed answer is this: sometimes it is possible, but it isn't a good solution. You would need to have the right camera, cable, software and drivers.
Then you need to set it all up to work, which can be a big pain.
Even if you DO get it working, you are now causing wear and tear on what might be a fairly/very expensive camera.
Webcams start at about $20.oo. They do the job well, they are usually easy to set up, and they can STAY set up - you won't want to quickly grab your webcam on the way out the door, only so you have to start setting up all over again next time you want to use it.

Check out the websites of Logitech, Creative, and Microsoft.
All make good webcams.
Check the features carefully if you want to have those fancy video effects, because not every cam supports them.
Figure out which models you like, then google for the best price.

If you are still determined to use your still camera, then read your manual - if it is possible, it would be a good selling point, so the manual will tell you how to do it.

If you did a quick search here on YA, you would find MANY instant answers to this. http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt=AmaFlWzXh9x2Nk8d3RJ4v0C0xQt.;_ylv=3?p=camera+as+web+cam

Does anyone know where i would find a download / drivers for my canon powershot a560 digital camera?

LISA M

i lost the CD that came with it & when I go on the canon website it tells me that there are no longer downloads for this product with windows XP (my operating system) thanks!

Answer
you probably don't need drivers if you are running XP, the cds that came with the camera is the canon zoom browser software that can also be downloaded from the canon website

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What is the best size and type of memory card to use in a high end but not professional digital camera/?

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John B

I recently purchased a Canon EOS 40D and plan on personal non professional use. Are some cards faster than others? Should I purchase more than one card?

Answer
There are two rules of thought on this... one is buy the biggest card your camera can use, then you spend less time changing the card and possibly losing one when you switch it out... the other is to stick with several smaller cards that way if the card dies (all memory cards like all hard drives have a limited lifespan its only a matter of when not if they will fail) you don't lose everything.

Personally for family photos and such I buy large 2 gb cards that and treat them like film... I shoot one and then retire, save the files to a hard drive and keep all the filled up memory cards in a lock box as if they were negatives. Yes that is a little over kill, but considering how cheap the memory is and how many hard drives I've lost I still prefer to do that for my form of back up.

And yes, there are different speeds of memory. if your dealing with say, Sandisk you have the regular chips, Extreme II, Extreme III, Extreme IV.... probably will be a five sooner or later. Each chip is faster than the other and that will be noticed when you down load the files from the chip to your computer. However, few camera will see the chip speed as a big bottle neck, the ones that do will benefit from say an Extreme II chip, but going beyond that is a waste as far as camera performance is concerned.

And yes you should purchase more than one, unless you have a computer with you all the time so you can down load all the files and reformat the chip each time you fill it.... or of course just keep buying new ones when you will up the olds ones.

Can I use a 4 GB memory card Kingstone on a Canon SD 600 digital cam?

BU

When I put a 4 GB memory card on my digital cam, I get an Error and Locked card (when unlocked) on the screen. The cam do not give me the option of formatting.

Answer
No, you can't use the 4GB Kingston SDHC (high capacity SD) card in your camera.
Most cameras released early 2007 and later, are able to use SDHC cards...but the SD600, which was released early 2006 is not able to use them. So, you're limited to 2GB SD cards.

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Best two camera lenses to have for video ?

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Nathan Doy

I'm buying a canon 60D and need to know the top two lenses I will need for shooting video. I have about 600Euro to spend.

Thanks
Nathan

Answer
I use video a lot on my camera as well. It's the 5d mk II. But there is barely a difference in the video quality between the two cameras, actually the 60d is probably better due to better video options.

Well to the point. I have no idea what type of videos you are shooting but I'm guessing you will need a wide angle lens and some sort of zoom lens and a portrait lens.

Another thing to note is that video resolution is a lot smaller than photo resolution (1920*1080 v 18 mp), so that means you don't necessarily have to buy the sharpest lens out the to achieve a shapr video image plus you can sharpen the video quality with in-camera settings which will do a lot of the sharpening for you.

I'd definitely advise to look at www.photozone.de. This give an in depth review of many lenses out there. Look in the Canon APS-C sensor section for your camera and preferably the 50D section of this to get a more accurate review of the lens for your camera.

Also a lot of lenses make noise when focusing. You do not want the noise of that in your video. So look a lenses that don't make this noise. Canon lenses that don't make noise have USM in their name and for sigma lenses it is HSM. But unfortunately these are more expensive.

Auto focus in video mode is actually incredibly slow while shooting, even on my 5d mk II and actually unusable in most conditions. So I use manual focus 90% of the time so you are actually better of just getting a cheaper noisier lens. Manual focusing doesn't make any noise.

The lenses I recommend:
(1) Wide angle lens/zoom lens. Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (â¬120-150).... this lens is actually probably one of the most surprising lenses out there for its price. It is the kit lens you get with the 60D as far as I know. If you want to spend much more, which you don't have get this Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2,8 USM IS. Also I suggest Samyang 14mm f/2.8 (â¬300)... it has a lot of curvature, similar to a fish eye lens but not as much. It's only manual focus but the sharpest wide angle lens out there, it's also great for low light. Extremely fun for videoing with. The canon version is actually 5 times this price and has less sharpness.

(2) Portrait lens. Canon 50mm f/1.8 (â¬90). It is the cheapest lens out there but incredibly sharp. This is my most used lens. It is also surprisingly my sharpest lens bar my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM II (which is way out of your budget). You will get a nice DOF (blury background) with this. Although not a USM lens it actually has a quite enough AF.

(3) Telephoto lens... Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM (â¬400) (not the new L or DO lens). This lens is sharp with IS and quite AF. If you can't afford this, buy the Sigma equivilant. Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO macro. Although not the best lens out there it has a constant sharpness in the middle that is very good. And as I said it will be definitely be able to get you very sharp results for video quality.

Also sound on the canon 60d is simply shite. You will want to buy the RODE video stereo mic with stereo sound. I have this and it's excellent. you can buy it for around 180 on ebay.

What are the biggest difference between Canon 60D vs 7D vs 5D?

js6571

What are the biggest difference between Canon 60D vs 7D vs 5D?

Answer
Ignore the DXO sensor tests, they are made using unprocessed RAWs.
They are not real world images.
Reviewing unprocessed RAWs is like reviewing a car without a gearbox.

5D is full frame. Great for portraits, lanscape. Very low light performance is good at extreme ISOs.

7D is APS-C, low light performance excellent up to ISO 1600, good at 3200, poor above that, for high ISOs you should shoot RAW and tweak the noise reduction, particularly chroma noise reduction in Adobe Camera RAW or Canons DPP.

The 7D is really a stand out camera for sports and nature. Very sophisticated AF system, with loads of points, all cross type points and double cross type sensor at centre with f2.8 or faster lenses.
If you need AF speed and accuracy for your stills the 7D is the best thing you can buy this side of a 1D series. It has a dedicated AF processer (only the 1D / 1Ds series cameras also have this) and it has Ai Servo mode adjustments, which make a huge difference to AF predicatability. Again, not seen on the 60D or 5D2.

The 60D has same sensor and processor as the 7D pretty much and so image quality is comparable.
If you aren't exceptionally demanding of your AF then it'll do very good job for you.

The 5D2 and the 7D are designed for very different users, it's not a case of one is better than the other.

The 60D is a great camera, but keep an eye on the 600D / T3i, a bit more compact, same flip out screen, a subtle step down in AF performance, but again, same sensor, same processor.

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How can i get the brokeh effect with a digital camera?

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BETSEYY JO

I do not have a digital slr camera. Just a digital camera. I really want to take pictures with the brokeh effect. here are the details about my camera

Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Red

Model: SD780 IS


Is it possible with this camera?

Answer
Unfortunately, it is probably not. The sensors on most compact digital cameras are so small that they have a large depth of field even at the largest aperture (lowest f stop number). To test this, put the camera in aperture priority mode, zoom the lens all the way to its widest setting, and choose the lowest aperture number you can, which is probably f2 or f2.8. if you can't see a shallow depth of field effect (bokeh) in your backgrounds with that setting, your camera can't achieve it. If you can't afford a dslr, you can fake the effect in photoshop with the gaussian blur tool.

good luck!

Is this camera good for fashion photography?

newbie

Kodak Easyshare Z1285 12-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black



⢠12.0 megapixels
⢠5x optical zoom
⢠2.5 LCD screen
⢠Digital image stabilizer
⢠HD pictures and video
⢠64MB internal memory



if not, are there any products or assceories to help my photography with this Camera?

Answer
It depends on what you mean by "good." No professional is going to be using anything but an SLR. I'm sure there are plenty of professional fashion photographers who would tell you that you shouldn't be using anything less than a medium format film or digital camera, like the Hasselblad H3DII-50.

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/products/h-system/h3dii-50.aspxa

They'd probably tell you that if you don't have many thousands of dollars to spend on gear, to skip digital and get an old Hasselblad or Mamiya 6x6 Film Camera and learn what you're doing on it.

That said, a lot of professionals use 35mm or small format DSLR's, and if you're not trying to be a professional, but just learn your way around, you can probably learn a lot and take some good pictures with the Kodak. Even among point-and-shoots, you'd be significantly better off with something more aimed at enthusiasts like a Canon Powershot G series, as mentioned above. Here's a list of other good choices:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM?view=dp_enth

What you're missing on the Kodak Z1285 that's available on other point-and-clicks are Aperture and Shutter priority modes and a Hot Shoe. Also, you can get some with larger sensors and higher quality lenses.

The Kodak's not too bad though, it has some of the important features you need, like low lag time a decent frame rate, manual shooting mode, and a reasonably bright aperture (f2.8) when zoomed out to the not-so-wide 35mm. There are some unknowns here that are important for fashion, like how fast the auto-focus is, particularly in low, light, and whether or not it has an infrared auto-focus assist. You don't want to use strobe auto-focus assist or red-eye reduction for fashion.

As far as flashes, you can get by without the hot shoe (or wireless flash controllers) by using slave flashes, as long as you aren't shooting in an environment with a bunch of other photographers concurrently. Pick up 2-5 slaves flashes:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=slave+flash&x=0&y=0

and get (or make) some cheap flash trees. The Kodak camera and a few slave flashes (and some decent shooting environment and models) would be enough for you to start learning a lot about fashion photography and get some decent pictures. You aren't going to be hired to do coverage of runway shows for some magazine with that gear, but it's a start.

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What is a cheap camera with manual adjustments and at least 3pixels?

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isabelle c

I need it for a class.

What would be a cheap digital camera with manual adjustments and at least 3mp

Answer
You don't define a dollar price for "cheap" - whether relative to all cameras or to cameras with full manual controls. I don't think you'll find a new camera with full manual controls for less than $350 to $400 but once there you have good choices. Like these - major magazine:

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/collection/5586/top_point_and_shoots_with_manual_controls.html?tk=hp_fv

On the other hand, there will be used models that can do a heck of a lot: I would suggest something like a used Canon S5is - a camera I still keep and love, with 8mpx, 12X zoom and full manual controls, that will sell for very little these days:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S5-Digital-Stabilized/dp/B000Q3043Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296786362&sr=1-1

Check Craig's list locally.

How do you know which lenses fit your camera?

Ryan

I have a sony a55 and I've been looking on amazon trying to get a 75-300 or something-300mm lens for my camera and a lot of them say for sony, nikon or canon digital camera or something like that. I want to be sure it works on mine though so how can I be 100% sure that they will fit mine?

Answer
Check that it supports the Sony A mount. It tends to say something like "Tamron 70-300mm for Sony"

The Tammy 70-300mm is by the way a decent lens for a low low price.

Your A55 has the a mount, aka the modern old minolta mount and will accept old minolta glass auto focus glass and Sony lenses. But also Sigma, Tamron and other brands lenses as long as they are...you guessed it A-mount. Made for use on the Sony!

Make sure you buy a lens with the right mount and it should work just fine. Now there is on caveat, there are allot of older manual focus lenses out of the film age. And there are adapters you can screw on them to allow you to use these older lenses with modern cameras.

Sometimes you find one of these oldies sold like a "panagor 135mm F2,8 for Sony" means that its a M42 or another mount lens with an adapter on it for Sony.

Now using old glass is fun but without AF so it is something you have to decide if you like it.

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Will my Tokina SZ820 zoom lens fit a Canon 50D digital camera?

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Kiwi bird

This zoom lens fits my Canon AE-1 Program, will I be able to use it with a Canon 50D digital camera?

Answer
You would need an FD to EF lens mount like these... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=fd+to+eos&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

What are the best settings when creating a video with the Canon Powershot A560 ?

Philip

I have been creating videos with my Canon Powershot A560 digital camera but when I zoom in the picture goes blurry so I was wondering what are the best settings to achieve best picture quality
The link in the first answer did not seem to have any information on anything I click on it just kept saying 0 results

Answer
The best quality movie settings of the A560 are 640x480 @ 30fps. The most likely reason your movies are blurry is because you have the Digital Zoom function turned ON. Make sure your never use it (for shooting images OR movies), because it will cause blur or pixelation when you zoom in. So, make sure it's always turned off. You can turn it off in the Record Menu.

p.s. the first link is Spam, so ignore it.

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