Any compact digital camera for $400 or less?

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The Overmi

I need a digital camera that can take good pictures, but most importantly have good HD video capability with excellent zoom that doesn't mess up quality.

I'm planning to mount the camera on a hat and record my target shooting. I need to be able to record small clay targets moving fast and far.

This is how I want the camera mounted:

http://www.hatcams.com/index.html

HD video capability is really important here since I will be turning my head a lot and I need to be able to see something small moving away from me quickly. Ideally, it should be no more than $400.

Answer
For your budget $400, I would recommend Canon PowerShot SX50 HS, it's a best camera that have a good zoom (50x Optical zoom) and 1080p Full HD Video with a dedicated movie button.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B0MZ1M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009B0MZ1M&linkCode=as2&tag=cra45-20

I am looking for a new camera?

BB

I am wanting a high zoom (40x zoom or higher) and I rounded my choices to Canon PowerShot SX50 12.1 MP Ultra-Zoom Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom and Nikon COOLPIX P510 Black 16MP Digital Camera w/ 42x Optical Zoom Lens. Between those two what would your pick be and why and is there something else that you would recommend no more than $450. There is about a $60 difference between the two. I own a smaller nikon but I am leaning toward the Canon...Thanks for the advice.
I will be attending a race and need something with a good zoom. And I am not much of a photographer so I want the camera to do the work...Not big on DSLR's...

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Go with the Canon. Fewer megapixels in a tiny sensor means marginally better high ISO performance. Of course you could buy a DSLR like the Sony SLT a37 for a mere $498.00 but its 3x (18-55mm) zoom wouldn't impress anyone. The picture quality, however, would be impressive.

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Can someone help me to connect my digital camera to my desktop?

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Secretly S

Okay. I just got this digital camera. It's Canon PowerShot S200. But I can't connect it to my desktop. Can someone help me, please?

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If you want to connect it to you desktop you will need a couple of screws and a screw driver.
Pre-drill the holes into your desktop first . It will help you to get the screws started.

How to download from Canon s45 with original filename without cardreader?

Luey

Whenever I connect my Canon s45 digital camera to either of my Windows XP computers, the scanners and cameras dialog box comes up and then asks me to give a name to the photos before downloading them. This happens for either normal or PTP mode, either with their WIA driver installed or not. How do I get the files to download with their original names. I hate pulling the CF card and using a card reader because I just know I'm going to bend one of the pins in the camera reinserting it someday. This camera is not recognized as a USB Mass Storage Device and doesn't show up as a removable drive.
There is no download for the entire ZoomBrowser or I would have tried it myself. There is only an updater download. I bought the camera used without software thinking it would be like my Olympus and Panasonic cameras that are USB MSDs. I was wrong. Canon just has to do things differently.

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Use the Canon ZoomBrowser software instead of the XP camera wizard - you can download it here at the Canon Support Website:
http://alpha03u.c-wss.com/inc/ApplServlet?RQF=MENU&RQS=WWUCA910&LA=1177439385968&SV=WWUCA900&menu=DR&TRF=MAIN

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I want to buy a digital camera but I don't know which one to buy?

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Liz H

I between three cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, Canon PowerShot SX210IS, or Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V. I want a digital camera with great zoom and that takes good quality videos and pictures. I usually go to concerts so I want a camera that can capture good quality videos and with good sound.

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me too have the same question I'm really confused between the 3, but I am quiet leaning toward the zs7.... I've been searching for reviews for like a month and that's what I finally concluded
sx210:
pros: has a some very nice effects like the color swap and the fish eye and the miniture effect and the 14x optical zoom
cons: the flash which pops up so u can't actually hold the camera correctly, no gps, a little bit bulky and not as good looking as the other 2

zs7:
pros: very nice video quality aslo the sound is amazing, the gps which pin points the coordinates of the picture ( pretty cool if u travel a lot ), very good 12x zoom, sharp images, the leica lens, very good inteligent auto mode, good auto focus

cons: not much really except some say that the low light without the flash is a little noisy but that's common to all point & shoots

hx5v:
pros: panorama sweep mode is cool, some say it has a little bit better low light performance, 1080 HD video with stereo sound, gps

cons: soft images due to excessive noise reduction

so finally if u don't need the gps and u don't mind the flash position or the looks of the camera go for the cannon it's a really nice camera for your purpose that has a nice video and audio and still image quality + it's the cheaper of all the 3

if u need the gps and nice image & video quality and nice looking camera then it's the zs7

I actually didn't like hx5v so I don't recommend it it's the most expensive and the image quality isn't very good

so finally according to your purpose I say go for the sx210 it's awesome

Is there any type of GPS satelite that can hook onto camera?

crazzeemon

I saw a Sony GPS-CS1 GPS Device and I thought it was amazing. I wanted one, but I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT. Is there any type of camera GPS device that will work on a canon?

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I have heard that we will see that in the future. All photos will be geotaged so you will always know where they were taken.

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what is the latest model of canon digital camera ? I have a canon sd 630and what is diffrences between these ?

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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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In the SD line, see http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_sd630%2Ccanon_sd700is%2Ccanon_sd800is%2Ccanon_sd900&show=all for newer models.

The SD900 is 10 MP instead of 6 MP AND it has a much larger sensor, so I would imagine the images are superior. This is probably what allows it to go to ISO 1600 while the SD630 stops at ISO 800.

The SD700-IS and SD800-IS have image stabilization.

Where can you get replacement parts for a digital camera?

HomeSweetS

A friend has a Canon digital camera and a small plastic part inside of where you switch between viewing and taking pictures appears to have broken off. You could see it when you opened the back. Is there any place that sells replacement parts? It would be a simple fix if only the part could be found. Thanks!

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The best place to get the right part is straight from the manufactuer. You could also try an internet search to see if you could find a company that supplies repair parts for your particular model of camera.

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video editing software for Canon XL2 video camera?

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runningman

I am looking at buying a canon XL2 video camera, what video editing software do you recomend to use with this computer. I would like to edit the software on my PC with windows xp

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Since the XL2 does standard definition DV, any video editor should be just fine - it depends how sophisticated you want to get. So... MovieMaker is bundled with Windows XP (SP2). If you want more sophisticated video editing capabilities, Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere always float to the top.

Your bigger issue is getting the video into your computer. ALL miniDV tape based camcorders transfer video the same way. Your computer needs a firewire port. If it does not have one, hopefully it has an expansion slot so you can add one. You also need a firewire cable.

Firewire400, IEEE1394a, DV and i.LINK are all the same thing. USB won't work. USB-firewire adapter/converters won't work, either.

Connect the firewire cable to the DV port of the camcorder and the firewire port of the computer. Camcorder needs to be in "Play" or "VCR" mode. MovieMaker will capture the video.

Get the XL2's instruction manual at canon.com
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=326&modelid=10350
Refer to page 101.

What is the best value HD video camera on the market?

Robert R

I'm considering buying an HD video camera for home movies. I need to know which one will give the biggest bang for the least amount of money possible. I just don't know enough about them to make a good decision.

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You can learn more about the HD format here:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/d/Reviews&level_b=Camcorder&level_c=HD.htm

The best value currently is probably the Canon HV20:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-HV20-Camcorder-Review.htm
it has excellent video quality - you can probably get it for less than $700 if you shop around.

Canon also recently announced the HV30:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Move-Over-HV20-Here-Comes-the-Canon-HV30-34020.htm
so you can expect the price of the HV20 to be even lower when the HV30 is available for sale.

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What top 3 digital camera as of 2010 is good to use?

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Mystic

Im looking for a great digital camera to use ... im not a kodak fan no more, long story. but willing to use a different brand. Something with touch screen and cool graphs...ect.

Answer
well top three id say
1. Nikon D3X
2. Canon 1D Mark V
3. Nikon D3

What recommendation for a digital camera brand and model?

Hime-Sama

I would like to buy a digital camera but I'm not sure what to look at. Design is not an important aspect. What I would want is that it can produce a good quality picture and doesn't need much editing. I'm not so sure whether to pick a higher megapixel because some review states that higher doesn't mean better, though I'm not sure why. Could someone give me a guidance in choosing a good digital camera? Thanks. =)

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I would suggestion these are good quality digital cameras that take good pictures, good of megapixel, slim, etc.

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS : 14.1 MP, 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output, Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined settings, New scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations, etc. (Announced : February, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJJ4?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035FZJJ4

Nikon Coolpix S4000 : 12 MP, 4x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom, 3.0-Inch Touch-Panel LCD, 720p HD movie recording at 24 fps, 4-way VR Image Stabilization System, Smart Portrait System, Scene Auto Selector, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034XDTF8?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0034XDTF8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 : 14.1 MP, 8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, HD Movie Recording, Extended Battery Life, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00395Y9OQ?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00395Y9OQ

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What prgram do I use to convert mini DV to my computer?

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25meters

I have a canon digital video camcorder ntsc ZR90 if that helps.
also im using a fire wire and on a pc.
i have no idea what to do so please be simplistic!
Thanks =)

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You can use Windows Movie Maker, not the best program but it came free on your PC if you have XP or Vista. Open WMM and turn your camera on and put it playback and then capture your video with WMM. Add all your videos to the timeline and add menus and music, whatever. WMM has a HELP section whee you can learn all about it.

My advice is to get some good editing software. I use Pinnacle studio11 ultimate but there are many comparable softwares out there.

How much did a 1 megapixel digital camera cost in 2002?

time.mecha

What was the average cost?

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I don't have any kind of real timeline other than my memory, but I believe the pixels were coming up by 2002. In the late 90s, the Sony Mavica range of digital cameras were about all there was available. They wrote to a floppy disc, and resolution was 1.5 megapixels if I remember correctly. Cost was near $1000. Photo quality was horrid, but it was digital, and had uses for web content and for putting small photos into Word documents.

Then as the new century rolled around, more point and shoot cameras started being produced. My first digital was a Nikon 990, 3.3 MP, which I got in early 2001. Cost was over $900 by the time I got a memory card and card reader. By the way, memory cards were VERY expensive at that time. A 2 gig CF card was an almost unheard of amount of storage, and it cost over $400. Most cards were only 256 MB or 512 MB. The Nikon 900 series of cameras were considered top of the line at the time, and even now can still give some decent photos. Most all cameras during this time frame were in the 2 MP area, so the 3.3 MP of the Nikon seemed really amazing.

DSLRs were almost non-existent. Canon was one of the first to produce a consumer DSLR, (it might have even been THE first). Anyway, the camera was the D30, and was 3 megapixels. I believe the price was over $5000 for the body. The D60 6 MP DSLR followed that, which was my first DSLR, which I still have and use. It became almost a cult item and was very hard to obtain. I had to pay almost $2500 for mine in 2002.

As each year has passed, cameras have become more prolific, much cheaper, and in most cases better.

Hope that is of some help to you.

steve

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What would be a good semi- professional camera for a beginner?

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vida

So recently I've gotten really interested in photography but i use a regular digital camera. My dad offered to buy me a semi-professional camera but i dont know which one to pick? Leave suggestions thank you and within a good price range nothing super expensive.

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If you really want to pursue photography in a somewhat serious way, go ahead and invest in a DSLR now. The good thing with a DSLR is that you can get great lenses, and continue to use them after you've upgraded bodies at a later point.

The next step is picking your manufacturer. Because the bad part about a DSLR, once you start acquiring a nice lens collection, it is hard to switch to another manufacturer. Most people choose Canon or Nikon. However, Pentax, Sony, and Olympus are also viable. I wouldn't go with any other brands.

Now that you've picked a manufacturer, select a fairly entry level body. For Canon, a 60D would be great. All the other manufacturers make a similar entry level camera.

Now pick a lens. Although I shoot almost exclusively primes (non-zooms,) for a beginner, a zoom is a great learning tool. And as I said, if later you want to upgrade your camera, you can use the lens with the new camera. If your dad is opening the wallet big, an outstanding choice is the EF 24-70mmf/2.8L USM. If not so big, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a good lens that is very affordable.

Now the important part. With your new camera, buy a good book on how to use your camera. The Magic Lantern series is well regarded, but there are many out there. And study, study, study. Know your camera like your own hand. Never shoot on green (automatic.) Start with M (manual) and never look back. In the long run, you'll be glad you did. Once you've mastered the basics, study the rules of composition, lighting, color theory and start taking wonderful photos.

What is a good digital camera for taking pictures with friends?

Kawaii

Need to have more than or equal to 14 megapixels. Have to have awesome quality. When I take pictures, how can I cover my blemishes? Is there any mode that can do that? If there is, I want the camera to have it too. What is beauty mode? I'm just going to take pictures of me and my friends together. Maybe a little of scenery.

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Below are listed a bunch of entry and mid-level DSLR cameras and approximate prices in US dollars, Australian Dollars and UK pounds. I think pretty much all of these will do a very good job. I have preferences amongst them....I guess in the entry level cameras, the Nikon D3100, the Canon EOS 600D and the Pentax K-r are the picks.
All of the mid level cameras are great.

In regards to megapixels.....I think you should just completely forget about it. Any camera with more than 8 megapixels is going to do the job. Honestly it's largely used as a sales tool to sell cameras to people who don't know about cameras.

I don't know what beauty mode is, but in portrait mode the camera just opens the aperture really wide. To soften blemishes, you need to think about how the subject is lit. Soft lighting (don't use the pop-up flash) or even using a sheet of white cardboard to reflect light onto the subject will work. Move the subject out of strong sunlight.


Entry level:
Nikon D3100 (18-55mm lens) --- US$550 / AU$740 / UK£440
Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i (18-55mm lens) --- US$900 / AU$1090 / UK£750
Pentax K-x (18-55mm lens) --- US$500 / AU$610 / UK£380
Pentax K-r (18-55mm lens) --- US$640 / AU$870 / UK£470
Sony Alpha A390 (18-55mm lens) --- US$500 / AU$560 / UK£390
Sony Alpha A55 (18-55mm lens) --- US$850 / AU$1100 / UK£600

Enthusiast / Mid-level:

Nikon D90 (18-105mm lens) --- US$960 / AU$1100 / UK£680
Nikon D7000 (18-105mm lens) --- US$1500 / AU$1500 / UK£1060
Canon EOS 60D (18-135mm lens) --- US$1300 / AU$1450 / UK£990
Pentax K-7 (18-55mm lens) --- US$980 / AU$1260 / UK£720

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In KSA, Jeddah, how much does the Canon Semiproffesional or proffesional camera cost?

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Life goes

I want to get a Canon pro cam, for my birthday.
How much does it cost?
And whichh one do you advice me to get ?
Thank you so much x.

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About $2500 (~9300 SAR) at the least. Take a look at the Canon 5D Mark II and/or the 1D series.
However, a pro grade camera doesn't mean anything if the photographer doesn't know how to use it.. just a fair warning!

But if by "pro cam" you meant a dSLR, then an entry-level one will be much cheaper. They start at about $500 (~1875 SAR) or $600 (~2250 SAR) if you're looking at more up to date ones. I'd suggest checking out the Canon 1000D, 500D, and 1100D.
The 1100D is the most recent out of those three.

For any other details or prices, just check out the Middle East Canon website:

http://www.canon-me.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/index.aspx

which model of canon or nikon digital camera would be best for me?

Shane

Money is not matter for me, Actually i don't need professional cameras, Also i live in the middle east (Mazandaran) and suggest me a model which is available in the asia websites of these brands, Also i need high quality photos, fast and easy shot, highest range of otpical zoom, and please tell me about A series of canon cameras such as A700, A620 ... and also does S2IS model of canon have more benefits if we compare it with A series and price will be important, I mean if i pay more for S2IS does it return me more benefits than A series ? Because the price of Canon S2IS is two times more than A series.

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I'm having difficulty understanding what your criteria for a camera is but it seems like you are looking for the Canon PowerShot S3 IS:

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/

Full size cameras are far superior to pocket cameras in taking pictures. The sensor inside them is superior as well as the lenses. Also, there are other factors, like anti-shake technology.

I know you mentioned that you want a Canon or a Nikon camera (Canon is a much better brand than Nikon), but Sony actually makes a better camera in this class, the Sony DSC-H5:

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_h5-review/

In general, Canon makes the best cameras, but Sony is better at getting new technology into the marketplace. The DSC-H5 is an upgrade of Sony's camera, the DSC-H2. The Sony DSC-H2 is the same type of camera as the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, but Sony has upgraded their camera to the DSC-H5 while Canon has not yet upgraded their camera.

Now, if money does not matter to you, there is actually a much better camera than either of these you may want. The Sony DSC-R1 is currently the best fixed lens digital camera you can buy. It costs about $800:

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_r1-review/index.shtml

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What are some good quality and cheap digital cameras?

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Hayley

I want a digital camera,
which one is good quality but that's
very cheap?
Maybe under or aound the
price of $100 if possible.
If you know some,
please give me the website
for the camera.
Thanks.





PEACE;

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The all time winner bargain compact digital camera is the Canon 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD1000 [not the SD1100 [IS] 7.1 with an added 2- gig memory card which when set in the manual mode for "Vivid" colors and videos at 30 fps in 320 dpi format provides killer images and videos under low light conditions. It's especially good for low-light concerts. The macro feature is superb for taking closeups of small butterflies, insects, etc. It currently sells for $140 at techgearnow.com:

http://www.techgearnow.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=278&custid=7117517ba359642445a5622c0eba34eb

Good luck!

Looking for a new digital camera, price has to be $150 or below?

Rhiannon

I had a Nikon Coolpix L4 - (4.0 megapixels/ 3x Zoom) but when you have a house full of people things tend to get dropped and busted up.

So I'd like something with similar features to my previous cam, maybe better. And preferably with the ability to take video with sound as well, but that's optional for me.

Answer
The all time winner bargain compact digital camera is the Canon 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD1000 [not the SD1100 [IS] 7.1 with an added 2- gig memory card which when set in the manual mode for "Vivid" colors and videos at 30 fps in 320 dpi format provides killer images and videos under low light conditions. The macro feature is superb for taking closeups of small butterflies, insects, etc. It currently sells for $140 at techgearnow.com:

http://www.techgearnow.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=278&custid=b1165b555e3ad0aa13ddb5f851a1123f

Good luck!

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What is the relationship between optical lenses and the digital optical ranges?

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John D

I have a HP Photosmart 945 with an 8x optical and 7x digital zoom. I am considering a Canon Rebel for a replacement and want to know what lens I would need to meet or exceed the range of the my current camera.

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Firstly, you can disregard any importance in using digital zoom. The HP 945 has an optical focal length equivalent of 37mm-300mm.
So, you will need a lens with a focal length in that range or more. You might have to buy at least two lenses to achieve that, though.

I have provided you with some links that may be helpful...

What recommendation for a digital camera brand and model?

Hime-Sama

I would like to buy a digital camera but I'm not sure what to look at. Design is not an important aspect. What I would want is that it can produce a good quality picture and doesn't need much editing. I'm not so sure whether to pick a higher megapixel because some review states that higher doesn't mean better, though I'm not sure why. Could someone give me a guidance in choosing a good digital camera? Thanks. =)

Answer
I would suggestion these are good quality digital cameras that take good pictures, good of megapixel, slim, etc.

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS : 14.1 MP, 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output, Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined settings, New scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations, etc. (Announced : February, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJJ4?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035FZJJ4

Nikon Coolpix S4000 : 12 MP, 4x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom, 3.0-Inch Touch-Panel LCD, 720p HD movie recording at 24 fps, 4-way VR Image Stabilization System, Smart Portrait System, Scene Auto Selector, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034XDTF8?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0034XDTF8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 : 14.1 MP, 8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, HD Movie Recording, Extended Battery Life, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00395Y9OQ?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00395Y9OQ

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What setting should I use on my digital camera?

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bigmaninja

I have a Canon XT (8 mp) Rebel digital camera. It has the 18-55 mm lens that came with it. I need to know the equivalent of a 50mm (35mm camera) setting for my lens. I guess what I'm trying to ask is this: I need to use the digital equivalent of the 35mm format 50 mm lens. I know the 50mm setting on the digital is not the same as the 50mm on a 35mm film camera. Any advice?

Answer
Your camera has a 1.6 crop factor sensor. Your lens set to 30mm will give you the equivalent of 48mm on a 35mm format film SLR.

steve

Astrophotography, what telescopes are compatible with Canon Digital Rebel XT?

Aphrodite

I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT and am wanting to start astrophotography.
I am not good with crazy terms, but need to know a good telescope to use.
Anyone know of a few I can check out?

Answer
Well, ..., IT's not just the scope that you should be worried about bur rather the mount. In astrophotography the mount is the most important thing you should consider. Also, you're not going to get an astrophotgraphy "ready" scope for under $1000 USD that's all there is to it. The Orion-EQ computerized goto mount is one of the the cheapest goto mounts that I've seen (http://www.telescope.com/Mounts-Tripods/Equatorial-Mounts-Tripods/Orion-Atlas-EQ-G-Computerized-GoTo-Telescope-Mount/pc/-1/c/2/sc/34/p/24338.uts). That's just the mount and does not include the OTA (Optical Tube Assembly) which could run you another $1000 or so (depending on what you want to do, of course).

If you're looking for an Schimidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT), then starting price is $2,599 and that doesn't include the equatorial wedge. So you really need to be thinking as follows:

1) 8" Goto Fork Mounted SCT: 2,599.00: http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=1-600-603-979-12961&kw=&st=0
2) Equatorial Wedge: 179.00: http://www.optcorp.com/productList.aspx
3) Deep Sky Imaging Camera with Filter Wheel and autoguider: $1389.85: http://www.telescope.com/control/astrophotography/astrophotography-cameras/orion-starshoot-planetary-imager-and-autoguider. (You already have the cannon rebel XT tis a great astrophotgraphy camera out of the box)
4) 4 Astrophotography filters: 205.95: http://www.telescope.com/control/accessories/telescope-and-eyepiece-filters/1*25-inch-lrgb-astrophotography-telescope-eyepiece-filter-set

So adding it up: 2,599.00 + 179.00 + 1389.85 + 205.95 = $4373.80 * 7.5 tax = ~$4701.84.

So it takes a little dough to get started but it's do able. You might want to consider getting into the visual end of astronomy first and then work your way up to astrophotography. BTW, the prices I've given, though actual, may be less if you already have some of the items so in your case it could be less. Especially since you already own a DLSR, then you don't need to invest in an astronomy camera and will only need an autoguider which on runs about $385 (depending on which one you buy).

You might also want to pick up a copy of one of Robert Reeve's books "Astrophotography for Webcams" or "Astrophotography for DSLR's". His books are full of great tips on how to be successful at astrophotogrpahy.

Watch the following video for specifications on 10" Meade LX200 with an equatorial wedge:

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What point and shoot digital camera should my mom get?

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My mom has been wanting a point and shoot digital camera and I am trying to find the right one for her. She's looking for something simple, preferrably with some zoom. Something that is durable with a decent battery life and has good image quality and a couple top of the line features. I was looking at a Canon Powershot A1100 IS but I hear it's battery life is bad so is there another camera similar to it that is just as good and better with batteries? Not looking to spend over $175 if possible.

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The Canon A1000 IS. It has more than double the battery life than the A1100 IS. I bought this camera for my daughter last week on line and paid $154+$6 shipping.
There's also the Canon SD1200 IS which has a better battery life than the A1100 IS.
The Canon A1000 IS and the Canon SD1200 IS have very good image quality.

What are the significant features to look for in a digital camera?

F00LZ

I have a problem. My family bought a camera made by "OLYMPUS" that was 10mgp, 3x optical zoom, 24 shooting modes with a 2.5" LCD. But even if it's 10mgp, the image quality isn't that sharp all the time, unless it zooms really up close. Compared to my other friends, with cameras like 7 or 8 mgp, made by other brands, their image quality is a bit better. I was thinking of buying a 7.1 mgp camera made by "CANON"

What are the key features to help me look for a great digital camera with sharp image quality? Does the brand matter?
The canon camera is 3x and 4x optical zoom. Something like that. Is that alright?

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You know the difference between a 160x320 pic and a 1200x1600 pic, right? Well, the more megapixels, the bigger the picture... Also, the more megapixels, the more expensive the optic chip and the more expensive the camera.

How many megapixels you need depends on what you want to use your pics for... If you want to make large high quality prints, the more megapixels the better... If you're only going to use it to put your pics on the web, 4 or 5 megapixels is excessive... For normal size prints, 7 or 8 megapixels is plenty.

Except! If you like to crop your pictures... That is cutting of the sides, to get a better composition for example... In that case, the more megapixels the better also counts...

What is most important is the quality of the optic chip, closely followed by the quality of the lens... Optical zoom is also very important if you want to use your zoom (and who doesn't?)... The more optical zoom, the bigger the lens, the more expensive the lens, or, the more optical zoom, the smaller the optical chip, the poorer the optical chip...

The better (and newer) the optical chip, the more features it has, like for instance face recognition that the latest chips have... It helps your camera set itself for the best possible shot in all kinds of conditions...

All this is pretty confusing and hard to figure out if you're not a pro... That's why it's good to read good reviews on camera's before you buy them...

Canon and Nikon have been pro-camera-brands for decades and are used by all the pro's... Their easy-to-use consumer camera's are excellent (I just bought a Canon PowerShot 570 IS myself yesterday)... You can't really go wrong with a Canon or a Nikon... Make VERY sure you get the latest model though, or get a VERY good price on an older model!

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well, the more the better, the better the more expensive... It's ok but not great, it all depends on how much you are willing to spend... Are you looking at an Ixus or a PowerShot? PowerShot would be the better choice if you want best quality and one with a Digic III chip is a better choice than a Digic II chip... It's the next generation... The more expensive ones have IS... Image Stabilization, that helps make sharp shots

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How do i take a picture of the lunar eclipse with my Canon Powershot S2 Digital Camera?

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Stephanie

I have a pretty decent digital camera, nothing spectacular, but when i have taken the pictures on manual mode with tripod, they still turn out blurry. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks in advance. The camera has 12x optical zoom with equivalent of 36-432 mm)

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Mount to tripod

Zoom all the way out

Place in "Landscape" mode. (or Infinite Focus)

Use Spot Meter mode.

Center moon.

Trip with Self-Timer


Better hurry, it is about half out of shadow now.

I would like to film vlogs from the dashboard of my car. What would be the best tripod for this purpose?

lostinne

I currently own a Canon Powershot SD850 digital camera. My car is a sedan. I do not anticipate any off-roading vlogs, so any decent, basic tripod will suffice.

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Stability is an issue with tripods in vehicles.
Even on decent roads, there's a lot of sideways force on corners and acceleration/braking forces.

A windshield mount would be better...
http://www.amazon.com/DURAGADGET-Windscreen-Windshield-suction-DCR-SX63/dp/B003SW728K/ref=sr_1_49?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1279435588&sr=1-49

or a stronger version...
http://www.amazon.com/Delkin-Devices-DDMOUNT-MINI-Knuckle-Suction/dp/B002K8Q0EU/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1279435717&sr=1-4

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How do I transfer a home video on a mini DV to a windows media file?

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lsubooth

I recorded a soccer game on a Canon Optura XI digital video camera. The camera takes the mini DV tapes. I want to transfer it onto my computer in either a media player file or similar. How do I do that?

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Hopefully your camera and computer have fire wire. USB is slow and quality is not good.First plug fire wire to computer and then to camera. Turn on camera and it should be automatically picked upped by computer.A window will pop up and give you a list of options of programs to use.Media player should be one of them.You can then record on to your computer and edit the video. Later on you can burn it to a DVD if you have a burner in your computer.

Can i turn a DVD Video file into a Regular Video file?

Robert P

I have a Canon DC100 digital video camera that records via mini DVD-R and DVD-RW disks. Once the DVD is finalized, you can play it through your computer or DVD player. Although, its saved as some DVD file (im not sure what the actual file type is). Is there any way to turn these DVD files into regular Video files such as an AVI? It would also be more helpful if each recorded scene could be its own file.

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Use a ripper like HandBrake.

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Which is best digital camera for personal home use?

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MegSoft

Hello Experts, I would like to buy a digital camera for our home use. Please suggest me to choose best brand (sony/nikon/canon/olymbus/anyother) My budget is between Rs.8000 to Rs.11000. Also suggest me the model number.
To narrow the comparison, I would decide to compare between SONY and CANON. Which brand is best in Digital camera industry.

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Here's CNET's reviews
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/

Here's my own opinion. Go with Canon. Get the PowerShot. Here's one option.
Canon PowerShot 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black SD1400 Black (SD1400 Black)

How come all digital cameras use this system for storing photos?

Jamie

How come all digital cameras use this system for storing photos?

Root directory: DCIM (and sometimes MISC)
Inside DCIM: 100xxxxx (Five letter word like NIKON, CANON, PENTX, CASIO....)

What is the "Misc" folder for?

What does "DCIM" stand for?

Why exactly five digits after "100"?

Who set this standard for all digital cameras?

Thanks for answering this dumb question!

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DCIM = Digital Camera IMages. This and everything else about the naming convention is a JEITA standard.
What's that? Oh, JEITA = Japan Electronics and Information Technology industries Association.
For more, this Wiki article has a summary http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_rule_for_Camera_File_system and if you're feeling particularly geeky today, they provide a link to the full JEITA specifications.

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What digital camera / video camera should i buy?

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OhMyGaga

Guys im looking around for a good digital camera or video camera but i don't know which ones are the best. My budget is £200, i will be going to a Lady Gaga concert soon and i will be taking some picture and recording video of the concert. I would like to buy a good camera that has good zoom and produces high quality HD video. Any suggestions please leave links.

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Canon Ixus 200 IS

12.1 Megapixel
Digital Zoom: 4 x
Optical Zoom: 5 x
Video Capture: H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps

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How to recover deleted photos/videos from a digital camera (canon)?

Bandito

I accidently deleted pictures on my canon digital camera, and i know i need cardrecovery or other photo recovery tools to install. But then i dunno how. I have installed the cardrecovery software and it says first connect your camera or the memory card to your computer. " I did that". Then i need to know what the drive letter is? I have no clue about this. I think it must be D:.

Can someone help me by telling me step by step how i can get my precious fotos back. For free if possible.

Thanks

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Hi, here is the steps might be helpful to you:
1. Connect the memory card to computer. Under "My Computer", note the drive letter assigned to your camera's memory card (usually G: or H:).
2. Download this program on your compute. here is the link: http://www.asoftech.com/apr/
3. Install and start the program. then select the drive where your lost files located, click Start. Now the scanning process will start to search the deleted files. After a while you will then get a list of recoverable files.
4. Press Recover to perform full recovery.

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