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which is d best brand for a digital camera ..
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Not sure what you mean by "15000 max" but I'll try my best to help.
As far as Brands go, I'd say there's two main brands to go with: Canon and Nikon. They both make amazing cameras, but some are better than others. Canon's cameras usually have better ease-of- use and quality for Video, and Nikon has a good line up of mirror-less Cameras.
Two I'd recommend are the Canon SX40 HS and the Canon Powershot A4000.
If you're looking for a good 'Bridge' Camera (non DSLR) the Canon SX40Hs is you're best bet. It has a modest price for the features, including a 35x Optical Zoom (It's Crazy), Image Stabilizer, 1080p Hd Video, 10fps burst mode, 3'' Swivel LCD Screen, and more. Check it out: http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_286234_-1
If you're looking for a cheaper, even easier to use Camera, try the Canon Powershot A4000. A very nice Point- And- Shoot Camera, it has 16 megapixels, 8x Optical Zoom, Image Stabilizer, and 720p Video. See it here: http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_298606_-1
I hope I could help you make a decision, happy shooting!
Not sure what you mean by "15000 max" but I'll try my best to help.
As far as Brands go, I'd say there's two main brands to go with: Canon and Nikon. They both make amazing cameras, but some are better than others. Canon's cameras usually have better ease-of- use and quality for Video, and Nikon has a good line up of mirror-less Cameras.
Two I'd recommend are the Canon SX40 HS and the Canon Powershot A4000.
If you're looking for a good 'Bridge' Camera (non DSLR) the Canon SX40Hs is you're best bet. It has a modest price for the features, including a 35x Optical Zoom (It's Crazy), Image Stabilizer, 1080p Hd Video, 10fps burst mode, 3'' Swivel LCD Screen, and more. Check it out: http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_286234_-1
If you're looking for a cheaper, even easier to use Camera, try the Canon Powershot A4000. A very nice Point- And- Shoot Camera, it has 16 megapixels, 8x Optical Zoom, Image Stabilizer, and 720p Video. See it here: http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_298606_-1
I hope I could help you make a decision, happy shooting!
How high should the optical zoom be in a camcorder? Which is best?
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i have e-mailed many people and asked this question, which is the best optical zoom in a camera- Highest or Lowest i.e 35x or 10x?
And the answer I get is the higher the zoom the better in a camcorder. I am quite confused .What does 'optical zoom' mean. Which has the best image quality-35x or 10x? I will really appreciate it if any one can answer my question in detail because I am going to buy a new camcorder and i need all the advice i can get.
Answer
Potential zoom amount is a small part of the entire system when determining whether a camcorder is "good" or not. Lens size and imaging chips are very important - as well, the media and file types and compression applied to the digital video stream is very important.
For example, the Canon ZR900 is a standard definition, miniDV tape based, camcorder, has 40x zoom and is available for around $250. I am fairly confident that the Canon XHA1, miniDV tape camcorder, with "only" 20x zoom or even the Sony HDR-FX1 with only 12x zoom are much better camcorders.
So... What is your budget?
There are some broad areas where various camcorders are categorized.
Toys: up to $250
entry level consumer: up to $500
mid range consumer: up to $800
high end consumer: up to $1,300
prosumer: up to $2,200
pro: $3,000 and up...
Once you decide that, be advised that MiniDV tape based camcorders record best available video quality because they capture the digital video stream and write that to the digital tape with the least amount of compression. Most professionals use miniDV tape. HDV is great. ALL miniDV tape based camcorders require connecting a firewire cable to the camcorder's DV port and the computer's firewire port. The new MacBooks and MacBook Air laptops do not have a firewire port - and there is no way to add one. ALL other Macs made in the last ten years or so have a firewire port.
Entry level: Canon ZR900, ZR930 (consumer grade)
Low: Canon HV30, Sony HDR-HC9 (consumer grade)
Med: Canon XHA1, Sony HDR-FX1000 (prosumer grade)
High: Canon XL series, Sony HVR series (professional grade)
Flash memory and hard disc drive (HDD) camcorders record high definition to the same file formats - AVCHD. HDD camcorders fall off the list because of known vibration and high altitude issues that prevent them from recording video. Video data files from flash memory camcorders can be copied directly from the camcorder or a card reader can be used. In either case, USB connection is employed.
Low: Canon HF10, HF11, HF100, Sony HDR-CX11, HDR-CX12 (consumer grade)
Med: There are none.
High: Panasonic HVX200 (uses P2 cards - professional grade)
There are other decent camcorders - this is merely a short list to get you started.
The main differences between consumer grade and professional grade camcorders:
Consumer camcorders have small lenses and imaging chips. They will not do well in low light situations. Pro-grade have large lenses and imaging chips.
Consumer camcorders' manual controls can be a challenge to get to through the menuing program in the camcorder. Pro-grade camcorder manual controls - audio, zoom, aperture, focus, among several others are all easily accessible on the outside of the camcorder - generally not through a menu system.
Consumer camcorders mostly do not have an audio in-jack... but if they do, it is a single 1/8" stereo audio jack - and there is no manual audio control at all. Camcorders with a 1/8" audio jack can use an XLR adapter like those from BeachTek or juicedLink. XLR connectors are used for pro-grade mics. Pro-grade camcorders use XLR audio-in connectors - typically two of them (one for each channel: left/right audio).
There are a lot more differences, but these are the main ones...
Potential zoom amount is a small part of the entire system when determining whether a camcorder is "good" or not. Lens size and imaging chips are very important - as well, the media and file types and compression applied to the digital video stream is very important.
For example, the Canon ZR900 is a standard definition, miniDV tape based, camcorder, has 40x zoom and is available for around $250. I am fairly confident that the Canon XHA1, miniDV tape camcorder, with "only" 20x zoom or even the Sony HDR-FX1 with only 12x zoom are much better camcorders.
So... What is your budget?
There are some broad areas where various camcorders are categorized.
Toys: up to $250
entry level consumer: up to $500
mid range consumer: up to $800
high end consumer: up to $1,300
prosumer: up to $2,200
pro: $3,000 and up...
Once you decide that, be advised that MiniDV tape based camcorders record best available video quality because they capture the digital video stream and write that to the digital tape with the least amount of compression. Most professionals use miniDV tape. HDV is great. ALL miniDV tape based camcorders require connecting a firewire cable to the camcorder's DV port and the computer's firewire port. The new MacBooks and MacBook Air laptops do not have a firewire port - and there is no way to add one. ALL other Macs made in the last ten years or so have a firewire port.
Entry level: Canon ZR900, ZR930 (consumer grade)
Low: Canon HV30, Sony HDR-HC9 (consumer grade)
Med: Canon XHA1, Sony HDR-FX1000 (prosumer grade)
High: Canon XL series, Sony HVR series (professional grade)
Flash memory and hard disc drive (HDD) camcorders record high definition to the same file formats - AVCHD. HDD camcorders fall off the list because of known vibration and high altitude issues that prevent them from recording video. Video data files from flash memory camcorders can be copied directly from the camcorder or a card reader can be used. In either case, USB connection is employed.
Low: Canon HF10, HF11, HF100, Sony HDR-CX11, HDR-CX12 (consumer grade)
Med: There are none.
High: Panasonic HVX200 (uses P2 cards - professional grade)
There are other decent camcorders - this is merely a short list to get you started.
The main differences between consumer grade and professional grade camcorders:
Consumer camcorders have small lenses and imaging chips. They will not do well in low light situations. Pro-grade have large lenses and imaging chips.
Consumer camcorders' manual controls can be a challenge to get to through the menuing program in the camcorder. Pro-grade camcorder manual controls - audio, zoom, aperture, focus, among several others are all easily accessible on the outside of the camcorder - generally not through a menu system.
Consumer camcorders mostly do not have an audio in-jack... but if they do, it is a single 1/8" stereo audio jack - and there is no manual audio control at all. Camcorders with a 1/8" audio jack can use an XLR adapter like those from BeachTek or juicedLink. XLR connectors are used for pro-grade mics. Pro-grade camcorders use XLR audio-in connectors - typically two of them (one for each channel: left/right audio).
There are a lot more differences, but these are the main ones...
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