Canon digital camera?

Be B

I just got a canon digital camera model a720. This camera also takes short videos...I read the instruction manual, 2 times.
How do I get the videos off of the camera and to the computer?
Step by step please?

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I don't know your camera's exact model but this is what I do for my cannon,
a) Pop the memory card out (should be an flap ont he side of your camera that you can push the card in and it then pops out)
b) you then insert it into your computer, or an external memory card reader which hooks into your computer via a USB port.
c) go to 'my computer' click your memory card and navigate to your video that you took and copy / cut and then paste it into a folder on your computer.
Voila, theres one way to do it. :-D

Number 2
a) your camera should have come with software (on a CD) and a cable.
b) install the software
c) hook your cable into your camera
d) do the same thing you do for taking off your pictures but somewhere in the stpes there should be an option to take the videos off the camera or take the pictures, choose videos.

Way 3 (this is just an idea, I'm not 100% sure on this one)
a) take that cable used in way 2 and plug in your camera to your computer, then you might be able to navigate from my computer to your camera and pull the files off similarly to way 1.

If you didn't get a CD or cable with your camera, then you need to return the camera or go ask the store that you bought it from. If you have a memory card slot on your computer (which many new computers do have) then use that, it's the easiest way to pull pictures, and videos off your camera.

Hope that was helpful ;-)

digital camera?

sinajon1

I want to buy new digital camera ,because i had 3 but no luck this time i need to be more careful my bughet is about 300 to 400 hunderd and i need something not big so i can carry all the time , and very nice picutres so i can use these picutres in my website too. please help me with that and let me know what can i buy best for my buget, thanks

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If youâre looking for a point & shoot, user friendly digital camera, I have to say, I like Canon. Nothing against other the other brands. I prefer Canon based on personal experience and their reputation.

Consider the Canon PowerShot models, the A630 or the A640. These compact models have helpful pre-set shooting modes that you choose for the particular picture situation you are about to shoot. Like: auto(matic), portrait, nighttime, landscape, indoor, snow, beach, kids & pets (subjects that wonât keep still), and more⦠You can also be creative with these models, where you can choose special FX settings as you are shooting a pictures and have the option to program/set your own manual setting, so check the specifications. You should bear in mind, with physical size of the camera, (subcompact/slim/flat vs. compact), you compromise features that are available on the compact/slightly larger models.

I own the Canon PowerShot A620. My favorite feature of this model is the vari-angle (flip and twist) display/LCD screen. It protects the screen when not in use, and helpful for odd angle shots. Especially if you want to take a picture of yourself, or yourself with others. Picture taking is instant! I have found lag time is not an issue, with this camera, compared to my first digital camera. They now have an updated version of my A620⦠the above mentioned A630 and A640. Here is a review and its features (keep scrolling to see the vari-angle screen), up close and personal:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_a630_a640-review/index.shtml

Here is where I go to shop on-line for the best price for digital cameras. (Which I found to have considerable better prices than going locally to your nearest digital camera dealer). Just type in your camera model in the âsearch keywordâ: http://lowpricedigital.com/category.asp?master_category_Id=1000 Buy soon or check daily, for prices changes daily amongst merchants. Also check if the camera is being sold ânewâ or ârefurbishedâ.

If youâd rather buy from the store, check the usual places, Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, and camera stores. Even consider Office Max, Office Depot, CostCo/Samâs Club---any store with a camera department.

I hope you have better luck this time!

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Good digital camera?

Q. I am looking for a digital camera with quick shutter speed, great zoom, and a good size screen. I also want it to be able to last for a long time, and for it to be small. I'm looking for a camera around $200 or less. Any suggestions?

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canon a570

All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck

my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions

Which digital camera?

starter31

I want to buy a digital camera, but I am not sure what features to look for. My old camera has 5 megapixels so I definetly want something higher. I have a tight budget so I want something under $200. I saw two at best buy, but I don't know if they are good.

Kodak - EasyShare 8.2-Megapixel Digital Camera
Kodak - EasyShare 10.3-Megapixel Digital Camera

Thanks

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canon sd1100

All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck



my suggestion
go to this link for help
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camera-buying-guide/

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Holiday+Splurge+Camera?adCell=W3

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My Canon 50D digital camera viewfinder flashes white and black on white areas.?

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Dono

My Canon 50D digital camera viewfinder flashes white and black on white areas. This is on white areas in pictures. Can this be fixed? Is it a problem?

Answer
Yes you CAN turn it off, but perhaps you shouldn't - I find it rather useful to warn me about blown out areas.

P.S. Ever considered reading your manual?
There is a reason why you have it, and you would have known the answer to this question already if you had read it.
You will also learn a LOT of other stuff about your camera.

Help me to find a small digital camera with manual mode?

Mark

I need a digital camera with manual mode.(Manual exposure mode and priority). It's important to be as thin, small and light as possible
help me to find it

Answer
Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&A=compareChart&Q=&ci=8612&items=%3B889962-REG%3B968566-REG
just a random selection of good point & shoots, with what you are looking for

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What is the macro/infinity button on the Canon camera?

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Rohoabcd

I have a Canon digital camera. There is a macro/infinity button. I know what the macro is and use it, but there is nothing about the infinity part of that button in the Canon manual. When I press that button, only macro comes up, not infinity which is 2 triangles. I don't know how to get the infinity on the screen, and what it is used for. Hope someone can help. Thank you.

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All that you need to know about can easily be found in your User Guides. Just look up 'Infinity' in the Index of your Advanced User Guide (it may possibly direct you to your Basic User Guide).

Infinity focus is probably not accessible while in Auto mode, so you may need to select M or one of the scene modes instead.

Your Infinity focus mode (which you say looks like two triangles) is actually an icon of Mountains (or a Landscape). So, if you were taking an image of a landscape (or distant subject), you should select Infinity focus.

From one Canon manual...
"Infinity...Use this mode to record subjects 3m (9.8ft) or more from the end of the lens."

Also, have a look at the very handy reference chart at the very back of your Advanced User Guide. It shows you...which "Functions are Available in Each Shooting Mode" . Infinity (as well as every other camera function can be found here). This chart also shows you on which page each function can be found on, so refer to it often if you have any queries...

good luck

How do I use the movie mode in my Canon A70 powershot digital camera?

robert b

I'm away in another country and don't have my user manual. Can anyone tell me how to use the "movie mode" feature in my Canon A70Powershot digital camera? I know to turn the wheel to the movie camera selection of course, but then I believe there are a couple of steps to initiate and then stop the movie taking mode, -thanks for any help!

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Yes, you need to turn the mode dial to the little movie camera icon...and then you simply press the shutter button half way down to get your exposure, white balance and focus settings...then press it all the way down to start recording.
And just press the shutter button again to stop recording.

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

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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!

How do you format a memory card on a digital camera?

endlessdar

Anyone know? I have an A550 Canon Digital Camera and need to format the memory card.

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For what it's worth, on my Nikon D200, I can go to the set up menu and format is my first submenu choice.

I would suggest opening the shooting menu on you A550 and see if there is a format choice.

If you no longer have your user manual, you could try going to the Canon website for assistance.

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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

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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?

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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.

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