Digital Camera Reviews

Professional Hd Video Camera: What Should You Buy?

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:05:01 +0000

Antoine Lindz asked:

A professional HD video camera is one of the must-haves of avid filmmakers. These video cameras are the hottest item when it comes to the film-making or documentation industry. There are so many high definition camcorders in the market that are available but only a few are noteworthy. These are the:

- Canon XH-A1 HDV Camcorder, - Sony HDR-FX7 Camcorder, - JVC GYHD110U MiniDV Camcorder, and; - Panasonic AG-HVX200.

The Canon XH-A1 HDV Camcorder

This miniature version of the Canon XL H1 performs like its big brother, the Canon XLH1DV. It has a low light performance which is a good feature for a professional HD video camera. However, being small has its drawbacks. It has no lens interchangeability unlike the bigger version. Customers are somewhat skeptical with the 30F and 24F frame rates too but some are finding it easy to adjust to. It also has a bad eyecup design and is quite heavy for a video camera. Nevertheless, this is still good for ENGs, budget documentarians, student filmmakers.

The Sony HDR-FX7 Camcorder

The Sony FX7 is labeled as the company’s consumer camcorder. It has a clear VID CMOS sensors which make a fantastic impression in bright light. Under low light conditions, the performance disappointingly falls to pieces. It can however, omit XLR inputs and external audio level controls.

The JVC GYHD110U MiniDV Camcorder

This camcorder’s lens interchangeability and size is almost the same with the Canon XH-A1 HDV. It has a standard Fujinon 16x ProHD Lens. It comes with true progressive video at 720p but it doesn’t offer interlaced video recording options. The resolution is close to XH A1’s resolution. If you are the type of shooter who prefers larger camcorders and lens flexibility, buy a JVC GYHD110U.

Panasonic AG-HVX200

This camcorder uses the proprietary P2 tapeless recording system. It is able to record DVCPRO video DV tapes, but can only be recorded using Panasonic’s solid state P2 memory cards or an external DTE drive like non-tape media. By using the P2 Cards, you can record non-stop and reduce the tape transfer time because of the camcorders 2 swappable P2 slots. The camcorder relies on pixel shifting to raise the resolution of its 3 1/3 ” CCDs from 500k gross pixel count to a high definition resolution.

Different filmmakers have different professional HD video camera needs. The decision is yours to make. It is up to the aspiring filmmaker to decide which camera will cater to his or her needs more. Is the camera worth the price? That is for the filmmaker to judge.

Digital Camera Prices differ with features

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:46:05 +0000

Bincy Bergees asked:

Digital cameras are the latest inventions in the field of cameras. They are available to take care of the smallest moments with care. Digital camera prices are allocated as per features present in them.

Digital cameras are different in their configurations and shapes and sizes. Some are compact and small with small screen, while others have very large screen to enable good functioning of the camera. We should look to different technical configurations to make proper choice of it. There are many choices offered by different manufacturers in the market. These are available to choose the best available option for you.

Some big brands include Sony, Wespro, Fuji, Cannon, etc which take care of small needs of customer and design the camera to have best digital camera prices. There are cameras with high pixel size configurations. The number of times an image is enlarged in a particular frame is defined by mega pixel. It is sometimes hard to choose the camera on the basis of mega-pixel. But an optimum configuration is best in this case.

Optical zoom is another factor for buying consideration. Optical zoom should be optimum neither too high, nor too low, then you can have good camera for you. Good quality digital camera have optimum optical zoom to click photographs at best.

Digital SLR cameras are loaded with specialized lenses to click good quality pictures and get the desired images from them. Digital SLR cameras are slightly expensive than their counterparts due to the lens-quality present in them. Face recognition and smile detection are two most important features attached with high quality digital cameras. They decide upon the digital camera prices also.

The most important feature for consideration is digital zoom. Higher digital zoom means higher price for the camera. Shopping and choosing a good digital camera is difficult and confusing. The digital zoom configuration should be the deciding factor for any Digital camera prices and purchase.

Digital camera purchase is quite different from other purchases as it is a onetime purchase for many years to come. People who want to buy a quality product should sort out the digital camera price, brand, and best features available for that price.

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Photograph the Perfect Moment with a Casio High Speed Pocket Camera

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:36:40 +0000

Dilip Dahanukar asked:

Ever since I read about the Casio high speed camera, I was fascinated by its features. The camera promised 1000 frames per second (fps) photography at incredible 1/40,000 sec. speed! I weighed the pros and cons of getting the normal 20x optical zoom model or the pocket version. The pocket version had a lower optical zoom of 5x but there could be more fun carrying it innocuously to parties and social functions. So I ordered the Casio Exilim Ex-FC100 camera from a shop in New York and received it by UPS within a few days.

I opened the box and looked at the small 156g camera which was about the size of a normal cell phone, just a little wider and thicker. But on closer look, there seem to be many buttons on it which looked unfamiliar to me.

The first remarkable difference is that the movie mode has its own dedicated ON-OFF record button separate from the normal shutter button for taking pictures. This facilitates the taking of snapshots even when the movie clip is being shot!

Just below the movie record button is a rotary toggle to change from standard to high definition HD mode. The camera is capable of taking a HD movie at 1280×720 pixels at 30 fps. The STD mode supports high speed movies at 210 fps, 420 fps and 1000 fps. As you climb higher on the fps scale, the size of the image reduces proportionately. The size of the image at 480×360 pixels at 210 fps is acceptable format for YouTube.

I tried shooting the flight of pigeon at different speeds, and was surprised at the 1000 fps movie clip. The recorded slow movement of the wings was a pleasure to watch. It displayed how nature has perfected its flying machine; you can see it at YouTube: 7RC2W97_yz0. I recorded a man walking at 210 fps and it unfolded the walking movements which were not evident at normal speed. The movie of a bird flying in the sky at 420 fps was also fun to see.

But I soon discovered the limitation of the high speed function. The built-in flash did not support high speed and therefore shooting HS indoors or at night does not give the desired results. The clips are grainy due to high ISO and dont look that great. The high speed function is therefore useful in shooting sports and interesting movements at outdoor settings preferable in sunlight or really bright light. I shot a movie of the flight of a butterfly in my garden at 420 fps. The movie turned out to be an art film! My jerky hand movements were smoothened by the high speed into a smooth flowing composition! See it on YouTube at 7Q_wZVawYMA

After exploring the movie mode, I went on to see what the camera does for the snapshots. I searched for the normal aperture and speed priority settings, but did not find any. The exposure therefore is completely automatic and the camera selects the best exposure by setting the aperture, speed and ISO (in auto mode) on its own. There is nothing manual setting about it.

What requires manual settings are a host of options related to speed. Looking at these features you know that it is a versatile high speed camera with potential ability to give you the perfect shot every time. When an event is happening at a fast pace, it is very difficult to capture the right moment. By the time you press the shutter button, you may have missed the exact moment. There are 3 ways by which the camera helps you overcome this hurdle: (1) by offering you a selection from a series of 6M images taken at upto 30 fps just before and after clicking the button; it does that in high speed continuous shooting CS mode or (2) by getting the camera to show you the action in slow motion for you to click at the right moment. When you point and shoot at an object by pressing the button Slow located at the top left, the camera begins to record images for the time period chosen by you which can be 1, 2 or 3 seconds. The camera then plays out the stored images slowly at speed chosen by you within the scale of 1 to 8. As the images are played on the screen you have plenty of time to click the right moment of the event by pressing the shutter button. Only the frame which you click is saved on the camera. And finally (3), by capturing and saving multiple pictures at 1 fps in the normal speed continuous mode. The camera takes and saves the 9M sized images as long as the shutter button remains pressed. You can then select the shots that you like. All these three modes give you ways to capture images over the duration of the event so that you do not miss out the precise moment. I found that this was the unique and most useful ability of the camera.

On the mundane duty of the camera to take 9M single frame shots, the quality of the pictures at normal settings was not satisfactory. I found that I needed to set Quality at Fine, Sharpness at +2, Saturation at -1 and Contrast at +1 to obtain good shots comparable with my Panasonic camera. The other picture parameters are easy set quickly. Press the button on the bottom right labeled BS which stands for Best Shot. Thumbnail images showing different scenes like outdoor, shade, portrait, high contrast etc. open up on the screen. Just match the scene you are going to shoot with corresponding one and viola; all the settings are automatically done.

Overall, I find that the camera can be used to capture a series of pictures covering the time-span of the event from which selection could be made. This is a unique solution to capture the right moments which makes our chosen photographs more eye-catching and free of mis-timed shots. I really do not know whether there is any practical value in everyday photography for its ability to make slow motion movies with high speed recording, though its an interesting gimmick. It may have some specific applications in analyzing the movements of sportsmen and actors. The ability of the camera to do HD movies is positively a welcome feature. The EX-FC 100 is undoubtedly a significant step forward in camera innovation. Casio merits applause for launching such a creative camera in the market. As for me, its the camera that I would be carrying in my pocket wherever I go.

Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera Black

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:32:39 +0000

kookcoo asked:

Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

While other digital cameras may use touch screens to access settings, the new Stylus 1050 SW has a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body that is sensitive to touch all over. So getting to the most common menu settings in situations where pushing buttons takes time or is difficult is now as fast and easy as a tap on the top, back or sides of the camera.

The rugged 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW is designed to take the hard knocks that everyday life–particularly those with kids–can throw its way, so you know that the memories it captures will be protected. It can handle five-foot drops to the hard ground, operate in freezing snowstorms, and swim with the fishes — lethal conditions for most other digital cameras. Additionally, the sleek, lens-protecting faceplate slides down, turning the camera on and revealing the lens in an instant to capture the moment.

Stylus 1050SW Highlights

Tap Control

The Stylus 1050 SW camera can be controlled with a simple tap on its top, back or sides, which is made possible thanks to the new cameras 3D accelerometer that detects the direction of the force on the cameras body. For example, to turn on the flash or Shadow Adjustment Technology, tap the cameras side twice. In adverse climates, where the Stylus 1050 SW thrives, the new Tap Control ensures fast results so you get the shot, even if you are adjusting settings while fighting frostbite with large gloves that would make traditional buttons nearly impossible to maneuver.

Shockproof design for worry-free fun

The shock-absorbing technology designed into the Stylus 1050 SW minimizes the impact delivered to the lens and circuitry when the camera is dropped from heights up to 5 feet. Whether the camera slips out of a backpack or a toddler drops it down a staircase, the Stylus 1050 SW can take a licking and keep on clicking.

Waterproof for underwater adventures

The Stylus 1050 SW performs as well under water as it does on land because its lightweight, aluminum exterior is matched with interior rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal out the elements. It can take photos while being fully submerged to depths of approximately 10 feet (3 meters). The inclusion of a preset underwater scene mode makes the Stylus 1050 SW perfect for snorkeling or a day in the pool. It also features a water-repellant lens coating to prevent water droplets from forming on the lens to get crystal-clear shots no matter how wet the shooting environment.

The picture makes the center of the flower very clear and makes the background of the flower unfocused. Its very lovely.

Freezeproof for icy conditions

Unlike other point-and-shoot cameras that freeze up in frosty weather, the Stylus 1050 SW still performs when the temperature dips well below freezing (down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit; -10 degrees Celsius) so it is ready when you are to make a snowman or hit the slopes.

Face Detection and Smile Shot

Face Detection tracks up to 16 faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant portraits and group shots. The Stylus 1050 SW also features Smile Shot, which tracks your subjects face to detect a smile and automatically fires off three consecutive shots so you never miss that perfect smile. This feature is great for parents hoping to capture hard-to-predict baby smiles.

In-camera panorama

In-camera panorama mode captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture. Simply press the shutter button and slowly pan across a panoramic scene. The second and third images will be captured automatically and stitched together with the first image right in the camera — resulting in one seamless panorama-size picture ready for printing. To create the ultimate panoramic picture, consumers can use the Olympus Master Software 2 to stitch up to 10 images together.

Shadow Adjustment Technology

Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlit areas. While the human eye is capable of detecting the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. Shadow Adjustment Technology compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With this technology, users can preview and capture images with the same contrast as the ***** eye.

Perfect Shot Preview

The Stylus 1050 SW features Perfect Shot Preview mode that enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot. This feature enables users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as zoom, exposure compensation, white balance and metering.

Perfect Fix in-camera editing

The Stylus 1050 SW offers Red-Eye Fix and Shadow Adjustment Edit, in-camera editing features such as resizing, frames, text options and saturation adjustments, enabling users to edit photos right in the camera. With the Perfect Fix function, multiple editing features can be applied at once.

TruePic III Image Processor

Olympus enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal-clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver superior picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds. TruePic III also captures sharp images at high ISO settings, which are traditionally associated with increasing image noise or producing grainy photos.

LED Illuminator

An LED Illuminator works like a mini-flashlight on the front of the camera to enhance focus and exposure for macro shooting — great for underwater close-up shots where light is scarce.

Digital Image Stabilization

This camera features Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) to capture crisp, clear pictures. By boosting the cameras ISO sensitivity and shutter speed, DIS freezes the action and captures virtually blur-free images, even when you or your subject is moving.

Large HyperCrystal II LCD

The Stylus 1050 SW boasts an advanced HyperCrystal II LCD, which is Olympus next generation of LCD technology. It reproduces true colors with a dynamic contrast ratio of more than 180 percent and a color reproduction performance of more than 160 percent compared to HyperCrystal LCD, providing a preview that is more true to the final image.

Stylish Design and Colors

The Stylus 1050 SW is available in four stunning colors to suit your individual taste: blue, champagne, silver and black. Its newly designed body has a lens protecting component that slides in front of the cameras lens to further protect it from extreme conditions.

Versatile Memory

All Olympus digital point-and-shoot cameras accept xD-Picture Card media. The Stylus 1050 SW will also come equipped with an adapter, which will enable microSD memory cards to be used when capturing images. The microSD cards are emerging in consumer electronic devices, including mobile phones and PDAs. Users can also easily display photos on their HDTVs.

Olympus Master 2 software

Olympus Master 2 software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to a computer quick and simple. Images are easily organized by folders or albums and are searchable by date in the Calendar View. With one-click editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up before printing or emailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away. Use the optional muvee Theater Pack to create professional-quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any of several built-in templates.

Panasonic Lumix Dmc-fs3 Features and Review

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:58:19 +0000

Corwin Brown asked:

The DMC-FS3 features a new image-processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV, which contains a more advanced signal processing technology for rendering higher-quality images and produces a faster response time. In addition, the camera boasts the new Intelligent LCD, meaning the 2.5-inc LCD screen detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level to offer optimal clarity in any situation, whether dark or light; indoors or outdoors.

Notably, dual noise reduction for luminance signal and chromatic signal processing systems, a technology established by the preceding Venus Engine III, gains a more sophisticated process. Firstly, the luminance noise is two-dimensionally separated and only the low-frequency noise, which tends to be noticeable, is eliminated without affecting the high-frequency noise that greatly influences resolution. Secondly, the information of the change point between colours is minutely stored for precise determination of edges, thus colour bleeding is dramatically suppressed. This not only produces a clearer image in high ISO sensitivity recording, but also reproduces details in low-lit areas of pictures taken at low ISO sensitivity.

The Venus Engine IV also enhances the detection accuracy and corrective effect in both Mega O.I.S., which prevents hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which suppresses motion blur.

Featured in the DMC-FS3, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.00X?second and the shutter interval is as short as 0.X second* despite high-resolution picture recording. The camera’s quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In burst shooting mode, the DMC-FS3 can snap 3 shots per second at full resolution.** And in High-Speed Burst shooting mode,*** it delivers an incredible 7 shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting****, which lets you continue shooting until the memory card is full.

Panasonics Intelligent Auto Mode is comprised of five distinct technologies designed to provide users with intuitive and automatic camera adjustments no matter the shooting condition and without the user having to do anything manually. Intelligent Auto Mode consists of the following:

* MEGA O.I.S. Gyrosensors detect hand-shake and the lens system shifts to compensate, helping to prevent hand-shake from creating a blurry image.

* Intelligent ISO Can determine if the photo subject is moving and change the ISO setting and shutter speed accordingly, thus giving a blur-free photo.

* Intelligent Scene Selector Senses the ambient conditions, recognizes the shooting environment and will automatically select the appropriate scene mode from: Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode.

* Face Detection Panasonics Face Detection detects up to 15 faces anywhere in the frame, even if they are moving, and automatically chooses the optimal focus and exposure settings so portraits come out clear and crisp.

* Quick AF The Quick AF (auto focus) system starts focus on the subject by just pointing the camera to the subject, thus minimizing the AF time.

Additional features of the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS3 include:

* Title Edit function which allows the consumer to input text to accompany a photo, for instance, the names of children or travel locations.

* 50 MB internal memory.

* Records WVGA (848 x 480) motion images at 30 frames per second in a 16:9 aspect ratio, ideal for viewing on High Definition televisions, such as Panasonic VIERA Plasmas and LCDs.

* Compatible with optional marine case, DMW-MCFS5, for underwater shooting.

Samsung G800 the Digital Camera

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:19:59 +0000

Mark Hirst asked:

Samsung have really done it this timestand above the other mobile phone companies. With the introduction of the Samsung G800 in October 2007 at a Dutch dealer event, the camera mobile phone industry was truly revolutionized.

Samsung G800 is outfitted with a 3.7 volt Lithium-ion battery which offers over eight hours of talk time and a 370 hours standby time. Of course this is only for calling and text messaging. If the camera is frequently used you need to recharge the mobile phone after a few hours as the battery time is considerably reduced.

From the back, a Samsung G800 looks like a digital camera. A cover that slides open and close shelters the lens and the Xenon flash. At a glance you would think that it is a very compact digital camera. Only on closer inspection will you see that it is a mobile phone after all. As a mobile phone, Samsung G800 is a bit on the bulky side but it still fits the hand nicely.

The Samsung G800 is possibly the most innovative mobile phone camera. Photographic possibilities of distant subjects are greatly enhanced with the 3 x optical zoom. Distant objects are magnified and what is more admirable with this feature is the fact that the focus is not lost when it is zoomed in. This mobile phone camera is equipped with auto focus assist lamp so that if darkness makes focusing a problem, a red light will expose the subject and the camera can focus correctly.

Another plus factor of the Samsung G800 is the electronic stabilizer which enables the user to focus on moving objects. By using the image stabilizer you can do away with blurry pictures even if you are shooting indoors and the light is poor. Overall, the Samsung G800 is capable of producing superior images.

Olympus Black 12MP – Captures Every Daring Task You Do

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:11:21 +0000

Cale asked:

Are you an adventurous person who loves skiing, diving, and snowboarding? You would definitely want to capture all those moments and show it to your friends. Then, the Olympus Black 12MP Digital Camera is the right choice for you. It is built to withstand some of the harshest climatic conditions. So, if you climb a windy mountain peak or if you decide to dive into rough waves, you can still take blur-free images with the Olympus Black 12MP Digital Camera.

The Olympus Digital Camera has some brilliant features like Dual Image Stabilization to get good shots, thanks to the 2-in-one, anti-blur solution. Its Sensor-Shift Image stabilization combined with Digital Image Stabilization helps you capture clear images virtually in any condition.

Some of the highlights of the Olympus Black 12MP Digital Camera

1. Shockproof Accidental drops will no more affect your camera! Not even a 6.6 foot drop! With a rugged metal body and shock absorbent technology, it is designed to withstand unintended bumps and drops.

2. Waterproof Be it on land or underwater, the Olympus digital camera will give you vibrant images. This lightweight camera has stainless steel and aluminum exteriors that are matched with interior rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal out water. So you can take beautiful images up to 33 feet (10 meters) underwater.

3. Freezeproof Did you miss taking pictures in the snow because your old camera didnt allow it? Worry no more, buy the new Olympus Digital Camera that clicks away shots even in cold mountains.

4. Crushproof Sporting a crushproof camera body, it features an advanced hyper crystal LCD that can endure up to 220 pounds of pressure, so your camera and images are protected.

A 3.6 wide-angle optical zoom, versatile memory, shadow adjustment technology, perfect shot preview, and LED illuminator are other fascinating features in the Olympus Digital Camera. Dont just wait. Pack your bags and get ready to capture everything with the stylish Olympus Black 12MP Digital Camera.

Samsung G 400 Soul : the Fantabulous Clamshell With Five Mega Pixels Camera

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:11:16 +0000

Rahul Bhadaurya asked:

In March 2008 Samsung electronics, a heading mobile phone and telecommunication provider announced the launch of Samsung G400 camera phone, the latest dual screen phone. The Samsung G400 camera phone acquires the look and experience of Samsungs exclusive product Soul with unique excellent exterior and graphical user interface design identity. The Samsung G400 has been integrated with the latest imaging technology which is a 5 Megapixel camera. The phone has latest digital camera features such as automatic face detection, image stabilizer and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). Users can relish Fast Internet access through the 7.2 Mbps High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) browser and share images or video taken with the phone. Users are also able to enjoy video telephony via HSDPA networks with the help of a sub camera.

Samsung G400 Camera Features include a 5 Megapixel Digital camera, Auto Focus, 4x digital zoom, Face detection, WDR optimizer, Image stabilizer. The Samsung G400 camera phone also offers a new type of graphic user interfaces (GUI) which provides three different options for the users. With the GUI skins, the users can alter the UI according to their personal choices. Display skins can be customized with several selections such as background images, fonts and colors. Users also have an alternative of displaying wallpaper, analogue clock, digital clock, or calendar modes via the external display. Another adjoins on to all these features are the notification for the SMS/MMS and alarm or schedules on the large external display that can be viewed directly.

The Samsung G400 has an internal 2.22 TFT LCD display, in addition to that it has a 2.22″ external full touch screen display. With the help of the large external touch screen display, users can easily operate all the multimedia features without opening the folder and a related feedback is given when the user makes use of the full touch screen. Normal phone operations can be employed using the internal display and all multimedia features which include FM radio, camera, music and photo album is done through the full touch external display.

Shop Digital Cameras; What Are The Top Four Cameras On The Market?

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:40:58 +0000

Mark Etinger asked:

t comes time for you to buy a digital camera, there are of course a few attributes you should start thinking about such as price, use, and functionality. When it comes to digital cameras there are well over fifteen main brands that you have to choose from. All of these are going to offer the main attributes as above in various forms. Now depending on what you want to use the camera for, there are also going to be different brands and series. For example, when it comes to digital photography as a business you might want to choose use Canon SLR cameras or Nikon cameras.

The reason behind this is because of the amount of picture options, the quality of the photos and the quickness of the shot being taken. Whereas if you want a camera that has very few options, takes medium to good pictures, something that is very compact and easy to use you might look for something like a simple point and shoot. Let’s take a look at a few other options available for different levels as use as well:

1- Pentax & Vivitar: These originally started out as film cameras and you can still find them available for sale online. It’s hard to say whether a digital or a film camera is better than the other one, I really think it depends on the person using it. You also have to remember that a picture is only as good as the person taking it. So even if you got a $5000 camera, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s going to take amazing pictures! The most popular Pentax for digital cameras is the K200D. With a dust proof, weather-resistant body, the intrepid K200D gives you the gear to go for it. And capture it in 10.2 mega-pixels with an easy-to-function user interface and a good deal of advanced characteristics that grow with your skills.

2- Fujifilm FinePix F30: This is one of the MANY compact cameras that FujiFilm is offering right now. Very cheap, very easy to use, and it takes good quality pictures as well. Most of these cameras also come with Photo programs and software’s as well as USB hubs that are going to allow you to quickly transfer your photos from the memory card or hard drive, right to your computer. The Fujifilm FinePix F30 offers high sensitivity for a small sensor compact camera, 6.3 million pixels, 3 x the optical zoom, aperture and shutter options and 15 scene modes which allow for you to automatically switch between different lighting and textured situations such as snow, dark, rainy, sunny, behind glass, etc.

3- Canon Rebel: Almost anyone would agree that the two BEST cameras are Nikon cameras and Canon SLR cameras. They take fantastic pictures, you have a ton of different cameras to choose from in almost every single area; compact, DSLR, SLR, full format, etc. You also get lots of advanced options as well - these cameras in particular are terrific for people that really want to control the way the picture is taken and the end result. Of course these advanced cameras aren’t for everyone, but if you do know how to use one, then the Nikon cameras and Canon SLR cameras are the way to go!

4- Hasselblad 503CW Medium Format SLR Camera: This is a superior camera for a superior photographer. While most of the cameras above are simply “point and shoot” or have point and shoot options the medium to large formats like the Hasselblad 503CW is all about “slow” aperture and shutter speed. These aren’t usually used for high octane sports, or activities. Usually they are used for situations where you can afford to be “slow”. Obviously there are also cameras used in sports events that are medium to large format cameras that are meant for high-speed activities - but this is something you need to check the camera for and what its used for! This specific camera is expensive, but if you did purchase it for what it’s to be used for, you would also get some of the most stunning photos you ever thought possible!

SLR cameras such as the ones above, along with medium and large format options can be found right on the Internet, for really cheap prices. It’s always important to make sure you are getting the best camera for YOU. Chances are if you want a compact and splurge to buy a digital SLR, it’s going to take a lot of time for you to learn how to properly use it unless you are a quick learner!

Will You Digital Camera Disasters Get Fixed?

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:17:48 +0000

Rainco asked:

Two major digital camera problems, a lens issue with Canon cameras and an image sensor defect found in many different companies’ models, continue to plague owners but have drawn entirely different company responses.

The long-standing “E18″ controversy, named after an error that displays when the lens can no longer extend or retract, is in the forefront again. Users with Canon point-and-shoots, including the A and SD product lines, have long complained of the problem.

Canon has not reported any defect with the cameras and typically doesn’t pay to repair affected cameras that are out of warranty.

In stark contrast, a host of companies acknowledge a defective image sensor in various camera models and offer free out-of-warranty repairs. Canon, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Ricoh, and Sony all have issued service advisories about faulty CCDs in older cameras, camcorders, and camera-enabled PDAs that result in drastically smeared or blurred pictures. E18 Errors

Tony Hartshorn from Santa Barbara, California, says he “loves” using his Canon PowerShot A70. But when the camera was about two years old, sporadic E18 errors escalated to the point that the lens barrel was incorrectly aligned and couldn’t retract properly, Hartshorn wrote in an e-mail.

He hoped Canon would “cut him a break,” he says, due to the large number of E18 complaints on the Web. But when he sent his out-of-warranty camera to Canon for repair, the company offered to either fix his A70 for $108 or sell him a refurbished A75 (a slight upgrade) for the same price. He opted to repair the camera, and “no explanation [for the problem] accompanied the repaired camera,” Hartshorn said in his e-mail. But he says he got the impression during conversations with Canon reps that something like dust or sand had gotten into the space around the barrel.

Canon says the E18 error arises when anything prevents the lens from properly extending or retracting. For example, the lens can freeze or stick if a camera is subjected to external shock or if any substance (such as liquid, sand, or dirt) seeps into the unit, says the company. Or, if a camera powers on while inside a bag and something prevents the lens from extracting, a user could be affected, Canon says.>/p>

Not Our Fault, Users Say

The ongoing controversy centers around Canon camera owners who insist that they did not cause their camera woes and feel Canon should fix the problems for free. They’ve made their stories known on a range of Internet user forums and blogs, including those on Digital Photography Review, Imaging Resource, and The Juggle Zone.

To help keep your camera problem-free, Canon recommends not touching the lens or its surrounding area. The company also suggests that you make sure the power is off before storing your camera in its case.

If you get hit with the dreaded E18 error, and turning the camera off and on again doesn’t take care of it, Canon suggests contacting the store where you bought the unit, taking it to the nearest service center, or calling Canon’s tech support at 800/828-4040.

If your camera is still under warranty and you need to send it to Canon, the company’s tech support says it will examine E18 problems on a case-by-case basis to decide if the warranty covers the repairs. But if the warranty has expired, you will pay.

ConsumerAffairs.com reported last fall that the Chicago-based law firm of Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of camera owners affected by the E18 problem. Neither Canon nor the law firm would comment on the pending litigation. A San Francisco-based law firm, Girard Gibbs & De Bartolomeo, is also looking into the matter.

Another camera problem hits a range of cameras that were manufactured between 2002 and 2004 in locales with heavy heat and humidity. Defective image sensors can malfunction, causing the unit to produce badly distorted or discolored photos. Konica Minolta’s Web site has samples of pictures taken with defective sensors.

If your camera has or develops this problem, manufacturers generally provide free repairs, even if the warranty has expired. However, some companies set an end date for repair. Sony, for example, will provide free repairs on the CCD problem until October 2, 2007. If you had already paid to fix this flaw before the advisory was issued, you may be eligible for a refund. Also, Olympus’s technical support says it will automatically replace affected cameras with certain serial numbers, even if the product hasn’t exhibited any of the problems.

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