Need help picking the best camera.?
I looked around, and found a couple of cameras that seem fantastic for the price range of 150-200.
As anyone out there – I want the best, I’m not a professional but there are some things I do want to see in a camera, and need your help to tell me which one of the cameras would suit me best. Picture and video quality, and a a camera that doesn’t require a lot of work to set up, for example if I take it out to shoot a mountain in the distance, and then the next second I see a bird close by I want to take an image of, I don’t want to spend time setting it up to take these pictures in excellent quility. These three things are most vital to me. So here are the cameras.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0330356
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kodak+-+EasyShare+14.0-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Black/9789943.p?id=1218175319554&skuId=9789943
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+14.1-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Gray/9767114.p?id=1218170029588&skuId=9767114
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+Cyber-shot+14.1-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+Kit+-+Red/9879688.p?id=1218188307408&skuId=9879688
Thanks!!!
Answer by WilliamG
Excellent point and shoot cameras: I recommend Sony Ericcson.
Answer by Manya
i have used Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 – Digital camera which is really excellent . nd i had found one site there you can buy it with the minimum prize.
*26mm equivalent Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
*4x optical zoom
*SteadyShotTM Image Stabilization
*In-camera Retouching Tools
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-Digital-supported/dp/B003FPR7GW/?tag=pntsa-20
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Assembly the new Canon clan – Test shot with new 100mm macro
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At a round table discussion with Canon’s Roger Machin now (more in-depth detail here); met the new Canon clan – 1D Mark IV and new lenses (that 100m macro is something else – quick zoom, set alight and crisp).
Then there’s the EOS 7D, which I have my pecuniarily-challenged eye on.
There is also a piece on how Canon is pushing the 7D megapixel boundaries here
Here’s the EOS-1D Mark IV press release
Canon SA has announced the EOS-1D Mark IV – a high-speed, professional Digital SLR (DSLR) camera designed to empower photographers to capture split-second moments in high resolution, under the most challenging of situation.
The EOS-1D Mark IV has been designed for shooting action, sports, news events and flora and fauna photography, delivering the necessary speed, power and high-resolution images vital by photographers in quick-paced, high-pressure situations.
Developed incorporating feedback from professional photographers, the EOS-1D Mark IV features a new Canon 16.1MP APS-H CMOS sensor and a groundbreaking new 45-point Auto Focus (AF) system with 39 f/2.8 sensitive cross-type points, providing a wide selection of precise focus areas crosswise the frame.
Additionally, dual "DIGIC 4" processors provide the power to shoot continuous, high-resolution images at up to 10 frames per second (fps), as well as delivering the widest ISO range ever to feature in a Canon camera.
The Canon EOS-1 Mark IV offers the following features:
•New 16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor
•10 frames per second continuous shooting
•Up to 121 large JPEG images in a single burst
•New 45-point wide area AF with 39 cross-type sensors with f/2.8 sensitivity
•High-speed Dual "DIGIC 4" processors for superb image quality
•12,800 high ISO supple up to 102,400
•Full HD movie recording at 30, 25 and 24 frames per second
•3.0‛ Clear View II LCD with Live View mode
•Durable dust and water strong body with 76 rubber seals
•Compatible with all Canon EF lenses, and Speedlite EX flashes
•Also available – new EOS-1D Mark IV Wireless Transmitter WFT-E2 II (also compatible with unfilled Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2)
Comments Roger Machin, photo/video product administrator at Canon Consumer Imaging SA: "The EOS-1D Mark IV has been developed with the specific needs of photographers in mind. We've taken the feedback of photographers to heart and as a result produced a Digital SLR tailored to their exact requirements. The EOS-1D Mark IV is packed with advanced features that enable photographers to take high-quality images quickly and accurately."
Highly sensitive, cross-type focusing – capture each detail at speed
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV's new 45-point AF system, with 39 f/2.8 sensitive cross-type points located crosswise the frame, provides consistent AF on static or moving subjects, no matter which AF point is being used. All 45 AF points are user selectable and now more sensitive, with the AF points towards the edge of the frame offering like peas in a pod levels of routine to those in the centre.
The entire AF system is managed by a dedicated microprocessor, providing quick, accurate focusing – even when shooting continuously at 10fps. Canon's newly-evolved AI Servo II AF offers more precision when tracking moving objects, utilising the power provided by the dedicated microprocessor to improve overall tracking accuracy and increasing focus reliability in low-contrast and extremely bright situation.
Additionally, to provide increased flexibility, a vast range of manual and automatic AF control options are available including – with lenses featuring an AF Stop button – Canon's new Spot AF feature. Spot AF offers a more precise focus area to meet the needs of photographers that require pinpoint focusing. A 63-zone metering system enables the use of multiple metering modes, with the dedicated sensor linked to the 45 AF points, providing AF point-linked and multiple spot metering options.
The EOS-1D Mark IV also features orientation-linked AF points, an orientation sensor controlled feature that enables photographers to store separate AF points for different camera positions. Covering both horizontal and vertical shooting positions (both grip up and grip down), orientation linked AF points offers the flexibility to quickly change camera orientation when shooting with the AF settings switching to suit the subject. AF point registration enables the photographer to store an alternate AF point that can be used at the touch of a button.
The power and routine of Dual "DIGIC 4" and CMOS
The combination of a custom-designed, high resolution 16.1MP APS-H CMOS sensor and Dual "DIGIC 4" processors ensures that detailed, crisp images are delivered at high speeds.
The inclusion of an APS-H sensor combines a high pixel-count with an effective field of view measuring 1.3x the focal length of the lens. This provides immediate benefits for sports, news and flora and fauna photojournalists, who run on-the-go and need to get closer to their subjects and maintain quick apertures without resorting to longer focal-length lenses – which are typically heavier.
Continuous shooting is facilitated by the sensor's eight-channel data read out, which provides a rapid read sequence and makes full use of the Dual "DIGIC 4" processors to enable high-speed 10fps shooting at full 16.1MP resolution, while maintaining image colours through 14-bit analogue to digital (A/D) conversion.
The ability to shoot images at 10fps, without any drop in resolution, means the EOS-1D Mark IV features the fastest continuous shooting with Auto Focus now available from a Canon DSLR. The increased processing capacity of Dual "DIGIC 4"processors manages the increased data made by the 60% rise in image resolution, while still enabling the EOS-1D Mark IV to deliver a continuous burst of up to 121 large JPEGS, or 28 RAW images by a UDMA 6 card – ideal for quick-moving sporting action or news events everywhere scenes are unfolding quickly.
The EOS-1D Mark IV also includes updated Picture Styles and the first ever integration of ALO (Auto Lighting Optimizer) in a professional EOS body, automatically correcting the contrast and brightness of images as they are recorded.
These features combine to provide a quicker workflow for those requiring press-ready images direct from the camera without the need for retouching, enabling photographers to concentrate solely on capturing that once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Full compatibility with the latest UDMA 6 standard Sparkle memory cards also ensures that image data is rapidly written to the EOS-1D Mark IV's CF memory card. In addition, the flexibility to also record to a Secure Digital/SDHC memory card allows photographers to keep shooting for longer in anticipation of they get the shot they need.
Advanced routine in low-set alight
The EOS-1D Mark IV also delivers extreme low-set alight routine. Standard ISO on the EOS-1D Mark IV ranges from 100-12,800, while extended ISO ranges from a low of 50 to 102,400 – the highest ISO ever offered by a Canon SLR. This extreme low-set alight routine makes the EOS-1D Mark IV ideal for night shots or shooting at evening events, everywhere the lack of set alight would naturally make shooting impossible.
Intelligent noise reduction techniques keep chroma and luminance noise to a minimum, while maintaining colour balance, but never take control of the overall image quality away from the photographer. The architecture of the new 16.1MP APS-H CMOS sensor, featuring gapless microlenses with less surrounding circuitry and more sensitive, high-capacity photodiodes, also ensures that all available set alight is used as efficiently as possible to maximise ISO routine in low set alight situation.
Built for extreme use – robust, strong and portable
Set alight for its category, the EOS-1D Mark IV features a full magnesium alloy body, providing protection against knocks and bumps. The EOS-1D Mark IV has also been the subject of some subtle ergonomic redesigns, with the buttons reshaped and given a more defined 'click' when pressed, to make life simpler for photographers in commission in more extreme weather situation everywhere gloves may be necessary
The EOS-1D Mark IV is protected by a total of 76 rubber seals fitted around the controls and take in seams, making the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV dust and water strong when used in tandem with Canon's range of weather-strong EF lenses and Speedlite EX sparkle units.
The 920,000 dot, VGA resolution, Clear View II LCD makes it simple to instantly review images and video in the most challenging situation. By filling the gap between the LCD panel and the protective take in screen with a photo-supple material, Canon has been able to reduce set alight reflection, resulting in the clear show of images. The previously acrylic take in has also been replaced by reinforced glass, providing strong, scratch-strong protection for the screen.
Also, the EOS-1D Mark IV features the EOS integrated cleaning system, which automatically eliminates dust on the sensor – ensuring reliable image quality when shooting in testing outdoor environments.
Cinematic, High Definition video
In addition to providing high-quality still image routine, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV features EOS Movie function, providing the ability to capture 1080p High Definition (HD) video at 30, 25 and 24fps and 720p footage at 60 and 50fps. As well as complete compatibility with PAL, NTSC and native 1080/24p cinematic frame rates, the EOS-1D Mark IV offers full manual exposure, providing film makers and photographers with control over depth of field.
The EOS-1D Mark IV features a programmable button to enable quick movie shooting, allowing photographers to record HD video instantly at the touch of a single button. The EOS-1D Mark IV also features a mini HDMI output, enabling video and images to be viewed directly on compatible HD-ready TVs.
Advanced customisation
Canon's EOS-1D Mark IV is highly customisable, allowing photographers to take complete control of the camera's features. Auto Exposure (AE) and Sparkle Exposure (FE) micro-adjustments allow photographers to fine tune the exposure for any given function, enabling them to impeccably contest two separate cameras for consistent results or simply adjust the settings to meet specific personal requirements and tastes.
Preferred user profiles can also be stored to memory card and subsequently transferred to other EOS-1D Mark IV bodies, so that photographers can seamlessly transfer their profile to another body if vital.
Further customisable features include the ability to add copyright information directly in the camera. This enables photographers to embed their details within each shot as standard, removing the need for retrospective data insertion, and allowing news photographers to get shots to picture desks in the shortest time possible.
An integrated microphone also allows the recording of audio notes to accompany each image, which will directly benefit photographers who wish to keep a record of the content of each image as they shoot.
The EOS-1D Mark IV is compatible with all unfilled EOS-1D Mark III accessories, EF lenses (excluding EF-S lenses) and EX Series Speedlite sparkle units. Untethered shooting and image transfer are available with the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 II. New EOS-1D Mark IV accessories will also be backwards compatible with EOS-1D Mark III bodies, subject to a firmware upgrade
i have a cannon rebel G
ex: http://images.reviewcentre.com/sent-in/item131.jpg
anyways i was wondering if i could bring this along with me to take pictures. but i looked on the website for detail about it and this is what it said:
“No video cameras or audio recording devices of any kind are allowed in the arena. Certain still cameras are permitted provided they are non-professional, intended for personal use, and have a non-detachable lens under three (3) inches in length. Acceptable digital cameras are permitted for sporting and family events, but digital cameras are not permitted for any other types of events, including concerts. No flashes are permitted at any time. ”
can i bring my camera?
Answer by Emily C
u could try hiding it in ur purse
Answer by ak6702
Don’t.I work in concert production at Fantastic Adventure.We toss people out that take video.Also if you value it don’t bring it.If it gets broke it’s your loss.
Answer by Master Road
Your best bet is to check ahead of time for any concert you want to take it to. Contact the promotions office.
I have seen concerts with this type of notice and they are kind of odd in how the rules are interpreted.
Answer by Larry R
Well, no since according to the last line “digital cameras are not permitted for any other types of events, INCLUDING CONCERTS” – you could split hairs with yours not being digital – but I doubt they’d care and doubtless still boot you out the door. Plus, yours also has a detachable lens, which is also not allowed.
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