What would be the best instrument to record my college lectures ?

I don’t really write that fast and I have the brain of a gold fish lol so I really lose out because I’m not able to take good notes in class.I figured that recording them would be best…
What would be the best instrument to buy.I’d prefer something small so that my lecturer won’t be able to see and there will be a fair bit of noise as we are a class of 80 students.
What would be the best buy ?

Thank you so much in advance…Your saving my career !

Answer by Emily M
You might be interested in the new device in the link below. It looks like a pen and works like a pen, but it is also a digital voice recorder. If you use the special paper (expensive) made for use with it, you can “tag” your written notes to what was being recorded at the time you made those notes.

I have not used one myself, but I was intrigued.

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im looking to start photography as a hobby and possibly a career but i need to know what camera should i invest in for great Professional quality photos, any ideas?

Answer by Stark
Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JCSV5I?tag=dcmb-20

Looking over several cameras and choosing one for someone who has outgrown point and shoots, I came back to the Nikon D3000. By no means will this model blow away the seasoned photographer, however it does cover the basics and more. We picked it up and tried it out over the weekend.

First time DSLR users will enjoy the Guide Mode. It literally walked us through different shoot scenarios via the fixed 3″ LCD screen. An excellent tool, its step by step instructions allowed my niece to move from the operating booklet in no time. After a few more runs, I am sure that she will feel quite comfortable shooting in the manual mode. The quick shutter release was a nice surprise.

Upon completing two days of shooting with the Nikon D3000, I walked away impressed. In manual mode, indoor shots were a balanced and perfect mix of shadow and color. As usual with shooting in low light, noise will make an appearance. However this system can be tweaked to deliver some outstanding indoor photographs. The bottom line is proper settings.

A basic fix is the VR (Vibration Reduction) feature located on the lens. This should be activated, especially indoors. A tripod will certainly help. In auto mode, just set the camera to night portrait and sit back and enjoy the rest of your flight.

Outdoor shots were vibrant, sharp and rich in color without editing. The onboard flash system was more than capable in meeting fill flash requirements. Without a doubt the overall performance of the camera, features and image quality is excellent.

With 10.2 megapixels to work with, I easily blew up a personal favorite my niece had taken to 16″ x 20″. Even though I don’t see myself trading in my Nikon D300 for this model anytime soon, this camera is by far an upgrade over any of the souped up point and shoots out there.

Its easy to see that the real jewel in this model is the auto focus system. With six auto mode settings (Landscape, Sports, Child, Closeups, Portrait, and Night Portrait) each and every photograph can be a keeper. Onboard editing tweakers won’t be disappointed with this model. It covers the basics. The D3000 operates with both SD & SDHC cards.

The Nikon D3000 is paired with a Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S DX lens. It will operate with any Nikkor DX and AF-S lens. Standard AF lens is a no go. Since this model is not fitted with the built in optical image stabilizer, I recommend switching on the Vibration Reduction (VR) feature located on the lens. Still the best anti vibration tool is a tripod.

Nikon makes it really simple with a thumb dial for tweaking aperture and shutter speed. Metering, focus modes, and exposure compensation are easily controlled via the menu. The D3000 does not shoot in video mode. This model easily shoots over three frames per second in continuous mode. The 3D tracking sensor operates quite well in low lighting.

The Nikon D3000 camera kit comes packaged with a EN/EL3e Li-ion battery, charger, USB cable, video cable. strap, LCD cover, body & eye cap, eye cup, software CD-ROM, 18-55mm Nikkor lens, lens cap, instruction booklet and a one year Nikon warranty.

Coming out of the gate, I still find this model a little pricey for a basic DSLR. I am sure heading into the fall and holidays buyers will begin to see a noticeable price drop. Even so, the D3000 is a fine tuned replacement for the immensely popular entry level Nikon D40. Newcomers to the DSLR community will certainly enjoy this outstanding alternative.

Answer by Veato
For Pro you would be looking at Canon EOD 1D/1Ds or Nikon D3/D3x, maybe even a medium format camera.

If you want a high end enthusiast camera then you’re looking at Canon 7D, Nikon D300, Pentax K-7, Sony Alpha 850/900, Olympus E3, etc.

If you step down in price there’s the Canon 50D, Nikon D90, Pentax K20D, etc.

Then you move into the beginner ranged such as the Nikon D3000, Olympus E-620, etc.

It all depends what you want to do really but remember, having a good camera does not make you a pro OR guarantee professional photos. A cheap camera in experienced hands will be good – if not better – than an amatuer snapping on a $ 3000 camera.

Answer by None N
If you want uncompromising quality, your choice is clear. It’s Hasselblad or nothing. Consider the H3DII-50. It’s sensor is twice the size of the biggest DSLRs. It also has 50 megapixels which is double that of an Canon or Nikon or 5 times more than the D3000 suggested.

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