Digital Camera help
12-17-2005, 07:42 PM
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Digital Camera help
alright guys i'm in the market for a digital camera...i know some of u have really hi-tech one's so help me choose one..looking for a reasonable one that i can take good pics with some vid clips..as for price maybe around 200-300 max ??...i know i saw dave's camera and that thing he did with the group shot at home depot was really tyte...also i know jimmy has a good one also...anyone care to comment ?..will be looking to buy one next week so any info would be great..shoots
by anychance i would like a small one cuz i dont feel like carrying a big old camera around...lean and thin ??..haha
please post camera with pics if possiable and specs,price...thanks
by anychance i would like a small one cuz i dont feel like carrying a big old camera around...lean and thin ??..haha
please post camera with pics if possiable and specs,price...thanks
12-17-2005, 08:13 PM
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What kind of conditions are you looking to shoot in? Since you're looking for a lean and thin camera, expect not to have great low light/night shooting at all. There's a few cameras that are decent in those conditions that are small but they are going to be 300+.
Well anyway, if you're looking for one, hit me up at CompUSA, I work in the digital camera dept there for 4 years :P
Well anyway, if you're looking for one, hit me up at CompUSA, I work in the digital camera dept there for 4 years :P
12-17-2005, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by hayn_wrx
alright guys i'm in the market for a digital camera...i know some of u have really hi-tech one's so help me choose one..looking for a reasonable one that i can take good pics with some vid clips..as for price maybe around 200-300 max ??...i know i saw dave's camera and that thing he did with the group shot at home depot was really tyte...also i know jimmy has a good one also...anyone care to comment ?..will be looking to buy one next week so any info would be great..shoots
by anychance i would like a small one cuz i dont feel like carrying a big old camera around...lean and thin ??..haha
please post camera with pics if possiable and specs,price...thanks
by anychance i would like a small one cuz i dont feel like carrying a big old camera around...lean and thin ??..haha
please post camera with pics if possiable and specs,price...thanks
12-18-2005, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by iNfEk
well if you want a FujiFilm camera I can get them since I work for FujiFilm.
+1 for FujiFilm. I have the Fuji FinePix F10, great little camera - 6.3MP with video clips.
12-18-2005, 02:07 AM
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yup! F10 IS a good camera!
Fujifilm cameras (i'm not a salesman by the way) are THE EASIEST to use. You can use the camera without reading the owners manual (though it's recommended since there are features that you won't know about until you do) and still take great photos...
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Fujifilm cameras (i'm not a salesman by the way) are THE EASIEST to use. You can use the camera without reading the owners manual (though it's recommended since there are features that you won't know about until you do) and still take great photos...
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12-18-2005, 11:05 AM
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Well 1st off if it is just a regular camera for taking regular pictures, here are some things to think about.
MEGA PIXELS: http://www.photoelf.com/support/faq/pixel.shtml
Read that and it will explain the basic of why it's so important for a good sharp picture. Since I am a photographer, this is the best way to explain about it.
I own a nikon D1X and also a D100. Both are professional cameras with alot of features. But if you don't plan on taking sports pictures with flash and stuff then its no problem. I also own a cannon power shot 300 which take about the same pictures and also 30 second videos mpeg format.
For cards, you usally want to get a Compact flash card. They usually hold more photos depending on your usuage. A 512 MB card is always enough for video and photos.
Here are a good example of what to look for.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/sort_tool_...MDYnV5Z3VpZGU-
Batteries: If you get a camera with Double A's then y ou will probably spend more money buying the batteries for the flash, Since now a days people use the screen rather than the little eye hole, so you will be running around with batteries in your pocket all the time.
Or get one with a rechargable battery and you won't have to worry about buying 5.00 pack of batteries when you really need to take a shot.
Anyways, point blank, you want a camera that works, most are the same with alittle added features. Make sure it has a USB connection to the computer, a good resolution, video capture, with voice, and a good optical zoom. Good luck and god speed.. HA HA.
If you need any other help, let me know.
MEGA PIXELS: http://www.photoelf.com/support/faq/pixel.shtml
Read that and it will explain the basic of why it's so important for a good sharp picture. Since I am a photographer, this is the best way to explain about it.
I own a nikon D1X and also a D100. Both are professional cameras with alot of features. But if you don't plan on taking sports pictures with flash and stuff then its no problem. I also own a cannon power shot 300 which take about the same pictures and also 30 second videos mpeg format.
For cards, you usally want to get a Compact flash card. They usually hold more photos depending on your usuage. A 512 MB card is always enough for video and photos.
Here are a good example of what to look for.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/sort_tool_...MDYnV5Z3VpZGU-
Batteries: If you get a camera with Double A's then y ou will probably spend more money buying the batteries for the flash, Since now a days people use the screen rather than the little eye hole, so you will be running around with batteries in your pocket all the time.
Or get one with a rechargable battery and you won't have to worry about buying 5.00 pack of batteries when you really need to take a shot.
Anyways, point blank, you want a camera that works, most are the same with alittle added features. Make sure it has a USB connection to the computer, a good resolution, video capture, with voice, and a good optical zoom. Good luck and god speed.. HA HA.
If you need any other help, let me know.
12-18-2005, 07:20 PM
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thanks for all the info and help guys...well here's what i was looking at the Fujifilm Finepix F10 or Fujifilm FinePix Z1....
jon how much can u get these camera's for ?.....you have my number..hit me up when u can...would like to buy either this week or next week...thanks
jon how much can u get these camera's for ?.....you have my number..hit me up when u can...would like to buy either this week or next week...thanks
12-19-2005, 01:57 AM
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Check out this site - dpreview.com has good write ups on digital camera's.
I checked circuit city online - for the F10 its about $280.
I checked circuit city online - for the F10 its about $280.
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I would recommend two cameras that we carry, the SD400($299), and the Nikon 5900(Clearance special at $219)
Both use SD cards. I wouldn't really recommend the Fuji cameras because of their proprietary memory cards called xD picture card.
I'll be working mornings all this week so look for John.
Both use SD cards. I wouldn't really recommend the Fuji cameras because of their proprietary memory cards called xD picture card.
I'll be working mornings all this week so look for John.