Digital Camera - User Reviews

Friday, 15 January 2010

is there such thing as a waterproof camera case?

like one that i can trust to put my Digital Camera underwater and take pictures?

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Most Digital Camera have their own or recommends a third party underwater case. Depending on the make, model, size of your Digital Camera and depth you are going down to, my suggestion is to first go to the manufacturer's website and check out the accessories. Otherwise, you can select either a solid, hard underwater camera casing or a soft zip-lock type version. Of course, the hard body/cases are more expensive than the zip-lock versions.

If you are only going to water parks and or vacationing and going to pools and about 10 feet deep, I suggest the zip-lock versions by DryPak, DiCaPac or AquaPac or any similar manufacturer. For scuba diving, I suggest hard bodies which also works for more expensive DSLR cameras. Please take note that water pressure (depth you go down to) also needs to be factored in. Most camera's shutter release button will react to water pressure in a given depth.

Good luck and I hope this helps.

Answer by B Y on 02 Jan 2010 10:14:40

which digital camera should i purchase?

so i'm stuck between these two cameras
samsung ST550
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olympus stylus tough-6000
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basically, my choice is the former but my sister tells me to get the latter because i'm clumsy. (hence, the shockproof thing..)
but i still don't know.... what should i get? or do you know any other better digital cameras that i could get instead?

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Purchasing a camera is like buying a pair of new shoes, it's personal. Why don't you go down to your local camera store like Best Buy and check both units out. Get a feel for the size and features of each camera in question then decide.

Essentially, the cameras are similar with features with the Samsung having more resolution than the Olympus. The Samsung's lens protrudes out and the Olympus uses an internal prism to focus on the subject. The Samsung ST550 is nice if you like taking pictures of yourself and/or with a friend. If you are a bit clumsy as your sister wrote, then the Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 is not a bad choice either.

Either way, it is still your own PERSONAL choice. Good luck and I hope this helps.

Answer by B Y on 02 Jan 2010 10:34:13

I have read the reviews for olympus and many peoples say that its not a good waterproof camera
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So i would recommend you to go with Samsung ST550
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Answer by niks on 02 Jan 2010 11:01:29

Find more reviews at linked Text Post on read-reviews-digital-cameras.blogspot.com about Samsung ST550

is the fujifilm 3d camera any good? or should i get a lomo?

i heard mix reviews about the 3d camera and now im not sure whether i should get it. lomo seems more popular nowadays and i can get a holga at an affordable price

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Interesting choices.

One is a Digital Camera that captures 3 dimensional images (difficult to view without a 3D viewer ($500)) and a primitive film camera with only one shutter speed and two apertures to choose exposures.

A LOMO camera costs under $60. The Funifilm 3D camera $600. That is a ten times difference.

There are many excellent alternatives in between.

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Answer by fhotoace on 02 Jan 2010 11:40:24

Oh dear another person that wants to produce "art" why don't you spend the money on a proper camera and learn about photography?

Answer by CiaoChao on 02 Jan 2010 04:43:00

There's are two DIFFERENT choices. I know nothing about lomo, but I love 3-D and I would love to own that Fujifilm 3-D camera. Like Fotoace said, you'll need a special view to use it. That's disappointing considering how many other ways have been developed to view 3-D.

Back to the point, what do you want to do? For general photography, neither obviously. These are both niche products for special interests, just like time lapse cameras, infrared cameras, waterproof cameras, and all that.

Answer by water_skipper on 05 Jan 2010 03:46:29

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I think basically one brand from the next is equally easy or tough to use. There is a learning curve to cameras. Also, DSLR cameras have modes you can set them to so that you can just point the camera and shoot.

There are a number of good brands so don't be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start. No reason to spend more than $425 to $550. Either a 10MP or 12MP (MP means mega pixel) will do just fine.

Below, I listed some links where you can look up reviews and see what camera works best for you. The first link listed below is to a web page that lists the 4 DSLR cameras I am recommending. This list will let you compare features and specs, also it has link to reviews to 3 of the 4 cameras, the reviews includes sample images from the cameras.

Here are some models that I think are well worth researching:
(I included the US price I have seen and what that equals in British Pounds £)
Sony Alpha A230 Digital SLR 10 MP with 18-55mm Lens - $429 (£266)
Nikon D3000 10MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $449 (£280)
EOS Rebel XS 10MP DSLR Digital Camera Kit (Black) with 18-55mm IS Lens - $449 (£280)
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom (has HD Video also) - $550 (£280)

Hope this helps. Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand as a factor. Ask if yourself what you need of the camera, like good high ISO ability which is important in low light, do you want the camera to be capable of doing video, and other features to consider.

I am finding the Pentax K-x intriguing with its very high quality ability when shooting in high ISO and that it has the HD video feature. In fact, I am a Nikon user who is thinking about get a Pentax K-x as an extra camera.

Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images. If you have any questions and if you think I can be of help then please do contact me.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Mark

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Answer by Mark on 02 Jan 2010 02:11:46

I would recommend you to go with Nikon D5000 its a good entry- level DSLR camera. I have used it so i recommend it.

Answer by kitty on 02 Jan 2010 03:33:52

Can you get a fisheye lens for......?

Can you buy fisheye lens for Digital cameras - canon ixus 100 is??
or are they just for SLR's?
Thanks

no you can only get them for slrs

Answer by John Christopher W on 02 Jan 2010 02:18:22

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There are fish eye lenses you can buy for Digital cameras, but it is well worth it to wait until you have a DSLR before you buy one. I bought a fish eye for my Coolpix and it doesn't work like a professional one would.

I did look around for you anyways on various photography stores, and I actually found none for Canon. just Nikon, Panasonic and one for Sony. Sorry. try using a program to try the effect if you really want the fish eye effect.

Answer by babettekd on 02 Jan 2010 03:39:32

While some P&S cameras can have a fisheye attachment, the Ixus series like most don't have a filter threat to which you can attach one.

Answer by CiaoChao on 02 Jan 2010 04:27:02

Nikon Camera D3000. I want to buy a telephoto lens. What model should I buy?

If you want to go really wild on the telephoto buy an FX lens (yes i know the D3000 is DX).

For instance if you get a 400mm FX you will have a 600mm equivalent on your camera. This is also good because in the future if you want to buy a full body (FX) that lens will have no problems there.

On the other hand you can only go so far as 200mm in the DX format with the 200mm fixed and the 18-200mm. They are both good lenses.

Now it is a bit up to you. Do you need extreme zoom in the 400s or 600's mm or a modest 200mm...

Answer by Gohaleg on 02 Jan 2010 03:49:36

Check out Nikon, Tamron and Sigma. Tamron and Sigma make lenses for camera brands and I have had good success in the past with both.

Look into zooms that least go up to 200mm but if you really want some extra telephoto range to zoom in even closer then there are zooms that go up to 250mm and 300mm.

Make sure the lens works fully with your D3000, it is one of the Nikons that needs the auto focus motor in the lens, just like some other Nikon DSLRs, D40, D40x, D60 & D5000.

I listed some links to provide some more information.

Hope this helps.

Mark

Answer by Mark on 02 Jan 2010 03:57:25

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It depends what you want to shoot with it. If you are shooting wildlife I would go for a longer lens with at least 300mm so you don't scare them away. But I own a 18-55 and a 55-200 which I really enjoy because the focal lengths don't overlap and one picks up where the other one leaves off. The only problem I have with the 55-200 is that sometimes I find that I could use a little more reach. The 70-300 is supposedly a great lens, but it is longer than the 55-200 and also is much more expensive.

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Answer by MJ14 on 04 Jan 2010 06:38:03

Help finding a good point and shoot camera?

My mother has a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera that she bought years ago for a few hundred bucks. We are now looking at purchasing a new camera because the old one is too big and has a small screen and takes a long time to take pictures. We looked a Cannons and new Sonys and nothing we have found is even close in quality. We have taken the same pictures to compare in two different cameras and the old Sony wins by far with the best quality and color. The new cameras we tried were 10 megapixel and 12.1 and the old one that beat it is a 5.0. Does anyone know of a point and shoot that is of the same quality of our old Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1? I doubt anyone would be able to tell that their picture quality is worse because you most likely don't have this particular camera but any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

hp makes really good cameras

Answer by Travor on 02 Jan 2010 03:05:37

What about a Canon sx110? I have one and it works great. I'm not sure if it is equal quality to the Sony though

Answer by LabbieLover on 02 Jan 2010 03:07:48

you can consider this one
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B
10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
10x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
720p high-definition movie capture; BIONZ image processor
3.0-inch (230K pixels) LCD; Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
12.1-megapixel resolution
27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
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Answer by niks on 02 Jan 2010 03:19:23

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1 has these features : 5MP, 4x Optical Zoom, Nightshot infrared feature, MPEG VX movie mode with audio recording, etc. It a good one camera, Present the Digital Camera have many development and more features such as High-definition movie capture, Face detection, Smile shutter, Red-eye fix, etc

I would suggestion these good quality and popular Digital cameras (Sony Cybershot) :

1.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B : 10.1 MP, 10x Optical Zoom, 3.0-inch LCD, 720p high-definition movie capture, Intelligent Auto Mode, Face Detection technology, Anti-blink Function, Red-eye Reductions, Smile Shutter Technology, etc.
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2.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 : 12.1MP, 5x Optical Zoom, 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD, 720p High-definition movie capture, Face Detection captures, etc.
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3.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 : 12.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom, 3.0-inch LCD display, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, Smile Shutter technology, etc.

Answer by Robert M on 02 Jan 2010 05:23:17

Digital Camera - User Reviews

Friday, 15 January 2010

is there such thing as a waterproof camera case?

which digital camera should i purchase?

is the fujifilm 3d camera any good? or should i get a lomo?

Which camera should I get?

Can you get a fisheye lens for......?

Nikon Camera D3000. I want to buy a telephoto lens. What model should I buy?

Help finding a good point and shoot camera?

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