Another one you might want to look at is the Panasonic DMC-FZ18. It's
an 8.1 MP with an 18x optical zoom Leica lens. That's the equivalent
of a 35-504mm still camera zoom lens. It's movie function also works
fantastic. I just checked it out after reading this post. I don't use
the movie function often (if at all). But when I need it, it's there
and it's great quality. Now I just need a larger card. My 512mb ain't
going to cut it if I decide to start taking movies. Panasonic
recommends a 10mb high speed card, what ever that is. Anyway, this
camera has more features then I've been able to use yet. Absolutely
fantastic for only $350. It cost $500 at Panasonic, but only $350 if
you go to buy.com.
The couple of things I don't like about it and most other digital
cameras is it lack of a hot shoe or flash sync., not that I own any
studio lights or flashes anymore, it's just the thought. I'd also like
a digital with a bulb setting and a shutter release that allows me to
screw in a cable release to hold the shutter open till eternity if I'd
like. But I have to get realistic, how often did I actually use that
feature on my Nikon F3? A couple of times in 15 years. Also this
camera almost doesn't need a flash (though it has one). It has
infrared focussing, will focus in the dark. And takes a great picture
(color corrected and all) under even the worst of conditions.
After looking at the large flat screen HD tvs and my experience with
this digital camera I'm to this point sold on the quality of Panasonic.
Jeff M
On Jan 5, 2008, at 12:37 PM, b_s-wilk wrote:
Odd you should ask since I was just discussing this $250 camera on
another list. It says it will do 5MP stills.
http://www.aiptek.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=R-HDV&Category_Code=WN1&Store_Code=AS
Actually, any newer HD format camcorder will do better stills than
the
old SD cameras.
PS "dpi" is a printing term, not _really_ relative to either stills
or video.
Except when you want to print them, then DPI and pixels are *really*
important!
A friend of mine bought a _Canon PowerShot TX1_ recently. It's a
still camera that also captures HD movies--very impressive,
excellent both for video and stills. I'd definitely consider a
combination like this for my next camera. I used my Nikon still
camera in November to take videos of a dance competition. It was
pretty good, but didn't compare to the quality of our Canon Elura.
The TX1 is the closest so far to combine good qualities of both
formats, and it fits in your pocket [but it's heavy for its tiny
size].
Canon sez:
*First of Its Kind*
"With the PowerShot TX1, Canon takes a futuristic wish-list and
makes it a reality. This is an ELPH-sized camera with a whopping 10x
optical zoom that not only captures 7.1 megapixel images, but HD
movies, too! The stylish vertical design in stainless steel houses
plenty of premium advancements including Optical Image Stabilizer
Technology, DIGIC III Image Processor, Face Detection Technology and
Red-eye Correction. And because you'll want to take this compact
wonder everywhere, it's equipped with a built-in lens cover and
tough new scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating on the LCD
screen." http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=14903
My friend sent me a video that was taken on the TX1 and converted
for YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlglBNRHQTw
Quality is good considering it's been compressed and converted.
David, this may be the best camera for your needs. I want one!!
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