Cameras - November 2007

I'm going to buy an Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K Digital Camera, and I'm going to order a tri-pod with it.

Anyone got recommendations for one? Please be cheap. (not sure how much they are, but possible around 30-50?)

2007-11-03 06:50:34 · 5 answers · asked by SRT8Challenger 1

I've got my eye on the D40x digital SLR and and trying to determine if it is compatible with my existing AF lenses.

2007-11-03 06:40:51 · 3 answers · asked by sdc_99 5

I need to buy a flash for my D50 any suggestions on which one to buy??

2007-11-03 04:17:36 · 4 answers · asked by adriennebabcock19 1

The only info that I have is what's on the end of the lens..SIGMA MULTI-COATED 1:2.8 f=135mm PANTEL (Sigma symbol)-232494 Lens made in Japan. Apparently it got mixed up in my stuff from a long ago deceased relative. I know nothing about this lens - its in a case. The base (where it connects to the camera) is silver/metal. It does say on the outside of the lens, it fits a Canon camera...serious answers only please!

2007-11-02 19:46:27 · 1 answers · asked by swampysgirl 2

I can't afford the Canon 430EX but need an separate flash unit. I don't know who makes comparable flashes. Vivitar? Sunpak?

2007-11-02 13:12:00 · 3 answers · asked by helloitsme 2

im looking for a new digital camera
and i have no idea about cameras
the last one i got didn't work that good

does this camera take really good pictures?
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6435805

and if i buy this one does it have that youtube picture on the side of the camera

2007-11-02 09:08:23 · 8 answers · asked by moε. 2

Can anybody recommend a zoom lens that is compatible with a Canon powershot A40?

2007-11-01 21:55:28 · 3 answers · asked by Scooby 4

I'm not sure where to post this, but I recently unearthed a Kako Auto-240ST GN24 hotshoe flash from my dad's old camera equipment. I tried it out on my 400d and it worked on manual mode. I haven't really tinkered with the settings because I can't find the flash manual. Thing is, there's no information (even in google) about the actual voltage of the flash and I've read that canon only accepts up to 250v max sync voltage. By any chance, does anyone know anything about Kako flash models? Thanks a lot.

Additional info:
It takes 4 1.5v AA Batteries
Series cut-off system
GN24
Has manual/auto settings

2007-11-01 15:44:27 · 2 answers · asked by latias 2

I've had this camera now for a while, having gotten it as a graduation gift. I always thought it was just being a normal Digital Camera and being annoyingly difficult to operate, but my Room Mate here in college has a Cyber shot as well and it seems to work better. I think it may be my settings, or is it something else entirely?

The pictures are always blurry, isn't it supposed to be a SteadyShot camera? I was at a Halloween Costume Contest last night, I was sitting in my chair and I'd snap a picture of people as they walked by, but even for walking it was incredibly blurry and like I had had a seizure while taking it, the blurs weren't just where they were walking, it was even like, the head in front of me. I'm not that shaky when I take a picture. I tried it on every single setting it had and nothing would fix it.

The other problem I have with it is when I take video, it wont record the sound. Sometimes it's incredibly dim and you can hear it through static.

2007-11-01 15:05:01 · 4 answers · asked by Lyn 1

I have a nikon D40 camera and, well, christmas is coming up. I want to ask for a new lense, but I honestly don't even know where to start. I either want a lense that has a really good zoom (I take sports pictures for my high school), or a wide-angle view lense. The guy at Creve Cour Camera said that a D40 doesn't fit all lenses, so I have no clue what to look for. Also, I really doubt that my 'rents will spend any more than $700, so (obviously) I need a really cheap one. Any suggestions and/or places to look at?

2007-11-01 13:47:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The cord from my external flash to my camera is only about a foot long; I want to get a hot shoe to tripod screw adapter so I can put this flash on a tripod, and thus will also need a longer cable. The cable connections don't seem to be universal. Where do I find a 6 to 12 foot cable to replace the small one that came with the flash unit. This is for an Olympus camera. My camera already has a built in flash but I want to use the remote as a bounce flash or slave flash, and not attach it to the camera hotshoe, but to a tripod instead Can this be done?

2007-11-01 10:26:06 · 4 answers · asked by holacarinados 4

the lens qount come out and i neeed the camera for tomorrow!!!! for school it turns on and every thing but the retaded lens wont come out and it pisses me off!!!

2007-11-01 10:12:24 · 6 answers · asked by NATALY L 2

Is there an adapter that will let me use the Canon AF lenses on the Pentax digital? It is ok if they have to be manual focus afterward, as I usually use it anyway. If not, is there a 2x converter for the Pentax? It says DA on the lens. thanks.

2007-11-01 09:32:14 · 3 answers · asked by Sydmom 4

I lost my connection wire for my Sony Cybershot digital camera that connects it to the computer. I've looked around on the internet a lot, but i have no idea where I can get one. Please help! 10 Points to best answer =]

2007-11-01 08:56:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in the market for a lens for me newly purchased DSLR--specifically a Nikon D40X. I don't know that much about lenses or which kinds you need to take certain types of pictures. So I would really like to know just exactly what all those numbers mean. 55-200mm ??? Thanks for all your help!!


http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Nikon-Zoom-Lens-55200MMVRLENS/sem/rpsm/oid/184876/catOid/-13085/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

2007-11-01 08:48:12 · 8 answers · asked by LIZ 3

I have my fathers old Minolta XG-A, still in really good shape. Was considering selling it, but then saw that it's commonly available on places like ebay for next to nothing. There's also an online site (can't remember the URL off the top of my head) that will buy used photo equipment, they quoted me $5 for it.

Is this something that I should hold on to and expect it's value to increase, or just something that should be dumped into the next yard sale. It takes REALLY great pictures and I'd almost hate to see it go; but I hate having to use film when I can just pull out my digital and get my results for free.

Camera experts / collectors please reply!

2007-11-01 07:36:06 · 4 answers · asked by ismisunderstood 2

I have always loaded my pics by hooking my camera to the PC with a USB cable, but when I tried it the other day it wouldn't load the pics. I have tried using a different USB port, a different cable and also a different camera. I still get the same result. The message says that the camera can not be detected......ugh. Everything else that is hooked to my PC with USB cables is working fine. I even tried a system restore and nothing is working. My daughter has a B-day party this weekend and I was going to allow all of the girls to do a digital makeover, but I need to be able to load their pictures to the computer for that to work. Please help. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-01 07:10:38 · 2 answers · asked by begood1977 4

2007-11-01 06:33:43 · 14 answers · asked by Mel in STL 1

I haev been looking at infrared pics and would like to try but I am not sure how to go about it. Any suggestions would be nice

2007-11-01 05:32:43 · 6 answers · asked by Chaza Pender 3

Ok my girlfriend set her digital camera on the hood of her car and it fell off. It must have hit just right because now the zoom lens is jammed and wont retract back into the camera. Neither of us really have to money to get it fixed. Any Ideas on how i can fix it at home? The camera turns on but the lens wont retract and it wont let us take photos.

2007-11-01 04:05:48 · 5 answers · asked by Adam 5