Looking for one that will take an hour or two worth of decent video too. Thanks anyone.
2006-07-11 07:50:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Canon Powershot S2 IS. Highly recommended camera (by Consumer Reports) and I've used it to video record from time to time with good results (example, recorded several minutes at the end of the basketball game between George Mason and UConn in the NCAA tourny from second level. Up to 40X zoom, so you can get a variety of views, and horizontal stabilization keeps things fairly clear even at magnification). Length of video would depend on how much memory you put in. Probably want at least a 1G card for the amount of time you're talking about.
2006-07-11 07:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by raknrun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just purchased a Kodak V550. It has 5 MegaPix still resolution and takes 30fps 640x480 Mpeg-4 (Quicktime) video with mono sound. This is as good as my last VHS-C camcorder.
The best part is that it is in a small rectangular camera form factor rather than a more clunky camcorder type design. Is very portable and easy to use. And it was less than $300
You are going to have problems getting an hour or two of video on a single card. My 1Gb card will hold just under 30 min. of video. This is plenty of time for me as most family video clips are only a couple of minutes in length and I generally don't capture more than half an hour of video on your average family trip. Further, they are easily transferable to CD/DVD for long term storage to make room for more.
Be aware, however, that this is definitely a camera with a video function rather than a video camera that takes stills. But, bang for the buck, I am very pleased.
2006-07-11 08:02:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONE...... Go buy a camcorder if you want video and go buy a Digital Camera if you want photos. Buy them for what they are intended to do. No digital camera on the market will give you good quality video, most camera makers will boast MPEG 2 video but the the resolution is really of poor quality.
2006-07-11 09:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oftentimes camcorders do not take as sturdy a nevertheless image as a digicam - examine the optimal megapixel score for it. familiar movie pictures are such as 3.2 megapixels so by no skill purchase a digicam lower than that. in case you come back to a decision to get a camcorder able to digital stills make sure it has a memory slot for the nevertheless pictures. A camcorder that would not have one will in basic terms record the nevertheless image to three seconds of movie and it really is a authentic discomfort to get those transferred for your laptop.
2016-12-10 08:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most digicams do OK, but the better ones are now doing MPEG4's
Check out Casio or Fuji 640x480 @ 30fps (as good as or slightly better then VHS quality). Great to show on a 19" TV but not so good on a 43" HDTV
Eric
2006-07-12 01:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by clavestone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a camcorder, not a digital camera.
2006-07-11 19:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend the Canon Powershot S1, S2, or S3 line. Good digicam and good video mode. No limits on video lenght except memory card space. 10X zoom on S1, 12X on S2 & S3.
2006-07-12 09:37:41 · answer #7 · answered by bondoman01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know too.
2006-07-11 07:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sentient6 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fuji f11
2006-07-11 07:53:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋