I want to take great still images and record video. Which one is better? Digital camera, camcoder or handycam?

Question

I want something with 5 megapixel and above. What brand and model should it be? How much it cost?

Answer 1

I use a kodak Z740 Digital camera - which produces 5mp stills (VERY good quality) and what i would call "standard" quality video. Nothing to make a blockbuster from but far better than a mobile phone etc etc..

hope it helps

Spike

Answer 2

For still images and ok video then a digital camera is the best.
But for excellent quality video you need a handycam. (and no, a handycam cannot take photos as good as a still camera).
I would suggest Canon as the best brand for digital camera and they have an excellent 'movie' mode.
Look at A540, A620, A630...or the smaller Powershot SD models...SD 630 or SD 800 IS.
All the above cameras should cost between $200-$400.

Answer 3

Sony-DCR-SR45E Rs 18,one hundred/- This camcorder comes with a CCD sensor, has 40x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom. 2.7-inch liquid crystal demonstrate coloration demonstrate and coloration viewfinder. camcorder has a geared up-in 30GB confusing stress with HQ, SP and LP recording velocity. comes with a digital nonetheless digital camera function, super evening Shot Plus and image Stabilizer. has beneficial factors like geared up-in speaker, touch-demonstrate screen administration and digital Audio. comes with distant administration, A/V cable, USB cable and works on Li Ion rechargeable battery. this one is the main suitable one with all beneficial factors, solid video clarity, solid overall performance and sturdiness.. value for money.. ===== ======

Answer 4

If you want great stills buy a digital SLR - Canon or Nikon. If you want great video buy a Sony MiniDV camcorder. You won't get both in a single package.

Answer 5

Take at look at some camera review websites and draw your own conclusion:
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://steves-digicams.com/

I would suggest the major brands such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.