i need better picture quality and 4-5 min of recording, will there be a option to load a casstte and record?
2007-03-09 19:53:48 · 6 answers · asked by sunil k 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
This is my favorite type of question to answer and I update the details regularly. The main issue when looking for 'the best' camera for you (what to look for) is that choosing 'the best' camera for you is based on how it feels to YOU. What I mean is that with Digital Cameras being so commonplace today, technology is basically so advanced that the specs alone say very little about a great camera. You want a few 'new' features (like MPEG recording or 3X optical zoom) and frankly most cameras have those. There are some rules of thumb:
1. Choose a camera with at least 5megapixel, 6-7 if you can find them at a reasonable cost. This will allow great captures and enlargements to 8x10
2. Choose at least 3X OPTICAL zoom. Cameras with Digital zoom only simply destroy the image quality in the digital zoom process.
3. Conside the Battery life. This will be a major factor when you are in the vacation places and run out of charge on a camera specific battery. Many can do 200 or more shots per charge today.
4. Go test the camera in YOUR HAND. Navigate to common features that YOU intend to use. Go see CircuitCity, BestBuy and COMPusa. They have a wonderful selection and test how the camera feels, how it switches between indoor and outdoor settings. Consider the weight/size. Does it fit in YOUR pocket comfortably? etc.
5. Remember that digital cameras are much better in capturing detail in good lighting. Think about YOUR intended usage. If you plan on LOW-LIGHT shots regularly, then a DIGITAL camera is a poor choice altogether. Likely that is NOT the case. So, just choose best lighting shots, and then tell the camera to use low to NO compression. (You can get up to 8GB SD memory cards for $125 these days which eliminate the need to compress the shots INSIDE the camera, which destorys the image forever).
6. Look for a larger LCD screen. At least 2.5" on the camera will allow you to see enough detail to determine if a new shot is required.
7. Consider a GREAT PRINTER at the same time. You probably need a modern printer to make the final output.
That said, my current favorites are the Casio EX-Z1000 or SONY's DSC-T50 because of the battery life, the optical zoom, the large lcd on the back, the high megapixel, and lastly on the Casio ONLY their "Best Shot" feature which quickly switches many settings for various situations.
About $350 list price for the Casio, $450 for the Sony... (about 15% less online)
Also, consider a new EPSON R380 or HP K550 similar printer for about $150.
2007-03-10 03:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by TheAnswerMan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything over 6 megapixels is good the higher the megapixels the bigger you can blow up the picture poster size without it being distorted but the main thing to look for is the quality of lens ...just got to a store and test them out and see which one you like best...nowadays most cameras have enough megapixels for an average persons needs.
2007-03-10 04:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get higher mega pixels on the camera for better picture quality about 7 mp is good
2007-03-10 03:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by frogjox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera guide
it will help you
2007-03-10 08:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macro!
2007-03-10 09:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by emcintaggart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quality and clarity.
2007-03-10 03:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Expression 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋