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Duckflyy
I am really into simple photography, I'm not really looking to go anywhere with it, but I would like to start a hobby with it. I know you need education and everything, but honestly, I just want a really good camera. The only thing is, I also need a really good video camera. Does anyone know of a good camera that takes both pictures and videos, and isn't too expensive. I am willing to spend a lot of money, but not something way over priced. Thanks,
Answer
If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28_pg5.html
It just came out on November 4, 2008.
It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing skateboarding, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $430 at amazon.com. in the U.S.
Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg
Good luck!
If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28_pg5.html
It just came out on November 4, 2008.
It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing skateboarding, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $430 at amazon.com. in the U.S.
Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg
Good luck!
why should i buy a video camera?
Ryan
i have an intrest in video camera's but i don't know what to record?
Answer
Hi Ryan:
This Q&A might require some more participation from your end. I noticed that a year ago you were considering a Panasonic Lumix DSLR camera. Did you ever get that model or another "still" camera? If so, have you shot any video clips and tried to edit them on your Mac?
And since you've said (in other Q&A's) you have a Mac, if you are leaning toward a camcorder (pointing up, perhaps, why you phrased this Q&A "why...buy a video camera", as opposed to a digital still camera) you should keep in mind "Mac editing compatibility" with whatever model camcorder you may think of buying.
I say this as a Sony camcorder user & owner who's seen dozens of Y!A users post about problems trying to connect their USB port on their flash-card Handycam to edit on their Mac. (Other than the FireWire-based miniDV & HDV format Sonys, the Handycams are NOT Mac-friendly! The Sony "Picture Motion Browser", which has many of the transcoding utilities for AVCHD & other formats, just isn't made to run on Macs. Sony makes Vaio PCs, and so they concentrate on the Windows market users.)
A good camcorder is not a cheap investment (unless you buy used, which I've done with great success). If you are just getting started with photography, optics, and video, but aren't sure exactly "what to record" (or shoot, regarding photo subjects), consider taking a class or two at a community college or a large camera store (many have free or cheap classes for customers & interested hobbyists).
Or even just hang out a few evenings or weekends at a good camera store & try stuff out (as well as ask questions of the staff; many tend to be "pros" or retired pros). The way a camera or camcorder "feels" in your hand can be a personal preference thing. Specs and written reviews are one thing, but actual "hands on" testing of a piece of gear is essential when it involves a lot of buttons, controls, and seeing how it feels up against your eyeball.
I don't know your age or schooling level, but if you are still in high school or college, drop in on the school paper or yearbook staff, and express an interest in learning photography and gain some valuable experience with some free equipment and "real world" shooting assignments.
I learned both journalistic still photography and motion picture/video sports shooting while volunteering time for the school yearbook and the athletic department in high school. The knowledge & experience has served me for a lifetime.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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Hi Ryan:
This Q&A might require some more participation from your end. I noticed that a year ago you were considering a Panasonic Lumix DSLR camera. Did you ever get that model or another "still" camera? If so, have you shot any video clips and tried to edit them on your Mac?
And since you've said (in other Q&A's) you have a Mac, if you are leaning toward a camcorder (pointing up, perhaps, why you phrased this Q&A "why...buy a video camera", as opposed to a digital still camera) you should keep in mind "Mac editing compatibility" with whatever model camcorder you may think of buying.
I say this as a Sony camcorder user & owner who's seen dozens of Y!A users post about problems trying to connect their USB port on their flash-card Handycam to edit on their Mac. (Other than the FireWire-based miniDV & HDV format Sonys, the Handycams are NOT Mac-friendly! The Sony "Picture Motion Browser", which has many of the transcoding utilities for AVCHD & other formats, just isn't made to run on Macs. Sony makes Vaio PCs, and so they concentrate on the Windows market users.)
A good camcorder is not a cheap investment (unless you buy used, which I've done with great success). If you are just getting started with photography, optics, and video, but aren't sure exactly "what to record" (or shoot, regarding photo subjects), consider taking a class or two at a community college or a large camera store (many have free or cheap classes for customers & interested hobbyists).
Or even just hang out a few evenings or weekends at a good camera store & try stuff out (as well as ask questions of the staff; many tend to be "pros" or retired pros). The way a camera or camcorder "feels" in your hand can be a personal preference thing. Specs and written reviews are one thing, but actual "hands on" testing of a piece of gear is essential when it involves a lot of buttons, controls, and seeing how it feels up against your eyeball.
I don't know your age or schooling level, but if you are still in high school or college, drop in on the school paper or yearbook staff, and express an interest in learning photography and gain some valuable experience with some free equipment and "real world" shooting assignments.
I learned both journalistic still photography and motion picture/video sports shooting while volunteering time for the school yearbook and the athletic department in high school. The knowledge & experience has served me for a lifetime.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
Â
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