[Maced] Digital cameras and digital video cameras

[anthonyobrien]

Hi all,

This site may be useful in deciding what digital still camera to buy.  
Very informative reviews.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/DIGCAM01.HTM

Cheers,

AOB


On 06/03/2008, at 1:16 PM, Martin Levins wrote:

>
> On 05/03/2008, at 10:18 PM, Brenda Sumner wrote:
>> Hi everyone
>>
>> Any recommendations for digital cameras, mid range suitable for  
>> students to use.
>> Should they have viewfinder or just use LCD, and any fancy features.
>> I would like to get at least 10 to leave some with departments and  
>> some in library.
>
> We've used Canon A series which we love for the following reasons:
>
> good glass: the first consideration in a camera is how well it  
> captures light
>
> viewfinder: concentrate on framing rather than being distracted,  
> LCD screens hard to read in bright sunlight. Downside is that a lot  
> of viewfinders give you 85% of actual image, but that's what  
> cropping tools are for ;-)
>
> AA batteries: yu can get these everywhere. By all means use  
> rechargables, but you can bet your life that the shot you need will  
> occur when the batteres runut and you're nowhere near 240/12V to  
> recharge, but there's a garage/corner store nearby that sells AAs
>
> Good electronics: means more that n megapixels. We get good results  
> blowing up a 3 MB image to A3 IF the glass is good. Good  
> electronics also means that the image is taken when you press the  
> shutter button, not 1 second later. Canon are fairly good here.
>
> Compatibility with iLife: 'nuf said
>
>> Also digital video cameras. We have some old Sony, which I like  
>> but not sure of newer models.
>
>
> Get:
>
> Tape based as HDD based do horrible compressy things that mean post  
> production opportunities are limited and you'll need a Quicktime 2  
> plugin (although newest iMovie will import, albeit slowly)
>
> One with a Mike jack so you can use an inexpensive external mike so  
> you're not recording the cameraperson and motor noise as well as  
> the talent
>
> One with white balance so you don't get Martians when you wanted  
> caucasians
>
> Firewire interface (USB is slow, even though it says it's faster)
>
> Also get a good tripod with a level, (unless you're really into  
> vertigo) and some lighting, (at least some of those silvery  
> thingies that people put on their windscreens) so you can get some  
> light on your talent
>
> I reckon this is really important, because:
>
> What's the difference between erotic movies and porn?
>
> Lighting
>
> I think there's something in that for us all
>
> Cheers
> Martin
>
>
>
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