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Guest
Is there a difference between a SLR and DOS camera? I am looking to buy a new
digital camera. I like Canon want something that will take continious shots.
digital camera. I like Canon want something that will take continious shots.
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Yves Alarie
There are SLR cameras (a camera with a fixed lens) and DSLR cameras (a
camera that can accept different lenses).
Big differences between SLR and DSLR
DSLR are much faster for shooting than SLR, but they are bulky and you need
at least two lenses to cover about the same range (wide angle-telephoto)
that a good SLR will cover with a fixed lens.
If you like Canon, two recent cameras are the PowerShot A620 and the
PowerShot S80. Both very good. Both are SLR cameras. You can add attachments
to the A620 for wider angle and higher telephoto while the S80 is a little
camera that you can always have in your coat pocket.
The last (about a year ago) reasonably priced DSLR camera from Canon is the
Rebel XT or 350XT. Also very good but you can't keep such in your coat
pocket.
You can read the reviews on these cameras from here:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/diginews.html
Another site for reviews on these cameras is:
http://www.dpreview.com/
Here you can also read the endless debate about SLR vs DSLR cameras. My
bottom line is yes DSLR are better because faster focus, faster continuous
shooting, better in low light situations etc. etc. if you want to lug them
along and change lens as appropriate. To hell with this. I would rather have
a camera that I can easily carry with me. Take your pick as appropriate!
camera that can accept different lenses).
Big differences between SLR and DSLR
DSLR are much faster for shooting than SLR, but they are bulky and you need
at least two lenses to cover about the same range (wide angle-telephoto)
that a good SLR will cover with a fixed lens.
If you like Canon, two recent cameras are the PowerShot A620 and the
PowerShot S80. Both very good. Both are SLR cameras. You can add attachments
to the A620 for wider angle and higher telephoto while the S80 is a little
camera that you can always have in your coat pocket.
The last (about a year ago) reasonably priced DSLR camera from Canon is the
Rebel XT or 350XT. Also very good but you can't keep such in your coat
pocket.
You can read the reviews on these cameras from here:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/diginews.html
Another site for reviews on these cameras is:
http://www.dpreview.com/
Here you can also read the endless debate about SLR vs DSLR cameras. My
bottom line is yes DSLR are better because faster focus, faster continuous
shooting, better in low light situations etc. etc. if you want to lug them
along and change lens as appropriate. To hell with this. I would rather have
a camera that I can easily carry with me. Take your pick as appropriate!
shots.walt said:Is there a difference between a SLR and DOS camera? I am looking to buy a new
digital camera. I like Canon want something that will take continious
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Guest
Thanks Yves, so DSLR is also a DOS all this tech stuff can be kind of
confussing. I want something simple that takes great pictures. I now have a
Canon A70. It takes great shots but can't get the continous shots that I
want. I like to take photos of the horses running and playing. Need shots
like that for potential customers and be able to take close ups also. With
the A70 I need another lens for closeups.
confussing. I want something simple that takes great pictures. I now have a
Canon A70. It takes great shots but can't get the continous shots that I
want. I like to take photos of the horses running and playing. Need shots
like that for potential customers and be able to take close ups also. With
the A70 I need another lens for closeups.
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John Inzer
====================walt said:Thanks Yves, so DSLR is also a DOS all this tech stuff
can be kind of confussing. I want something simple that
takes great pictures. I now have a Canon A70. It takes
great shots but can't get the continous shots that I
want. I like to take photos of the horses running and
playing. Need shots like that for potential customers and
be able to take close ups also. With the A70 I need
another lens for closeups.
Hmmm, the specs for the A70 states
that it will take continuous shots of
2.2 images per second.
Anyway...if 5 MP would be adequate...
have a look at the Canon S2 IS.
Review: Canon S2 IS
http://tinyurl.com/76fyf
It will shoot continuous up to 2.4
frames per second and it has a
12X Zoom for your close-ups.
Another neat feature is the movie
mode. It will shoot continuous up the
limit of a (1 GB) SD memory card.
That would be almost 9 minutes at
best resolution. And...unlike many
digitals...the zoom works with video.
A good review...
DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
http://tinyurl.com/brpcp
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
How to ask a newsgroup question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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Guest
Yes you can take the continous shots with the A70 but, it is a pain trying to
switch the setting when you are in the bright light and can't see the screen
(not to mention being old and can't see well anyway). I like the movie mode
part, can take up to a 3 min. movie. Thanks John, you and Yves are a great
help.
switch the setting when you are in the bright light and can't see the screen
(not to mention being old and can't see well anyway). I like the movie mode
part, can take up to a 3 min. movie. Thanks John, you and Yves are a great
help.
J
John Inzer
=======================walt said:Yes you can take the continous
shots with the A70 but, it is a pain
trying to switch the setting when
you are in the bright light and can't
see the screen (not to mention
being old and can't see well anyway).
You'll probably encounter that
problem with any digital. I find
that the view finder is much better
for me than the LCD screen.
=======================
=======================I like the movie mode part, can take
up to a 3 min. movie. Thanks John,
you and Yves are a great help.
Yeah, the movies are fun and
as I said the S2 allows you to
use zoom with the movies.
You're welcome.
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
How to ask a newsgroup question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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Guest
Again Thanks will let you know what I get. And I have Digital Image Suite 10
working fine now after your help a while back.
working fine now after your help a while back.
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John Inzer
========================walt said:Again Thanks will let you know what I get. And I have
Digital Image Suite 10 working fine now after your help a
while back.
Great! Thanks for the update.
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
How to ask a newsgroup question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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Quilljar
While we are on this subject, can anyone recommend a cheap but adequate
digital camera for a child's Xmas present?
Also, where to get it. I have Googled but not much luck. There must be
something out there for less than £50?
Quilly,
Have a look at the new Anti-Spyware program CounterSpy
I recommend it, it worked for me at,
http://quilljar.users.btopenworld.com/
digital camera for a child's Xmas present?
Also, where to get it. I have Googled but not much luck. There must be
something out there for less than £50?
Quilly,
Have a look at the new Anti-Spyware program CounterSpy
I recommend it, it worked for me at,
http://quilljar.users.btopenworld.com/
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Yves Alarie
From your comments, I would check the Canon A620.
This is a 7 MP camera, plenty of pixels for cropping.
Will shoot at 2 frames/seconds until your memory card is full, no stopping!
Also 4X optical zoom and you can quickly add a teleconverter to it for more
zoom. It has a very good optical viewfinder, perfect for shooting outside in
bright light.
You can read a full review here:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/
It is available at:
www.costco.com
for $350.00.
If you are not a Costco member, get a membership. If you don't like the
camera, return it. Full refund at Costco and no question asked about
returns.
This is a 7 MP camera, plenty of pixels for cropping.
Will shoot at 2 frames/seconds until your memory card is full, no stopping!
Also 4X optical zoom and you can quickly add a teleconverter to it for more
zoom. It has a very good optical viewfinder, perfect for shooting outside in
bright light.
You can read a full review here:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/
It is available at:
www.costco.com
for $350.00.
If you are not a Costco member, get a membership. If you don't like the
camera, return it. Full refund at Costco and no question asked about
returns.
shots.walt said:Is there a difference between a SLR and DOS camera? I am looking to buy a new
digital camera. I like Canon want something that will take continious
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walt
Hi John, I finally figured out how to get my A70 to take pictures in rapid
succession. I am still looking into getting one of the better camera's. I
again want to thank you and Yves for all your help.
succession. I am still looking into getting one of the better camera's. I
again want to thank you and Yves for all your help.
J
John Inzer
====================================walt said:Hi John, I finally figured out how to get my A70 to take
pictures in rapid succession. I am still looking into
getting one of the better camera's. I again want to thank
you and Yves for all your help.
Way-to-go!
You're welcome.
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
How to ask a newsgroup question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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Guest
Just got done talking to the salesperson at Ritz Camera. I was ready to buy
the Canon Rebel XT/350D. Now he recommends either the NiconD50 or the Minolta
5D Which would you stick with, Canon or go with one of the others?
the Canon Rebel XT/350D. Now he recommends either the NiconD50 or the Minolta
5D Which would you stick with, Canon or go with one of the others?
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bj286
walt said:Just got done talking to the salesperson at Ritz Camera. I was ready to buy
the Canon Rebel XT/350D. Now he recommends either the NiconD50 or the Minolta
5D Which would you stick with, Canon or go with one of the others?
Minolta has anti shake. Pentax has TTL flash. Nikon has 1/500s X sync.
http://digitcamera.tripod.com/#slr
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Guest
Hi,
I'm just trying to ask a question....I'm buying a new digital
camera..either a kodak easyshare, or fuji at least 4.0-5.0mp. I just need to
know will either one work good
with windows vista? If there is anyone who has had problems with vista and
your digital camera...can you post what the problems was? Also if anyone has
a camera that's been working great with windows vista...can you post what
brand. Thank you
for any comments or replies
I'm just trying to ask a question....I'm buying a new digital
camera..either a kodak easyshare, or fuji at least 4.0-5.0mp. I just need to
know will either one work good
with windows vista? If there is anyone who has had problems with vista and
your digital camera...can you post what the problems was? Also if anyone has
a camera that's been working great with windows vista...can you post what
brand. Thank you
for any comments or replies
C
Chuck
It sort of depends on what you mean by working with Vista.
The camera memory card should be readible by Vista or XP, provided that you
r PC has a slot to use.
The camera should have a USB cable and connector that allows you to onnect
the camera to the PC, and Windows XP or Vista should be able to read the
cameras memory without mfrs software.
Any camera software supplied with the camera should be labelled as to what
Ops system it will work with.
Older models will usually say XP and possibly win 2K, with Vista left as a
question.
HP and Kodak supplied software can be a problem to some, since the software
package installs a bunch of stuff that may or may not be to the users
liking.
Canon's software used to be a bit better from a feature standpoint. I don't
know what the current package looks like.
The camera memory card should be readible by Vista or XP, provided that you
r PC has a slot to use.
The camera should have a USB cable and connector that allows you to onnect
the camera to the PC, and Windows XP or Vista should be able to read the
cameras memory without mfrs software.
Any camera software supplied with the camera should be labelled as to what
Ops system it will work with.
Older models will usually say XP and possibly win 2K, with Vista left as a
question.
HP and Kodak supplied software can be a problem to some, since the software
package installs a bunch of stuff that may or may not be to the users
liking.
Canon's software used to be a bit better from a feature standpoint. I don't
know what the current package looks like.
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Yves Alarie
Don't worry about Vista.
Just get the camera you want.
You can go here:
www.dpreview.com
or here:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/diginews.html
to get very good information on cameras.
Any camera you buy will connect on a computer running Vista using a USB
connecting cable or your Vista computer will have slots for reading camera
memory cards or you can just purchase a USB memory card reader to connect to
your Vista computer.
I have a Minolta A2 camera (no longer available) and no problem with Vista.
I purchased a Canon A710 for my daughter last fall. No problem.
Just get the camera you want. It will work on Vista.
Just get the camera you want.
You can go here:
www.dpreview.com
or here:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/diginews.html
to get very good information on cameras.
Any camera you buy will connect on a computer running Vista using a USB
connecting cable or your Vista computer will have slots for reading camera
memory cards or you can just purchase a USB memory card reader to connect to
your Vista computer.
I have a Minolta A2 camera (no longer available) and no problem with Vista.
I purchased a Canon A710 for my daughter last fall. No problem.
Just get the camera you want. It will work on Vista.
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Pete Stavrakoglou
nissan said:Hi,
I'm just trying to ask a question....I'm buying a new digital
camera..either a kodak easyshare, or fuji at least 4.0-5.0mp. I just need
to
know will either one work good
with windows vista? If there is anyone who has had problems with vista and
your digital camera...can you post what the problems was? Also if anyone
has
a camera that's been working great with windows vista...can you post what
brand. Thank you
for any comments or replies
Use a card reader (most, if not all those available now, can also write to
cards) and you'll never have to worry about things like this. I find using
a card reader very convenient, doesn't require you to use your camera
therefore using battery power, and it can come in handy when you need to do
a firmware upgrade on a camera. Most new printers as well as computers now
come with built-in card readers.
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