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07-24-2014, 09:32 AM
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#1 | | reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
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| Cheap camera
Going on a trip in Sept so I am thinking of getting a cheap point and shoot. Sister is also having a wedding in Dec so I might as well get a camera rather than using my cell phone.
Looking for something in the range of $200 to $300.
I currently have a Canon - VIXIA HF R42
Specifications
NTSC
Video Recording system
AVCHD/MPEG-4
Image Sensor
1/4.85-inch HD CMOS, RGB Primary Colour Filter
Total Pixels
Approx. 3.28 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Video: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Photo: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Maximum recording Time
32GB SD Memory Card in AVCHD:*
LP (1440 x 1080) 12 hours 15 minutes**
FXP (1920 x 1080) 4 hours 10 minutes**
MXP (1920 x 1080) 2 hours 55 minutes**
NTSC 60p (1920 x 1080) 2 hours 30 minutes**
32GB SD Memory Card in MP4:
4Mbps (1280 x 720): 17 hrs. 20 min.
17Mbps (1920 x 1080): 4 hr. 10 min.
24Mbps (1920 x 1080): 2 hr. 55 min.
35Mbps (1920 x 1080): 2 hr. 20 min.
Lens
Zoom Ratio: 53x Advanced*/32x Optical/1060x Digital (*Manual mode/Cinema Mode only)
Focal Length: 2.8-89.6mm
35mm Film Equivalent:: Optical Zoom: 38.5-1232mm / Advanced Zoom Off: 38.5-1232mm / Advanced Zoom On: 32.5-1723mm
Zoom Speed: Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds; Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-4.5
Focusing System
TTL (through the lens)
Manual Exposure Yes
Programmed AE
Smart Auto, Manual Mode1, Cinema Mode2, Baby Mode
1 P, SCN3
2 P only
3 Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Max Shutter Speed
Movie: 1/2000 sec.
Still Image: 1/500 sec.
Minimum Focusing Distance
Auto mode: 10mm (AF linkage: WIDE end), 1m in intermediate zoom range, approx. 50 cm at TELE end
All other modes: 10mm (WIDE end), 1m across entire zooming range (from edge of lens). However, approx. 50cm at tele macro setting established at this time (automatic movement to TELE end)
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual
Frame Rate
NTSC:
AVCHD: 60i/PF30/60P
MP4: 24P/30P/60P
Minimum Illumination
NTSC: 5 lux
Low Light mode: 0.4 lux
Image Stabilization
Optical System (Lens-shift system)
Intelligent IS in Auto/Baby mode:
Dynamic IS (default)
Powered IS
Macro IS
Tripod Mode
IS Modes other than Intelligent IS; Dynamic IS and Powered IS settings can be made manually in Manual1/Cinema Mode:
Standard IS
IS Off
*Angle detection and sensor-based movement vector detection (hybrid supported)
1 P, SCN2
2 Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Filter Diameter
Not Supported
Viewfinder
Not Available
LCD Screen
3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel Widescreen Colour LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots)
USB Terminal
mini-AB: Hi-Speed USB supported
Video Terminal
Composite (output)
Audio
AVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)
MP4 Satisfied: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2 Channel)
Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz
Accessory Shoe
Not Available
Supplied Video Editing Software
Pixela Video Browser / Network Utility Disc
HDMI Terminal
Available; mini connector (output only)
Microphone Terminal
3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal
3.5 mm diameter 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
For my sister wedding I am sure video recording should be ok wtih this but I am not sure how good pictures look with thing. Should I spend the money and get a camera or just use this camcorder for my trip and on my sister wedding?
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07-24-2014, 01:12 PM
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#2 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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can't recommend specific models of P&S but they have definitely come a long way since your old camcorder.
you can even get a entry-level mirrorless camera at that price...Nikon 1/Samsung NX/Pentax Q on sale
If you're willing to up another ~$100 you can get a very nice camera
$529.95 - $115 w/ promo code BCD146237411 = $414.95 http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.a...mid=200&ref=cj | |
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07-24-2014, 02:36 PM
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#3 | | reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
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07-25-2014, 11:28 AM
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#4 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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now $399 on newegg via ebay...even I'm tempted despite buying a new camera just 2 months ago  
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujifilm-X-M1-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-XC-16-50mm-f-3-5-5-6-OIS-Lens-Blac-/380958788708?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item58b2e9cc64
i've spent more time researching and buying gear than actually taking photos 
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07-25-2014, 12:56 PM
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#5 | | Say! Say! Say!
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07-25-2014, 01:36 PM
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Gift that money to your sister so she can put it towards a videographer. If you're the dedicated guy and have no experience with the equipment or shooting videos, the results aren't likely to be good.
IMO, getting a sibling to take pictures/videos is the last thing I would ask for. They're there to celebrate a special moment. Not to do slave work.
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07-25-2014, 11:28 PM
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#7 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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agreed if that's the case of no photographer
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07-26-2014, 12:35 PM
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#8 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Get her to call me to shoot the wedding, can get video done too. Srs. When is the wedding?
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07-26-2014, 05:12 PM
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I don't know where you guys are getting this "I'm gonna be the wedding photographer" thing, he just stated he wants a camera for a trip and so that he can take pics while he is at the wedding. Nothing wrong with wanting to take his own pics while he is there.
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07-26-2014, 06:01 PM
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#10 | | reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
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I guess I should be more clear.
I need a camera when I am traveling and for my sister wedding. I won't be the photographer guy for the wedding at all. Just need a camera to take pics to share later. Cell phone camera are great but for special events a camera is better.
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07-26-2014, 07:12 PM
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Sony RX100
Arguably the best pocket-sized camera all around.
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07-27-2014, 02:31 AM
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#12 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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i got a canon t1i for 300 if you are interested
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07-27-2014, 06:00 AM
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canon t1i isn't worth 300...
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