Digital Camera- ISO settings

How to make the most of the ISO settings on your digital camera.
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What was the first available digital camera that was comprable to a 35mm film camera?

Question by Lowell: What was the first available digital camera that was comprable to a 35mm film camera?
What was the first digital camera released that could take pictures with as good or better quality than film?


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Answer by Bill G
Some would argue that has not yet happened... but this is interesting reading:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_camera#The_arrival_of_true_digital_cameras

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The World's First Digital Camera

Kodak engineer Steve Sasson brings the world's first digital camera to Chautauqua for a talk about it's invention and the development of digital imaging. For...
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Anyone know of a digital camera that can snap a picture very fast?

Question by jaden smith: Anyone know of a digital camera that can snap a picture very fast?
I have a sony digital camera and a 16 month old daughter. I always try to snap that cute thing she is doing or that perfect funny face she makes but by the time the camera actually takes the picture, the shot is gone. Either that or the long flash distracts her too much and she moves. Are there any cameras that will take the shot as soon as you push the button without any delays?


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Answer by Mere Mortal
You are suffering from what's known as shutter lag. EVERY digi point & shoot I have ever owned has it. I missed a bunch of good shots; drove me crazy.


I bought a dSLR and now rarely miss a shot. Virtually no shutter lag and you can use faster lenses on it. Faster lenses mean you are less dependent on the flash to get a good shot in low light.

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How to Get the Best Digital Camera

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What kind of digital camera should I get?

Question by Starry_Nite_Dreamz: What kind of digital camera should I get?
I'm looking to buy a new digital camera because my old Polaroid one, which is just over a year old, is showing pink spots and it costs more to fix it than to buy a new camera. I want a good camera that will last me a while and will cost under 110 dollars. I'm not sure which brand and model to buy. If you guys have any recommendations, please list them here and as to why you would recommend it. Thanks a lot!
Any links would help as well. Thanks!


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Answer by eduardo
samung carema it awesome i have one it s awesome

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What is a good digital camera for taking Alaskan wildlife photos?

Question by irol321: What is a good digital camera for taking Alaskan wildlife photos?
We are looking to purchase a digital camera to use in taking photographs of wildlife on our Alaskan vacation this summer. We currently have point and shoot digital cameras but are thinking we should probably get a digital SLR with a telephoto lens. Ease of use would be helpful as we would be novices with this type of camera. Cost is not really an issue as we are looking at this as a once in a lifetime trip and want to make sure we have photos to preserve it. There is no specialty camera store anywhere near where we live so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.


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Answer by Carmen C
Get a D300

70-300mm lens as well.

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What kind of digital camera should I get?

Question by caramel_latte: What kind of digital camera should I get?
I want to purchase a new digital camera that takes professional quality photographs and has a nice big lens. I can spend up to $ 700 on it, can someone with experience in professional digital cameras suggest one for me?


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Answer by sirharley91
Thats easy...
The best for that amount of money is the Nikon D80
Pure and simple

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EXCLUSIVE! Sony's New Compact Digital Full Frame Camera the RX1!

For more info: http://bit.ly/OeBh2G Yeah, you heard right. Introducing our first compact digital full frame camera, the RX1. 35mm full frame CMOS image senor...
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Nikon D7100 Camera First Look Review

Nikon D7100 Camera First Look Review: First Impressions of the Nikon D7100 Camera SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://bit.ly/T4Pu6p nikon d7100 review,nikon d7100 camera ...
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What digital camera is the easiest to use and understand for a beginner?

Question by jason c: What digital camera is the easiest to use and understand for a beginner?
I want to get my wife a digital camera but she and I neither know nothing about them or how to use them. Does anyone recommend which model or specific camera is the absolute easiest to operate and is user friendly. I'd like to spend less than $ 100 since we really will not use it too much. Thanks for your help!!!


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Answer by ♥Melissa♥
Kodak Easy share.

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How Digital Cameras Really Work

In this video bill the engineer (engineerguy.com/elements) talks about how a digital camera works and what a CCD is and how it captures digital imagery on th...

Digital Camera Buying Advice: Tips for Choosing a Compact Camera

Sony RX100, Fujifilm HS30, Olympus Tough TG-320: Digital Camera Buying Advice: Tips for Choosing a Compact Camera SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://bit.ly/T4Pu6p Digita...
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What digital camera would you suggest for recording a low budget film?

Question by CC: What digital camera would you suggest for recording a low budget film?
It's an extremely low budget movie.

I would like to use a digital camera to record it because digital cameras are obviously cheaper and easier to use.

Should I record a movie with a digital camera or would it look to cheap? If I can, what digital camera would you suggest? If you say no to the digital camera idea, what other camera should I use (that's low-priced preferrably)?


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Answer by Desire A
Altough it won`t look stunning, for a newcomer what really matters is the direction, the script, the content.
Yeah, of course image quality matters but it is not basic if the rest of your elements are strong enough.
I think an average 12`000 dls camera is more than enough for a decent quality image.

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Canon PowerShot S100 Digital Camera Review

Canon PowerShot S100 Digital Camera Review. Buy this product here http://amzn.to/CanonPS100 My photos taken with the S100 can be viewed here http://www.flick...

What digital camera has the highest quality HD video?

Question by Eveline: What digital camera has the highest quality HD video?
I need both a new digital camera and a new camcorder, I use both frequently and I think that I might save some money if I get a two in one sort of thing. I am will to spend up to but not exceeding $ 400...
I want a both to be pretty nice quality. I'm just not sure where to begin looking. Any suggestions/recommendations?


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Answer by Palladini
Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes – four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.

You can get a Canon ZR960 for $ 250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($ 25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $ 3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $ 250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.

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How a Digital Camera is Made

You can see original video from this website. http://www.canon.com/premium-lib/index.html An introduction to how digital cameras work that also highlights Ca...
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What digital camera would be best for me?

Question by cafeaukait: What digital camera would be best for me?
I'm looking to buy a digital camera. My price range is around $ 100-$ 250. I take pictures A LOT. The camera is practically attached to my hand. I would like the camera to have some nice features like color extraction, but mostly I would like quality pictures. That's the most important thing to me. Also, I want something reliable. I bought a Kodak last September and burned out the flash bulb by this September. Any suggestions? Thanks!


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Answer by prettyme
just go to wal*mart and look at the best one's.

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What is a good shutter speed for a digital camera?

Question by Little Fluffball of Doom: What is a good shutter speed for a digital camera?
I have an old digital camera but the shutter speed is ridiculously slow! So I am going to purchase a new camera, what is a good shutter speed for a digital camera, I have found one and it lists this:

4~1/2000 sec (Manual 30s)

I don't know what that means...so please help! thanks!


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Answer by reeveslittle
I'm guessing what you're looking for is less "lag" when you're taking a picture, the time between when you press the button and when the picture takes. Older point and shoot digital cameras have the annoying tendency to miss the action because there is too much shutter lag.

Many small point and shoot cameras now have a "kids and pets" mode that speeds up the camera response time. Look for this feature in your next camera.

Some more detail:
Shutter lag is the time between when you press the button and when the picture is taken. Shutter speed is the amount of time the the lens is "open", letting light onto the sensor. A slow shutter speed will create a blurry image (like this picture of my dog: http://www.little.org/blog/2009/02/08/ThisIsGoingToTakeSomePractice.aspx) while a fast shutter speed will freeze the action but requires a brighter subject.

Why is there shutter lag?
Before you take a picture the camera must do several things: focus, set the aperture, set the shutter speed, set the white balance and, most importantly, charge the camera sensor. With a point and shoot camera this all takes place when you push the button down. You can reduce the number of missed shots but getting ready to take the picture early, holding the button partway down so it focuses (usually the camera will give a little beep when ready). Say your daughter is about to jump in the pool, before the jump even starts, aim the camera, push the button slightly, then say "go". Keep the button partway down until the jump then push the rest of the way.

If you are taking a lot of action shots, you really need to step up to a digital SLR. SLR digital cameras are constantly monitoring everything while they are turned on and have much higher quality sensors, making the shutter response time nearly instantaneous.

Cameras.co.uk has an excellent table comparing the shutter lag on a bunch of cameras. The model names listed are European model names, but a web search for a given brand and model will tell you the name for your country: http://www.cameras.co.uk/html/shutter-lag-comparisons.cfm

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Other than megapixels what should I check for when buying a digital camera?

Question by paul.sanjay: Other than megapixels what should I check for when buying a digital camera?
What are the points to check when buying a digital camera? What are the usual problems one faces with such cameras?

Is going for Canon or Nikon a safe bet?


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Answer by cara b
check lenses (i suggest carl zeiss or any nikon) and blur reduction. also make sure it has all the features you'd be interested in. personally, i like nikon best, but have used canons and they are not a disappointment.

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What should I be looking for in a digital camera?

Question by xxo.nicole: What should I be looking for in a digital camera?
I am looking to buy a digital camera. I am willing to spend around $ 300-$ 350. I have to research before I can spend that much so I know exactly what I am buying.

Some of the things I know I should look for are:
- Megapixel (the more the better??)
- Optical or digital zoom
- Screen size.. or type ?

And.. thats it. And I know there is ALOT more that I should be considering.


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Answer by abaer01
Good...and for that price you should get image stabilization which helps to reduce blurry pictures. Then decide if you want something real small to go into your purse or something larger that will have it's own case. Your set!

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Is it better to use a digital camera or a video camera for shooting videos that I want to upload to YouTube?

Question by Strawberry Fields: Is it better to use a digital camera or a video camera for shooting videos that I want to upload to YouTube?
My digital camera can record short videos but I am wondering if I would be better off getting a regular video camera for this purpose?


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Answer by Mark N
It is definitely better to get a regular video camera for creating videos. The video mode on digital cameras records the wost quality video. I am a film maker and there is nothing worse than video recorded on a digital camera. If you are looking for ease in uploading video, I would recommend purchasing a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) video camera. These cameras have a built in hard drive and record on to the drive instead of tapes like some cameras. You can purchase these cameras with very large drives which will allow you to record a lot of video. I have included some links to a particular camera that I think you may like. A word of advice, if you choose to purchase a camera, don't purchase it from a regular retail store like Best Buy, Circut City, etc. They are all way over priced and their associates can't tell you everything about the camera. Purchase from a site called B&H Photo. They are much cheaper. Each product is brand new and comes with full warranty. The two links that I have included compare the price for the same camera at B&H Photo and Best Buy. I purchase all of my video equipment from B&H Photo and have been very happy with the service I have received. If you ever have any questions about video, feel free to contact me directly at, noble_mark25@yahoo.com and I will be happy to answer any questions that you have. I also do still photography.

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What can an advanced digital camera do that a regular point-and-shoot can't?

Question by .: What can an advanced digital camera do that a regular point-and-shoot can't?
I can't afford a dslr, so I'm thinking about getting an advanced digital camera. What can an advanced digital camera do that is similar to a dslr? And what can an advanced digital camera do that a regular digital point-and-shoot can't? Thanks in advance.


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Answer by D L
cheap point and shoot cameras do not allow the photographer to control basic functions like exposure, aperture, white balance, etc. advanced point and shoot cameras and dslr's will allow that and more.

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What is the best digital camera out there?

Question by Shroomy: What is the best digital camera out there?
I am looking for a really good digital camera that an amateur like myself can easily use.
I prefer something from Canon, Nikon, or Samsung, but I'm not too picky about the brand.
The price doesn't matter as long as it's not too expensive.
It needs to be something that doesn't die right away, and I would like it to be pretty small.

Thanks!


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Answer by Neil A
The all new SONY iSweep

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Welcome to blog digital video camera photography

Welcome to blog digital video camera photography