Q. I have really wanted a Nikon for a while and finally have the money but i also want to start a blog that would require vids and pics but i think the camera i want doesnt have video on it(D3000). the p20 does but i heard its not good quality-but the pics are so im kind of stranded.
Now im thinking of just getting a camcorder, can those take pictures?
Opinions Please! Thank You in Advance!!!
Now im thinking of just getting a camcorder, can those take pictures?
Opinions Please! Thank You in Advance!!!
Answer
Cameras and camcorders try to do each others job, with varying levels of success.
The stills resolution of even HD camcorders generally falls far short of mid-range stills cameras, and generally lacks flash. If you were considering a DSLR, then the stills capabilities of a camcorder are likely to be unsatisfactory.
On the other hand, the movie mode of many stills cameras tends to be short of resolution and frame rate.
Of course, for blogging, you are going to have to keep the size down anyway
Cameras and camcorders try to do each others job, with varying levels of success.
The stills resolution of even HD camcorders generally falls far short of mid-range stills cameras, and generally lacks flash. If you were considering a DSLR, then the stills capabilities of a camcorder are likely to be unsatisfactory.
On the other hand, the movie mode of many stills cameras tends to be short of resolution and frame rate.
Of course, for blogging, you are going to have to keep the size down anyway
DVD Handycam® Camcorder STILL PHOTOS?
Jeff H
My sister loaned me a SONY DCR-DVD650 Handycam® Camcorder for a project that requires STILL photos with a 5 magapixel minimum. I am told the project can take up to 2 hours at the location.
I have never used a camcorder for STILL photos. I am concerned how many STILL photos will fit in the 8 gig memory stick. How can I know that they will be 5 megapixels or better?
Will I need extra batteries?
Thanks to all who provide helpful responses.
Answer
Go here:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665738322&XID=O:dcr%20dvd650:dg_cc_gglsrch#specifications
and select "Specifications".
You will see:
Still Actual : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution : 680K
This is typical for a camcorder -- it's no where near 5megapixels.
An 8GB memory stick will hold about 1200 5megapixel pictures.
Go here:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665738322&XID=O:dcr%20dvd650:dg_cc_gglsrch#specifications
and select "Specifications".
You will see:
Still Actual : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution : 680K
This is typical for a camcorder -- it's no where near 5megapixels.
An 8GB memory stick will hold about 1200 5megapixel pictures.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
No comments:
Post a Comment