Howdy Mefi peeps,
I'm looking for a tough video + camera that is mp4 native. I have a Canon IS1200, a good point and shoot. It outputs in .avi, a high volume format that takes quite awhile to download via USB. I need something more robust for my purposes.
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posted by diode
on Jul 28, 2012 -
2 answers
Help me understand which camera memory card to buy, and also (potentially) where I might buy one in Boston/Cambridge (or online)!
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posted by UniversityNomad
on Jul 27, 2012 -
11 answers
I am going to Ireland for 8 days in August with my mom, aunt and cousins. I'm looking at the average weather and panicking a little about what to pack/bring/carry. I specifically need a good backpack for a camera, and some decent looking shoes. Can you help?
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posted by elvissa
on Jul 11, 2012 -
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For motion itself, will a new canon point and shoot (digic5) have the same movement quality as the 5d mark 3 (their nice digic 5 slr)? I understand that the lens quality will differ (chromatic aberration, etc), but what about seeing how the video handles movement, skew, and motion?
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posted by history is a weapon
on Jul 2, 2012 -
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CameraFilter: I am looking to buy a DSLR camera that can not only videotape movie-quality HD, but also film in super slo-mo.
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posted by Sully
on Jun 28, 2012 -
5 answers
I'd like to move up from a point-and-shoot camera to a sub-$400 starter DSLR -- but which to choose? Details inside.
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posted by vorfeed
on Jun 27, 2012 -
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I need an all-around wide angle or zoom lens that's of good quality. I'm already really happy with my f/1.8 50mm, what's the zoom/wide angle lens equivalent of the 50mm?
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posted by carmel
on Jun 20, 2012 -
12 answers
What software should I use to turn pictures into movie clips? I have a GoPro camera set to take pictures at a set interval and would like recommendations on free/cheap software to use to make them into a time lapse video using a Windows netbook.
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posted by BlooPen
on Jun 14, 2012 -
6 answers
Dashboard camera owners/connoisseurs: please share your recommendations for the best available. I'm looking for automatic operation and superior image quality.
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posted by Burhanistan
on Jun 14, 2012 -
2 answers
I'm working on setting up an outdoor webcam that can pan, tilt, and zoom with web (and possibly iPad/smartphone) access, and I'm having a heck of a time finding a good solution to do all of the above. Help?
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posted by sciencemandan
on Jun 7, 2012 -
6 answers
Hello Mefi!
My mother currently owns a Canon Rebel XSI with the default 18-55 lens. It has served her extremely well while shooting typical mom material. I typically leave the camera in P mode with a few good "auto" options and she goes to town with it.
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posted by Highest_Of_Fives
on Jun 5, 2012 -
6 answers
How concerned should I be about my teenage daughter's obsession with taking pictures of herself?
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posted by daydreamer
on May 17, 2012 -
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I've got a four-hour layover at Chicago O'Hare tomorrow afternoon, during which I'd like to buy a charger and spare battery for my Fuji X100.
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posted by erikgrande
on May 8, 2012 -
12 answers
For the first time in YEARS I’m in a position to get my brother a great birthday/holiday/etc gift. He wants a nice camera that can withstand his outdoorsiness – what should I be looking for?
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posted by Signed Sealed Delivered
on Apr 27, 2012 -
4 answers
What tripod should I get for 95% document photography (think DIY book scanner) and 5% optional outdoor photography of wildlife and buildings?
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posted by kristi
on Apr 26, 2012 -
8 answers
For the love of God how do I get my foscam ip camera to work over the internet via my airport extreme?
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posted by IzzeYum
on Apr 18, 2012 -
7 answers
My little pumpkin will be studying abroad in China this Summer. What is a good small camera that we can get for her without spending more than $200?
posted by sandra194
on Apr 18, 2012 -
9 answers
What's the best micro 4/3 (or similar format) camera for my needs on the market right now (or soon-to-be-released)?
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posted by syzygy
on Apr 18, 2012 -
33 answers
I used Canon point-and-shoot cameras before my first DSLR camera, a Nikon D80, which just broke down. I'm interested in getting a new DSLR camera.
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posted by remi
on Apr 17, 2012 -
9 answers
Upgrading my phone: I'm debating a Droid 4, but I'm a bit nervous about the mediocre reviews of the camera. Will a third-party camera app improve the photo quality?
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posted by soleiluna
on Apr 5, 2012 -
12 answers
I have an open-plan office full of computers, about 75% Macs. We're considering putting in security cameras with a DVR. It seems to me that with all these computers (and a bunch of spares, at that) we could do this with what we have instead of paying a security company for dedicated hardware. What can I use to coordinate multiple webcams and do security-DVR-type stuff with them?
posted by mendel
on Mar 30, 2012 -
9 answers
Best high-megapixel, high-zoom camera for the photography-challenged to take on wilderness vacation?
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posted by amber_dale
on Mar 21, 2012 -
11 answers
I have a Nikon D50. I am looking for an upgrade and am having a hard time choosing between D5100 and D7000. Would love to have your recommendation. Details inside.
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posted by justlooking
on Mar 19, 2012 -
15 answers
When you go out, how do you know when to use your cheaper point and shoot instead of the more expensive dslr?
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posted by enroute888
on Mar 10, 2012 -
12 answers
I have a faulty Nikon D80 with two superb lenses. What model is its natural successor, and what is the best quality lens I can get bundled with it?
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posted by 0bvious
on Mar 8, 2012 -
19 answers
Relatively new Canon dSLR owner planning a trip to some Really Beautiful Places. Looking to invest in a lens that will help me take some amazing shots while I'm there as well as on future adventures.
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posted by bondcliff
on Feb 27, 2012 -
17 answers
I recently got my old negatives and prints digitized, including many that were on APS film. APS film has time stamps embedded in it that are typically printed on the back, but they weren't saved in the digital version (checked the EXIF tags too). Is there any way to get the time stamps from the negatives without having to get reprints of every photo?
posted by Nikolai
on Feb 24, 2012 -
3 answers
What are your favorite apps, tips, and techniques for getting the most out of photography with your iPhone? Difficulty: I'm a proficient SLR user looking for something new creatively.
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posted by fremen
on Feb 23, 2012 -
6 answers
I've inherited my father's 1967 rangefinder camera. The metering doesn't work anymore. Help me take pictures with it again.
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posted by jgwong
on Feb 22, 2012 -
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I need a DSLR camera that takes high quality pictures and video for $800 or less. I'll be using it for interviewing, artsy pictures, party pictures, "stand RIGHT THERE and smile, dammit!" pictures, short films, and everything else an amateur might get up to with a shiny new camera.
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posted by jingle
on Feb 21, 2012 -
20 answers
I have a Canon G10 and want to create a stop motion piece where I won't be near the camera, how do I do it without breaking the bank?
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posted by rudhraigh
on Feb 14, 2012 -
5 answers
I’m looking for a sub-$200 camera to take close up shots of stationary objects that are 6-18” away. Could you help me figure out what camera to buy?
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posted by insectosaurus
on Feb 2, 2012 -
6 answers
How do I measure the angle I hold my camera at to take a picture, so I can take other photos to composite together and have it not look terrible?
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posted by mephron
on Jan 29, 2012 -
10 answers
Need to understand what kind of camera I should get based on the criteria of
this beginner's class. (You need to scroll down to the second class, "Introduction to Digital Photography.")
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posted by orsonet
on Jan 28, 2012 -
13 answers
Seeking a 1950s sf short story, probably by a notable author, that presaged a panopticon-esque surveillance society. My google-fu pride is injured that I can't find a trace of it.
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posted by dhartung
on Jan 26, 2012 -
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