Q. I am looking for what might be the best digital camera of 2011 and something that will be 200$ and under and small that I can take on trips (like hiking or camping) and not have to worry about
A. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fujifilm-F600EXR-16-0-MP-Digital-Camera-Black-boxpack-/290702261827?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item43af347e43#ht_2220wt_1037
"New EXR Auto with a Motion Detection capability to virtually reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions. The built-in GPS functionality adds a Landmark Navigator feature to help photographers pin-point locations and the 15x wide-angle optical zoom lens now doubles its telephoto power (to 30x) thanks to the new intelligent digital zoom mode."
It also adds a new textured finish on the black model and features a 16 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor, 15x optical zoom lens, 3 inch screen, GPS and RAW support. (As this camera is so similar to the predecessor, this review is based on the F550 EXR Review).
Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR Features
The Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR sits at the top of the range in Fujifilm's line-up of pocket-zoom / travel-zoom cameras and features a wide angle 15x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 24-360mm.
Another feature of the F600 is a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor for high speed shooting and Fuji's unique EXR pixel arrangement to give three modes of operation: HR: High Resolution (uses all pixels to make a 16 megapixel images), SN: High Sensitivity for high ISO, low noise at 8 megapixels and DR: for dynamic range improvements (upto 1600% now available), at 8 megapixels.
The F600 and F550 goes beyond what the F500 offers, by including manual controls and RAW support and GPS support. If you don't need or want these features you can save some money by going for the Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR instead. Both cameras are capable of recording Full HD video with optical zoom and stereo sound.
GPS options are further enhanced on the F600EXR with the following GPS options: GPS On (permanently), On (when camera switched on), Off. Location info ON/OFF. Auto time correction (On without summertime, with summertime, or off), GPS Tracking data on/off (creates a text document on the memory card with GPS information). GPS KM/Mile setting.
In playback you can access landmark navigator, this gives you a compass when the camera is pointed down or a view of GPS landmarks such as public facilities, tourist spots, leisure spots and my landmark. GPS Photo Navigation is another option. You can copy the location info, or search images by date, GPS location name, face, favourites, scene, type of data, or by upload mark (Youtube or Facebook).
Key Features
16.0 megapixel back-lit EXR CMOS sensor
15x optical zoom lens, f/3.5-5.3, 24-360mm in 35mm equivalent
3inch screen, 460k pixels
Full HD video, 30fps, with stereo sound
High speed video 320/160/80fps
Scenes / Pro shooting mode / Pro Focus / Pro Low Light
120/180/360 degrees motion panorama
Image stabilisation: Image-sensor shift type
ISO100 - ISO3200, ISO6400 at 8mp, ISO12800 at 4mp
5cm Macro mode
Pop-up flash (electronic button)
RAW+JPEG mode, Manual controls
New GPS Features
Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR Handling
Despite being quite a compact camera, it features a rubber front grip, along with a textured / rubberised body. There is also another rubber grip on the back of the camera, although they are simply rubber spots where your thumb rests. This design gives good grip generally, although a tripod may still be necessary when using the full optical zoom.
On the back is an easy to use slanted mode dial and a number of buttons on the back provide quick access to the main modes, including playback and video modes. The video button is quite large, however it felt a little spongy which meant I occasionally wondered whether the camera had started recording.
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR - virtually the same to look at, except the F600 has a pop-up button for the flash. This also means you can close the flash more easily than the previous model. The camera features a stylish metal body, with a metal tripod mount.
The F600 is really quite compact for a camera with such a large zoom and it's just the lens that protrudes out of the camera when off, meaning it will easily fit into the more compact camera cases such as the Tamrac Neo 14 (possibly one of the smallest cases available for this camera) with a very snug fit.
Menus: The Fujifilm FinePix F600 menus are quite straightforward, with the main controls split into photo menus and setup menus. Another set of options can be changed by using the F button on the back of the camera, this gives quick access to: ISO, Image size, Continuous shooting, GPS settings, Advanced anti blur and film simulation. Although the availability of the options are dependant on the mode you are currently in. More advanced GPS options, IS mode selection, Red-eye removal and RAW options are available in the setup menu, including the option to save the original image - this works when using red-eye removal, pro focus, pro low-light and motion panorama modes.
What's The Best Canon Camera?
Q. I hope to get a digital Canon camera later next year and was wondering which is the best.
I would like to get into photography, and I know Canon is one of the best brands out there.
A link from Best Buy would be helpful, or any other website too.
A camera with great quality, maybe 14 mega pixels, be able to record videos too.
Or if you have other brands that you think are great and worked for you, please say so!
I really appreciate the advice.
Here's some pictures I've taken with an 8.2 mega pixel Kodak digital camera from my deviantART gallery page:
http://clairetheclarinet94.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2qa9r7
http://clairetheclarinet94.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2tkuu9
http://clairetheclarinet94.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2uh023
My photography taste is pretty random, not really into taking pictures of prepared stuff and models, but more at spontaneous moments and real people doing real things
A. Clarissa,
If you are thinking about getting a camera at the end of next year (2011), your asking for camera models now is really very premature. The major camera manufacturers (Canon & Nikon) turn over their models every few months. By the end of next year whatever anyone might recommend now will most certainly be considered obsolete (or even off the market altogether).
I looked at the shots you've attached from your Kodak compact camera. And, believe that if you have your heart set on moving up to a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) with interchangeable lenses that you should begin with a starter DSLR to learn how such more advanced cameras operate.
There are a lot of technical details to learn in photography. As well as the equally important aesthetics ones (for composition & framing). Two starter DSLRs for you to check out are the Canon XS and the Nikon D3000. But, as noted above, who knows if those models will still be around at end of next year.... Some photo stores allow camera rentals. Renting might be a good way for you to test cameras of interest to see how they fit your shooting needs.
Taking a photography class could be a very valuable thing for you to do to develop photographic skills. It would help you learn what gives great photos their "wow" factor. I believe you can follow your philosophy of making photographs that are unplanned and spontaneous, but you should also be able to recognize when something you see is worth shooting & what it takes technically to produce a 'photograph' & not just a 'snapshot'. In a class you can learn that, & also learn how to tweak an already good shot with editing tools to make it sing the way you saw your subject matter in real life & envisioned presenting it to others.
Good luck in your photographic adventure!
Can there be cameras at lady Gaga's 2/22/2013 concert?
Q. Ok guys I have a problem I have gotten addicted to Lady Gaga and everyone says serves amazing live. So I got tickets to her concert at Madison square garden in New York City on 2/22/2013 and it says "no video/recorder" i don't know why they put that because I have gone to a katy perry concert a d a z100 jingle ball concert in 2011 and brought my camera with no problem. And tho suckss!! Because I cannot wait to get some footage of Lady Gaga's amazing performance. So any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks alot people!! :D
A. In general, most big name concerts won't allow you to go in with a hand held video recorder or the big professional camera. And they would not allow to use flash photography.
They won't take your phone away, nor are they likely to search you for a compact camera. If you have these you can use to record or photograph. These are not technically "video recorders".
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