Cameras & Camcorders

Camera question: Kodak Easyshare z915

Bernadette — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:54:38 GMT

I have three questions. I plan to purchase the Kodak Easyshare z915 digital camera. I need batteries, memory, and a camera bag.

About the batteries: Which ones would be the best for this camera? I would like rechargeable ones. Do they have to be Kodak or
can I get a cheaper kind that will do the same job?

About the memory: My sister bought a Transcend for her Panasonic and has had no problems. Is the Transcend compatible with
this particlular Kodak camera? How about the Kingston?

About the Camera bag: Newegg is selling a combo deal with this camera that included a Dolica camera bag and a 4 GB Kingston memory card. Does anyone know if this would work with the Kodak z915? Here's the link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830994357

Upgrading My Camera

discohadestwo — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:22:40 GMT

My wife & I are looking to upgrade our old $100 point & shoot Kodak to something a lot nicer. I was looking at the Canon G11 or the Canon Rebel XS.

If anyone could let me know which I would be better off with. Do you know of another camera that is better for $500? Any information is greatly appreciated.

Tips for taking better photos

distancia — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:59:58 GMT

club.myce:
Tips for taking better photos
Most people who take photos with a compact will want to be able to simply pull out their camera, turn it on, point it at the subject and push the shutter to take the photo. Usually this works quite well assuming everything goes to plan and the camera has been well maintained, however, there are many times something will go wrong, such as heading out on a scenic trip without a flash card in the camera!

Be prepared!

Called Flip 2x, got 2 different answers...

CinderEdna — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:22:27 GMT

Hi I'm interested in the Flip UltraHD camcorder and when I called Flip customer service to ask whether videos from this camera could be seen on a regular TV, the first person said yes it can, with the TV cord that comes with it; you just won't see the HD resolution. I called back for something else and something told me to double check about that. This time when I asked I was told that there is no way to hook up the Flip UltraHD to a regular TV that does not have an HD port.

Does anybody know the real answer?

Thanks,

CinderEdna

2gb sd-bet cards compatability

teasley — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:26:55 GMT

I just purchase 5 single sd/2GBET Kingston cards that are not working in my camera. Tried to format the cards in the camera and still not working. I also purchased another 2gb sd kingston card with a card reader in the same package. Not sure why, but this card works just fine. I am wondering what the BET means on the single Kingston cards I purchased and if Item# N82E16820134029 (also Kingston SD card, but more expensive) would work in my camera. I thought all sd cards are compatible? The orginal cards I purchased that are not working were $6.55 each and these new ones are 10.25 each. Please help. Thank You.

Looking for a new camera

Psyco — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:42:31 GMT

I'm looking for a new digital camera. I currently have a fujifilm E900, which is a decent camera, but i think its time for an upgrade...

I'm looking for a decent point and shoot camera, with a bunch of useful features. I'm not a hardcore picture taker, but i do like to take them from time to time, and these include some close up shots... which is where my E900 encounters problems... I'm looking for a camera that can zoom and not produce really grainy pictures.

I've been looking at the Cannon SD1200, SD780, and the SX120. I've looked over all of these cameras and i think the SX120 is going to be the best bet.

Anyone have any suggestions/comments?

Cisco IP Camera

morrison5891 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:17:16 GMT

Anyone have any experince with the Cisco Small Business PVC2300 IP Camera? If so, how well does this camera perform?

Thank You

VCR/DVD Combo Units

pembroke — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:52:05 GMT

I'm looking to purchase a VCR/DVD recorder all in one unit to transfer old VHS tapes to DVD. Any suggestions and is the quality as good as the original. I want to copy the tapes to DVD and then edit them on a computer. Any thoughts...

pembroke

Video editing

pembroke — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:19:32 GMT

Help!! I've been working on this for months. I have been trying to convert VCR Tapes to DVD. I have a great computer(no problem here). I have tried several analog converters and several software programs. I've used a Dazzle recorder and a unit from Hauppauge. I've got Pinnacle Studio software and others running on Vista 64 bit The quality is just not as good as the original tape. It's far worse. I've tried different disks and everything I can think of. My next thought is to buy a good VCR/DVD combo unit and burn the tapes thru the unit and then copy the DVD to the computer and edit the video and then re-burn it for the final version. Has any one done this? Can you finalize the DVD on the unit and then copy or import the DVD to the computer? Any thoughts on hardware, software, anything??

pembroke

Newer Camcorders: Is Firewire being Phased Out?

4lbtest — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:50:47 GMT

I have been doing research on the purchase of a new camcorder as an upgrade to our Panasonic PV-GS15 miniDV. I have researched here at Newegg as well as local businesses and I have found that the newer models do not supply a firewire port unless well out of my price league.

We have found that firewire is a better choice than USB 2.0 for downloading to our PC in terms of quality, especially sound wise. Our SIGII firewire card that we purchased here from the Egg with the Texas Instruments chipset is excellent.

Perhaps I haven't done enough research but I have yet to find a newer model camcorder with firewire which is surprising considering that the newer 800 speed is readily avaliable.

Perhaps someone can steer me in the proper direction or set me straight on the matter. Thanks.

nikon software: automatic shooting

Capt. Insane — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:33:04 GMT

I'm looking for software that would allow my CoolPix L14 (outdated, I know) to automatically shoot photos every few seconds. I read an articel the other day about two MIT students who sent a balloon-mounted camera into the stratophere and want to try that; I just don't want to buy a new camera. Of course, I won't just be sending things up willy-nilly; I'll do tests at lower altitudes first. But I'm not sure if there's even such software available, and if there is I don't know where to find it. I found nothing like it on Nikon, and I'm not the best when it comes to googling obscure things.

Sony Webbie HD Camera (MHS-CM1) and USB Streaming

Reactor89 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:51:06 GMT

Couple of questions about the Webbie HD Camera,

When using this camcorder in a USB Streaming mode and recording directly to a computer, what kind of resolution can I expect out of the Webbie HD? Will it transfer full 1080/30p (a type of HD 1080p I think) over USB, in real-time, to a computer for recording? If it can what kind of bandwidth is needed to make sure such a transfer works in real-time?

Reactor89

Canon VIXIA HF200 - Attached light options

codeblue2k — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:11:03 GMT

We just bought a VIXIA HF200 for our Hawaii wedding next week. Well we thought it might be useful have a light to use at the reception. Well this is our first camcorder and I have no clue as to what will work with our model. Can I find any light that will work in a "mini Advanced" accessory shoe or do I need a specific light for my camcorder? Do I have to stay with Canon? From what I can tell this is my only option:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830994363

Please help ASAP so I have time to get it shipped before we leave for our wedding. Thanks so much!

Will this work?

mjb96 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:22:42 GMT

I'm new to cameras and such and have a question.

Will this camera (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830111306) and this memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134478) work together? If not, what memory would work with that camera?

Thanks,
Mike

Canon VIXIA HG20: PLEASE HELP

Manibou — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:37:05 GMT

I couldn't find my charger for my Canon camcorder so I looked around my house for one that might worked (I know I am retarded). I found one, plugged it into the camcorder and a not to good sounding sound was made. 30 minutes later I find the real charger (FML) and when I plugged it in nothing happer. It didn't say it was charging and it would come on. So I know for I fact that I killed it. My question is did I break the whole thing, or do I just need to replace the battery. BTW would that have killed the built in lithium battery that does date and time??

PLEASE Help. Thank You.

Sony Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom

whitelotus — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:22:11 GMT

Capture amazing video and still images in high definition with the first HDV 1080i 3 CMOS sensor consumer-level camcorder and player in the world.

Here I present to you Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom

Canon Powershot SX120

PacMan — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:42:39 GMT

Hello, fellow eggxperts! been a while since I've been on the forum! lol but ya I've got a question bout this camera http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120379 its a new product just thought I could get some input. I mainly Railfan, I film trains :) so ya I've been usiing a Canon Powershot SD800 IS, its a decent little camera, but I've been looking at getting a new one. so ya have at it fellas, other suggestions are welcome. oh and if you are interested in Trains or anything like that you can check out my videos on my youtube account! http://www.youtube.com/user/PotHeadSunShine

What kind of camera are you using?

ashakeandfrys — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 02:07:09 GMT

Kodak LS753

it does the job for me, but I've heard great things about the Rebel XT

Need help choosing the right camera and printer

Dare — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:09:44 GMT

i just broke another camera making it my 3rd one this year so i am looking for a waterproof and/or shockproof type camera two that have been standing out are the stylus tough-8000 and the canon d10

while i like the 8000's styling better i have read reviews which state the d10 has much better photo quality any comments on this would be greatly appreciated as well as other ideas for cameras

as far as a printer goes i want one with good quality and would like one with a scanner however fax is not important

the hp photosmart c6380 is really the only one i have looked at and it seems to be fine again any comments are appreciated

digital Point n Shoot

mrbiggums — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:08:43 GMT

I'm getting tired of my Sony DSC-N1 (I know, it's from a while ago, but it did take some good pix).

What consumer-level camera has the best lens / photo quality?