Cool New Video Camera

[Niels Bohr 72]

Probably something to do with the tax calculater. When they rung it up, they returned, and rerang with the new tax on the new price. That's probably why you got credited 130 dollars.

[Teacher Mark 53]

I was reading up on this one and it says it saves video in AVI format... it also seems to have gotten some not very good reviews....

It's good to check out the reviews...I haven't kept up with them lately. But in any case, more than likely, there are good quality refurbished digital cameras that are considerably cheaper...also places like Circuit City offer some pretty good prices.

Speaking of Circuit City - I went into the same store yesterday where I bought my Toshiba laptop last week and noticed the price had dropped by about $100. I went to their Customer Service Desk, gave them my credit card and they ended up crediting my account $130!

Sweet! I just got this email form Acer about one of their specials at Circuit City. I have the 4520 now and I am real satisfied with it. Must...resist..don't...need...new....computer!

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/genericCont..._keycode=807845

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Sweet! I just got this email form Acer about one of their specials at Circuit City. I have the 4520 now and I am real satisfied with it. Must...resist..don't...need...new....computer!

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/genericCont..._keycode=807845

That looks like a good deal! I don't anything about Acer computers.

This is the Toshiba that I bought last week. My last laptop lasted me 8 yrs. Hopefully this one will last as long.

[DeadPoolX 9]

One thing to remember is that not all Fuji FinePix models are the same -- this could be said about digital cameras in general, too. There are many different versions, some with more options and capabilities and others with less. Personally, I like mine (FinePix A900) since it does what I want it to, has more options than I could need, and takes both SD and xD memory cards. While there's relatively little reason to purchase an xD card now (it works just as well as an SD card, but costs more; the only possible advantage would be an Olympus type which, when used with Olympus cameras, allows panorama shots), I happen to have an xD card from my previous FinePix camera, so this gives me the option of using an SD or xD card.

Probably one of the most important thing I've learned about digital cameras is that you shouldn't be fooled by the megapixel (MP) rating. At one time, that was very important, but unless you're taking photos that are intended for large-scale professional prints, the difference between a 5MP and a 12MP picture is going to be lost on a computer monitor.

Instead, look at the ISO, the optical/digital zoom rating, and what sort of image stabilization it has. You'll want to use optical zoom far more often than digital zoom, so a camera with a higher number there is preferable; likewise, optical image stabilization is also better than electronic image stabilization. As for the ISO, the higher the number it can be set to, the easier it is for your camera to take a good looking picture when less light available.

Some people will disagree with me here, but I like using AA batteries over a rechargeable battery. The key here is to use Energizer Lithium or Duracell PowerPix batteries. Those last far, far longer than your average run-of-the-mill battery. On only two AA Energizer Lithium batteries, my camera has lasted two full weeks. Off-hand, I'd have to say that's pretty impressive. But even if the batteries wore out, I could always replace them easily with fresh batteries -- that's generally more difficult to do with a rechargeable (unless you have more than one fully charged).

In reference to camcorders today, I'm interested in the kind that only uses flash memory. That's exceptionally easy to switch out and there are no moving parts to break, unlike the other variety of camcorders. I'm simply amazed at how small camcorders have become. I remember my dad's during the mid-80s, when we thought that was "small." Today his camcorder would look like a behemoth!

[Teacher Mark 53]

One thing to remember is that not all Fuji FinePix models are the same -- this could be said about digital cameras in general, too. There are many different versions, some with more options and capabilities and others with less. Personally, I like mine (FinePix A900) since it does what I want it to, has more options than I could need, and takes both SD and xD memory cards. While there's relatively little reason to purchase an xD card now (it works just as well as an SD card, but costs more; the only possible advantage would be an Olympus type which, when used with Olympus cameras, allows panorama shots), I happen to have an xD card from my previous FinePix camera, so this gives me the option of using an SD or xD card.

Probably one of the most important thing I've learned about digital cameras is that you shouldn't be fooled by the megapixel (MP) rating. At one time, that was very important, but unless you're taking photos that are intended for large-scale professional prints, the difference between a 5MP and a 12MP picture is going to be lost on a computer monitor.

Instead, look at the ISO, the optical/digital zoom rating, and what sort of image stabilization it has. You'll want to use optical zoom far more often than digital zoom, so a camera with a higher number there is preferable; likewise, optical image stabilization is also better than electronic image stabilization. As for the ISO, the higher the number it can be set to, the easier it is for your camera to take a good looking picture when less light available.

Some people will disagree with me here, but I like using AA batteries over a rechargeable battery. The key here is to use Energizer Lithium or Duracell PowerPix batteries. Those last far, far longer than your average run-of-the-mill battery. On only two AA Energizer Lithium batteries, my camera has lasted two full weeks. Off-hand, I'd have to say that's pretty impressive. But even if the batteries wore out, I could always replace them easily with fresh batteries -- that's generally more difficult to do with a rechargeable (unless you have more than one fully charged).

In reference to camcorders today, I'm interested in the kind that only uses flash memory. That's exceptionally easy to switch out and there are no moving parts to break, unlike the other variety of camcorders. I'm simply amazed at how small camcorders have become. I remember my dad's during the mid-80s, when we thought that was "small." Today his camcorder would look like a behemoth!

Referring to the batteries, I'm using a hybrids now:

Hybrid Batteries

* Available in AA and AAA sizes

* Hold their charge up to 4X longer than other rechargeable batteries when not in use

* Work in ANY charger

* Work in ALL devices

http://www.rayovac.com/recharge/index.shtml

So far, so good with them. I've used them around 2 hours and I haven't had to charge them yet. I think I paid $10 for 2 AA, 2 AAA and the charger.

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Edited May 16, 2008 by WideAwakeInTheUSA