Questions & Answers
Question : In your opinion or from reviews overall how do you rate the follwing digital camera companies best to worst.?
Cannon, Fujifilm, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sony
( I have omitted companies such as: Casio, HP, Samsung)
becuase they don't really make their own camera lenses per say. And that they clearly aren't among the upper tier of camera company groups. Although they make good camera's just not part of that select group of pioneers in the camera world.
As well as ...Konica minolta just becuase they arent that common.
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Canon and Fujifilm and Nikon are probably the best. The canon powershot, the fujifilm finepixZ, and the nikon coolpix are great choices for compact cameras. The finepix is pretty, clear, and is probably my favorite, but all three are good. It is simply a personal choice.
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Question : What is a good digital camera that DOES NOT...?
give a blur,look unsharp,or take forever to take...I bought a 700 dollar digital camera and it sucks, I mostly take pics of my kids, but when I try to get a pic it is always blurry!!!
My old camera was konica minolta that took great pics, but its no longer working and we all know what happened to konica...I need a good camera! Help.
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I think the main problem would be that your cameras lag time to take the picture the instance you press the shutter button is the Culprit to your unsharp, blury pictures. Because it would not take the picture unless your camera see's the subject in focus. Or that there was not enough light to give your photo the correct hand holdable exposure.
Setting up your camera to a higher ISO might do the trick, but beware of the noise. Try some of these alternatives.
If you want to salvage what you already have this is what I would do. For about $20 bucks you could get a wireless flash booster. Set your camera to manual. Set the shutter speed between 1/60th to 1/25 sec. Set your aperture to f 8. Set your camera flash to its lowest setting. Set the flash booster so that its trigger sensor sees the camera flash go off. Then this would give you great pictures of your kids. This would also alow for placment of the flash way above the camera lense to eliminate red eye. And add that natural lighting effect.
On a budget and want a camera that would last a very long time:
If you want a camera that could track your subjects movements and take the picure while still in focus. I would get the Nikon D40 ($600).
Available in December. Very light easy to use digital SLR. Cons would be that its a bit on the big side. Most kids would be aware that they are being photographed and most shots would be mostly posed. Unless you invest in a longer telephoto lens like the 70-200 f2.8 AF VR.
On a budget and want a camera that would last a very long time (pocket size): I would get the Canon SD900 ($425). Titanium shell will last for years. Image Stabilizer to take crisp hand holdable shots. Cons would only be that it has a small 3x optical zoom which would mean that you would have to be pretty close to take a great quality picture.
Not too big, not too limited lens, not too expensive, not bad camera:
Olympus SP-510 ($260) Fast response time, long 10x zoom lens and online support on how to take better pictures. This camera design was invented by Olympus. It was such a nice design that other manufactures such as Minolta and Kodak. None of them perfected it except Olympus. With rubber gromets around the lense and battery door. It keeps the dust out. And a digital image stabilizer to help keep the subject in focus. And its 10x optical zoom to capture candid shots of your kids in the moment.
Distraction:
Keep your kids from moving too much by giving them a toy that will allow them to take pictures as well. Give them a kid proof digital camera and watch them take pictures of you and what they think are picture worthy. Then take the digital camera you have now and take pictures of them.
And if money is no object:
I would get a Nikon D2XS ($4,700). Camera capable of taking pictures only when in focus. Not only that, you could set up the camera to take pictures when a subject crosses a predetermined focusing zone that you have set up. For example if you set the camera to take the shot when someone crosses 15 feet away and is in focus, the camera will not take the shot if the the subject is 14 feet and not in foucus. It will only take the shot if the subject gets to the 15 feet focused zone. Great camera if your kid happens to run as fast as that little boy in the movie "The Incredibles".
I know that this might be overkill, but I just love cameras. Hope this helps.
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Question : My old flashes don't fire with my digital camera, why?
I own a Konica/Minolta Maxxum 7D digital camera and have two older flash units. A Metz 60CT1 and a Metz 32 Z1. I've used these flash units with my film cameras for years with no problems and would like to use them with my digital camera. The problem I'm having is the digital camera won't fire the flash units. Why?
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Look at the contacts on your camera and compare them to the ones on the old flash units.
Be sure the trigger voltage is not too high .. it could fry your cameras electronics. Usually a flash with less than 12v trigger voltage (except Canon .. 6v for them) is safe. Your 60CT1 has a trigger voltage of 20.89V and the 32 Z1 3.46V
Here is what I found on the Internet:
"But, not so nice is the fact that Minolta's hot shoe is non-standard. In other words you not only can't attach a non-Minolta flash, but you also can't use other accessories (such as bubble levels) that mount on a camera's hot shoe. The Minolta hot-shoe design is indeed superior to a standard one, but it's a real pain not to be able to use accessories, or a less expensive flash unit."
I guess this is the answer
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Question : Memory card for digital camera?
Hi - I'm looking for a memory card for my Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 digital camera. I currently have a 128MB SanDisk card in it right now, and have failed to find anything else that is compatable with my camera. I am shooting a wedding in less than 2 months and I need a memory card with at least 1GB. I have no idea where to begin and this has already been a hassle trying to find a card to work. Help!
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Could not find specifications for the memory card in your camera except 128 MB, but it does say in the owners manual to make sure the camera is off and to make sure batteries are removed before removing the memory card.
Before adding or removing memory, make sure the processing or ready light is not blinking then turn the camera off and remove batteries.
You can use several memory cards if the larger cards won't work in your camera. Check with the Geeks in some of the camera retail stores to see if they can help you.
I use the 256 and 512 MB SanDisk cards and find them to be really fast. At a 3 mega pixel setting, the 256 MB card gave me 251 pictures. I use the 3 mega pixel setting because it is faster, takes less memory and gives great results in most cases.
Check the source link for help with cleaning battery and camera electrical connections.
The secret to making digital cameras work better is having good electrical contacts between the batteries and the camera.
Digital cameras require lots of power. If electrical contacts are not really good, this can cause lots of problems so battery and camera contacts must be cleaned properly. Batteries may be fully charged, but will be viewed as low if contacts are not really good. The LCD display is a low steady load, but when lens extension, optical zoom, focus, and flash charging are added in the capture mode; the load is very heavy. With bad contacts, cameras do strange things like making bad pictures or shutting off with the lens out.
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Question : What is the difference between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom? What camera has the max zoom?
I am looking for a camera that deep zoom (at least 10x) Any websites of discount digital cameras you recommend? I had a Konica Minolta (film) that was good but what is a good one for a digital camera? I also had a kodak (digital Cam.) it was decent.
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Here's an article that has a good explanation of the difference between optical/digital zoom:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Digital_Imaging/Digital_zoom_01.htm
The camera with the largest zoom range (without changing lenses) is the Olympus SP550 w/ 18x zoom.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Olympus/oly_sp550uz.asp
Here's a list of digital camera with big zooms:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp
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Question : I have a konica minolta digital camera I need usb cable for DiMAGE E500 so I can download pictures?
I have a konica minolta digital camera I need usb cable for DiMAGE E500 so I can download pictures?
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You can probably use a cable you already have. I lost the cable to my Palm Tungsten 2. It has a USB connector on one end and a mini firewire on the other. I tried using a cable from my external DVD burner, and it worked perfectly.
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Question : Why my 2GB SD card no longer works in my digital camera?
I have a Konica Minolta digital camera. My 2GB sd card which is probably about 6 months old, used to work in my camera, but now it just says "Unable to use card." BUT the card still works on other card readers, such as my printer. And no, the disk lock is not on.
I tried another 2GB card in my camera, and it works fine. Why can't my camera read that SD card? Does anyone have any insightful answers or solutions to my problem?
Answer:
format the card in the camera
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Question : Digital Camera Wide Angle Converter confusion?
I have a Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 digital camera. It is not an SLR. I want to zoom in as much as possible and am under the impression that getting a lense attachment might help me to zoom in even more. I also like to take sports shots so slowing an image for a clear shot would be paramount. I am looking online for more information but am not camer literate so maybe you can help. Does the following information I have copied from a website seem to describe what I am looking to accomplish?
The optional Wide-angle Converter ZCW-300 KIT includes a 0.75x wide-angle lens to let you include more of the scene in your composition. With its 26mm wide angle, the converter lens is ideal for panoramic landscape shots or architectural photography, as well as tight indoor scenes.
OR
Using the hot shoe connector you can attach the high power Minolta Maxxum Program Flash 5600 HS (shown), Program Flash 3600 HS or the compact 2500D flash which offer versatile functions such as auto power zo
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George is correct...the wide angle does the oppostite of what you want. The Z6 has a 12x zoom lens and I was unable to find a teleconverter (this magnifies or zooms in on the image more) for the camera on the Internet shopping sites.
But 12x is very good for a zoom lens so you should be ok. Here's a couple tips for sports photography:
Note: The maximum light sensitivity of the Z6 is ISO 320. This is not very sensitive and may hamper your ability to get good shots at night. You should be ok in bright sunlight though.
Set the ISO at 320
Set your exposure mode for aperature priority
Set the aperature at f2.8
You could even try setting the ev control for -.3 or -.7 as long as it doesn't underexpose your photos. This will allow you to get a little faster shutter speed. Don't underexpose night photos though as this will lead to increased noise.
You will get the fastest shutter speed to freeze action this way.
Your flash only has a range of 6-10 feet so it won't be useful unless you're right on top of the action. Double check to see that the flash is turned off or it may slow down your shutter speed
Shooting tip: Pan your camera with the action so the subject stays relatively still (and sharp) in the center of the frame and the background will be blurred. This will give your pics the feeling of motion.
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Question : need to buy eyepiece cup for Dynax Maxxum 5D Konica Minolta Digital Camera in Thailand?
need to buy eyepiece cup for Dynax Maxxum 5D Konica Minolta Digital Camera in Thailand?
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Go to the local information guides to find out how you can purchase what you want in Thailand. Otherwise, you'll have to order one and have it shipped internationally.
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Question : z6 konica minolta digital camera?
What would a Konica Minolta Z6 cost in the U.K.? (my wife wants one). Where could I get one from and are they any good? Thanks for looking in.
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This site has them and the prices vary : http://www.mywebcashstore.com/henry5845 You have to click on Electronics 4 U. I hope this helps.
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