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How is zoom measured? [duplicate]

Zoom meaning the ability to make something distant appear closer. Consumer cameras are sold with a maximum zoom which is supposed to define how much closer. For example a camera might be 40x zoom, ...
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Cheapest and best point-and-shoot digital camera [closed]

Which is the best and the cheapest point-and-shoot, digital camera that has at least 12 mega-pixels? I want to use the camera for: 1) Taking pictures that I can then use in Power Point presentations ...
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What level of water/dust protection will a silicone case provide?

As far as I know, the entry level cameras (like EOS650D or D3200) do not have water/dust protection. Surfing the interned I found that there are silicone cases exist for cameras. So, is it worth to ...
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Can anyone tell me what camera/lens this is?

Where would I look on the camera to figure out the specifications of this camera? I've never really owned a camera before. http://members.accesscable.net/~brent/pics/nikonf.jpg
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Which is the best Digital Camera for HD Video Recording in budget $300? [closed]

I would like to purchase a Digital Camera. My budget is $300. I need HD Video Recording + good sound quality. Because I need to record some guitar tutorials and performance. Help me to findout ...
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Will there be a need for cameras at all once we have 4k video?

Will there be a need for cameras at all once we have 4k video? Probably within 5-10 years we will have consumer level 4k video cameras. At that time, what is the point of still cameras? You can pick ...
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Good Camera for High-Quality General Photography? [closed]

I want to purchase a camera that I can use in a number of settings (out in nature, indoors, etc.) to take photographs of a high quality. I care about clarity and a good representation of color. I also ...
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How do I best use a pop-up flash for indoor birthday parties?

I just took photos of a two year old birthday party indoors at a Chucky Cheese. Just bought the Puffer for my flash, as the photography studio said it would be good for the birthday party. I tried ...
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Position of two cameras in order to recompose the image

I have a setup of two static cameras that film a sport court. One camera for the left side, and the other for the right side. In order to recompose the image of the full court, the cameras must be as ...
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What is the shutter speed, aperture, and focal length of a disposable camera?

Specifically, I'm looking at the Kodak FUNSAVER disposable camera. (http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-FUNSAVER-Disposable-35mm-Camera/dp/B00006HOBU) Does anyone know what the shutter speed, aperture, and ...
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Is there a digital camera that is able to save people bounding boxes?

I am looking for digital cameras that are able to recognize faces(automatically or by user input) and save those as tags in XMP using either Microsoft Photo 1.2 Schema or Metadata Working Group - ...
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What operating systems run on today's DSLRs?

I was just wondering if anyone could provide names and a bit of background on the Operating Systems the current day DSLRs (namely, Nikon, Canon) use.
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Should I use “Super Fine” or “Fine Quality” setting on Samsung S1050 camera? [duplicate]

I have a Samsung S1050 camera. There are three quality settings - Super Fine, Fine and Normal, which I believe relates to the JPEG compression level. I have mainly used Fine in the past, but wonder ...
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Turned off digital camera with the lens open, now there's a “lens error”

I have a Canon PowerShot A3100IS digital camera. I was taking pictures but turned it off with the lens still open. I turned it back on, it loaded then made a beeping sound then a black screen came on ...
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Upload photos from camera into social networks instantly?

I organize table tennis tournaments. During the day we take pictures of the matches and then upload them into Facebook albums. What do you recommend me to upload photos right after each of them were ...
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Olympus Pen Lite - EPL5 Manual shutter locking

I just bought an Olympus Pen Lite - EPL5 and am having an issue with the manual shutter speed setting (S on the analog control). Each time I shoot a picture the screen goes black and it sounds like ...
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How to open the broken battery slot of my Canon PowerShot SX100 IS?

I have a Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, and the battery slot is the one in the following picture. Unfortunately, someone borrowed it from me, and the broken slot is now broken in a strange way: it is ...
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Why is my Canon Rebel T3i delayed 10 seconds or more before image capture?

I am brand new to photography and this camera. Had the smaller lens on and the shutter seemed fine. Tried the larger lens (I bought a kit) which was 200M. Played around with settings, also tried the ...
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Where can I find viewfinder adaptions for the Fujifilm HS series?

For model series S/HS, in particular HS25, HS30, ... That Fujifilm's viewfinder seems designed (misdesigned) only for persons with very wide set eyes (or with very non-prominent noses and nose ...
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Where can I advertise camera equipment I'd like to rent out? [closed]

I have a decent array of camera equipment I'd like to rent out and am wondering the best place to advertise or any advice as to how to go about doing so. I already have insurance etc., so my main ...
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Deleting files using Windows can corrupt camera card?

I just faced a curious issue. Opened my Compact Flash drive using a card reader to delete some picture and got it corrupted. Now it won't open on Windows and isn't usable in the camera. I've got the ...
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Lighting changes / Contrast changes / What parameters to change

I'm trying to create a smartphone application on iOS/Android that uses image processing. I'm experiencing the following problem: when I am recording and a new object (mostly white) enters the ...
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How to calculate the zoom power (X factor) for a lens? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I convert lens mm to optical zoom times? How can I obtain the "X factor" for a lens? I thought that to get the "X factor" I had to divide the largest focal ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Leica D-LUX 5?

I am thinking of buying a Leica D-LUX5. I would like to better appreciate its advantages and disadvantages. Also, please suggest me if there are any better options for a comparable camera.
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Why can't I save video file from canon dslr to computer hard drive?

I captured video with my canon 550dslr and have saved the files to the computer hard drive but one file - the largest, 2.2GB - won't copy and save. I can play it on the camera, though. Any ...
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Are lenses like this actually available?

Is a lens like the one below actually available? This is a screenshot from a movie. The photographer in the movie uses this lens to covertly photograph the scene happening to his right using this ...
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Looking for a true 360 degree camera

I'm looking for a true 360 degree camera, so that's both vertical and horizontal 360 degrees. I've seen some clip-ons for the iPhone, but am really not wanting to by an iPhone 4S for this. What I ...
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Interesting image effects [closed]

I'm developing android application that applies some image filter. Right now I've created only two filters: comic effect and sketch effect. See images below. Original: Processed: My aim is to ...
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What are the important criteria in selecting a DSLR camera for conference photography?

We are looking to upgrade an old (ancient? 2006 Nikon D80) camera that is used for taking pictures at a conference (mostly for website). It is not mission critical photography, so value for money is ...
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How to protect photographs on Camera from being viewed/copied

I need to photograph some sensitive items, I want to see the picture on camera to check it was a good photo and then secure it somehow so it cannot be viewed again in the camera or other means unless ...
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Tool for organising my photos? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What software is focused on reviewing and organizing images? Each year I do a long trip in my holidays and take loads of pictures. And each year I have the same problem ...
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Where is the best place to get my beloved Rollei serviced?

My father gave me a old MF Rollei a few years ago. I've taken it everywhere I travel and gotten some great shots out of it. I know film is much more expensive and quickly going out of "style" as the ...
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Best Camera in a range of 13-16k INR [closed]

I would like to buy a new camera. Maximum I hope to use is around 15-16k INR ($240 - $300 USD). Can anyone suggest me some good options in that range. :) It will be a great help. I wish to give it as ...
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Device to take product photos from different angles (3D)

I would like to take a product photo of, say a glass of water, from different angle increments in a semi-precise way while maintaining the distance between the camera and the object. The end results ...
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What specifics does a street style/detailed photography camera + lens need to have? Buying a new camera, got £1000 to spend

I got a 1000 £ to spend on a new camera + lens. I will be doing Street style photography and portraits. What does a camera for this use need to have? What lens/ how many mm is best for Portrait Vs. ...
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What is a good cheap camera for new photographer who wants to take pictures of people at gigs, shows etc. Also street art, views?

I'm 18 years old and want to start taking pictures of my day-to-day life. I am aspiring to become a photographer for people and events, etc. I am keen to buy my first camera which is cheap, easy to ...
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Before buying Sony NEX 7, what other cameras I should consider within the same price? [closed]

I previously owned Canon EOS Rebel G, but after taking photos at Florida beaches, the humidity destroyed the camera. I am ready to buy another camera. Based on my research I am thinking about buying ...
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What type of cameras are best for low-maintenance time-lapse videos?

There are a ton of videos on YouTube where people have high-speed time-lapse videos of themselves driving e.g. from like NYC to LA. I am not sure, what they are using? Because the camera stays on ...
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Is there any wifi enabled shockproof (i.e rugged) digital camera?

Suppose I need to take photos everyday and upload them to pc wirelessly. I don't want to use extra eyefi sd card for that. Thanks for your help.
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How to delete “unused” raw files which have no .jpg match?

I shoot RAW+JPG, namely NEF and JPG. After viewing sometimes hundreds of images (using a simple program) and deleting the JPGs, I have many unnecessary leftover NEF files. If there was a script to ...
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What is the best camera and lens to buy as a gift? [closed]

My husband owns a media business and I want to buy him a great camera as a gift. I was thinking of buying him the 5D Mk III, but it does not come with lenses. Is that a good camera to buy him and what ...
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What do you do with your camera clock time in relation to time zones?

I live in the UK and spend most of my time here, apart from a short trip abroad once or sometimes twice a year. This Sunday just gone we switched from GMT to BST, so our clocks went forward one ...