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Today’s cameras and camcorders work harder than
ever. Many digital camcorders offer photo mode,
while some digital still cameras can capture short
MPEG movie clips. So, does it matter which you buy?
Definitely. To choose the gear you’ll be most happy
with, begin by asking yourself whether you’re more
interested in shooting still images or video. If you’re
into photography,
there’s no substitute for
the higher resolution of a
digital camera. Likewise, camcorders do a much
better job of recording detailed video. So, if you want
to shoot both lifelike photos and high-quality video,
you’ll want to consider one of each.
Digital cameras
Instead of capturing photos as light on film, digital
cameras store picture info as a digital file on remov-
able memory. You just snap shots, view ’em, and
erase the ones you don’t like! Then send your pics
to a PC to edit, e-mail, or print them.
Digital camcorders
With any of our camcorders, you get vivid video,
impressive ease of use, a color LCD viewscreen, and
lots of features. Digital models deliver finer picture
quality than analog cams, and use an i.LINK
™
jack for
easy digital video transfer to compatible computers.
State-of-the-art digital cameras
and camcorders deliver versatile
recording options and amazing
picture quality.
Digital Cameras
Effective Pixels A camera’s CCD (“charge coupled
device”) captures light as millions of tiny pixels, and
is measured in “megapixels” (1 megapixel = 1 million
pixels). Because not every pixel in a CCD is used
for image capture, effective pixels is a count of the
megapixels that are actually used to take a picture.
The higher this number, the finer the resolution!
Resolution A measure of image quality based on
the number of pixels used to snap a shot. Resolution
ranges from low (640 x 480) to very high (2592
x 1944). High resolution means sharper pictures
(which require more memory to store). Most
cameras have several resolution settings.
Storage Media All of our cameras come with
removable, reusable memory. When buying extra
media, remember that memory varies in how much
storage it offers (the more megabytes it has, the
more pics it can store), and how much it costs.
Manual Controls Every camera here offers features
like autofocus and auto exposure. Some cameras
also provide manual adjustments, like manual focus
(either as a focus ring or lever, or as a set of “manual”
focus settings), exposure control, and sensitivity
(ISO) settings (to simulate different film speeds).
Zoom Optical zoom offers clear, detailed close-
ups. Digital zoom often uses interpolation to zero
in further, but results in poorer image quality.
(Combined digital and optical zoom is called
“Total zoom.”)
Color LCD Viewscreen Most digital cams come
with a built-in color LCD viewscreen that acts as a
viewfinder — and lets you see images you’ve already
snapped. Most cams also offer a traditional optical
viewfinder — a great way to save battery power or
shoot in bright light, where the LCD isn’t as vivid.
Rechargeable Batteries Cams that include
rechargeables usually end up saving you money —
a digital camera uses up alkaline batteries quickly.
Digital Camcorders
Optical Zoom Optical zoom offers clear, detailed
close-ups. Digital zoom uses interpolation to zero
in further, but you don’t get the same image quality.
CCD Imager A CCD (“charge coupled device”) is
the part of your camcorder that reads and captures
light as tiny pixels — it’s measured in “megapixels”
(one megapixel = 1 million pixels). Higher pixel
count means higher resolution — that is, a better
picture.
MPEG/M-JPEG Movie Clip Mode In this mode,
your camcorder can capture video clips in a format
that’s easy to send via e-mail or post online.
Video Streaming Many digital camcorders now
let you stream live video to your computer (most
in MPEG or M-JPEG format). This allows you to
use your cam for videoconferencing online. (You
may need separate software — be sure to check the
camcorder’s PC requirements.)
Connections All our camcorders offer A/V out-
puts for sending video to a VCR or TV, and inputs,
so external video can be piped in. Digital models
also have an i.LINK
™
jack, for easy video transfer
to a compatible PC. A USB connection allows fast
transfer of digital photos, MPEG or M-JPEG clips
and, for most newer cams, streamed MPEG or
M-JPEG video.
Digital
Cameras
(pages 134-135)
$499
99
Price
Top Resolution
Type of Media Included
**
Manual Focus
Movie Mode Rechargeable Batteries Included
✔
Effective Pixels (megapixels)
$399
99
Olympus C-740
Supplied Media Size
Weight in oz. (without battery)
2048 x 1536 xD-Picture Card
Canon PowerShot SD100
✔
2048 x 1536
Secure Digital
®
*
✔
3.2
16MB
✔
5.8
$279
99
3.2
8
6
16MB
✔
16MB
10.4
5
✔
16MB
✔
$399
99
Olympus Stylus 300 2048 x 1536
xD-Picture Card
™
*3.2
16MB
5.8
8
5
$799
99
16MB
16MB
Media Storage
Capacity
165
165
99
243
243
Nikon Coolpix 5400
165
10
99
10
Sony DSC-P52 2048 x 1536
Memory Stick
®
✔
2592 x 1944
Optical Zoom
10X
2X
9.9
†
3X
2X
# of Photos at Lowest Resolution
3X
CompactFlash
10X
# of Photos at Top Resolution
3.2
3.2
3X
✔ ✔
$329
99
5.0
Sony DSC-P72
11.3
2048 x 1536 Memory Stick
1
✔
16MB 144 4X
9.5
†
✔
$599
99
Canon PowerShot G3 2272 x 1704 CompactFlash
✔ ✔
4.0 14.51432MB 337 4X
$599
99
✔
Olympus C-750 2288 x 1712 xD-Picture Card
✔
✔
4.0
✔
10.4
$799
99
Canon PowerShot G5 2592 x 1944 CompactFlash
✔✔
5.0 14.5
$449
99
1132MB 337
✔
4X
Olympus Stylus 400 2272 x 1704 xD-Picture Card *4.0
✔
$499
99
Canon PowerShot S400 2272 x 1704
CompactFlash
™
5.8
✔
4.0 6.5
1432MB 337 3X
** $349
99
Nikon Coolpix 3100 2048 x 1536 CompactFlash
*
3.2 5.4916MB 144 3X
✔
$449
99
Nikon Coolpix 4300 2272 x 1704 CompactFlash
*
4.0 7.9116MB 144 3X
**
disposable batteries included
†
with battery & media
*
without audio
* interpolated
†
price before instant rebate, which is automatically applied when you order; call for more info
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Digital Imaging
Digital
Camcorders
(pages 136–137)
Price
$1299
99
†
Optical Zoom
Number of Pixels in CCD (in millions) Color Viewscreen Picture Stabilization “Night Vision” Recording Weight in lbs. (without battery)
$799
99
†
$799
99
†
MPEG/M-JPEG Movie Clip Mode Video Streaming
Audio/Video Inputs
Canon Elura 50
Sony DCR-TRV70 10X 2.1 2.5"
✔ ✔
1.38
✔ ✔ ✔
8MB
$999
99
†
Panasonic PV-GS70
8MB
8MB
8MB
8MB
8MB
10X
JVC GR-D200US
8MB
10X
10X
1.33 2.5"
✔ ✔
1.05
Maximum Photo Resolution
✔ ✔ ✔
Supplied Removable Memory
0.68
$799
99
†
8MB
2"
$899
99
†
✔ ✔
0.84
✔ ✔ ✔
1024 x 768*
Digital Photo Mode
1600 x 1200*
color
$599
99
†
Canon ZR65MC
1600 x 1200
1.23
20X
color
0.68
Mini DV
2.5"
✔ ✔
1.2
✔ ✔
1024 x 768*
Mini DV
colorMini DV
$699
99
†
Canon ZR70MC
2.5"
22X 0.68 2.5"
✔✔
1.2
✔
✔
✔✔
1024 x 768*colorMini DV
✔
1.08
✔✔
Viewfinder
color
✔
1280 x 960color
Sony DCR-TRV33 10X 1.0 2.5"
✔ ✔
1.13
✔ ✔ ✔
1152 x 864color
Sony DCR-TRV38 10X 1.0 3.5"
✔✔
1.44
✔✔✔
1152 x 864color
Camcorder Format
Mini DV
Mini DV
Mini DV
Mini DV
✔
16MB 243 6 3X5.0
$399
99
Sony DSC-P92 2592 x 1944 Memory Stick
✔
9.2
†
✔
32MB 491 12 4X5.0
$699
99
Sony DSC-V1 2592 x 1944 Memory Stick
✔ ✔
10.6
†
$899
99
†
Canon Optura 20 8MB16X 1.33 3.5"
✔✔
1.4
✔✔✔
1280 x 960colorMini DV
$999
99
†
Sony DCR-PC105 10X 1.0 2.5"
✔✔
1.0
✔✔✔
8MB1152 x 864colorMini DV
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
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