Digital Zoom HELP!!! Hi, I want to buy one of these small camcorders, flip ultra or kodak Zi6, but Ive noticed that the zoom its only 2x, can anyone tell me how can I compare this 2x zoom to the optical zoom of a digital camera?? Meaning for example if a 4x zoom of a digital camera its better that the 2x zoom of the camcorders. Thanks! Digital Zoom HELP!!! Hi, I want to buy one of these small camcorders, flip ultra or kodak Zi6, but Ive noticed that the zoom its only 2x, can anyone tell me how can I compare this 2x zoom to the... » Read More Digital Zoom HELP!!! Hi, I want to buy one of these small camcorders, flip ultra or kodak Zi6, but Ive noticed that the zoom its only 2x, can anyone tell me how can I compare this 2x zoom to the optical zoom of a digital camera?? Meaning for example if a 4x zoom of a digital camera its better that the 2x zoom of the camcorders. Thanks! « Show Less
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The zoom here is digital zoom not optical zoom so going much over 2x is pretty useless as quality plummets quickly. The Flip is the only camera Id recommend but the zoom is not too useful. Zooming in and out on any of the cameras is going to be rough and shaky at best. Cameras like this are super easy to operate and give fantastic results. Id say stick with flip and go ultra then if its not your bag resell it as theres a hungry market to buy from you. I have used flip for most all the videos at 90secondsuccess and will be buying another one any day now. Hope this helps. rb
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I just received the model 365, the impact model. I think. It is the bmx one, same as for snow goggles, but with a nose guard. They were on sale at woot for 85 bucks. Anyhow, the lcd screen is merely a status screen, it tells if you are recording, no video. Also, I have looked at the spec sheet, and I don't see any optical zoom. Huh? Haven't tried it yet.
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Scroll down the page and it gives product discription Samsung White HMX-F90 HD Camcorder with 52x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD Display Remember though,if you try to zoom in x52 at some person 200 feet away it will not be clear and at that setting you need to have it on a tripod. I did read a car tag number at x52 1/4 mile away with no problem. I took a video of the giant Super moon we had at the first part of augest. It's nice but has no way to hook a MIC cord to it. I play a guitar and that is a CON for me but I made up my own from a China made Speaker./MIC. It has no flash and it has no light on the swing out screen but almost everything I filmed was under most lighting conditions. I posted a URL for a girl here and she was impressed. Excellent for U tube also. Price went down so it's worth every penny. Some others say it cannot be charged with an A/C adapter but I have one here that says 120 Volts in and 5 volts out. Batteries come from China so the wait is long. There are other on line venders that sell them and one is in NY but I lost the mail from them. You'll love it BOB LECH AF2Q
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my Kodak Z812S...and even my old Kodak DX7630 take better pictures than the Fuji S1800. My first digital was a Fuji with 3.2 mp and it was a honey! Since then, two more Kodaks (as mentioned previously) one Sony (which is purse-sized and the pix are okay...it's just so I always have a camera on me) and the Fuji S1800. I have about 120 out of 200 or so that are great pictures from Hawaii; and maybe 80 - 100 more from various events and locations. My Eastern Europe shots were not what I hoped for, but editing helped a lot. I'm online now to order the Z981 and will probably post my opinion of the results. With all that said...I'd suggest you go with the Kodak.
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The camera was available in two different versions back when I bought mine. One came with a zoom - I don't know what zoom. Mine came with a 17mm 2.8. I bought it with the 17mm because I wanted the faster lens, as I was planning on buying a better zoom lens. When I purchased the camera, I bought separately an Olympus Zuiko 14 - 150mm 4 -5.6.
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I also bought the zd710 for $149.00 at Wal-Mart, and I was very disappointed. I have always been pleased with Kodak cameras but this one failed to deliver. I plan on returning it and upgrading to another model. Perhaps the z712? Although, $149.00 is an excellent price for this camera and it's features, I would recommended to K. Schenewerk that she also return it. In my opinion, when large sums of money are being spent, I expect to be satisfied. (Definately if it is an investment that will be with you for a while). Search until you find what pleases you.
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The previous model went to F8.0 and it also took the same memory card size. The previous model shot raw and jpg but I see no mention of raw on the Olympus website for this camera. I'd like to see some photos at 26x before I buy it. There are only 2 things that bother me about the previous Olympus ultra-zoom and that is the 4 batteries - I'd much rather have a battery pack as it's easier to insert and close the battery cover and that if you take a photo using the viewfinder, the finished image still flashes on the LCD screen. Took me a long time to not be distracted by that.
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I'm sorry I can't help because I never use video except by mistake. I only take pictures and I have loved this camera and features. I would like a longer optical zoom so I gpt anoter camera for special occassions, /I wish I could be of help on the video.
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i think it's in the recording time. the flip ultra,( which i have but lens broke and i'm buying a 2nd generation now) holds up to 60 minutes of video and the 2nd. gen. is 4gb and holds up to 120 minutes. there is also a 8gb that holds the same amount of video but has better screen resolution. read the reviews as i've found lots of good info. and will be buying the 4gb one on ebay, where they are much less expensive. i'd opt for the 2nd gen or any newer model as flip is always on the improve. i think i read that the 2nd gen comes with a pause button. hope i've helped.
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Thanks, Tech. Funny that teleconverters are available for so many other size lenses but not this one. I could have lived with a 1.4x. Like you said, I'll have to live with what I've got... until I can pony up $1500+ for Canon's 100-400mm zoom.I guess I'd better plan on having a good number of 8mb and 16mb cards with me and shoot JPEG and RAW so I can seriously crop and/or enlarge the best shots (which will be many if the weather is good). I want some 20" x 30" or 24" x 36" posters from what I'm shooting. A telecoverter would have helped.
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I don't own either but I'd think that if she needs camera and video that the Canon camera is the way to go. Who would want to carry both a camera and a flip? They both shoot in 720p HD. But this camera is much smaller, has a bigger screen, is easier to carry than the flip and it has image stabization.
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I just read your posting and it has been a month since you put it up so I don't know if your still interested in a comparison, so I will keep it brief. I got the X100 in July and the S95 a year ago but by coincidence I just took some test shots in the back yard this morning to compare the two as I will be using both at a BBQ on Sunday. The S95 looks good until you see it next to the x100. The X100 is the first digital camera I have owned where the photos look a bit more real than the other digital cameras I have used. I also have a Nikon D7000 and did some test shots while on vacation using it and the Nikon 12-24mm lens ( set at 23mm) and the X100 looks better, sharper than the $1000 Nikon12-24 lens. There are some down sides as is mentioned on many websites, but you can get used to them, or at least I did. On the video, I like the S95 by far as it is easier to get usable footage. The X100 is sharper and cleaner by a little bit, but the focus is not as good as the S95. The X100 is a great camera for what it is, and I really like mine.
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/video/hands-reviews/micro-four-thirds-format-filmmakersLink explains everthing. Thank you.K.
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The one with the most optical zoom. You can crop after shot but zooming in before the picture keep the quality better. Get the one with controls you feel better organized. Everyday use is eaiser on a camera you feel fits and can hold better. You might consider shock and water resistant models...(for everyday use you can find yourself in everyday positions.) After optical zoom, go for the higer ISO. This is better for times you do not wish to draw attention with flash photography. (Most cameras have the movie function. Since a picture is worth a thousand words. . .movies show ten thousand word stories.) The cammera should be small enough to be in the shirt pocket.
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Try this link from their website I bought the Ultra yesterday. http://www.flipvideo.com/products_flip_ultra_specs.II.shtml
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i originally had a sony DCR-SR 300C camcorder that was stolen from me. When I had this camcorder I purchased the VCT- 80AV remote control tripod. It one of the better products I ever purchased. It is a stable platform, also when you use your zoom this will improve your video by giving you a very consitent Zooming control, zoom on the camera can be very inconsistent at times. For paning the tripod is very smooth. You also have a button for still photos & your camera can also be turned on& off without having to touch the camera. Last year I purchased the new Sony model HDR-PJ760V, The tripod is also compatible with that camcorder. I hope this helps. i originally had a sony DCR-SR 300C camcorder that was stolen from me. When I had this camcorder I purchased the VCT- 80AV remote control tripod. It one of the better products I ever purchased. It is a stable platform, also when you use your zoom this will improve your video by giving you a very consitent Zooming control, zoom on the camera can be very inconsistent at times. For paning the tripod is very smooth. You also have a button for still photos & your camera can also be turned on& off without having to touch the camera. Last year I purchased the new Sony model HDR-PJ760V, The tripod... » Read More i originally had a sony DCR-SR 300C camcorder that was stolen from me. When I had this camcorder I purchased the VCT- 80AV remote control tripod. It one of the better products I ever purchased. It is a stable platform, also when you use your zoom this will improve your video by giving you a very consitent Zooming control, zoom on the camera can be very inconsistent at times. For paning the tripod is very smooth. You also have a button for still photos & your camera can also be turned on& off without having to touch the camera. Last year I purchased the new Sony model HDR-PJ760V, The tripod is also compatible with that camcorder. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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It's a great camcorder though. It has more features than any other pocket camcorder. See my review on Amazon for details. http://www.amazon.com/review/R1EVMDDEHU0WG0/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B003ZYEKJ0&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=#wasThisHelpful