do you consider this camera suitable for FPV? On a scale of 10, what will you score it? I'm confused because it is sold by "SecurityCamera2000" and I know security cameras ain't suitable for FPV use. do you consider this camera suitable for FPV? On a scale of 10, what will you score it? I'm confused because it is sold by "SecurityCamera2000" and I know security cameras ain't... » Read More do you consider this camera suitable for FPV? On a scale of 10, what will you score it? I'm confused because it is sold by "SecurityCamera2000" and I know security cameras ain't suitable for FPV use. « Show Less
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I bought this camera for the sole purpose of FPV. I loved it. The only reason I don't still love it is I had a transmitter problem and my quad flew away.
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This is one of the better fpv cameras for the price. Not sure what type of camera you are referring to when you say security camera, but all the cameras we use for FPV are security cameras. A quick search will bring up plenty of threads on RC forums testifying to how good this camera is.
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Ben: I bought this camera for fpv use. It is very similar to others I am using. I have not used it yet...so I have limited feedback currently. Stan
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More on the F40 (slightly larger sensor than F30/F31Fd). Fuji collapsed under pressure and is now putting out the same crap as all the others by cramming useless megapixels. If you can get a F31FD, do so, now it really is in a class by itself and a collector's item. The pictures are as close to a DSLR as you can get from a compact for now and into the forseeable future. At ISO100, many F31FD pictures are indistinguishable from a DSLR.
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I do not have this cameara, but have been waivering back and forth for more than a week about buying it. Perhaps my reasons for such are the same that answer your question: there are such very mixed reviews about this camera, by users of all levels. Makes it hard to decide for me.
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Ahhh... Maybe this is the case. There is a great site I have gone to called Trustedreviews.com. It has high ratings there, but I have to admit that test photos are not as good as the Fx35. They are not significantly worse, though. I have been reading the user responses to the professional reviews to the various cameras. On the one hand that helps, on the other... just adds to my confusion about what to actually buy! :)
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To get FPV from the GoPro you need a transmitter and a receiver monitor. The DJI iOSD puts a lot of useful information on the screen but is not needed to fly FPV. It is very good to have though. When I first got my Phantom I had the set up with just the GoPro, I could only view the video post flight on the phone app or hooked up to a TV. Then I got a transmitter (DJI) and monitor receiver(Flightsight Black Pearl) which worked great. Then I added the iOSD and the information that I receive from that thing makes flying much easier and I think safer. YuoTube has a lot of videos on how to use that set up.
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You might get away with one of the new, very small cameras and transmitters but you'll need to be very careful with the center of gravity. I would suggest a larger, more stable platform for FPV.
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Yes its a fantastic camera.... ensure you buy it and in the remarks section appreciate amazon for selling you a camera which need not be charged at all for the rest of the life and can connect unto 4 monitors to view the pics and also has an onboard fan so as if you start sweating it will help you cool down..... :P :P :P ... lol...lol and last but not the least also please thank them to tolerate your order and your account :P :P :P....Come on man google it - google 780Ti and go get yourself the best camera ever released by Nvidia... :P
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I'm not sure I never got mine to work. Wish I was more help. the camera may be ok but they sent it with third party software that didn't work. I googled for an answer and found lots of issues with the same problem and other people. I downloaded it from the mfg site and installed it. Still didn't work and after investigation it is a cloud type software that I felt was a security risk. I would buy from a reputable company.
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i actually returned it after couple of days. I went with glidecam. I wasn't too happy with it's performance. As far as camera goes, i think it can handle canon c 100
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I am a representative of Nelly's Security, one of the vendors who sells these cameras on Amazon. Amazon will list this camera under several vendors at any point in time. Its basically whoever is selling at the lowest price at the time is who gets listed as for the vendor at the time. Unfortunately, there are some buyers who purchased from this listing from another vendor other than us who received the OEM unbranded version of this camera. However, if it says "Sold by Nelly's Security", you can rest assured that your camera will be a fully branded retail Hikvision Camera with USA firmware. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns
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"There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability."Really, unless you name names, this comment is not very helpful. Could you please give examples?
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I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my computer and report the results. I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my... » Read More I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my computer and report the results. « Show Less
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I agree with Pishkado, the specs on this camera are everything I have been looking for and more. However, the P80 has not received rave reviews and this may be pushing the pixel-count envelope even more. I have had 3 DSLR's (Canon 10D, 20D, and 30D) and the IQ has been outstanding...but the cost of the bodies and lenses plus the "lug factor" is more than I want to endure now. The superzoom that has my eye right now is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K and I almost pulled the trigger on it when I saw the P90 announcement. I will also wait for the reviews and if they are disappointing, the Lumix will be my choice. I agree with Pishkado, the specs on this camera are everything I have been looking for and more. However, the P80 has not received rave reviews and this may be pushing the pixel-count envelope even more. I have had 3 DSLR's (Canon 10D, 20D, and 30D) and the IQ has been outstanding...but the cost of the bodies and lenses plus the "lug factor" is more than I want to endure now. The superzoom that has my eye right now is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K and I almost pulled the trigger on it when I saw the P90 announcement. I will also wait for the reviews and if they are disappointing,... » Read More I agree with Pishkado, the specs on this camera are everything I have been looking for and more. However, the P80 has not received rave reviews and this may be pushing the pixel-count envelope even more. I have had 3 DSLR's (Canon 10D, 20D, and 30D) and the IQ has been outstanding...but the cost of the bodies and lenses plus the "lug factor" is more than I want to endure now. The superzoom that has my eye right now is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K and I almost pulled the trigger on it when I saw the P90 announcement. I will also wait for the reviews and if they are disappointing, the Lumix will be my choice. « Show Less
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It is somewhat unfair to the D610. These reviews unfairly skewed the rating of the D610. I would like to see the D610 rating to stand on its own and not from the vengeance of a number of D600 owners. One of the posters is really rude, accusing any D610 reviewer as Nikon employee. These reviewers do not even own the D610. There have been 2-3 reviews claiming dust/oil spots on the D610. I have taken close to 1400 shots and I have not seen it. Of course, I don't look for deep blue skies to verify the oil spots on my shots. I am very satisfied with the D610. Amazon is not doing anything with these skewed reviews. They do remove the rude comments from these posters. If Nikon is the problem, the complaint should be directed to Nikon and not to a product. To date, I am happy that I moved from D7000 to D610. I do feel badly for the D600 owners though.
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I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should decide. If nothing substantial is announced, the price for this will have dropped greatly. I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should... » Read More I too am looking for a new cyber-shot. I am looking to buy the dsc-w290 but I have heard great things about the WX1, such as the new panoramic sweep mode and cmos sensor. Not to mention zoomable HD video is amazing.Why you should wait however, is that this is the first batch of cameras with the new sensor. It also uses a smaller LCD than the 3.0 inch they started using such as the dsc-w290 and is only 10.1 mp which if you shoot in 16:9 mode, will be even less.Sony will come out with new cameras being announced in January at the CES 2010 show and then you should decide. If nothing substantial is announced, the price for this will have dropped greatly. « Show Less
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I just bought the A570IS a few days ago without seeing this alternative, so I hope I'm not wasting my money by not getting a better camera for pennies more! We shall see, I guess. Sometime next week I'll let u know if I was impressed with the A570IS.. (all of my friends have told me it's great, btw).
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Has anyone seen any actual reviews of this camera as opposed to marketing spec lists? Sometimes I've seen pre-production models of cameras that get reviewed prior to actual release. It is the low light ability claims of the Nikon that I'll need to see put to the test. That's probably the biggest Achilles heel of all these superzooms. It may have a CMOS sensor (which explains the burst speed of this camera) but it is still the same small size sensor as all the superzooms so I'm dubious about any huge improvement in low light. All of the previous versions of this new crop of superzooms (Nikon, Sony, Fuji) only got a flat four star rating in Amazon while the Panasonic FZ35 and FZ40 both are at 4.6. This new group has longer zooms than the Pansonics but I need to know if the picture quality is improved in any way.