Which camera with great video? I'm looking to get a new camera that I will be using to videomy grandkids. Like P & S size but not a requirement. Do wantimage stabilization and zoom with auto focus. Any first handuser opinions - good and bad - welcomed. Tnx in advance. Which camera with great video? I'm looking to get a new camera that I will be using to videomy grandkids. Like P & S size but not a requirement. Do wantimage stabilization and... » Read More Which camera with great video? I'm looking to get a new camera that I will be using to videomy grandkids. Like P & S size but not a requirement. Do wantimage stabilization and zoom with auto focus. Any first handuser opinions - good and bad - welcomed. Tnx in advance. « Show Less
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I have a Canon SX20is that can take 720p HD video with stereo sound, just as the SX130is can. But the 130is has a ten minute limit of recording per session in HD mode only. (longer in lower resolution mode) My SX20is can record longer per shot. Both of these caneras can zoom while recording and the sound is in stereo. The SX20is has a one button video recording button that makes it very easy to start a recording at a moment's notice.
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Tnx for your first hand user opinion. If you were to do it over again, would you still get the SX20 or somethingelse?
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The main thing for the Handy Cam is video instead of still. Best still is 8 MP, but 1.5 hours of video with 16GB onboard memory and small battery. Video is HD and plugs right into the best HDMI TV with perfect screen resolution. It will blow your mind. The 55x mag is cool in the video...getting great close up without movement of the camera position. Great Alaska pictures in first outing. Need mono-tripod for 55x ... hand holding is a little shaky. The love and enjoyment of picture taking...requires more than one camera...now can have great (Yet affordable) still, video, and sound. Just add this camera to your already great still camera. Steve
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Hello Amy. I see that you've not gotten a reply yet for a few days. I own the Canon SX130is camera that is nearly identical to that of the next version, the SX150is. I even owned the previous model of mine now, SX120is. THe only reason for the upgrade was to get HD video and stereo sound. Other than that, I loved that camera too. I've not studied the others you are deciding on but just looked them over. THere's not a "night & day" major difference between them. Differences of 2x zoom power is not major IMHO. Frames per second in burst mode shooting is. Size may be a factor too. But I can tell you why I like my camera. A manual flip up flash allows unmistakeable control over the flash and keeps the camera from waisting power charging for a flash that you didn't need for that shot. The option of complete manual settings is a must. And the advantage of using AA batteries gives you limitless flexibility of power. Don't let the negative reviews tell you that you cannot take lots of photos with this camera. If you get some high capacity rechargable batteries and enough for an extra set, you'll be good. Several here have recommended Sanyo Eneloop brand cells. That they come precharged and hold that charge for extended periods of storage time. A friend of mine used them and swears by them. I use Ansmann 2850 mAh batteries (which are higher capacity) and they give me nearly 200 more shots in my Canon SX20is than what is rated in the camera manual.
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I have a 40D that I use all the time. I did buy a 60D but I find myself still using the 40D for most of my photos. Unless the 40D is broken I'd keep using it. Of course if like me, you just want a new toy, there are a lot of 60D's on the market. I don't us my cameras for video so I can't speak to their abilities. Hope this helps.
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Well, I just bought the video camera today online, and I have heard about Cyberlink Power Director 7 being really good. It's about $60 but some of the videos I researched and saw on YouTube turned out really really good, in High Quality. Maybe someone else has some recommendations too.
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It takes great videos, I have posted on you tube a ton of my grandchildren, all taken with the Kodak Playfull camera. The quality is very good and it couldn't be easier to get the photos/videos from the camera to computer. The camera is so slim I carry it with me all the time.
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I too am looking at the HD, but for a different main purpose. I will be using it to capture my 3 and 1-year olds and editing videos on iMovie. What do people think about the MinoHD vs. Mino vs. Ultra for this purpose?
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Thanks for the advice. The 16GB card/reader combo deal is what prompted my question! I'm hoping with this card, she can take a lot of photos and some decent video of my soon to be year old grandson. Thanks again for helping a grandma out!
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I gave my grandson the camera at age 31/2. He really had a lot of fun with it. He is now almost 5 and loves taking pictures. I am not sure a 2 year old can grasp what the camera if for. But if you are looking for a tough, kid friendly camera that takes great pictures and videos, this is definitely the one to buy!I gave my grandson the camera at age 31/2. He really had a lot of fun with it. He is now almost 5 and loves taking pictures. I am not sure a 2 year old can grasp what the camera if for. But if you are looking for a tough, kid friendly camera that takes great pictures and videos, this is definitely the one to buy! I gave my grandson the camera at age 31/2. He really had a lot of fun with it. He is now almost 5 and loves taking pictures. I am not sure a 2 year old can grasp what the camera if for. But if you are looking for a tough, kid friendly camera that takes great pictures and videos, this is definitely the one to buy!I gave my grandson the camera at age 31/2. He really had a lot of fun with it. He is now almost 5 and loves taking pictures. I am not sure a 2 year old can grasp what the camera if for. But if you are looking for a tough, kid friendly camera that takes great pictures and... » Read More I gave my grandson the camera at age 31/2. He really had a lot of fun with it. He is now almost 5 and loves taking pictures. I am not sure a 2 year old can grasp what the camera if for. But if you are looking for a tough, kid friendly camera that takes great pictures and videos, this is definitely the one to buy!I gave my grandson the camera at age 31/2. He really had a lot of fun with it. He is now almost 5 and loves taking pictures. I am not sure a 2 year old can grasp what the camera if for. But if you are looking for a tough, kid friendly camera that takes great pictures and videos, this is definitely the one to buy! « Show Less
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I am still looking.... Actually I own the Canon PowerShot A720. This is a wonderful and inexpensive well built camera but .... The responding time is too long for taking picture of children. I use it to take picture of my littler daughter and most of the time I need to shoot several to get the best one.
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I bought that for a friend last year in another state, however, I never got any feedback in regards to that camera. I did buy a different camera for another friend - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 16.1 MP Tough Digital Camera with 8x Intelligent Zoom. She told me that she loved it (and it did take great pics and videos). However, the only thing that was missing was a charger for the battery. I guess that had to be purchased separately.
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I do not have this camera any longer, my son destroyed it (he's 2) and i replaced it with a Pentax Optio S1 which is just as good, if not better than the original. I would be honest about the camera, its best not to conceal the truth. Let her know you would like to replace the lost camera for her with something comparable.
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It is great for action videos. If you also want stills, I agree a great digital camera with video might be a better option? Also give yourself time to play with it so you are ready and able to use it.
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The question is not specific enough. I get wonderful video quality at highest resolution 1080p, with this camera and very happy with it. make sure your flash card is fast enough for Hi resolution recording.
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I can't say I'm an expert on this topic, as I've never really had a need for a video camera and that capability was not why I purchased the camera to begin with. That being said, I have used the video feature a few times and must say that the sound quality is pretty darn good. The image remains pretty good when your hand shakes, though I can't imagine any video camera would not have some shake. You can zoom in/out while using the video. For my needs, it's been good. And others have made positive comments on the video I've taken with it... so I think that's positive, as well! Hope this helps! :)
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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 think this is a timly update from panasonic now, I have FZ28 its a nice camera, with these few addons i am sure FZ-35 will be a best seller, recording in Stereo with MP4 for small size was desperately needed. when you buy, dont forget to buy 8Gb Class-6 memory card with a Tripod and Camera Case. these are must have., enjoy