Does this camcord take still pictures like a digital camera too?
2033118
Yes, it can capture stills both from video playback (in review mode) and in the moment (in photo mode).
1598254
No, I've found that it works very well. This is a great camera. I did print out the owners manual as there are a lot of different features and settings that until you use it a few times, you need to reference. My first digital and very pleased.
523299
Yes, It takes video. I am not a fan of the camera in general. The still pictures outdoors with no motion are good but for the most part I should have saved my money and bought a DSLR. Just my .02
275863
Yes. Once your video is on the track, you can pause it and click a small camera icon under the viewing frame to capture a still image. I'm using PD13, but prior versions have also had this capability.
1590623
This camera offers digital stabilization, which is not nearly as effective as optical stabilization. This camera does NOT offer optical stabilization, only digital.
1476955
Yes you can as the other comments covered the subject well. I have never checked but I think you need the camera operating to take a still photo?
1257301
I've been able to get stills using my video editing software. The images are good, not great, but I think that is normal for capturing stills. I believe the camera will take stills but I haven't tried it.
1126562
Sorry do not know how it would work with a digital camcorder.I only use a DSLR and rarely use movie mode.The ND works very well with decreased shutter speeds on my DSLR for effects such as blurring the running water on streams and to cut down the glare on sunny days.I also use a CP (circular polarizer) filter for glare control.
952597
Yes, the camera also takes pictures and records, it is very good I recommend it.
1768959
It does but what I understand is that it only does that under battery power since the same cable is used for both. I've only done recording with it and my only complaint is that there is no zoom feature on this Zoom camera.
1994819
Never used the Cam as a digital still... and won't, it can keep me from getting a great HD video shot due to having to take the time to change the card settings (between the two formats). But it does promote 24.1 MP!
963670
According to my book it does not say you can record like a camcorder but you can put it in auto mode and continuous shooting page 24. BH
547523
This is my exact question. I bought the camera for video. We went to Costa Rica and although I switched back and forth between still and video, it only recorded video. The user guide doesn't shed any light on this problem. Luckily I also had my Canon ESO and a Nikon point and shoot. The still shots I took with this camera were when the other two weren't handy. Please, anybody, help!!!!!
1256938
Short answer: no, get a proper stills camera for that. However since it shoots raw, it saves each frame as a separate dng file within a folder so technically you could grab a still from the dng sequence.
960897
The camera is for videos only, but as a previous poster said, you can capture still photos. The quality of the still pictures leaves a lot to be desired though. The camera is a great little video camera because it is so small and takes good quality videos in its best quality mode.
1729409
Yes, I believe so however the picture quality is just okay.. In addition you can only take still shots.. I wouldn't recomend this camera..
1839254
Yes, it does take still photos. Just press the bottom right button on the Tx when the camera is in standby and not in video mode.