CAN QX10 be used as a standalone video camera? I know you can take stills. But from what I've seen, there's just a zoom lever and a shutter. Tks.
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WELL this's got to be extra dumb, answering my own question. On its own, the OX10 can't do videos. On the back of the camera, it says Digital Still Camera.
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Yes this lens can take video but the video is saved on the SD card in the lens not on to the sd card in the phone
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Yes. You can use qx10 as video camera recorder But only If you are connected with a smartphone. Not alone. I hope that my reply are good for you.
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I don't think so, for two reasons: 1.) in order to record video with it, you have to change the mode on the app on your smartphone. There's no button to switch to video on the camera. 2.) you can't really see what you are video-ing, there's no screen or anything on the camera and (although I'm using mine with an iPhone 5s) it doesn't seem to like to switch from taking video with my phone to doing something on it's own. Like after I turn off the WiFi thing for the camera, the camera usually powers down. Maybe smarter minds than mine have figured out a work around, but I haven't found anything... I don't think so, for two reasons: 1.) in order to record video with it, you have to change the mode on the app on your smartphone. There's no button to switch to video on the camera. 2.) you can't really see what you are video-ing, there's no screen or anything on the camera and (although I'm using mine with an iPhone 5s) it doesn't seem to like to switch from taking video with my phone to doing something on it's own. Like after I turn off the WiFi thing for the camera, the camera usually powers down. Maybe smarter minds than mine have figured out a work around, but I haven't... » Read More I don't think so, for two reasons: 1.) in order to record video with it, you have to change the mode on the app on your smartphone. There's no button to switch to video on the camera. 2.) you can't really see what you are video-ing, there's no screen or anything on the camera and (although I'm using mine with an iPhone 5s) it doesn't seem to like to switch from taking video with my phone to doing something on it's own. Like after I turn off the WiFi thing for the camera, the camera usually powers down. Maybe smarter minds than mine have figured out a work around, but I haven't found anything... « Show Less
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To power-on and take pictures, Yes. To zoom or change to video, No. The only functions of the camera that will be available for you to use are the ones that you press a button to use. If you have to rotate/spin a dial of sorts in order to perform a function, then you're SOL.
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I am considering CX150 or CX110. Is there any difference between those two except 16GB internal memory in CX150? I have been researching camcorder for more than week and can't decide. Now boils down to one of these two - no reasons...just due to Sony brand. I know there better rated panasonic and canon out there in the similar price range...any comments???
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yes you can. i did not buy this camera for the video, but from the small amount i have shot so far, i am very impressed.
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It's a very nice camera but if you have little camera knowledge, another camera would work just as well. I suggest the Sony HX10V, it's a lot cheaper than this camera and the black and red models of the HX10V are made in Japan.
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I have never used this camera for video so I can't tell you about it.I use for video the HX300 and it's great for videos
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Actually, yes you can zoom while shooting video. I just purchased this camera and it zoomed in and out for me while recording. The previous answer is not correct.
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Hi Claude, The Sony HDR-CX500V can use a Memory Stick PRO Duo to save pictures and videos. It does not have an external microphone port. You can use the Wireless Remote Commander, model RMT835, for zooming. Vincent
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Yes only digital... Well it might have a small optical zoom (5x or 10x) but I would not use the digital zoom as it gets very grainy. Honestly stopped using it after a year, case cracker twice, and the battery overheats causing it to drain really fast. Wouldn't film 10min with out powering down, and it was "fully charged'. I can't really recommend this camera. Sony point and shoots take better video...
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None to speak of. You have several options. You can take multiple exposures. You can video and take pictures along the way. I have found the camera to be most flexible in the options you have. I hoe this answers your question.
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Carl, I beg to disagree on video; in an instant one can switch between shooting video and stills. The use of a one-camera system is much better than even using two different Nikon bodies (like we did with the D2HS/D3 systems, it's irritatingly difficult to change camera settings when things are built differently). Adding a video camera to shooting doesn't help anyone who has tried. It's the very fact that there is demand, that the video function won't go away.
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This works best for video. I don't use it for stills. However I looked up the TG-3 and I would definitely use it for underwater diving and on land video. BTW I really like that camera, might be my next camera! If you can find a small tripod (like the Albinar 2 in 1) that is hand held like the opteka that would be great because it is fun to take selfies with your phone with this type of camera.
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Only if you're using it for video. One can shoot without stabilization if on a tripod, steadycam or even possibly a monopod. Video shot handheld will be unwatchable. Still photography should be unaffected by the lack of image stabilization.
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Welcome! Video was taken using a Nikon Cool Pix P100 camera not the zoom 2QHD although the zoom can take hi-definition video that is decent. The sound was edited in later.
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Not to be stupid, but will this camera pause? I mean can you pause while recording and then start again without it being a new movie? Thanks
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Not exactly "single shot" but you can. The camera has two modes, Video mode, and lapse mode. In the second mode you can take single pictures by pressing two times the rec botton. Single pictures are only 2 Mpx. you can see examples :https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32893218/526327_10201681768036374_150908314_n.jpghttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32893218/1240608_10201662316910108_1763232116_n.jpg
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Nope, but you have to many other options, this is a fantastic camera, however see the HX200V is a new model.