lynnwood42

<p>Help, I've been stuggling to decide on maybe the Canon SX280 or SX50. I know the SX50 has a longer zoom and flip screen but the SX280 has the digic 6 instead of 5. Any thoughts? Is the 280 manual like the 50?</p>

<p>How about the Canon PowerShot SX50 or the SX280.... Any opinions?</p>

<p>I have taken a few camera classes but am mainly using the camera to take family and sight seeing pictures.... BUT I would also like to be able to change some settings if I like......</p>

<p>Hi can anyone recommend a good digital camera, under $500 that is easy to use, with also manual controls that is under $500? What do you all think of the Canon Power Shot S-50 HS?</p>

Thanks, but I wondered if maybe someone who already had this camera or the DX7590 (which is the same size) might have a suggestion. What do they use?

Question, I just purchsed the new Kodak digital Z7590. Does anyone

know of a SMALL, Zippered camera case that will fit this camera? I

can't seem to find a small and zippered case anywhere. HELP!

I am looking for my second digital camera. I would like to purchase

either the minolta dimage z5 or the kodak z7590 (which is replacing

the dx7590). Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with

either of these two? Also, how about the editing software that comes

with it? I know kodak's easyshare software is great and 'easy' to

use, but I have no idea about minoltas?! Help! I would like to

purchase one asap!

HELP!!! I just purchased a Sony dsc-w7 digital camera. It has 7mp and

a 3x optical zoom. It seems hard to use and the editing software

doesn't seem that great to me. I have had a kodak easy share in the

past. I was wondering if the kodak easyshare z740 or the easyshare

z7590 would be a better choice? They both only have 5mp, but have 10x

optical zoom and I am sure the software is easier to use. So do I go

with the smaller sony 7mp camera with less zoom or go with a kodak

5mp camera with more zoom. Is there any advantage to a 7mp camera vs.

5mp if I won't be enlarging more than a 20x30" picture. I need to

make this decision in the next 2 days or I can't return the sony

camera. HELP!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, I am wondering what digital camera you all would recommend under

$400.00? I had a Kodak Easy Share camera, which was only 3.1MP, but

worked pretty well, but it just broke. I really don't want to spend

more than $400.00. What would you suggest? Is the Sony DSCW5 any

good? Thanks!

Question, I am interested in buying a DVD camcorder to use for

personal use. I have never had a camcorder before, but have heard

that buying a DVD camcorder would be better than buying a Mini DV

camcorder,,.....is that correct? Which DVD camcorder would someone

recommend. I am looking for one that is 'reasonably' priced. Thanks!

Question, I have a Minolta Maxxum 5 camera and a Minolta 28-80 macro

AF D 3.5-5.6 lens. Yesterday I noticed that when I rotate the zoom

dial from about 70 down to 50 I hear a light clicking sound. I don't

ever remember hearing this before and I did not drop the lens. Does

anyone have any ideas? My problem is that I leave 'tomorrow' for my

vacation out of town and was planning on taking MANY pictures with

this lens! Does anyone know if it will still work??? or will my

pictues be ruined? I don't have time to take it to be repaired

before I leave. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Me again, can anyone post a close up picture of this 'chain o pod', in particular the area where the screw attatches to the chain so I can get a better idea on how exactly to make this thing? Thanks!!!!

You are right, I still prefer not to carry a tripod if at all possible.

Hi, I guess maybe I am missing something (or am not a very good mechanic) but how exactly does the bolt attatch to the chain? Thanks.

Hi, I have heard a few people mention using a small chain attached to

the bottom of your camera 'as a tripod' by standing on it to keep the

camera from moving. How EXACTLY do I make one??? Like...what are

all the materials I would need,...what size chain? Also...is there

something that would take up less space in my bag that I could use

instead of a 'chain' ........would some kind of rope or something

work instead?? Thanks for any help.

Question, I have usually been using 200 speed film for the finer

grain...but was considering trying 400 speed so I can do more hand

held shots. I have 3 questions... the first is 1)will I sacrifice

much picture quality if I go from 200 speed to 400 speed and my

second question is: 2)in anyone's opinion which film gives nicer

pictures: Fujifilm Superia or Kodak Royal Gold, and 3)does anyone

know if one 'lasts' longer than the other. I have heard that some of

the professional film you must get it develped right away. Does one

of these stay safe, undeveloped longer than the other. Thanks for

all your help!!

I prefer not to carry the tripod just because I think it would kind of be a hastle to carry more equipment than I already have. I guess I would prefer the higher film speed to the tripod. I currently carry a moderately sized camera bag and I feel that the tripod would just be too much to carry on a routine basis. (Maybe...occassionally I wouldn't mind). Possibly if I knew of a great ULTRA SMALL folding, light tripod I may consider getting one. Any ideas??

Question, I am somewhat of a beginner and was wondering in everyone's

opinion what is the SMALLEST FOLDING, lightest and most compact

tripod available, (reasonably priced). Since I am a beginner....I am

still not sure if I really 'want' to carry the tripod around, but if

it was extra light and small, I would be more apt to bring it with

me! Help!!

Question, I am 'somewhat' a beginner. I have a Minolta Maxxum 5 and

have 2 lenses: 1)28-80 (3.5-5.6) and 2)75-300 (4.5-5.6). My

question is that I am looking for a lense to use mainly for 2 things

and would like to take these pictures WITHOUT A TRIPOD,...if that is

possible. 1)Pictures of landscapes with EVERYTHING in the scene in

FOCUS and (not as important) 2)Pictures of someone playing sports

indoors. I really do not want to use a tripod. Is it possible to do

these shots without one? I was wondering if the Minolta brand

lens:50mm f/1.4 would work??? (Is that a D lense does anyone

know?). OR.....is there something different anyone recommends for

these situations? I prefer not to spend 'too' much $. Thanks for

your input!! Also....I do like the Minolta 85mm f/1.4 D lense, but

it is too expensive ...are there any less expensive alternatives?

Thanks again!

Does anyone know if the Minolta brand 55mm Circular Polarizer Filter-Thin is any good? I have 2 Minolta brand lenses and a Minolta camera and wondered if anyone had heard if their Polarizer was worth purchasing. (Also, can I use it with both of my zoom lenses....28-80 and 75-300 D).?

Is it true though that a circular polarizer is the type of color filter I would use to make the blue in the sky brighter and the clouds appear whiter? Thanks again!

Question, I am relatively a beginner and am looking for a filter that

in a color photo really "makes the blue sky and the white clouds

stand out". I think that I would have to use a Circular polarizer

for that?? .....am I correct or wrong? Also, is there a certain

type of polarizer I should buy? (circular or linear...thin...?) I

have a Minolta maxxum 5,...should I stick with a Minolta brand

polarizer or it doesn't matter. HELP!!

To add a bit more information to my question....... I had the pictures developed at a 1 hour photo developing place..(I think Eckards pharmacy) and the prints were 4" X 6" (color). I used the automatic settings on the camera to take the pictures. Thanks.

Question, I just purchased a new Minolta Maxxum 5 camera and noticed

when I take pictures inside with Kodak Max 400 film and the flash

that is built into the camera that all of the pictures come out

Horribly grainy!!!!!! I think my point and shoot would take better

pictures indoors!! What am I doing wrong?? Help!! I spent a lot of

money on this camera and indoors it is taking BAD pictures! Any

ideas? Thanks

I have looked at the Minolta close up lenses, but they do not seem to offer much of a selection for the 55mm lenses. The strongest one I could find was +2. Would there be any problem using the Tiffen close ups with my Minolta Maxxum 5 camera?