Digital Still Cameras - Open Forum

YATES · 10-20-2002, 09:44 PM

I want to get a digital still camera for shooting freestyle riding, etc. I am alittle concerned about how quick they shoot for the action type shots, and how many mega pixels I should be looking for--any help/tips would be appreciated.

*nags* · 10-20-2002, 09:51 PM

Well.. really depends what you're looking to do.. If you just plan on putting the pictures up on the internet go for a 2mp and save yourself some money. If you wanna print anything go for a 3mp. How much money are you looking to spend?? I can answer pretty much any questions you have, so just post 'em here. I've been selling digital cameras for the last 6 years :D

-nags

IM me at xNaGSx if ya want some help.

FOTOgrapher · 10-20-2002, 10:20 PM

I just got one, the picture quality is great. I picked up a d-100 by nikon, here is a picture.

David

*nags* · 10-20-2002, 10:38 PM

D100 is definetley a sweet camera. If you like that one, also check out the FinePix S2 Pro.. It's also based on the Nikon F100 body and is supposed to be even better than the D100

YATES · 10-20-2002, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the info guys--I should have been more specific-----I am looking for something under $500------I have enough money tied up in our video cameras!!!!!!

*nags* · 10-20-2002, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by YATES
Thanks for the info guys--I should have been more specific-----I am looking for something under $500------I have enough money tied up in our video cameras!!!!!!

Take a look at the new Nikon Coolpix 4300. It's a brand new model. It's a 4mp camera and is pretty small. I was going to give you the link to it, but Nikon's web page is down right now. Check out Nikonusa.com later and see if it's working. Take a look at the 4300 and the 4500.

900 Fury · 10-20-2002, 11:27 PM

OK, you are looking for a digital camera. I have a Toshiba PDR-M25 , it was rated by consumer reports to be the best, my g-friend picked it up for about 200 clams. Beware, If you are looking for action shots, a digital still camera may not be the way to go, as they are just that: digital STILL cameras. They are great for taking pictures of THINGS THAT DON"T MOVE, ie your bike, house, tree etc. MIne (and I'm not sure how the others on the market are) has an automatic focus, that I cannot disable. In other words, if I go to take a picture of say, someone going by doing a standup, The stupid camera has to focus first, and by that time your subject is long gone. In other words, no "point and click" here. Just something to think about, cuz i sure am pissed about mine. I mean It's a great camera for things that sit still, but how often do we sit still on our bikes:D . Am I right Nags?

900 Fury · 10-20-2002, 11:28 PM

OK, you are looking for a digital camera. I have a Toshiba PDR-M25 2.2 Megapixel , it was rated by consumer reports to be the best, my g-friend picked it up for about 200 clams. Beware, If you are looking for action shots, a digital still camera may not be the way to go, as they are just that: digital STILL cameras. They are great for taking pictures of THINGS THAT DON"T MOVE, ie your bike, house, tree etc. MIne (and I'm not sure how the others on the market are) has an automatic focus, that I cannot disable. In other words, if I go to take a picture of say, someone going by doing a standup, The stupid camera has to focus first, and by that time your subject is long gone. In other words, no "point and click" here. Just something to think about, cuz i sure am pissed about mine. I mean It's a great camera for things that sit still, but how often do we sit still on our bikes:D . Am I right Nags?

*nags* · 10-20-2002, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by 900 Fury
Am I right Nags?

You are not

Just press the shutter button down half way first and follow the subject. This will lock the focus and therefore will not have to first focus when you hit it. Follow the subject while the button is pushed halfway down and hit it all the way when you want to take the picture. It will work perfect :D

YATES · 10-20-2002, 11:32 PM

I am by no means a expert with still cameras but I have played around with a few, what I found was that watching the person in the screen and staying with them until AND after you click the picture button, that way it was in focus and ready to go, maybe you could try that(if you haven't already) to get cleaner shots. I have had great luck with the video captures I usualy do it just takes for ever, you have to capture and resize every pic from the actual video. Its seem like it would be alot earier to just take the pic and load it to my server.

YATES · 10-20-2002, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nags
You are not

Just press the shutter button down half way first and follow the subject. This will lock the focus and therefore will not have to first focus when you hit it. Follow the subject while the button is pushed halfway down and hit it all the way when you want to take the picture. It will work perfect :D

Damn Nags, you got there right before me

YATES · 10-20-2002, 11:35 PM

hey Nags----look at this truck real close again------see anything weird about it???????

900 Fury · 10-20-2002, 11:47 PM

yeah, I have tried the half button push technique before, but I seem to get limited results. Sometimes it works PERFECT, and other times not so well. There has got to be a better way to do it.... Thanks for the input though....

*nags* · 10-21-2002, 12:04 AM

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Originally posted by 900 Fury
yeah, I have tried the half button push technique before, but I seem to get limited results. Sometimes it works PERFECT, and other times not so well. There has got to be a better way to do it.... Thanks for the input though....

There is no good or bad way to do it... Thats just THE way you do it. Even with 35mm cameras thats how you do it. I shot professionaly for several years and used to teach classes.. Thats just the way you do it.... Called panning :D

LSP · 10-21-2002, 02:36 PM

hey Nags,
what are your views and opinions on the Canon D30, D60 and 1D? Pro's , Cons?

900 Fury · 10-21-2002, 06:20 PM

thanks nags. I will hereforth attempt to hone my technique:D :D

Radguy · 10-21-2002, 10:48 PM

Nags what do you think of the Kadak DC4800?

I seem to like it alot except that it's not accident proof

*nags* · 10-21-2002, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by LSP
hey Nags,
what are your views and opinions on the Canon D30, D60 and 1D? Pro's , Cons?

I dont think they make the D30 anymore... The D60 and 1D are both awesome cameras. I haven't really got a chance to use them, but everything I've heard about them is pretty good. However, I'm a Nikon fan myself. Have over $15,000 of Nikon equipment :D

*nags* · 10-21-2002, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by Radguy
Nags what do you think of the Kadak DC4800?

I seem to like it alot except that it's not accident proof

I hate Kodak consumer digital cameras. However, that particular model does get better reviews than most of the others Kodak cameras.

Chris SSB · 10-21-2002, 11:09 PM

Isn't that truck fake. A model?

10-20-2002, 09:44 PM	#1
YATES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York Age: 29 Bike: 02 XR50 / 87 YSR50 / 82 ATC70 Gender: Male Posts: 1,687	Digital Still Cameras I want to get a digital still camera for shooting freestyle riding, etc. I am alittle concerned about how quick they shoot for the action type shots, and how many mega pixels I should be looking for--any help/tips would be appreciated.

10-20-2002, 09:51 PM	#2
nags FUCK IT. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S. Florida Age: 26 Bike: 2003 F4i / 2002 Honda CBR954 / Yamaha Zuma Gender: Male Posts: 54,826	Well.. really depends what you're looking to do.. If you just plan on putting the pictures up on the internet go for a 2mp and save yourself some money. If you wanna print anything go for a 3mp. How much money are you looking to spend?? I can answer pretty much any questions you have, so just post 'em here. I've been selling digital cameras for the last 6 years :D -nags IM me at xNaGSx if ya want some help. __________________ Advertise Here! http://www.the-nags.com/ http://www.stuntex.com http://www.moto-heaven.com

10-20-2002, 10:38 PM	#4
nags FUCK IT. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S. Florida Age: 26 Bike: 2003 F4i / 2002 Honda CBR954 / Yamaha Zuma Gender: Male Posts: 54,826	D100 is definetley a sweet camera. If you like that one, also check out the FinePix S2 Pro.. It's also based on the Nikon F100 body and is supposed to be even better than the D100 __________________ Advertise Here! http://www.the-nags.com/ http://www.stuntex.com http://www.moto-heaven.com

10-21-2002, 02:36 PM	#15
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10-21-2002, 10:48 PM	#17
Radguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NY Age: 32 Bike: 2000 R6 Gender: Male Posts: 1,329	Nags what do you think of the Kadak DC4800? I seem to like it alot except that it's not accident proof __________________ You're never more alive than when you're close to death. [url]www.rollinrednecks.com[/url]

10-20-2002, 10:58 PM	#5
YATES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York Age: 29 Bike: 02 XR50 / 87 YSR50 / 82 ATC70 Gender: Male Posts: 1,687	Thanks for the info guys--I should have been more specific-----I am looking for something under $500------I have enough money tied up in our video cameras!!!!!!

10-20-2002, 11:27 PM	#7
900 Fury Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 30 Bike: 1998 z50, xr50/z88 hybrid Gender: Male Posts: 1,216	OK, you are looking for a digital camera. I have a Toshiba PDR-M25 , it was rated by consumer reports to be the best, my g-friend picked it up for about 200 clams. Beware, If you are looking for action shots, a digital still camera may not be the way to go, as they are just that: digital STILL cameras. They are great for taking pictures of THINGS THAT DON"T MOVE, ie your bike, house, tree etc. MIne (and I'm not sure how the others on the market are) has an automatic focus, that I cannot disable. In other words, if I go to take a picture of say, someone going by doing a standup, The stupid camera has to focus first, and by that time your subject is long gone. In other words, no "point and click" here. Just something to think about, cuz i sure am pissed about mine. I mean It's a great camera for things that sit still, but how often do we sit still on our bikes:D . Am I right Nags?

10-20-2002, 11:28 PM	#8
900 Fury Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 30 Bike: 1998 z50, xr50/z88 hybrid Gender: Male Posts: 1,216	OK, you are looking for a digital camera. I have a Toshiba PDR-M25 2.2 Megapixel , it was rated by consumer reports to be the best, my g-friend picked it up for about 200 clams. Beware, If you are looking for action shots, a digital still camera may not be the way to go, as they are just that: digital STILL cameras. They are great for taking pictures of THINGS THAT DON"T MOVE, ie your bike, house, tree etc. MIne (and I'm not sure how the others on the market are) has an automatic focus, that I cannot disable. In other words, if I go to take a picture of say, someone going by doing a standup, The stupid camera has to focus first, and by that time your subject is long gone. In other words, no "point and click" here. Just something to think about, cuz i sure am pissed about mine. I mean It's a great camera for things that sit still, but how often do we sit still on our bikes:D . Am I right Nags?

10-20-2002, 11:32 PM	#10
YATES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York Age: 29 Bike: 02 XR50 / 87 YSR50 / 82 ATC70 Gender: Male Posts: 1,687	I am by no means a expert with still cameras but I have played around with a few, what I found was that watching the person in the screen and staying with them until AND after you click the picture button, that way it was in focus and ready to go, maybe you could try that(if you haven't already) to get cleaner shots. I have had great luck with the video captures I usualy do it just takes for ever, you have to capture and resize every pic from the actual video. Its seem like it would be alot earier to just take the pic and load it to my server.

10-20-2002, 11:35 PM	#12
YATES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York Age: 29 Bike: 02 XR50 / 87 YSR50 / 82 ATC70 Gender: Male Posts: 1,687	hey Nags----look at this truck real close again------see anything weird about it???????

10-20-2002, 11:47 PM	#13
900 Fury Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 30 Bike: 1998 z50, xr50/z88 hybrid Gender: Male Posts: 1,216	yeah, I have tried the half button push technique before, but I seem to get limited results. Sometimes it works PERFECT, and other times not so well. There has got to be a better way to do it.... Thanks for the input though....

10-21-2002, 06:20 PM	#16
900 Fury Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 30 Bike: 1998 z50, xr50/z88 hybrid Gender: Male Posts: 1,216	thanks nags. I will hereforth attempt to hone my technique:D :D

10-21-2002, 11:09 PM	#20
Chris SSB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Forney, Tx Age: Bike: 02 GSXR 1000, 02 RM 250 Gender: Male Posts: 629	Isn't that truck fake. A model? __________________ [url=http://www.skwerleesportbikes.com] [color=red][size=4]Nude pics of my wife![/color][/size][/url]