Posts Tagged ‘Zoom’
Camcorders why can’t the optical zoom be high the more megapixels your still camera has?
04
Jun
I’m shopping for a camcorder/camera. Specifically a hybrid SD/HDD. I want a high optical zoom with a high megapixel resolution for the still camera. There doesn’t seem to be one in the consumer market. Why is this? Is it something technical with the way the camera functions?
I am looking for an HD Camcorder with a 1080p resolution and at least 50x optical zoom?
31
May
I am looking for an HD Camcorder with a 1080p resolution and at least 50x optical zoom, any suggestions please and can you tell me also the price ranges of a camcorder with these specs?
Thanks.
@ Nihal: not more than 650 euro its about 900$
@ Iridflare: Now I have the SONY DCR-SX40 and it has 60x zoom and 720p resolution and I am really enjoying this great zoom but the quality of the video still poor if we compared to a 1080p resolution camera.
@ Dana Bash: the Canon HF S10 is a Good camera but it has only10x O.Z.
@ Andrew: LoL I will think of it.
Well, exluding the 50x optical zoom option, can you tell me what is the 1080p resolution camcorder with the highest optical zoom now on market?
I am thinking of the JVC enverio GZ-HD300 and it has a 20x O.Z .
Digital versus optical zoom in camcorders: How do they work side by side?
30
May
I understand that a high optical zoom (when used) delivers a clear picture while a high digital zoom (when used) delivers an unclear picture. What I want to know is, do these 2 different features work dependantly or independantly from each other? Are there camcorders that come with both high optical zooms and low digital zooms at the same time? Or does having a high optical zoom inevitably impose the camera with a high digital zoom? And, if this is the sad but true case, can the digital zoom be deactivated during shooting, leaving active only the optical zoom, so that zooming is done optically instead of digitally, for the sake of capturing a clear and well defined picture, instead of a fuzzy, pixelated image? By the same token, just for knowledge purposes, can the optical zoom be deactivated while leaving active only the digital zoom?
I have a Sony camcorder with a 10X optical Zoom. How do I get the telephoto lens to increase the zoom?
26
May
Do I need to screw this on prior to zooming? Or after?
Panasonic PV-GS19 MiniDV Camcorder w/24x Optical Zoom
20
May
- 1/6-inch CCD imager with 680K resolution
- MiniDV recording format offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution
- 24x optical zoom with digital image stabilization
- 2.5-inch diagonal LCD
- MagicPix feature enhances images shot in low light
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Samsung SC-D363 MiniDV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom
19
May
- Features 680,000 pixel CCD and 30x optical/1200x digital zoom
- 2.5-inch LCD, color viewfinder, and SD/MMC slot
- Captures still images up to 800 x 600 resolution, as well as MPEG4 video recording
- USB 2.0 compatibility for easy file transfers
- True 16:9 wide mode allows widescreen footage to be displayed on a digital TV
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Panasonic PV-GS39 MiniDV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom
19
May
- Features 30x optical zoom and 1000x digital zoom
- Low-height, compact design with a convenient side-load mechanism for tapes
- 2.7-inch 16:9 LCD display
- Joystick control for easy operation and navigation
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What are some good camcorders for about $300 that are High Definition and have decent optical zoom?
19
May
And an inbuilt hard drive and rechargeable battery.
Canon ZR100 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
17
May
- Sleek, compact MiniDV camcorder and digital still camera
- 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 360x) with image stabilization
- High-resolution 16:9 widescreen recording mode for true widescreen playback
- 2.4-inch LCD screen with option of letterbox-style display and brightness adjustment for viewing on sunny days
- Low-light recording settings
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Sanyo Xacti VCP-CA9 GX High-Definition 720p Waterproof Camcorder, 9 MP, 5x Optical Zoom Dual Camera
17
May
- High-Definition 720p MPEG-4 AVC/H Video.
- High-Resolution 9 Mega-pixel * 5x Optical Zoom.
- 2.5 inch, TFT color LCD display.
- Image Stabilizer Function * Face Chaser Function.
- Waterproof Dual Camera * Stereo Recording.
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CaseCrown High Tech Air Cell Case and Air Cell Shoulder Strap for the Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
13
May
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- Detachable and Air Cushion shoulder strap
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Sony DCR-SR67 80GB HDD Camcorder w/60x Optical Zoom
12
May
- 80GB hard disk drive
- 60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom
- Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with SteadyShotTM image stabalization
- Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick DuoTM media (sold separately)
- 1/8″ Advanced HADTM CCD Imager
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Canon VIXIA HF S20 10x Optical Zoom HD Dual Flash Memory Camcorder with 16GB Accessory Bundle
12
May
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- Sunpak Platinum Plus 5800D Tripod Kit with 2nd Quick Release and Case – Flexible Mini Tripod
- Ultra High Capacity Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack – 16 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card
- Protective Camcorder Case with Side Pockets & Strap
- Memory Card Wallet – 5 Piece Cleaning Kit – LCD Screen Protector