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03-05-2010, 09:40 AM   #31
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QuoteOriginally posted by jogiba Quote
There is no way in hell you will see a 24-720mm (35mm eqiv) F2.8/5.6 lens for Pentax DSLRs
Note quite.
Still cameras only produce a subset of their pixels in video mode, typically by subsampling across the entire sensor surface. If only the center fraction is sampled (like the new Canon does offer as an option), then the total zoom range for 720p with a 14.6MP sensor and with the DA18-250 in 35mm equivalent terms becomes:

27.5 - 1400 mm (50x)

Of course, subsampling would have to be flexible to allow a smooth digital 3.65x zoom range at the tele end of things. But this feature will come very soon in all video-capable dSLR, I am sure (even the DA*16-50 becomes 24 - 280 mm). Digital zoom is a good thing in video mode to be exploited. Unlike in still mode, it doesn't necessarily detoriate resolution and can't be done in post-processing! And because of their higher overall resolving power, digital zoom has much more power for dSLRs compared to P&S.


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I shoot HD video with all of my lenses from 6.5mm to 2350mm so that is a 361x range on my K-7 or a 9.75 to 3525mm (35mm eqiv).
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My Canon digital camcorder has a 25x , 2.6-65mm/f1.8 lens. It produces surprisingly good video fully zoomed. I can also zoom in more digitally. While not as sharp as a DSLR, stills from it are pretty good. I have not used the X90 but I see no reason to dismiss this camera because "26X zoom is too big". It is built not to replace the DSLR but to be a light, bring it everywhere and shoot pictures of just about anything from up close to far off. You can carry it in your jacket pocket.
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The longest zoom is the 32.8-2571mm (16:9 35mm eqiv)) F1.9/5.7 78x zoom on the Panasonic SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-S50 camcorders that take the new SDXC cards.
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QuoteOriginally posted by jogiba Quote
that is a 361x range on my K-7
Lens change in 33ms? You're really quick. Chapeau!
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Only 10.7x with a single lens.
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I've ordered one of these for my son. He said he wants video and zoom. As he's only 11, I figured this was the way to go to introduce him to the basics in a single package that he can't lose the bits for. I wonder how long it'll be before he drops it.

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As he's only 11, I figured this was the way to go to introduce him to the basics in a single package that he can't lose the bits for. I wonder how long it'll be before he drops it.
I would have ordered the W90 instead.... but my 11 year old son hasn't dropped his cheap PowerShot that he got some 4 or 5 years ago yet
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I would have ordered the W90 instead.... but my 11 year old son hasn't dropped his cheap PowerShot that he got some 4 or 5 years ago yet
*crosses fingers*

He wants zoom. A lot of zoom. I have to do as I'm told
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lithium batteries for FinePix HS10

Hi guys,

Could you please tell me if I can use lithium batteries for the fuji finepix HS10 instead of 4aa batteries?

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Hi guys,

Could you please tell me if I can use lithium batteries for the fuji finepix HS10 instead of 4aa batteries?

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Sorry but you seem confused

Those are not exclusive options. The HS10 requires 4 AA batteries which is awesome for versatility because you can use Alkalines, NiHm, NiCd or Lithium.
I'd even guess you can use Eneloops too (although Fuji does not say).

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Fuji HS10 @ 24mm (35mm eqiv) vs 720mm

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