ok so ive bought a Nisis DV 6
http://www.nisis.com/Products/DigitalCameras/DV6.asp
its got 6.6 mega pixels and i recently went on holiday with a group of friends and we all had digital camera, when we got home i was amazed at the qulaity of my mates pics with his 3.2 mega pixel
and compared to mine they were amazing, why were mine so crap
i thought my spec was slightly higher than his camera which is 2 years old and mine was brand new ??
what going on ??
Nisis DV 6
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heinz-oz
Which camera did your friend use? How many pictures did you place on the card, what were the image settings ie. xxxpixels * xxxpixels.
Just because your camera claims to have a 6.6 MP chip, don't assume that your images will be that much better than a 3.2 MP dedicated photo digital camera. There are too many variables. The optics used are one of the main reasons why some cameras take better pictures than others, the internal processor to convert the RAW chip data to jpg is another.
I also learned from their web site that the actual chip used is only 3.1 MP which means the camera is duplicating pixels to arrive at a larger picture size. You may find that pic's taken at the smaller, 3.1 MP setting may turn out better because of that.
Many cheap camera vendors use this bit of trickery to sell their cam's, 6.2 MP sounds better than 3.1 MP right? It pays to look at the specs in detail and understand what you are looking at. This camera also claims to be able to take video. When you look at the frame sizes it will take the video in, they are non standard and need to be converted to view them anywhere else than on the camera, from the camera to TV or on a PC.
Don't expect DVD quality from that either because of the high compression used.
Just because your camera claims to have a 6.6 MP chip, don't assume that your images will be that much better than a 3.2 MP dedicated photo digital camera. There are too many variables. The optics used are one of the main reasons why some cameras take better pictures than others, the internal processor to convert the RAW chip data to jpg is another.
I also learned from their web site that the actual chip used is only 3.1 MP which means the camera is duplicating pixels to arrive at a larger picture size. You may find that pic's taken at the smaller, 3.1 MP setting may turn out better because of that.
Many cheap camera vendors use this bit of trickery to sell their cam's, 6.2 MP sounds better than 3.1 MP right? It pays to look at the specs in detail and understand what you are looking at. This camera also claims to be able to take video. When you look at the frame sizes it will take the video in, they are non standard and need to be converted to view them anywhere else than on the camera, from the camera to TV or on a PC.
Don't expect DVD quality from that either because of the high compression used.
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2log
re: Nisis DV 6
The camera you bought is primarily a video camcorder. Usually these camcorders really do produce crappy pictures. They don't have the flash capability that a digicam does. It does not collect enough light to give the picture more color.
Also, the 6.6 Megapixel resolution of your camera is software interpolated. That means it really isn't 6.6 Megapixels. It has a lower resolution, but a pixel is divided into more pixels to make it look bigger. However, the quality isn't really increased.
Also, the 6.6 Megapixel resolution of your camera is software interpolated. That means it really isn't 6.6 Megapixels. It has a lower resolution, but a pixel is divided into more pixels to make it look bigger. However, the quality isn't really increased.
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markbenson
right thanks for the advice and info on this matter, i have found out i can return the camera as im not happy with it, so i will do this and get another one, i was kind of blinded by the low price tag and supposed high spec
i knew all my friends had 3.2 so i just assumed foolishly this camera would be higher quality results
can any of you recommend a quality digital camera under the £200 pound mark please
i would appreciate it and im sure you all have more experience than me
thanks mark
any links would be great so i could check em out
i knew all my friends had 3.2 so i just assumed foolishly this camera would be higher quality results
can any of you recommend a quality digital camera under the £200 pound mark please
i would appreciate it and im sure you all have more experience than me
thanks mark
any links would be great so i could check em out
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heinz-oz
Mark, it doesn't matter where you go and which one you buy, barring a few bargains that may be had here and there, you generally get what you pay for, if you're lucky that is. Guess you found that out the hard way.
There are a great many magazines out there running regular reviews of what's on offer.
Personally, for my hard earned cash, I would not buy anything but Canon for stills, with Olympus coming a close second, and Panasonic for video. But that's me
As to prices, I got no idea what these things would cost in the UK, but for around £200 you should be able to find something decent. Look for a good range of optical zoom, don't be fooled by digital zoom, that only takes a section of your imaging chip for the whole image. If you start out with a good image you can always beat any digital zoom in post processing later.
A good quality lens from a reputable supplier should do.
Everything above, of course, goes for still cameras only. Mini DV cams these days can take decent stills also, my Panasonic GS400 takes them in 4 MP on a separate memory card. You would be looking down the barrell of around £ 1,500.- or so.
Good luck.
There are a great many magazines out there running regular reviews of what's on offer.
Personally, for my hard earned cash, I would not buy anything but Canon for stills, with Olympus coming a close second, and Panasonic for video. But that's me
As to prices, I got no idea what these things would cost in the UK, but for around £200 you should be able to find something decent. Look for a good range of optical zoom, don't be fooled by digital zoom, that only takes a section of your imaging chip for the whole image. If you start out with a good image you can always beat any digital zoom in post processing later.A good quality lens from a reputable supplier should do.
Everything above, of course, goes for still cameras only. Mini DV cams these days can take decent stills also, my Panasonic GS400 takes them in 4 MP on a separate memory card. You would be looking down the barrell of around £ 1,500.- or so.
Good luck.
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markbenson
ok i see what your saying
i was looking at this one or maybe a sony cyber shot ?
http://www.jessops.com/search/viewprodu ... 844c7eccd2
thanks
mark
i was looking at this one or maybe a sony cyber shot ?
http://www.jessops.com/search/viewprodu ... 844c7eccd2
thanks
mark
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2log
re: Olympus MJU MINI
That is a very nice choice. Definitely a good one quality wise and stylish as well. Just make sure to get a camera to ample resolution (at least 3.1 Megapixels) and Optical Zoom. Your camera of choice fits the bill nicely.
The only problem is it uses xD card. Among the memory cards available, these media is the most expensive.
The only problem is it uses xD card. Among the memory cards available, these media is the most expensive.
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2log
image quality for print out
Image Resolution---------------------Maximum print size
less than 640 x 480------------------Only wallet-size prints recommended
640 x 480------------------------------Absolute minimum resolution for 4x6 (results will vary)
1024 x 768 (0.79 MPixels)----------Minimum recommended resolution for 4x6
1152 x 864 (1 MPixels)--------------Minimum recommended resolution for 5x7
1600 x 1200(1.92 MPixels) ---------Minimum recommended resolution for 8x10 or larger
less than 640 x 480------------------Only wallet-size prints recommended
640 x 480------------------------------Absolute minimum resolution for 4x6 (results will vary)
1024 x 768 (0.79 MPixels)----------Minimum recommended resolution for 4x6
1152 x 864 (1 MPixels)--------------Minimum recommended resolution for 5x7
1600 x 1200(1.92 MPixels) ---------Minimum recommended resolution for 8x10 or larger