SuperZoom Digital Cameras

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SuperZoom Digital Cameras

• SIBMUG Meeting
• August 17, 2007
• Presented by
• Stan DeWitt
• dewittsc_at_yahoo.com

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What is a SuperZoom Camera?

• A camera with greater than three times (3x)
  optical zoom lens. (Usually it is greater than
  or equal to 10x).
• Usually the image sensor will be greater than six
  megapixels. (Allows for capture of more detail in
  photos.)
• Great for nature shots, sports, or any other
  situation where you cant physically get close to
  your desired subject.

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Does That Mean EXPENSIVE?

• Not necessarily. Prices start at 225 and go up
  from there depending on features.
• Memory card prices have been dropping and
  capacities continue to rise, so image storage is
  no longer a problem.
• Dont you need an expensive color printer to
  print out your photos? NO!

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Printing/Viewing Options

• Most stores no whave digital printing options
  right in the store.
• Good color home printers are now fairly
  inexpensive (Depends on picture size).
• Photo paper continues to be expensive.
• Investigate picture sharing options such as
  Shutterfly.com, Fotki.com, etc.
• Bottom line Sharing photos with on-line griends
  and relatives is not expensive.

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Detailed look at Fuji S700

• S700 is range-finder camera that handles as a
  Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera.
• It is bulkier than a simple Point and Shoot
  camera.
• Image sensor is 7.1 megapixels.
• 10x zoom lens (38mm 380mm 35mm equivalent).
• It was used to take the images well look at
  tonight.

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Fuji S700 Specifications

• 2.5 LCD (back display) or Electronic View Finder
  (EVF) switchable by user.
• Uses either xD or Secure Digital (SD) memory
  cards up to 2 GB in capacity.
• Six different image recording sizes (1 -7MB).
• ISO range 64-1600 (film speed).
• Metering Spot, Averaging, or Auto (256 zones).

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Fuji S700 Specs (Contd)

• Image Stabilization is optionally available.
• Shutter speed range 1/1000 to 3 seconds.
• Macro capability (close-ups) Down to 0.4 inches.
• Weight - 14.1 oz. (with batteries and card).
• Size 4.2 x 3.0 x 3.2 inches.
• Also has limited movie capability.
• Can add narration sound to images.

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Other Brands Available

• Sony Cybershot DSC-H9.
• 8 MP, 15x zoom, image stabilization.
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-Z50.
• 10 MP, 12x zoom, image stabilization.
• Canon PowerShot S5.
• 8MP, 12x zoom, image stabilization.
• Olympus SP-550 UZ
• 7.1 MP, 18x zoom, image stabilization.

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Recommendations

• You may want to check out some of these models
  further if you are interested in high zoom
  capability.
• Also check out some photo sharing options. I
  recommend that you use one of these sites to
  display snapshots and then only print out 8 x
  10s or other large sizes of the best images.
• Might want to check out Fujis S8000fd available
  next month. (18 x zoom under 400).

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For More Information

• Use any web search engine, enter digital
  super-zoom cameras, and browse through the
  results.
• Next check out the reviews on any camera that
  seems promising.
• Go to a store (WalMart, Ritz Camera, Circuit
  City, Best Buy, etc.) to get some experience with
  size, accessibility of features, etc. Then BUY
  the one you want.