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About Digital Cameras/Camcorders

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thatbox

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Are there any consumer digital camcorders that are capable of taking very hi-qual stills (as in 1024x768 at least) and recording at hi-qual (although I'm not sure what the quality ranges for video are)? I want to be able to take perfect digital video and huge pictures -- can one device do both?
 
Originally posted by: thatbox
Are there any consumer digital camcorders that are capable of taking very hi-qual stills (as in 1024x768 at least) and recording at hi-qual (although I'm not sure what the quality ranges for video are)? I want to be able to take perfect digital video and huge pictures -- can one device do both?
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Samsung made a dv camcorder with a built in 4 mp camera.. I'm not linking it because its the most ridiculous invention ever made - it's like they glued two cameras together.. AVOID IT.. 1024x768 is pretty mediocre for a digicam... Just get a nice digital camera and a nice digital camcorder.. I always avoid 2 in ones - they usually are just two mediocre products in one.. And if you drop/break them you're out of two machines instead of one.. My pal's multifunction printer/fax/copier/scanner is having printing issues - now instead of being out a printer he's out a printer/fax/copier and scanner.. I told him that exact thing and he ignored me then.. loser!
 
Originally posted by: CheapArse
freedom is right, the samsung looks so fugly. I would get the panasonic 3CCD comcorder, best out there. 3 mp still photos
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The new panasonic line or 3ccd cameras are awesome (3ccd starting at $750?!??!) but they have a 3mp still photo mode?! That's insane! I just ordered a 3mp digital camera and would of saved that money towards the pana had I known! That's great for a camcorder..
 
some sonys have good photo capabilities..however, still no match for any entry level digital cam
 
Short answer: No.

If you want a video camera, get a video camera. If you want a still camera, get a still camera.

There's nothing on the martket (yet) that does an acceptable job at both roles.

I'm sure that time will fix that, but we're not there yet.
 
Originally posted by: NogginBoink
Short answer: No.

If you want a video camera, get a video camera. If you want a still camera, get a still camera.

There's nothing on the martket (yet) that does an acceptable job at both roles.

I'm sure that time will fix that, but we're not there yet.
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My theory - even if this perfect hybrid exists, why bother? Multifunction printers have existed for years but none of them are as good as a great standalone printer and a great scanner (they all have very mediocre scanners).. Again, what if your scanner breaks or you want a new printer with higher resolution? Combining functions will just screw you in the end..
 
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