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Why do DSLR cameras have lower zoom range than Point and Shoot?
I'm confused about this. DSLR cameras are generally always more expensive than Point and shoot cameras. But why is it that DSLR cameras have a lower zoom range than P&S? For example, if a DSLR came with a 17-45mm lens (I've been told to divide 45/17 = 2.6x zoom) but some cheap P&S cameras have 5x zoom.
So does that mean P&S cameras can zoom further than DSLR?
That's just a lens to start you out. With a P&S, you're forever stuck with the same zoom lens. But with a DSLR, you can buy more lenses to cover just about any range you can think of. You can also get specialty lenses, like lenses for low light, macro, tilt-shift, fish-eye, super telephoto and many more! (I sound like a commercial!)
Right now, any zoom camera can zoom farther than the lens currently on my D90 (35mm f/1.8), but it's a darn fine low light prime lens, and you can't beat that with a stick!
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| | 18X Zoom Industrial Outdoor PTZ Camera $999.99 This industrial outdoor PTZ speed dome video surveillance camera is one of our most versatile and highest quality pan tilt zoom video cameras we've ever offered. The Sony Super Ex-View HAD CCD delivers 470 lines of resolution with a 0.01 lux low light rating. The PTZ video camera comes standard with 360° continuous rotation with preset pan speeds up to 360° per second. This outdoor speed dome camera has an IP66 weather proof rating and is equipped with a heater and blower to ensure that your security speed dome camera works under the toughest conditions. |
| | 36X Zoom Industrial Outdoor PTZ Camera $1399.99 This industrial outdoor PTZ speed dome video surveillance camera is one of our most versatile and highest quality pan tilt zoom video cameras we've ever offered. The Sony Super Ex-View HAD CCD delivers 470 lines of resolution with a 0.01 lux low light rating. The PTZ video camera comes standard with 360° continuous rotation with preset pan speeds up to 360° per second. This outdoor speed dome camera has an IP66 weather proof rating and is equipped with a heater and blower to ensure that your security speed dome camera works under the toughest conditions. |
| | DIGIOP Black 30x Zoom Speed Dome Security Camera $1349.99 The BLK-CCP143VH is a 30x optical zoom memory speed dome camera, featuring a Sony Super HAD chipset that delivers a crisp 520 lines color resolution and 570 lines black and white resolution with an amazing minimum illumination of 0.008 lux.This camera offers several advanced features, including a built-in 30x optical auto-iris zoom lens which allows you to adjust your camera to achieve the exact field of view you need. It also includes built-in image stabilization to reduce the effects of small movements or vibration of your video camera, true day/night which improves low light sensitivity, and wide dynamic range (WDR) which enables the camera to deliver video with near perfect exposure in the harshest of lighting conditions.Other features include UTP, DNR, OSD, DSS, and built-in Motion Detection for enhanced performance and greater flexibility. All DIGIOP Black cameras offer 3 year warranties, and are backed by unparalleled lifetime support from the SC Direct Support Team.Our DIGIOP Black PTZ dome camera designs are based on direct feedback from our customers to deliver the ultimate in simplicity and convenience, saving you valuable time and money. All PTZ dome cameras come standard with auto surveillance functions, including support for up to 63 programmable preset positions, 8 programmable tour functions, up to 4 memorized user control patterns (speed, position and lens control), up to 4 zones of programmable privacy masking, and a digital auto-flip function with 360° endless panning and 0° ~ 180° tilt angle. Core Features and BenefitsFeatures and CapabilitiesDigital Day/Night – Digital day/night (also referred to as electronic day/night) improves low light sensitivity, delivers a sharper image in low light conditions, and enables the camera to see in the dark without the help of external IR illuminators.Unlike true day/night cameras, which use a mechanical filter, the camera electronically adjusts colors during the day instead of using an infrared filter. This allows the digital day/night cameras to deliver similar benefits of true day/night cameras, but at a lower cost. Without the need for a physical filter, digital day/night technology can be leveraged for smaller form factors, such as bullet cameras.This 30x optical zoom memory speed dome camera comes standard with the following core features and benefits:Chipset – 1/4" Sony Super HAD CCD delivers a super sharp 520 color / 570 B&W lines of resolution for high quality images, with an amazing minimum illumination of 0.008 lux low lightLens – Built-in 30x optical auto-iris zoom lens (max 99mm focal length) allows you to adjust your camera to achieve the exact field of view you need, and allows you to narrow your field of view to look more closely at a targeted area, while saving on storage space and maintainin |
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| | DIGIOP Black 30x Optical Zoom Integrated Dome PTZ Camera $1199.99 Our DIGIOP Black PTZ dome camera designs are based on direct feedback from our customers to deliver the ultimate in simplicity and convenience, saving you valuable time and money. All PTZ dome cameras come standard with auto surveillance functions, including support for up to 63 programmable preset positions, 8 programmable tour functions, up to 4 memorized user control patterns (speed, position and lens control), up to 4 zones of programmable privacy masking, and a digital auto-flip function with 360° endless panning and 0° ~ 180° tilt angle.Features and CapabilitiesDigital Day/Night – Digital day/night (also referred to as electronic day/night) improves low light sensitivity, delivers a sharper image in low light conditions, and enables the camera to see in the dark without the help of external IR illuminators.Unlike true day/night cameras, which use a mechanical filter, the camera electronically adjusts colors during the day instead of using an infrared filter. This allows the digital day/night cameras to deliver similar benefits of true day/night cameras, but at a lower cost. Without the need for a physical filter, digital day/night technology can be leveraged for smaller form factors.This 30x Optical Zoom Integrated Speed Dome Camera comes standard with the following core features and benefits:Chipset – 1/4" Sony Super HAD CCD delivers a super sharp 540 color / 570 B&W lines of resolution for high quality images, with an amazing minimum illumination of 0.005 lux low lightLens – Built-in 30x optical auto-iris zoom lens (max 90mm focal length) allows you to adjust your camera to achieve the exact field of view you need, and allows you to narrow your field of view to look more closely at a targeted area, while saving on storage space and maintaining an accurate focus.Image Stabilization – Built-in image stabilization reduces the effects of small movements or vibration of your video camera – resulting in a clearer, more stable image. This is a very important feature for cameras mounted on poles or exposed to the elements, and critical for applications requiring the capture of fine details, such as facial features or fast moving license plates.Protocols – This camera features automatic dome protocol detection, and supports the industry’s most common communication protocols, including standard Pelco protocols, for seamless integration with a wide selection of DVRs, keyboards, matrix systems, video servers, and other devices. Perfect for new security systems and retrofits. Call your DIGIOP Black sales consultant for a complete list of protocols supported.Weatherproof IP66 Rated – Never again worry about the elements - these cameras are completely protected against contact |
| | 10x Zoom Day/Night Vandalproof PTZ Dome Security Camera $699.99 This compact day/night, vandalproof PTZ camera is packed full of features. At half the size and half the cost of other speed dome cameras, this PTZ security dome camera is the perfect solution for any demanding application.The vandalproof dome security camera features a 10x optical and 20x digital high speed zoom with fast auto focus as well as RS-485/RS-422 interface and dip-switch free set up. The 1/4" Sony EX-View CCD delivers 530 lines color resolution and is sensitive to low light conditions.Other features include 360 degree continuous rotation, 0-90 degree tilt with auto-flip, 128 programmable presets, 1 cruising and 4 pattern tours, and low power consumption. |
| | 480 TVL 3.5-16 mm Zoom Weatherproof Bullet Security Camera $149.99 This weatherproof zoom bullet camera is packed with features that will amaze you for a camera of this size and form. First, the convenient and easy to use external zoom adjustment makes achieving the perfect shot fast and easy. Then, the Sony Super HAD high resolution chipset produces 480 lines of resolution and a low 0.5 Lux rating. The auto white balance, auto gain control, backlight compensation and electronic shutter all help to produce a visually stunning and clear picture. This zoom bullet camera is perfect as an all purpose indoor or outdoor camera. Use indoor or outdoor with the sleek all metal weatherproof housing and included sunshield. |
| | ACTi 10x Zoom Low Light IP PTZ Security Camera $756 The ACM8511 Day/Night camera combines the control of a PTZ camera with the power of IP. The 10x zoom lens will allow you to get the view you desire and all pan/tilt/zoom controls can be done remotely over the internet. The 0.009 lux rating is great for low-light operation and is a favorite for most low light applications. The ACM8511's compact aesthetic design makes it a perfect fit for virtually any application. |
| | DIGIOP Black 10x Zoom Mini Speed Dome Security Camera $599.99 DIGIOP Black PTZ dome camera designs are based on direct feedback from our customers to deliver the ultimate in simplicity and convenience, saving you valuable time and money. All PTZ dome cameras come standard with auto surveillance functions, including support for up to 63 programmable preset positions, 8 programmable tour functions, up to 4 memorized user control patterns (speed, position and lens control), up to 4 zones of programmable privacy masking, and a digital auto-flip function with 360° endless panning and 0° ~ 180° tilt angle.1/4" Sony Super HAD image sensor delivers high quality images with 520 color lines of resolution (570 lines B&W)Built-in 10x optical auto-focus zoom lens (f2.8-38mm) and 10x digital zoom support allows you to narrow your field of view to look more closely at a targeted area, while saving on storage spaceBuilt-in image stabilization reduces effects of small camera movements to deliver a cleaner video signalTrue day / night improves low light sensitivity, delivers a sharper image in low light conditions, and enables the camera to see in the dark with the help of external IR illuminatorsThis camera supports multiple communication protocols, including Pelco, for seamless integration with a wide selection of devicesAdvanced features include UTP, DNR, OSD and Motion Detection. See the Full Description tab below for how these features will benefit youAuto-surveillance functions include preset, tours, pattern, zone masking, alarms, and auto-flip. See the Full Description tab below for how these features will benefit you3 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee included |
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PENTAX Kx 12MP Digital SLR Camera with Zoom Lens
Camera 500D - Camera Class With A Few Limitations
I have bought with the camera after my Panasonic FZ28 Super Zoom camera was broken and I had to return because of that.
I bought the camera with the 18-200 mm lens. Since I had done it before, almost 1 year with the Panasonic pictures, I was able to compare the well.
+ Unbeatable class is the Image Stabilizer in the Canon lens. At 200 mm Tele 1 / 15 second from the hand is pixel scharf possible.
+ The high ISO capability of the Canon is also class. ISO 1600 images are good. Here, the FC can not keep up 28th
+ Apart from the noise at high ISO values, I was quite surprised that the Panasonic picture quality is not noticeably worse than the Canon, particularly if the lens is fully turned up the CANON. Really bad is the Canon lens in the range of 135 mm.
+ Full HD videos are recorded at a frame rate of 20 fps. This is not really a restriction. Through a format converter you can increase the frame rate to 30 fps. The images run the stable. Since the Canon selects a low compression ratio that goes without sacrificing quality.
+ The automatic programs of the Panasonic to work better than the Canon. My wife, who prefer to simply press the shutter button makes Biler worse, as the face of the Canon far too lame and is therefore unusable. I have some pictures in which the petals in the foreground sharp, the 5 children are behind the flower, however, blurred. The fully automatic mode, the Panasonic is the automatically selects the scene modes, better.
+ The Live View mode, of course, the Panasonic can not be used for the automatic programs for CANON. Be brought into focus here must be done manually by pressing a button. For me as an "advanced amateur" is the seeker a good thing. My wife would prefer to watch on the monitor, which is not suitable due to the manual focusing for snapshots.
+ Image and sound quality of the videos are even better on the Canon. However, here again, the Panasonic expensive compared to much more user. With the Canon I have an extra Tactile pressure aware Sharpen. The automatic tracking of work as well as not. De facto have to manually put sharp.
For the excellent camera, I give 4 stars. Since the user-friendliness is not on the level of a much cheaper Super zoom camera, I subtract a star. A digital SLR for the consumer market must, in my opinion, also has a corresponding automatic feature.
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