Recent content by martincco

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    Big zoom camera that can take stills during video

    These pictures are great. I am impressed with the quality at that distance. The capture from the movie isn't bad, though not quite as sharp as the equivalent stills, however, a newer camera should handle the 60 fps better, and perhaps have some better quality thrown in, too. A few things I am...
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    Big zoom camera that can take stills during video

    That would be awesome - thanks so much.
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    Big zoom camera that can take stills during video

    I think the practice part is a really good idea. I am only going to get one shot at this. I wish I could afford 2 cameras, but I am really pushing the budget strings with my good wife already. $1000 or so for the trip to Florida (by myself, she is a teacher and cannot get off for a week)...
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    Big zoom camera that can take stills during video

    That is an interesting solution (and would make it easier so I don't have to concentrate on more than one thing at a time) :-) I had kind of wondered about something like that, but didn't know how possible it was, and how clear a single frame would come out. Most of the cameras I am looking at...
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    Big zoom camera that can take stills during video

    Hi all. New to the forum - seems like a great place to get info. We have a very old digital camera, and it is time to upgrade. We are new to the all great features on the later cameras, and mostly want something to take pictures of grandkids, and for vacations. As long as I am doing it, though...