Nikon Coolpix L14
I bought this camera for RM400 in May 2008 and sold it in December 2008 to somebody via lowyat.net forum.
Features:
7MP, 3X optical zoom, video quality 640×480 at 25fps or 30fps.
Use two AA batteries – alkaline or rechargeable.
Pros:
1. I can’t think of any except it can take still and video images just like Nikon Coolpix L18.
2. Can use cheap SD cards.
Cons:
1. Support up to 8 MB SD cards.
1. very slow in capturing still images i.e. have to wait 3-5 seconds before capturing the next photo.
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Nikon Coolpix L18
I purchased it for RM450 in December 2008 and sold it to my friend in August 2009.
Features:
8MP, Optical Zoom 3X, Steady-shake feature, video quality 640×480 at 25fps or 30fps at about 9mbps quality (high dvd quality).
Use two AA batteries – alkaline or rechargeable.
Pros:
1. Still images and videos are better than L14.
2. Can shoot photo faster than L14 – 0.5 to 1 second waiting period.
3. Can use the optical zoom while recording video.
4. Can use cheap SD cards.
Cons:
1. Distance from the camera to an indoor object is between 3 -5 meters.
2. If more than 5 meters, images tend to be “dusty” when you see at the original size. Need more lights for indoor and night outdoor shooting. No problems during the daytime.
3. Support up to 8 MB SD cards.
Download Nikon Coolpix L18 manual (nikon coolpix L18)
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Sony Cybershot DSC-P100
I bought it for RM1500 in December 2004 and I am still happy with it. I don’t want to sell my DSC-P100 hahaha.
Download Sony DSC-P100/P120/P150 Manual. Sony dsc-p100 manual(3MB)
Features:
5MP, 3X optical zoom, video quality 640×480 at 25fps or 30fps at about 9mbps (high dvd quality).
3 hours to charge the Infolithium battery and can last up to 2.5 – 3 hours.
Pros:
1. Excellent quality of still images and videos. No “dusty” still images.
2. Can shoot images more than 15-20 meters away with exceptional quality.
3. Has illumination function (extra light) for dark places.
4. Can change the flash setting from normal to low (bright places) or high (dark places like outdoor night photography or in clubs/pubs).
5. Has red-eye reduction
6. Excellent quality of still images with Smart Digital Zoom (indoor/outdoor) and Precision Digital (daytime, outdoor).
7. Many other functions
Cons:
1. Can’t use the optical zoom for recording videos.
2. Sony Memory Stick DUO cards are very expensive – 4GB RM139.
3. Can support up to 4GB memory cards only.
4. No steady-shake feature.
5. Expensive battery, RM200 per unit
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
I have just bought this cute handyman this month for RM1300.
Features;
60x optical zoom
120x digital zoom or 2000x digital zoom.
DVD MPEG2 quality 720X576 wide-screen @ 25 fps at 3mbps (Long Play), 6mbps (Standard Play) or 9mbps (High Quality).
Built-in 4GB memory (4gb=1 hour recording at HQ). External card up to 16GB.
2 hours to charge the Infolithium battery and can last up to 2.5 – 3 hours or more.
Download Sony DCR-SX40 / SX41 / SX60 Manual Handbook (3.3mb)
(same features, functions & quality except for internal storage: 4GB, 8GB and 16GB, respectively.
Pros:
1. Excellent videos.
2. Fast transfer from camera to computer.
3. Can support up to 16GB of Memory Stick Pro Duo. (Not sure about 32GB.)
4. Palm-sized, very light.
5. Excellent for shooting fashion shows etc. when using less than 40x optical zoom without a tripod in which videos are very smooth. Normally, we use less than 20x optical at any fashion shows in malls.
Cons:
1. Still image size 640×480 only.
2. Expensive Sony memory card (MS Pro Duo). Can try compatible memory Sandisk.
3. Expensive battery, RM200-RM300 per unit.
4. Need a tripod if using 45x to 60x optical zoom, shaky videos.
TEST POWER!
Using Landscape Scene Mode with 60x optical zoom
- no tripod
- other settings set to Auto
- Steadyshake is on
- zooming audio is on
- originally recorded at 6mb (SP quality); re-encoded at 4mb – 16:9, 720×576
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