How is this different than the more expensive Carson universal smart phone adaptor? Also, do you get better picture quality if you just use a camera w
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i haven't use the Carson's universal adaptor, but it seems like that Carson's universal holder get more tight hold than this one. and i don't think the way of holding phone affects the image quality . it is about camera itself.
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Hi Susan, The Universal Smartphone Optics adapter is different because it has more universal appeal with fitting a wide variety of different smartphones. There are retractable clamps on the Universal model that will fit a wide range of different eye optics like binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes, telescopes, microscopes (including slit lamps), borescopes and more, where the HookUpz Binocular version will only fit around most full sized binoculars specifically for the iPhone 4/4S/5/5S or Samsung Galaxy S4 models. The Universal model will also work with or without your case. In the HookUpz Full Sized Binocular models, any current case must be removed before using. The picture quality will be the same depending on the built-in camera that you have in your smartphone. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact our customer service department at 631-963-5000 or by email at info@carson.com and we would be glad to assist you further.
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Uncertain how this adapter compares to universal smart phone adaptor. Looks like your question got cut off short but if you were asking if you would be better off using a camera with a larger/better quality lens than using the adaptor and your cellphone I would have to say the camera will give you a better quality image than your phone generally speaking. I use the adapter to take pictures through scope with high magnification but that does not include a camera so it is a compromise.
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Bump. I'm in the same boat, don't care too much about 3D, just picture quality. Is the ST30 significantly better PQ than the S30?And just to confirm, the ST30 comes with the WiFi adapter while the S30 does not, right?
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Wifi works fine once I worked with ESET anti-virus who showed my how to create a rule to allow the camera access. I knew it was a anti-virus problem since I turned off the firewall and it worked fine. Once its set up all you have to do is turn on the camera, go to menu and hit 'down load via wifi' and it takes care of eveything else, sends the pictures straight to PICTURES. Ater a few seconds the camera closes the lens since your not using it as a camera. Takes longer to download the pictures using wifi vs. a USB but I don't care how long it takes, its much easier than finding a cable. The Sonly has such a large battery I haven't had to charge it once yet either!
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The product is the Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor from Apple. There are also third-party products that provide similar features, but I can't vouch for their compatibility. I can't find a listing on Amazon that isn't ruinously overpriced (there's one for $52, but Apple sells it online and in stores for $29).
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The cord isn't necessary nor would you use it once you learn how to use the camera. As others have already pointed out, use a card reader, which by the why is the standard procedure to use with ALL digital cameras. I think the cord was included just so people would have "something" to use with their new Christmas present on the 25th until they got a card reader on the 26th back in the day when card readers were not as common. Card readers are now commonplace and cheap and quite often "built in" computers and printers.
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I would have to agree with Samuel because most people can just use their iPhone or DROID phones to shoot great video for example. We have a DROID X that has a generous 4.5" screen and takes HD video & sound just fine for the everyday user. Videos can now be uploaded directly to YouTube without having to convert them either (had to do this a year ago for quality)! I think little pocket-cams will become obsolete by 2012 (along with the WORLD!!! LOL).
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I really don't now, but if this comment helps you, listen, now I'm buying Foscam cameras, they are cheaper than Trendnet and definitely yhey have better resolution. Think about it. I have one foscam cam and it works great. I bought two more now.
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I purchased this camera for my son to be used at a high school for photography class. It has been a good camera with WiFi capability. He has already got some pretty good use out of it. Everything you need comes with the camera. I believe he charges it like other electronic items but not sure since I haven't used it. All in all, any item from Samsung is a good solid purchase. Hope all this helps.
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The adapter is ok. It works sometimes; not all. Sometimes I can't use the remote control to the device it sits on. Other time it doesn't charge my phone while it's on the doc. Best advice is rather than pay for the adapter, replace the device to fit your phone rather than go through the heart ache. Blame apple for their marketing tactics that make us replace phones every year....go figure.
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I have the Neo w/o video or regular camera. It was $100 more for those two options which I felt wasn't worth it for the quality if videos/photos.I'm very happy with mine. I hope this helps.
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It is length of time the camera is on and the configuration of the camera settings dependent. The smart settings and movie mode drain more battery than the more simple Program mode. Even with more complicated settings, I got several hundred images before the battery died. Buy a 2nd battery if on a long trip and bring a recharger to assure you won't miss a great moment to photograph. This advice only applies to a genuine Sony battery. The battery you are asking about does not work. It is WORTHLESS .
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I have no experience using the adapter with a tablet. It works very nicely with the S3 smart phone. There are a few gotchas... you must have the charger and data cord connected. Also, the sound for the phone must come directly from the phone whereas the sound from an application comes thru the adapter. No problem with speed. To get a full screen image on the projector you need to rotate the phone to landscape mode.
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I haven't used the camera in my tablet, but it is not meant to be a digital camera replacement. The front camera (for video-chatting) is 1.2 megapixel, the rear camera is a bit better (3 megapixel) but still nothing to write home about (my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone has a 8 megapixel camera to give you an idea). I don't know if that's why your pictures are blurry (maybe you're using the front camera instead of the rear camera or something? or maybe the lense is dirty/oily/with fingerprints?) or maybe it's just not enough camera for what you need.
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As a point and shoot option both are gong to be excellent performers. If you use a phone with NFC Sony allows for transfer of images and some limited camera control. Sony smaller foot print
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Don't get it, it's not the original as I hoped it would be. The cable was short and my battery life got messed up. You can get the official one off of ebay for like ten bucks, type in the same model no. The adapter is bigger than this one. Good luck
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Nokia has superior optics over Samsung / Apple - but - it is a $100 phone - so don't expect to replace a real camera (or compare it with the Icon / 928 with this.
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I believe there is a feature comparison on their website. Mainly G vs N networking and I think the USB port is just on the XR. If you missed the gold box deal for under a hundred for the XR, that's a shame-it was the same price as the next model down. This is the best tech investment I have made this year-super easy setup and great picture quality, flawless operation. Worth it just for the Netflix alone.