z990 vs. z981 1) I'm not sophisticated enough to be able to tell the difference in the z990 and z981. Can someone explain it to me in lay language, please?2) Is there a way to adapt a filter to either camera?3) About how long a motion picture can you shoot (minutes, secondsx)?4) I live on a gulf just off the Pacific and bottle-nosed dolphin often put on a show. I gather the long lens in video mode should be able to capture that and produce some satisfactory stills. Right?Thanks in advance for the assist.Mike z990 vs. z981 1) I'm not sophisticated enough to be able to tell the difference in the z990 and z981. Can someone explain it to me in lay language, please?2) Is there a way to adapt a... » Read More z990 vs. z981 1) I'm not sophisticated enough to be able to tell the difference in the z990 and z981. Can someone explain it to me in lay language, please?2) Is there a way to adapt a filter to either camera?3) About how long a motion picture can you shoot (minutes, secondsx)?4) I live on a gulf just off the Pacific and bottle-nosed dolphin often put on a show. I gather the long lens in video mode should be able to capture that and produce some satisfactory stills. Right?Thanks in advance for the assist.Mike « Show Less
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1. The Z990 is the latest model. It uses the latest image sensor (BSI CMOS not CCD) which is supposed to be better in low light (hence, faster in regular light).2. Neither model can accept a filter.3. Not sure ... but I read it might be 30 minutes.4. The problem with ultra zooms (as you can see in professional sporting events) - is that you need a tripod when using it (or high shutter speed) to compensate. This is true for all cameras (even for traditional film cameras). I assume you will be shooting in daylight - but since the boat will be moving (at sea), you will have to use a wider aperture opening and faster shutter speed (or higher ISO). Either way, a tripod is the best way to go. 1. The Z990 is the latest model. It uses the latest image sensor (BSI CMOS not CCD) which is supposed to be better in low light (hence, faster in regular light).2. Neither model can accept a filter.3. Not sure ... but I read it might be 30 minutes.4. The problem with ultra zooms (as you can see in professional sporting events) - is that you need a tripod when using it (or high shutter speed) to compensate. This is true for all cameras (even for traditional film cameras). I assume you will be shooting in daylight - but since the boat will be moving (at sea), you will have... » Read More 1. The Z990 is the latest model. It uses the latest image sensor (BSI CMOS not CCD) which is supposed to be better in low light (hence, faster in regular light).2. Neither model can accept a filter.3. Not sure ... but I read it might be 30 minutes.4. The problem with ultra zooms (as you can see in professional sporting events) - is that you need a tripod when using it (or high shutter speed) to compensate. This is true for all cameras (even for traditional film cameras). I assume you will be shooting in daylight - but since the boat will be moving (at sea), you will have to use a wider aperture opening and faster shutter speed (or higher ISO). Either way, a tripod is the best way to go. « Show Less
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According to the User's Manual - Recording limit -HD1080p: < 29 min. or < 4GBHD720p: < 29 min. or < 4GBVGA (iPad compatible): < 4GBWVGA (iPad compatible): < 4GBThe 981 has a 26x zoom, the 990 has 30x.The 981 has 14MP resolution the 990 has 12MP. (but honestly, 12 MP returns 4000 x 3000 pixel images. That's huge!)The 981's max video capability is 720P while the 990 does full 1080P video.One thing I really do like about the Z990 (which I bought last week) is the zoom controls are controlled with a toggle ring that wraps around the shutter button instead of on the back of the camera. I think this lets you have a much more secure grip on the camera. According to the User's Manual - Recording limit -HD1080p: < 29 min. or < 4GBHD720p: < 29 min. or < 4GBVGA (iPad compatible): < 4GBWVGA (iPad compatible): < 4GBThe 981 has a 26x zoom, the 990 has 30x.The 981 has 14MP resolution the 990 has 12MP. (but honestly, 12 MP returns 4000 x 3000 pixel images. That's huge!)The 981's max video capability is 720P while the 990 does full 1080P video.One thing I really do like about the Z990 (which I bought last week) is the zoom controls are controlled with a toggle ring... » Read More According to the User's Manual - Recording limit -HD1080p: < 29 min. or < 4GBHD720p: < 29 min. or < 4GBVGA (iPad compatible): < 4GBWVGA (iPad compatible): < 4GBThe 981 has a 26x zoom, the 990 has 30x.The 981 has 14MP resolution the 990 has 12MP. (but honestly, 12 MP returns 4000 x 3000 pixel images. That's huge!)The 981's max video capability is 720P while the 990 does full 1080P video.One thing I really do like about the Z990 (which I bought last week) is the zoom controls are controlled with a toggle ring that wraps around the shutter button instead of on the back of the camera. I think this lets you have a much more secure grip on the camera. « Show Less
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Hi Glenn,Wow, thanks for doing that research for me. You found out in minutes what has taken me weeks!!! Well I guess with what you found I will have to narrow it down to either the T90 or the ZS3. I was reading other blogs that said that Panasonic is going to introduce a ZS7 and that might result in a price decrease on the ZS3 which is always good. I've talk to some people who are big fans of Sony cameras but, when you look at the table for shutter lags, they really are not doing so well. I will take your advice and go give them a "test drive" at Best Buy before I finally buy one. Thanks again for your time, that was very nice of you ;)Isabel Hi Glenn,Wow, thanks for doing that research for me. You found out in minutes what has taken me weeks!!! Well I guess with what you found I will have to narrow it down to either the T90 or the ZS3. I was reading other blogs that said that Panasonic is going to introduce a ZS7 and that might result in a price decrease on the ZS3 which is always good. I've talk to some people who are big fans of Sony cameras but, when you look at the table for shutter lags, they really are not doing so well. I will take your advice and go give them a "test drive" at Best Buy before... » Read More Hi Glenn,Wow, thanks for doing that research for me. You found out in minutes what has taken me weeks!!! Well I guess with what you found I will have to narrow it down to either the T90 or the ZS3. I was reading other blogs that said that Panasonic is going to introduce a ZS7 and that might result in a price decrease on the ZS3 which is always good. I've talk to some people who are big fans of Sony cameras but, when you look at the table for shutter lags, they really are not doing so well. I will take your advice and go give them a "test drive" at Best Buy before I finally buy one. Thanks again for your time, that was very nice of you ;)Isabel « Show Less
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There are two primary differences. First, the Kenko tubes are fully automatic, that is, using them (if compatible with your camera model) will preserve the automatic features of your camera, including the metering. The tubes have the conducting pins that line up between your lens and the camera body and communicate the exposure to your meter. My opinion is if you only do the once in a blue moon macro, the less expensive tubes might suffice. If you are either sophisticated at manually calculating exposure that should not be a problem, or just take a broad series of exposures and some will probably be right or salvageable in Lightroom or other post processing. However this is somewhat tedious, if not laborious, and if you intend to take macros on a regular basis, the auto tubes will be worth it. The other difference is manufacturing quality. Tubes that are not well manufactured are either too lose, allowing slop in the set up or too tight, causing nightmares in removing a tube that seems stuck to your precious camera or lens. The Kenko works great on my D7100, and before that on my D7000 and my D80. Snug fit, but not too tight. Also the "release pin" can be problematic in cheap tubes. This Australian guy, Matt Granger or something like that, has a nice You Tube video demonstrating these tubes. That should be easy to find searching You Tube I spent the extra dollars on Kenko and have not been sorry. If you really want to do macros on the cheap, just buy a reversing ring, screw your lens in backwards(no joke!)using the filter threads and you have a pretty good set up, but not nearly as flexible as with the tubes. Also a shorter prime lens is probably a better choice for the reversing ring approach. Good luck!
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The Z100 creates decent looking 3D video, easily and at a very low cost. I wouldn't expect Avatar, but for $150, I think you know that. The Stereoscopic effect is strongest between 3 and 10 feet from the camera, but at longer distances you will see the 3D effect weaken. Beyond about 50 feet, everything just about flattens out. Also, the camera records split screen Left / Right eye by compressing both into half of the HD width, so you lose some resolution. That said...I love my Z100. It's a great entry point into 3D video, but don't expect Hollywood quality video. Search Youtube and you'll find examples of 3D footage shot with this cam. Judge for yourself. The Z100 creates decent looking 3D video, easily and at a very low cost. I wouldn't expect Avatar, but for $150, I think you know that. The Stereoscopic effect is strongest between 3 and 10 feet from the camera, but at longer distances you will see the 3D effect weaken. Beyond about 50 feet, everything just about flattens out. Also, the camera records split screen Left / Right eye by compressing both into half of the HD width, so you lose some resolution. That said...I love my Z100. It's a great entry point into 3D video, but don't expect Hollywood quality video. Search Youtube and you'll... » Read More The Z100 creates decent looking 3D video, easily and at a very low cost. I wouldn't expect Avatar, but for $150, I think you know that. The Stereoscopic effect is strongest between 3 and 10 feet from the camera, but at longer distances you will see the 3D effect weaken. Beyond about 50 feet, everything just about flattens out. Also, the camera records split screen Left / Right eye by compressing both into half of the HD width, so you lose some resolution. That said...I love my Z100. It's a great entry point into 3D video, but don't expect Hollywood quality video. Search Youtube and you'll find examples of 3D footage shot with this cam. Judge for yourself. « Show Less
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I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual is OK but doesn't have enoughinformation. I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual... » Read More I think one minute and 59 seconds is the maximum recording time on one setting. The car cam then goes on to record another 1:59 and on and onuntil the micro card is full. I would prefer to have it record continuously until the card is full but I can't figure out how to do it. There is a menusetting where you can theoretically record continuously for longer periods but it doesn't seem to work. Best to go scroll through the menu items and play around with the settings. Have you sent an emailto the distributor? Might be a good idea to ask. The instruction manual is OK but doesn't have enoughinformation. « Show Less
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I have the original DSC-H20, and we gave the DSC-H20/B to my father-in-law for Christmas. His looks and is almost exactly the same as mine, but it has a few more options in the manual and program modes. Specifically I recall that he had more shutter speeds and focus distances to choose from. Edit: Sorry, I was mislead! My camera was missing some ISO speeds, etc. in the menus for some reason (stopped at 800 instead of 3200). But they just appeared. Must have been a firmware glitch!? :(
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I have both. The S95 is more of a photography toy to me, in a good way. I like tinkering with all the settings to try (keyword try) to take photos that are above and beyond amateur. Six months ago when the S95 was still $399, I would've recommended the S8100 because it'd have been cheaper and would've taken very decent pictures. Plus, the S8100 has better zoom and is faster (CMOS sensor). But, given the S95 and S8100 are about the same price now, I'd go with the S95. If you're taking sports photos outside, the faster CMOS of the S8100 sensor doesn't have much on the S95, especially since you can adjust the S95's shutter speed to make it faster. But, keep in mind the S95 does not have continuous shooting speeds the S8100 does. The S8100 has a continuous mode that can capture several photos in one second. The S95 simply cannot do this. As for low-light indoor shots, both are good. The S95 has a bright f/2 lens so it definitely helps with low light shots. And the S8100 was designed to do well in low-light situations. I have a HD camcorder so the 1080p video on the S8100 wasn't a selling point. However, if you don't like carrying around a camcorder and a camera, the S8100 doubles as a great camcorder. As for the quality of the video, neither the S95's 720p nor the S8100's 1080p has anything on the true 1080p quality videos of a real HD camcorder. I guess in the end, the tie breaker would be how much fun you could have with the S95, especially if you like manipulating camera settings to get the perfect shot. The S8100 is more of a pick up and shoot camera. I have both and I definitely use the S95 more. My significant other holds on to the S8100 because I gave it to him (if that's any further indication of which one I'd pick).
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I have both cameras, and while the Z915 exterior seems a little cheaper to the eye, the Z950 actually creaks a little bit when you press on the top cover buttons. So far, both cameras have performed well and seem rugged enough for normal use. The pictures from both are very good, but not excellent. If Kodak could combine the good points of both cameras they would really have a winner. As it is, they have two rather mediocre but decent and servicable cameras.
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I did an online chat with Philips support asking this exact question (after being surprised that Google could not help me!).There is no difference between HTL9100 and HTL7180.They are just different model #'s for different regions. The HTL9100 is the UK model, and HTL7180 is the USA model. Apparently any Philips product with a "/F7" at the end of the model number is the USA region's model.
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Difference is the quality of the jawhorse's construction. The K9000 is of better construction. I have both and had I know about the accessory for the K9000 that extends it's capacity to the 48" if needed I would have done that and you will have much less invested. One more suggestion if you have a Rockwell store in your area buy there long run it's a better deal.
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The only difference my man is the Price. The 598 is just an older version of the 798. The Graphics are the same the G P S is the same. The only possible thing I see different is the Button so YES grab that 598 if you can get it !!! The Word is out on Side Imaging and Anglers are loving it !!! Just so you know I'm using it with my Float Tube : )~ and Scoring HUGE Quality Females ( Large Mouth Bass )
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Following my initial post I found a comment from Kodak explaining the differences vs the Zi8. It seems that aside from touchscreen (if you really want it), the only real differences are a wider-angle lens and supposedly better low-light performance. I think I'll wait for a few reviews from people who actually buy it before investing on this update.PS: Like the Zi8 it also takes an external mic
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I believe the 900f is for the flip out screen, great camera for the price, so many options every time I look at it I find another fiture the camera can do.
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I don't know where M. Adnan got the idea that the Nikon P90 is sold under Pentax and Kodak brands and is made by the Chinese . The Kodak Z980 is not at all the same as the Nikon P90, other than they both have 24X zooms. The Kodak uses AA batteries, for instance, and the processing engines are not the same. The two camera bodies resemble each other only to the most casual observer. I chose the Nikon P90 over the Canon SX10 because the Nikon has time-lapse movies and timed-interval still shooting. I have no regrets about not getting the Canon instead.
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This is different than the 920 in that it has the potential for higher definition video, but it also is very restricted in what software will accept & broadcast that potential. Whereas the 920 is rather plug-and-play, and comes with simple software for adjusting the image, the c930e does not come with any software, and is not useable with many common streaming softwares
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The version II lens is smaller, has significantly better image quality IMO, takes a 46mm filter instead of a 52mm filter, and when you zoom it in and out, it only extends about 1/4". IMO it is a much better lens than the original version. The "kit" version of the v.II lens that comes with Panasonic cameras has a plastic lens mount, but I would still take it over the original 14-42mm lens without a second thought.
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I have both so I show how both compare in a video I uploaded, hope this helps eveyone: