[benzh]

I know this is way off topic, but does anyone have a Sony DCR-TRV320 (or
220) Digital 8 Camcorder?

I am interested in what quality still image can be produced with the Photo
mode.
Specifically, could it take a nice photo of a pistol for posting on the web? If so, can
you send me an example image?

Thanks, I am trying to figure out what to buy and this is my last feature to
evaluate.

Many Thanks
Howard Benz
Memphis

 

[Peter Loron]

I've got a 320, and I'll try to take some stills for ya.

As a whole, unless you spend an asspot of money, digital video cameras do not take still images of very good quality. You can do much better with any decent digital still camera.

 

[Steve Morrison]

Hi Pete. Do you have any reccomendations on digital still cameras?

 

[Peter Loron]

Here are some shots I took this morning with my (excuse the error) Sony TRV-120. IIRC, the TRV-120 and the TRV-320 (and the rest of the low-end Sonys) use the same CCD and associated components so the image quality should be the same.

 

[Peter Loron]

On 2001-08-06 16:50, Steve Morrison wrote:
Hi Pete. Do you have any reccomendations on digital still cameras?

The best thing is to go out and do some research...there are many good cameras out there. You need at least 2 megapixel and be prepared to spend at least $500, probably more like $800 - $1k for current stuff.

Check out Digital Photography Review for good info.

 

[Steve Morrison]

Thanks for the info.

I want to get something that makes my guns look better than Dane's. :wink:

 

[Dane Burns]

Easy to do, just plan on spending a cool 1K :grin: Watch out for those dust flakes!

Or for more detail, a profesional lighting set up with the same camera. Do your own research boys :wink:

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[Bruce]

Daaaaamn, Dane, you actually make a Rolex look good! :lol:

 

[Dane Burns]

But the dirty bas... really piss me off...buy Omega or IWC is my cry!

Rolex is as dumb as buying 10K 1911. You can get a bunch more for whole lot less if you look around.

Geeze don't get me started on watches :grin:

 

[Scott Hall]

Hey Dane,

That picture of that gun looks mighty familiar down to the lint stuck in the checkering. Any chance it's mine :smile:

Shooter_McGee

 

[Dane Burns]

Don't know. You buy a Garthwaite Series 70 from Gunlist lately?

The Rolex is the same camera I use but a from a professional's light room.

 

[JLM]

I have heard the Kodak cams in the 500-1000 range are excellent.

Dane, you know how to take a good picture, that's for sure :smile:

 

[Mute]

On 2001-08-07 22:51, Dane Burns wrote:
But the dirty bas... really piss me off...buy Omega or IWC is my cry!

Rolex is as dumb as buying 10K 1911. You can get a bunch more for whole lot less if you look around.

Geeze don't get me started on watches :grin:

Finally! Someone who can appreciate a nice Omega. Of course I'd get a Patek Philippe any day. :grin:

 

[JLM]

Dane,

Is your camera a SLR style?