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Panasonic Lumix TZ1
Editor's Review
Look out for the Panasonic TZ1; this remarkable compact camera looks too small to contain the long-range 10x optical zoom that's hiding inside of it, but it does. With Panasonic's MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, you won't have to worry about the shakiness of typical ultra compacts; your long-range and regular shots will come out looking pristine. The TZ1 is a really stunning match of functionality and style, and will be far more of a pleasure to tote around than the larger, bulkier extended zoom models that dominate the market.
- 5 megapixels
- 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- auto focus
- auto exposure
- JPEG file format
- movie mode w/sound
- lithium ion battery
- 2.5 inch LCD
- SD/MMC card storage (13.4MB internal)
- Part Number: DMC-TZ1
- Release Date: Mar 03, 2006
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Panasonic Lumix TZ1 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
I have done the set-up reset, taken out the battery, taken out the SD card, blown on the lens. There does not appear to be any abnormal sound from the lens. The camera is 2 .5 years old and out of warranty. Any ideas?
Secondly, a common problem is an over reliance on the weak flash that comes with your average point and shoot. This flash is mostly meant for portrait pictures - say within a range of 6-8 feet. After which, the light begins to fan out too far to be effective. As such, one ends up with underexposed or dark pictures.
Have you tried shooting in Night Scenery or Night Portrait modes?
First, if you're in a low-light situation and have the sensitivity set to "auto", re-set it to iso 400 or 800. The "auto" setting tops out at iso 200 and this is inadequate for low-light situations. Notice that I didn't recommend the "high sensitivity" scene mode, which allows the camera to select either iso 800 or 1600. This is because I personally don't like the performance at 1600 so wouldn't recommend it, and prefer to take it out of the equation. Also, note that you ought to re-set the iso to 400-800 even if you are using the flash. The flash will only go out to 10-12 feet in "auto" (remember, that setting tops out at iso 200), but can go out to 15+ feet at iso 800. This can make a real difference. Also along these same lines, consider exclusively using the camera at its wide angle setting, rather than zooming out to telephoto. Like most cameras these days, the max aperture on this camera's lense varies as you zoom out. It's best low-light performance will come when it is at it's widest angle setting, where the aperture is f/2.8.
Second, and this is assuming that you are not using the flash, be aware that the light meter in the TZ1 seems to be easily fooled by bright light sources anywhere in the frame. The TZ1 has three metering options: heavily center-weighted (the default), plain center-weighted, and spot. I've tried to take indoor night pictures using the heavily center-weighted meter pattern where there was a lamp or television off to the side, and that extra light managed to cause severe under-exposure for my pictures. The solution was to instead set the light meter to spot metering, which gave me very nicely exposed pictures. If you routinely "pre-focus" your pictures, then you will not have any problems using the spot meter. Just "pre-focus" like you would normally do, and the camera will simultaneously spot meter on whatever you're pointed at. Both focus and meter settings will be locked into the computer as long as you hold the shutter release button down halfway.
Third, and this is assuming that you are in extreme low-light conditions but still do not want to use the flash, consider setting the max exposure to one second (I think the default is 1/8 second). If the camera meter looks over a scene and thinks it needs a really long exposure, say 1/2 second, but you've got the camera set to max out at 1/8 second, well, the camera is not going to override your setting, so it'll give you the 1/8 second exposure, even though the resulting picture will be dark. Of course, if you need exposures this long, you might want to consider using a tripod (even though the TZ1's image stabilizing is pretty good).
Hope this is helpful.
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Thanks for the suggestion though.
<A HREF="dpreview.com/reviews/compar... a link that compares the two cameras side-by-side for an easier comparison of the two.
I must admit I have never used a Kodak, but I have had a Lumix before, the FZ5, which was great and had amazing image quality. Personally I prefer a longer zoom because it gives you so much more versatility and the TZ1 has a larger sensor which will give you better image quality. The Kodak may have 8MP but with a smaller sensor the image quality won't be any better than on a camera with the TZ1's 5MP with its larger sensor.
A key thing here is IS (image stabilisation). The TZ1 has it and the Kodak doesn't. IS really does make such a difference, especially with a longer focal length.
Don't be put off by the Lumix being a little more complicated. You can start off using all the auto functions and then start incorporating little features bit by bit. You don't have to use them but it's always nice to know they're there for when you are ready to play around.
I helps this helps a bit and good luck with your decision making.
Some details, for you to compare, besides Zoom, i would also recommend to see other features as well so you get the worth for the money you spent.
dpreview.com/news/0602/0602... of the day, its your call buddy. Good luck.
Panasonic often gets derided for its high image noise levels when shooting in low light, but the fact of the matter is that nearly all non-SLR digitals have issues with low light shooting. Panasonics might have it worse than most, but all will have it to some degree.
Anyhow, on to your question...
The main factor that causes image noise is high ISO setting. Reducing ISO to the lowest possible level (usually 50 or 100, sometimes 80) will drastically reduce noise. Unfortunately, the lower your ISO setting, the less light-sensitive the camera's sensor is. Since the sensor is catching less light, you have to slow the shutter speed to compensate, and that introduces blur. So, what you have to do is find a ISO/shutter combination where the shutter is quick enough to get rid of blur but the ISO is low enough to prevent excessive noise. Sometimes this balance can't be found, and then you have to either find a tripod or deal with the noise.
Hope this helps!
I think the Lumix TZ1 fits the bill, but after looking at the Canon Powershot line I was thinking that in the long run choosing an S2/S3, though more than I was wishing to spend (~$200) would be a better choice for a feature-rich point , click camera that appears to be more rugged for daily airport travel.
Any help would be very much appreciated - I have a trip to see the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD in a few weeks and I wish to have a camera up to the task :)
I enjoy getting a good shot of a flower too. I've found what works for me is to set the camera on PORTRAIT mode (the large F-stop throws the background out-of-focus) and then stand about 5 feet away, and zoom in. This telephoto method increases the risk of movement on your part. Hence, the IS technology would help minimize that.
I've read a lot of websites about digital cameras, and the consensus is that the best power source is to use rechargeable NiCad AA batteries. The really small cameras HAVE to use Lithium-Ion batteries (since there isn't enough room for AA's). On the surface, the Lithium battery seems ideal: Charge it up, and away you go. But then it runs out of juice in the middle of a tourist day---and you can't take any photos until you get back to the hotel, and charge it up for a few hours. Not so convenient now. And then maybe 2 or 3 years later, the Lithium battery is worn out, and you have possibly a headache trying to replace it.
With AA cells, you can carry an extra set with you, and you won't be stranded.
Thanks :)
The S2 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a far better camera than the TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It's much fuller-featured (full manual controls available, unlike on the TZ1), has a longer zoom (12x vs 10x), a far better macro mode, a flipping/rotating LCD, and runs on AA batteries, which means that you can use AA NiMH rechargeables (a cheap and easy form of power compared to the Panasonic's proprietary lithium ion battery).
You should be aware, however, that these two cameras aren't really of the same class. The TZ1 is much smaller and lighter than the S2 IS--about half the weight and half the thickness. The S2 IS could never fit in a pocket, unlike the TZ1.
If all you're concerned with is image quality and features, there's no question that you should choose the S2 IS here.
Good luck!
The cool thing about the S2 IS (or newer model S3 IS) and the TZ1 is that they both zoom during filming! This is pretty rare in smaller cameras because the zoom tends to make so much noise. The movie mode was important to me because I didn't want to get a camera and a camcorder (for family movies), and was looking for a combo. I wanted to capture the sledding down the hill and zoom in on that great smile at the end! I want to film my son getting a special presentation next month. But I also just want to take good photos.
I went with with TZ1 over the S2/S3 because: (1) it is more point-and-shoot - I had read that you need to know something about settings to get the S2/S3 to take good pictures and I didn't feel experienced enough to cope with those photo complexities - yet, (2) it is small enough to put in a a jacket pocket and so more available to capture those special moments, (3) I thought that I would look pretty silly with a super-macho camera when I wouldn't know an f-stop if I fell over one :)
The S2/S3 is a great camera (although movie mode is limited to 1gb ~ 8 minutes at a time, but you can take as many 8 minutes movies as you want), it has a separate movie button, and you have way more control - if you are prepared to put in the time and effort to learn more photo skills.
From want you appear to be looking for - an easy-to-use camera that will capture those special fleeting memories, and is fast enough to capture a running child - the TZ1 sounds like a better choice than the S2/S3.
This is if you also want movie mode with sound and zoom. Note: both shoot VGA (640 x 480 pixels) at 30fps rate. The TZ1 also shots movies at wide-aspect (848 x 480 pixels) - not sure about the S2/S3. BOTH also have image stabilization, which is vital to make this sort of thing work. BUT, if movie mode with sound and zoom is NOT important to you, then you have a whole range of other cameras that would be better for the job you describe.
I thought I needed something with stabilization zoom, because I recently took several pictures of my kid with a Sony DSCw50 and several came out blurry.. Didn't want to spend too much money and found in Amazon two (or three) great values: the Canon S2 for U$ 303 (including a 1 GB SD memory card and battery charger), and the TZ1 or the DMC-FX01 (both about 235 U$), but the FX01 has 6 MB and 3,6x OIS zoom versus 5MP and 10x OIS of the TZ1.
Now my husbands says he preferes the Panasonic for it's size.. so i'm still wondering
The Canon is going to produce superior photo quality in pretty much all conditions, particularly in low light, where the Panasonic really struggles with image noise (or at least that's what nearly every review I've read tells me--maybe Alison can give you a hands-on report here). The Panasonic, however, is undoubtedly handier--pocket sized and it's got a great auto mode. The S2 IS does have a fantastic automatic mode, though; it works just as well as a point and shoot as it does as a full manual machine. If you can handle the extra bulk, the Canon has a lot more features and produces a better image. If you want to go slim and don't want to slim down your wallet too much, the Panasonic will be a step down, but not a huuuge one.
I suppose I should say at this point that I own the S2 IS and love it, so you've got a hands-on advocate for each camera here. :)
Look at the Canon PowerShot A710 IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom. This sounds like it would fit the bill for your specific needs! And it takes AA batteries, too.
I have a 7 1/2-month old who also will not sit still (he just started crawling!) and I purchased the S2 last month and love it. It takes great quality pictures. I am not a technical camera person, but I this is my honest personal opinion.
For his birthday, get your husband a tiny ultra-compact (maybe a Casio Exilim?) that fits in a trouser pocket so that you ... I mean he, can ALWAYS have a camera along to catch those unexpected special moments. :)
It was very liberating being able to put that in my pants pocket (no bulge) ---I even took it to a black-tie event, and kept the camera in my tux pocket all night. Photo quality??? Not great (only 2 megapixels) but very convenient, fine for 'fun' snapshots.
Good Luck!
The smallest cameras you'll find with a huge zoom are the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), the Kodak V610 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), and the Nikon S10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). The problem here is that the smaller you make the cameras, the harder it is to make their big zooms function well. The smallest of these, the V610, is also the worst-rated, and that's no coincidence. Smaller cameras have slower zooms, a harder time focusing when zoomed in, and tend to have much more shutter lag. All three of these cameras get bad marks from pro reviewers like dpreview.com for their shutter lag and slow/poor-focusing zooms. This is exactly the kind of problem you don't want when you're trying to shoot animals in motion on safari.
I think that you'd be much better served by choosing a slightly larger camera with better performance. If you'd like further assistance selecting a larger, better camera, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Good luck!
The cameras I listed above all feature 10x optical zooms. Strangely, the cameras of the next level up in size tend to be 6x zooms. Of these, there are several very good options available. The best of these is the Canon A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which has a 6x optical zoom with a very good image stabilization system (compensates for shakiness in your hands) and a nice 2.5" LCD. It's got a very good 7.1MP sensor, too, so you'll have plenty of room for cropping if need be. Most importantly, it's a very quick performer. It's quick to focus and quick to shoot. The A710 IS is probably the best compromise between size and power.
Larger compact digitals like the Canon S3 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and the Sony H5 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) offer 12x stabilized zooms and very quick operation, but they cost quite a bit more and are much heavier and larger.
Hope this helps a bit.
The C875's user reviews ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) here at DCHQ seem to indicate that it's a reasonably good performer in most situations. Battery life is indeed a common concern, and several users have also reported that their cameras simply stopped working after a few days. Now, you're bound to hear more reviews from dissatisfied customers than from satisfied ones, but when this many people report total failure, it's something to take into consideration.
If your specifications are long zoom and high megapixels, and (as it seems) you want to keep the budget under or around $200, I'd recommend the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It's a 5MP (which is plenty for most users, unless they want to make poster-sized prints), 10x optical zoom camera with image stabilization. It's a little pricier than the others you listed (~$225 at Amazon right now), but the feature set can't be beat at that price. The only down side is that it's not the greatest in low light situations, so if you're looking for a party camera this probably isn't your best bet.
Hope this helps!
It should be able to take photos in typical low-light indoor settings, like parties, etc.
Would be thrilled to find one that takes AA batteries, but I know I can't have everything. :)
With that said, the Panasonic Lumix TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) may work for you. It moves the lens during zoom slowly so that there's less of a noise problem in movies, although you might still experience it. It might have issues shooting in low light at times, but overall it's an excellent camera.
Of course, while googling around, I discoved they have just announced that the Casio EXILIM Hi-ZOOM EX-V7 Digital Camera will be coming out in a couple months....
I am sorely tempted to just go for the Canon PowerShot S2/S3 IS now (I read that the CW is that Canon beats the Sony Cybershot DSC-H2/H5) and then get an ultracompact Casio Exilim for my birthday:) Apparently, having two cameras - one more hefty, serious and heavy-duty and the other a tiny thing to always carry around - is considered quite normal.
I'd appreciate your thoughts on just sticking with the TZ1 (which would be my only camera) ORr going for the bigger and more versatile S2/S3, and then maybe picking up an ultacompact later on (when I can affort it).
BTW, no prizes for guessing that I am a novice in the digital camera arena.
Sorry I did not get back to you sooner, but it looks like you ironed this out on your own pretty well. Kudos for doing what looks like some hardcore research on this.
I am with you on the TZ1 vs. the Nikon (which is adorable). While the Panasonics do suffer in low light conditions, it is mostly the higher-megapixel Panasonics that you really have to worry about. This one at 5mp doesn't have the same problem with image noise that I see at the higher levels. And it's my opinion that the TZ1 still does better than this particular Nikon. It's also more user friendly in my opinion and I think you'll be happier with overall image quality.
If you do decide down the road to invest in something a little more heavy-duty, the Canons you mentioned are amazing. I can't say enough good things about the S3 when it comes to creative control and image quality. In the meantime the TZ1 is a nice solid choice to get you through the basics and I think you'll be satisfied.
The only camera I can think of that comes close to matching the R4's feature set is the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), but it is different in several key respects. To begin with, its max wide angle is 35mm, compared to the R4's 28mm. This means it will not be able to capture landscapes/crowd shots in quite the same way. Second, it has 1MP less of resolution (5MP to the R4's 6MP), but this won't make much of a difference except when printing poster-sized images (and how often do you do that?). It does, however, have a 10x optical zoom, which is quite a bit longer than the R4's 7x. To fit that 10x lens, the body is a bit bigger than the R4's, but it's still a very small camera. You can see a direct comparison of the cameras' vital stats here ( dpreview.com/reviews/compar... ).
Hope this helps!
I haven't been able to find much information on the R6, and obviously I've never used one, so I'd have a little trouble comparing it to the TZ1 or any other camera. Have you been able to find a spec sheet for it?
I think that perhaps we're limiting you to too few choices here, though. How much zoom do you actually think you need? Do you need all 7x of the optical zoom, or would you be ok with 3x or 5x? Similarly, how many megapixels do you actually need? Are you going to be making a lot of big prints, or are you mainly going to be manipulating/displaying your photos on the computer? If we expand your search a bit, there are very many very good cameras waiting out there.
Agreed I did not explain my needs. What I need is a fast, compact, wide(28mm) lenced camera with at least 7x optical zoom with a minimum of 6 meg pics. I mainly use the computer but do have the need to print a series of photo's to make landscape frames etc.
The caplio R4 worked for me as it was fast wide lenced and pick quality not bad. The use of a camera in my work has become a big thing and i still need a lot of experience before i will be able to make the right choice with camera's. It will be great if I could use your experience to help with this
It seems to me that you're probably best sticking with the Ricohs, particularly if you liked your R4 for the short time you had it. With the R6 coming out soon, the R5s will probably be dropping in price and it might be a good time to pick one up. Sorry I couldn't offer more suggestions, but the field of high zoom, wide angle ultracompacts is pretty slim.
Good luck!
These are both very nice cameras. The FX01 is rated slightly better by users, but only slightly. The FX01 has a 28mm wide angle lens and a couple of additional megapixels on its side, while the TZ1 has an incredible 10x zoom lens. Both offer Panasonic's default "Mega O.I.S." image stabilization system. Personally, I'd lean toward the FX01 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) as it seems to be a more versatile camera all around. The 4x zoom isn't great, but it's sufficient for most needs, and the wide angle lens is a great addition, particularly for the kind of landscape shots you'll probably be taking on vacation.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps; best of luck with your new camera!
You might try the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) at $199.99. The 10x optical zoom, long lasting lithium ion rechargeable battery and ability to expand the memory into memory sticks (I would get at least a 1G or 2G stick for the trip) all fit in nicely to your specs. Other niceties of the camera are the ISO 80-1600 range for bright to low light settings, as well as the 4.41 x 2.29 x 1.58 inch dimensions for easy portability in a pocket. The 5 megapixel resolution make it just fine for prints up to 13x17 inches. Good luck and have a safe trip.
Well, you are in luck as Panasonic has just released the Lumix DMC-LX2. LX2 has Optical image stabilization, 10mp and 4x zoom (28-112). Thats wide angle but the real feature of this camera is that it is a wide-screen 16:9 format for photos and movies and it will fit in your pocket or purse. Dimensions are 4.2 x 2.2 x 1.0in
If you want widescreen movies, the Lumix LX2's movie mode takes full advantage of the 16:9 format with a higher-than-average movie resolution of 848 x 480 pixels at 30 frames per second with sound. It can also record with VGA (640 x 480) resolution at 4:3 (std TV), The wide screen is not high definition.
The camera can easily be adjusted between 16:9, 3:2, and 4:3 settings. When shooting at 16:9 the camera uses all 10mp. When you flip to 3:2, resolution drops to 8.5 megapixels, at 4:3 it goes to 7.5 megapixels. Remember the camera uses the widest sections of the 16:9 10mp and crop shots for 3:2 and 4:3.
On-line price $400.
Another option is the Canon SD800. Image stabilization, 7.1mp and 3.8x lens (28 - 105mm) Another wide angle and besides its a Canon. Great in low light and will take movies with sound. Picture quality is GREAT. On-line price under $375
You can not go wrong with either. I am a Canon fan but for your use I recommend the LX2.
Happy movie and picture taking.
There are just to many to choose from. (Maybe someone could give me an another good advise for an another camera other than the T10/A540)
If you don't mind spending a few dollars more, the Canon A630 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) (8 megapixel) and A640 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) (10 megapixel) would be a better choice than either of these. They're similar in size but far more powerful and much better handling. They're pretty much crowd favorites around here, and you can't do much better in the compact digital range.
Good luck!
The Olympus 740 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is really a pretty mediocre camera. It has issues with glare on the LCD screen, which makes taking pictures very difficult outdoors, and its build quality and picture quality are only so-so.
Just out of curiosity, why are you anti-AA batteries? Most people find them incredibly convenient, as you can buy NiMH AA rechargeables, which have a longer life than most kinds of batteries, and can be recharged up to 1000 times in their lifetime. I use them in my Canon S2 IS and get about 450 pictures out of each charge. You can get 4 AA rechargeables and a rapid charger for ~$15, and if for some reason you don't have the NiMH batteries around, you can always sub in alkalines in a pinch. Can't do that with a proprietary battery pack.
Let me know if this doesn't change your mind and I'll try and point out a few good cameras similar in price/features to the ones we've already talked about, that have battery packs.
Good luck!
First of all thanks for helping me out ! Because it seems to get more confusing everytime i'm reading reviews, go to sellingpoints and other stuff....
I`m not anti AA-batts but I think 4 is a lot, kinda need 8 then to back yourself up on a trip. A camera with two AA's is the limit for me.
my Cam facts: - Good pictures (night and day) ofcourse....
- about $270 max
- 6 or more Mp
- prefer SD card
- Easy to handle
- min. 3x optical zoom
This should be it...
I hope you can name a few good cameras....
I want to buy one tonight on the internet, because ì'm leaving pretty soon :)
I feel you on the 4 batteries thing. There's a reason for the 4 instead of 2, though--much longer battery life. ;)
Ok... within your specs...
First of all, there's the Canon A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It's very nearly as good as the A630 and A640, and has some extra features those cameras don't have--optical image stabilization being the most important of these. It's got a very nice 7.1MP sensor, can shoot in 16:9 widescreen, has a great 6x optical zoom, and does use a SD card. It uses 2 AA batteries. As you might have determined by this point I'm a fairly staunch Canon supporter, but I assure you it's solely due to my admiration of their image quality. This one is very slightly out of your price range (~$300), but I believe it's worth the extra cash.
Another you might want to consider is the Panasonic FX07 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It's equipped with a 7.2MP sensor, a 3.6x optically stabilized zoom, uses SD cards, and it uses a LiIon rechargeable battery. Users seem to like it a lot, and the only difference between it and the more expensive FX50 is a slightly smaller LCD screen (2.5" to the FX50's 3.0").
Finally, there's the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which has a 5MP sensor (below your spec, I know) but a great 10x optical zoom in a very compact package. It also uses SD cards and a LiIon battery and has the same optical image stabilization as the FX07. Some pro reviewers have complained about high image noise even at low ISO settings, but most users seem quite pleased with the camera.
These are the only three I really feel comfortable recommending under your specifications. I think you'd be happy with any of them, but my pick is the A710 IS.
Hope this helps you make a choice. :)
In the meantime I was checking a site, which gave a good summery.
The panasonics score was good !
I think it`s going to be this one, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7, FX 07 or A710 IS :)
Can I ask for your last opinion please ?
Hahhahah you are definately going make a serious point now...
After this... i'm buying the piece of S*#T ;)
Ok... between those three, if you're prepared to spend the money it's really between the FZ7 and the A710 IS.
The FZ7 is of a different class than the A710 IS and the FX07--it's quite a bit larger and heavier (about twice as heavy, actually), and this might factor into your choice if you have a problem with carrying the camera somewhere other than your pocket (i.e., a camera bag).
It is, however, a very powerful camera, with a nice 12x stabilized zoom (twice that of the A710, three or four times that of the FX07) and a good 6MP sensor. Panasonic has had some complaints in general regarding high image noise and excessive noise reduction (which smears away some fine detail in an effort to get rid of graininess), but users seem to not have nearly as much trouble with this as pro reviewers do. But hey, it's their business to scrutinize everything, right?
The A710 IS is not an ultracompact, but it's small enough to fit in your average jeans pocket. Its lens is top quality, and while its 6x zoom isn't a match for the 12x of the FZ7, it's still quite impressive. Canon's image stabilization is as good as or better than Panasonic's, and their image quality is quite frankly second to none.
Honestly, my gut is still leaning toward the A710 IS, though its feature set doesn't match the FZ7's. If the longer zoom matters to you, and if you can deal with the larger size, the FZ7 may be a better choice for you. If not, I'd definitely go for the A710.
Continue what you`re doing, A +
Thanks heaps
Not to beat a dead horse, but the A540 DOES have 6MP, not bad. And now the new A550 has 7.1MP, just like the A710.
I have the A710, I looked at the A630-640 and the S3. These last three were a bit bulky when I went to Best Buy to try them out. I was spoiled by the compact A520, and the A710 is just slightly bigger.
When people camera-shop, I don't think that they realize that the longer the optical zoom, the thicker the camera. It's strictly a matter of physics.
I was actually more thinking about a bigger zoom, aka the Panasonic DMC FZ7 ; we've tried to work out which one would be the best between this one, the Sony DSC H2, and the Olympus SP 500. My heart goes to the FZ7 :) but i am open to any other hint !!
Thanks for the help :)
Tip: Sony uses memory sticks (yuk!) and Olympus uses Xd memory, correct? The most popular, hence economical---memory cards are SD. (Panasonic uses SD). So the SD will probably be the standard for a long time. If you buy another camera in 2-3 years, you would most likely be able to use your current (SD) memory cards.
I`m actually very happy with my canon a710s ! I`ve made 350 pictures on my holiday and they`ve been shot on the highest conditions on a 1gb SD card. Egypt came out very clear and almost fake (positive thing !) on the pictures. You can see all details and stuff when zooming the pictures on your pc. I think it`s worth the money ! The only thing which could be a turning point for your decision is the durability caused by the 2x AA.
You have to make sure the AA`s you`re using are strong because the camera uses a lot of energy. But on the other hand, 2x AA is always handy because you can always buy them practically in every store (just in case). To back up Richio, SD is definately the easiest way to use and to have with an eye on future buyings !!!
Thanks for getting back to the crowd. Glad to hear your A710 is working great.
However, it sounds like you are buying alkaline AA batteries!! You should run, not walk, to pick up NiMH batteries somewhere. (See Ben's second comment.) Once you go NiMH, you won't ever go back.
Check out thomas-distributing.com/ind... for nice package deals on batts and chargers.
We opted for the panasonic, it has been ordered, that and a 2GB card. The only thing that I feared was the lack of battery time as this model have one of its own and not AAs 'that you can buy anywhere', so we bought a pack of 2 extra batteries with it !! (Should I say we want to go to Europe for 2 months to explain why we bought extra mem and batt ???) Steve, just be aware that you have different qualities of rechargeable AAs and that the 2500mAh are WAY better than the smaller ones. ;)
Thanks again for the help and we'll tell you how it turned out as soon as we get the whole lot and we have time to try it !!
One problem with rechargeables is that the charger is soooo 20th century. The new chargers analyze the condition of the batteries with sophisticated electronics, and adjust the current as needed. Then, when the batteries are 'full up' these new chargers will apply a little current every 10 seconds or so, to keep the batteries fully charged.
You can buy a battery kit (batts + charger) at your local discount store, but that will probably come with mediocre batteries (like 2000 mAh, or less!) and a charger that sucks. Spend $50 and get a nice setup. Check out thomas-distributing.com/ind... for great batteries and chargers. (No, I don't work there, no, I am not the owner's bro, etc.)
I bought their charger---Maha C204W 18 months ago. Best money I spent in a long, long time. This charger does AA's, AAA's, has a 're-conditioning' button, has a top-off routine, works internationally on voltages from 100 to 240 automatically, will charge up to 4 batteries 'in pairs'---which means that 2 batteries can be in the charger indefinitely, while YOU ADD two depleted batteries which then start charging with a different program, etc.
Defines STATE OF THE ART
1 - Need 4 Batteries - rechargable
2 - Don't even look at the digital zoom figures - Only consider the optical zoom
3 - What type/size card was in use (prefer SD/1gig myself)
4 - Main Stream manufacturer
Result - Canon Powershot S3 IS - - Got it in November and over 6000 shots later I still think its the best thing since beer and pretzels.
Cheers Jon
The Happy Amateur from New Zealand
Thanks! Tracey
You can actually adjust the display time on the Canons to last longer. The Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has a default 1 second preview, and can be changed to off or 3 seconds. The Panasonic LZ3 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also has a default review time of 1 second. It can also be set to 3 seconds or off. Both cameras also have a zoom review option, where the photo is displayed for 1 second, then is enlarged 4 times for another second. I hope this helps.
Anytime, please come back if you have any more questions.
I never print pictures larger than 4x6 so I do not need many megapixels.
According to user and pro reviews, in most respects the image quality is pretty similar between these two cameras. The main differences are the 1MP difference (6MP for the LZ5 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), 5MP for the TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )) and the ultra zoom on the TZ1 (10x optical to the LZ5's 6x). Both zooms are stabilized, as Panasonic offers image stabilization on all of its Lumix cameras. The TZ1 costs a little more (about $30 higher at Amazon right now), but I think it's worth it. The 1MP difference won't make much of a difference in any respect, but the extra 4x zoom certainly will. Both cameras are going to have issues in low light, but that's common to all lower-end consumer digital cameras. You can do the usual things to alleviate low-light weakness (higher ISO, longer shutter speed, and, of course, flash).
My verdict is to go for the TZ1. Good luck!
You can print pictures from any camera at any size--the problem is doing so without a significant reduction in quality.
At 300dpi (which is "standard" for high quality prints), a 5MP picture will print at 8.64 x 6.48". However, with today's printers you can print at as low as 180dpi (sometimes 150dpi) without a significant reduction in visible image quality. At 180dpi, a 5MP picture will print at 14.4 x 10.8", so you should have no trouble getting nice 8x10" prints out of a 5MP camera.
There's a nice resolution/print size chart here ( design215.com/toolbox/megap... ) that might help you out a bit.
Good luck!
Staying under $200 for a low light situation camera that has "great" audio video qualities too is going to be tough. I would say your best bet would be the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It has a 10x optical zoom, and goes up to ISO 1600 (better for low light situations). You might try looking for used cameras on eBay as well. This can be a good alternative to get a better performing camera for less. Good luck and happy shooting.
The Panasonic Lumix TZ1 comes in both silver and black, as you can see here ( dpreview.com/reviews/panaso... ). These are the only available colors, and it's not guaranteed that both color options will be available at every store in every country. You might have to hunt around a bit.
Hope this helps!
Megapixels are often used sort of unscrupulously by advertisers to hook consumers. While it's true in general that more megapixels is better, they aren't the end-all-be-all of digital photography. First of all, in recent model years many manufacturers have turned to a practice called "pixel cramming." This means that when they release a new model, they simply force more pixels onto the same size sensor chip, which results in higher digital "noise" in the pictures. However, the right resolution paired with a correctly-sized chip will of course result in beautiful pictures. The principal advantage of higher-megapixel cameras is the ability to make large prints of photos while retaining fine detail, and this is crucial for the kind of landscape photography you're talking about.
I think that zoom is more important than megapixels here, though. Mega-zoom cameras (generally 10x optical or greater) truly allow you to get up close and capture that detail that the megapixels will eventually record. You want to make sure that you stay away from digital zoom, as it will distort your pictures far more badly than any pixel cramming ever could. Look for cameras with large optical zooms paired with quality lenses. Additionally, many manufacturers offer cameras with stabilized zooms, meaning they compensate for your hands shaking or other environmental issues in order to produce a sharper image. I myself own a Canon Powershot S2 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which features this kind of technology, and I can tell you that it works spectacularly well.
I'm going to assume that you're not interested in going pro with a digital SLR. Outside of the pro realm, there are really three main options for high-MP, stabilized long zoom:
the Canon S line (S2 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), S3 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ))
the Panasonic FZ line (FZ4 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), FZ5 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), FZ30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), FZ50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ))
the Sony H line (H2 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), H5 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ))
All of these cameras have their minor pluses and minuses, but in truth they're all fine machines and all of them would suit your purpose. These are all semi-bulky, SLR-like cameras. You haven't stated here whether you have a preference as to size, but there are also smaller cameras that have similar megapixel and zoom ratings. The reduction in size usually comes at the cost of a reduction in features (fine control over camera settings, etc). Some of these smaller cameras include the Nikon Coolpix S10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and the Panasonic Lumix TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ).
Sorry there isn't just a new camera setting that ill fix your pictures :)
Good Luck.
I noticed you haven't marked a Best Answer... are you still looking for help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question at digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately questions are being answered within just one or two days. Good luck!
One of things to look at is the mb/sec transfer rate for writing.. A lot of cards can read faster than they can write, so watch the mb/sec rating to see which is truly faster in write mode. Advertisers will always lead with the read speed of the card.. I have been stung by this before.
The second catch will be your camera itself. In my older cameras, even using a faster card did not speed up the write process much because the camera itself could not write any quicker to the card. I looked up the TZ1 and tried to find out the write speeds, but could not locate the specification. Perhaps your user manual will have that information in there (look again for the mb/sec rating on the card write speed).
Thank you for your support!
The other 5MP camera that is both great quality and price is the Canon a530 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) don't let the fact that this camera is a bit past its prime both you. It is still amazing and for only $120 at most locations. Great buy.
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Both of these cameras are great for the type of shots that you want. I would be careful taking photos at a concert without the bands' permission though (especially movies). This can violate copyright laws, and I have heard about people losing their cameras to security. Before you take the camera to a concert, call the venue and ask what the rules are for taking your camera in.
For indoor shots, I would be more concerned with the ISO settings. You will have a much higher setting (better for low light) with the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ).
Thank you so much!
I just ordered my Panasonic after about a month of self-debating.
Can't wait to try it out.
It would be nice to take a closeup without being close (Zoom).
Price is not important.
Thin is king!
A cheaper camera that is also great for sports photography but lacks many of the customizable options of the Sony is the Panasonic Lumix TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It has 10x optical zoom and image stablization as well, but will not perform as well with high speed shots and low light situations, so that must be taken into consideration.
Both great images come from these cameras. You can't really go wrong with either one. Check out the reviews yourself on the individual camera pages.
Both cameras have great qualities. I've listed the main differences below (note that the Canon A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is listed before the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )):
- Megapixels: 7.1 VS 5.0
- Optical Zoom: 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom VS 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Exposure: Auto and Manual VS Auto only
- ISO Setting: 80-800 VS 80-1600
- Memory Storage: Secure Digital storage (16MB SD card included) VS SD/MMC card storage (13.4MB internal)
The Canon A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has more resolution while the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has more optical zoom and a wider ISO range, which is better for lower light settings.
The Panasonic Lumix TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has all these same features but it can't print as high quality images. But this is a great camera and much better for a brief case size you say is so important. It is probably your safest best.
Both great cameras though!!
Either one does the job quite nicely, but I give the personal edge to rechargable AAs.
A user-friendly camera that's a little speedier that you might like is the Kodak EasyShare DX6440 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). If you need further advice/ recommendations let us know.
Will appreciate anything you can tell me
You can record a sound file for the digital images on the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Other specs on the camera can be found at the Panasonic site ( www2.panasonic.com/webapp/w... ).
I have looked at Sony, Nikon, Cannon S3, Kodak and Panasonic, but i am totally confused.
Thanks for your help
If you are set on keeping it under $300 and especially if you want a more compact camera than the Sony H5 I would recommend the Nikon Coolpix S4 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) which has all the features you are looking for and then some, plus a cool funky design.
There is one other camera that fits your specific needs and that is the Panasonic Lumix TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) very compact, great price, amazing zoom for its size.
These are all great cameras that have similar features, you can't go wrong with any of them.
A710 IS, I have found that it uses for power TWO (2) AA size bateries. In one rewiew it even shows a photo of the bottom of the camea with the two batteries in place. Some reviews indicate the flash is slow to recharge and maybe this is the reason. Hope you have a great Safari.
I noticed that you haven't marked a reply as "Best Answer. Are you still looking for responses? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question on digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like questions are being answered within just a day or two. Good luck!
As an fyi, the source of my question is that I'm having a baby and want to have video capabilities (the best possible) for a small digial camera. I don't want a camcorder as it is just too big to carry around 24x7. Therefore, I'm prepared to sacrifice video quality for convenience and opportunity. If you have any other recommendations, suggested cameras, I'd be very grateful.
Thank you
Digital HQ has a great breakdown for each here:
Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
Canon S2 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
Nikon Coolpix S4 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
FujiFilm FinePix S5200 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
Buyer's Guides ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) are great ideas as well as they can help with comparison.
There are a few neat ultracompact / extended zoom cameras, like the Pansaonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and Kodak V610 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which each have 10x zoom in fantastically tiny bodies.
The Canon A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also has a very nice 6x optical zoom in a small point-and-shoot style body.
zoom - at least 8-10, and...
a "fast" camera - one that allows me to snap pic after pic, w/o having to wait for it to refresh itself.
All of this combined into a small compact design. Any ideas?
Someone else posted a similar message recently and the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) was recommended - take a look at the answers on shutter lag and extended zoom options ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ).
Good luck-
If you did want to look at an ultracompact, the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has 10x in a really astoundingly small body.
You might also want to consider the Kodak V610 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) a really light, stylish camera with 10x optical zoom.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
The Nikon Coolpix 5900 is a better choice but it still suffers from the lack of zoom.
The camera I would go with is the Panasonic Lumix TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). The price is right it has image stablization and it is small, plus an amazing 10x optical zoom. Surely your best bet.
I'd like to by a new digital camera that would last at least 3-4 years and have that unit secured from failure by extended warenty at least .
Almost the same happened with two Siemens GSM i bought to my daughter in 2004 and 2005. Main boards failed. One was replaced with a newer whhic failed after three months and now my daughter has to fill the battery each day. Now she is tired and want to get rid of it.
Good luck-
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1. Low-light (obviously)
2. Distance (unless you can score front-row tickets!)
3. Crowds (don't want to be holding a big bulky camera while sandwiched in between people)
4. Movement (both the band on stage and your own swaying in the crowd)
Distance can be solved by an extended zoom camera. You're looking at the P712 so I can see that you're concerned about this. The P712 definitly lives up to this criteria with 12x optical zoom *plus* image stabilization (which solves the movement problem on your end)
For low light conditions, you're going to want a camera with a high ISO, like ISO 1600. This setting allows the camera to capture more light in very dark situations. It also covers action shots, where your subject is moving, very well. The P712 does not have an ISO 1600 setting, and maxes out at ISO 800. This may not be a dealbreaker, though.
I know some venues won't let you bring cameras in, so in that case, the P712 may be too big to escape the gaze of alert bouncers and security guards. It won't fit snugly in your pocket, but it's not exactly a huge camera (just by digicam standards).
In my opinion, the Kodak P712 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a pretty good choice for what you're looking to do, the only drawback potentially being the relatively low ISO setting.
You may also want to consider:
The Panasonic TZ1 ( .digitalcamera-hq.com/digit... ) -- It's an ultracompact, has 10x optical zoom, ISO 1600, and optical image stabilization.
The Olympus Stylus 750 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) -- Another ultracompact, it only has 5x optical zoom (still decent), ISO 1600, and two different forms of image stabilization, mechanical CCD-shift and digital.
Having had a couple babies of my own, I can say you want something small and easy to use. With one hand. While running. :-)
Megapixels are overrated once you have 5 or more, if you ask me. Zoom is really, really nice to have, but costs a little more. The idea of EasyShare was to make a camera that actual humans can use easily; many people like them. Another thing we like is the little movie clips.
One inexpensive camera that might suit the requirement is the <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... C533. This one has a "standard" 3x zoom, and a small LCD screen. Also, while it does capture movies, you can't hear the sound from the camera itself.
Another to consider is the <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... V610 which is a little more expensive but has a great 10x zoom. Zoom is great because you can really get in tight on the subject. Another similar cameras is the <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... TZ1, also with a great zoom.
Good luck!
Looking for my "perfect" camera model:(1) minimum 5.0 MP or better
(2) optical image stabilization(3) decent zoom (would prefer 4x- 6x range)
(4) good photos, of course!? - subjects generally children and lots of indoors or motion shots
(5) Is there a brand better known for less red eye?
Secondary "wishes" would include decent start up and battery re-charge times. Would prefer a proprietary battery or only 2 AA rechargeables. And why are they all dropping the real-life viewfinder?!
The reviews on the newest panasonics still complain about "noise" - is that true? Have considered the Fuji F30 but really holding out for more zoom (its only 3.0) and I don't think the F30 has OIS - just faster shutter speeds. Have also looked at Canon S3 but size and weight is too much.
Maybe the Canon G7 or SD800 coming out? My budget is up to $500.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
This year's crop of cameras might just be the one that gives you what you need. Although I will say that the need to handle "children and lots of indoor or motion shots" sets a high bar indeed. I think sport photography and children photography tie for the most demanding photo challenges, with children being a touch harder :-) The issue is that they move a lot, and move unpredictably, so it's very hard to have your camera ready when they happen to be in the scene.
Frankly, I have tried several cameras, and only the dSLR with a seriously fast exposure and focus system are up the the challenge (and then, about 1 in five shots is any good). Otherwise, you need to set up a photo and snap at the perfect moment, or worse, get the kids to pose (and you know the fake smiles that come from that!). That these pictures are indoor means light is a challenge. So pretty much anything small will be a little less than perfect, I think.
All cameras need to focus and set exposure before they can take the picture. I bought a Canon G6 as a smaller camera than my Canon 10D dSLR, and it was supposed to be "great" at this. But compared to the 10D (and the Canon lenses), the G6 is terrible. That was a couple years ago, but by today's standards, the G6 is huge. I haven't seen the G7 yet - maybe it's better. And really all compact and point-and-shoot cameras suffer from taking a "long" time to focus and set exposure (even if that's only 1/2 second) and it gets worse in low light. So I think this is the real challenge.
I think you're right to go for image stabilization, and I think a good zoom, which will allow you to get away from the subject.
When you are further away, you have a little more maneuverability, so can track the subject (sounds like we're hunting deer, or something, no?) and lock in for the kill... er ... shot ... er photo at the right moment.
An important trick is that all cameras can do focus and exposure in a first phase (shutter button half-way down) and the picture as the other and much faster phase. Even with your current camera, getting the knack of this can make a huge difference.
Red-eye happens because the camera flash is very close to the lens: eyes of people (and especially animals) are shiny, and reflect the light of the flash back at you, so if the lens and flash are an inch apart, the eyes act like a mirror shining right back. Compact cameras and flash all cause red-eye. "Red eye reduction" features work by sending a burst of flash at the subject's eyes which (in theory) causes the pupil to contract making the mirror of the eye smaller. In practice, it makes taking the photo take even longer, and doesn't really work anyway. Pro photographers who have to use flash have flash units that are separated a long way from the lens (a foot or two, or more). One big advantage of the larger cameras is when they have a pop-up flash -- even a few extra inches can make a difference. Another technique is to hold your finger or something up away from the camera, which draws the subjects' eyes to look there, instead of right into the lens or flash. The best solution for red-eye is: no flash!
But zoom, again, can help on this score. If you are away from the subject (and your camera's flash is strong enough) the subject really has to be looking right at the lens to get red-eye. But compact cameras usually don't have very strong flashes -- cameras like the Canon S2 or S3 both have decently powerful flashes that smaller cameras may not. Since camera makers know this, you might assume that at a camera's maximum zoom range, the flash is going to be a little weak, but if you have a 10x zoom and are only using 5x, you should be in good shape. The best way to deal with red-eye, is to not have to use flash at all, although this may not be practical.
As to "noise", this is the presence of pixels that are the wrong color and lightness, e,g, a bright red pixel in a black background. When you have enough of these pixels, it can make an image look lousy. Image noise gets worse as ISO in increases, so one might think that cameras with higher maximum ISO settings are less likely to have noise at any one setting -- wouldn't you think a camera that can go to ISO 3200 would be better than one that can only go to 800? But the proof is in the pudding, and it's really only after the cameras are tested that you find out who has the real highest ISO. The Canon cameras tend to have low noise at high ISO. I would be sceptical of any ISO greater than 800 in all but the best camera -- noise may be better than no picture at all, but the noise in a lower-end camera claiming to go to ISO 3200 is probably going to produce a bad result. And the camera that will automatically set to a higher ISO (auto-ISO) as needed to deal with low light, are a good thing as long as that high ISO isn't higher than the camera can do well. I suspect this is what people are seeing in the Panasonics you mention.
So I would wait to see what people say about the G7 -- if it is comparable to the G6, it's still a reasonably big camera, about the same size as the S3 (but without the zoom and IS). This line is aimed more at people who wanted an SLR but couldn't afford one. Now the SLRs are cheaper, so hopefully the G7 is a completely new design that competes with some of the better non-SLR high-end cameras.
I would have to say on the inexpensive and small end that the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) might be a good bet for you. It's small, but it will probably be slow. The Canon A710 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) comes from a long line of pretty good cameras so is probably a good bet -- the A700 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is getting good reviews and seems like it's probably the same camera just without the IS. The SD800 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) doesn't have the 6x zoom, so I would go with the A710. The Kodak V610 also looks like a good bet ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ).
Thanks for other tips and info. Much appreciated. For some reason, there seems to be no happy medium on my coolpix. The photos are dark and blurry or the fill flash makes the faces all washed out of detail and bad bad redeye. My kids are blond, blue eyed and fair - so we get lots of red eyes here.
So.........I'm looking forward to giving a try to a new one!
You'll get a better deal online!
Thanks again. Happy shooting....
The main question is how close to the subject you need to be to get the level detail you need. For example, if the frame of a picture would be filled a person's hand, that's one thing. If it would be filled with a knuckle, then you might need something that is good at "macro" photography. This means that the lens is able to focus on things that are close, and ideally, that the auto-focus mechanism works (or as a fallback that the camera provides manual focus).
Another challenge is to have the subject you are photographing be still. This is easy with a hand, for example, not so easy if you're taking a picture of a body part that would less conveniently stay still.
Similarly, the camera may need to be still, as well. This is easy if you can mount it on a tripod, but tripods can be cumbersome.
Adequate lighting is another factor. Unless you are taking photos of a significant part of the body, your camera will be so close that any on-camera flash will not cover the area properly. So will you be in a position to provide a lot of light from multiple angles (a couple of bright fluorescent lights you can position where you want)?
So, if you have a still subject more than 12 to 16 inches way, or tripod, or lots of light or any combination of these, you probably only need a basic camera. If not, I think you should consider a zoom camera with a high ISO rating and image stabilization.
A zoom will allow you to step back from the subject a few feet (and zoom in on the area of interest) while allowing the on-camera flash to fully light the scene. On the downside, the further you zoom, the more small movements of the camera are amplified, thus creating a less sharp image due to "camera shake". Image stabilization will reduce the effect of camera shake and allow you to shoot at a slower shutter speed and still get a sharp photo. High ISO (800 or higher, especially if the camera sets it automatically as needed) will allow your camera to choose a faster shutter speed than it would otherwise.
Two cameras that might fit this bill are the Panasonic TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and then very small Koday V610 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Both are relatively inexpensive and have good zooms and high ISO ratings with image stabilization.
You might like to check out the Panasonic TZ1, an ultracompact camera with a 10x optical zoom. Panasonic has a great selection of extended zoom cameras.
The Kodak Z612 is pretty nice, too, with 12x optical zoom: digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
Both of these cameras are affordable and very capable.
have a happy and healthy!
Panasonic Lumix TZ1 Reviews
Panasonic Lumix TZ1 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 4.0 out of 5
I bought Panasonic Lumix TZ1 through ebay india for Rs.5,995/- only. I purchased this camera after careful study of several users rewiews on several compact digital cameras. I used several cameras for last 30 year. I took several photos and videos with this TZ1. The pictures taken in good light are excellent in quality. Not only 10x optical zoom but also 4x digital zoom perferly working and no need to buy a seperate binacular. Iam satisfied for the working condition of this camera except the performance of the flash in low light. If any body offers for low price, grab it immediately.
- 4.0 out of 5
technology improves vastly every day. i think a used tz1 camera is worth the purchase. the zoom is fantastic and the huge lcd screen is great compared to cameras sold a year before this one came out.
ebay has a few for sale for a good deal.
- 1.0 out of 5
I purchased this camera in December of 06, 7 months ago. I did not drop it but noticed a crack in the LCD on the right side and the camera would not come on. I contacted Panasonic and even with a warranty, Panasonic repair said I had to pay for the repair and if I did not pay for the repair, they would still charge me in excess of 60.00 for the diagnostic fee. The repair cost is about as much as a new camera. I won't be looking at Panasonic again for my next camera purchase. And to think I purchased the extended warranty for nothing.
- 2.0 out of 5
nice features but with only 72 dpi no use.
- 1.0 out of 5
To be honest, this was the best camera I'd purchased to date...for about 2 months. Great, clear pictures, a huge LCD on the back, image stabilization. I took over 1,000 images on a 2-week trip, and for the most part, they came out perfectly clear. The 10x zoom was wonderful.
Then, out of the blue, a crack appeared on the LCD screen. I had used the camera to take some publicity shots for work, without any problems. The camera was left in a locked office on a desk for a couple of hours, and when I turned it back on, there was a bluish smudge on the right side of the LCD, and the screen was white. No matter what I did or what mode I set it in, the screen would not change. I shipped the camera to Panasonic's repair facilty, and they tell me I will need to pay $187 to repair the camera. If not, they will charge me a $52.50 diagnostic fee to return the borken camera to me, or they will throw it out if I don't get back to them in 10 business days. If you check other reviews online, this is a fairly common problem. Buyer, most definitely beware.
- 3.0 out of 5
We bought this camera after reading all of the wonderful reviews AND hearing the salesperson rave about it. We were impressed with the price and really looking forward to using it —-until we took pictures of our little girl. The reason we need a camera is mainly for pictures of our children indoors. It is a great camera for zoom, easy to use and a great value. But, I warn against using it primarily for indoor use. If you are looking for a camera to snap shots around the house I advise against it. The picture quality just isn't there. We returned it after one day and went back to our good old standby-Canon.
- 2.0 out of 5
Make sure you buy this a long extended warranty for this item.
Great zoom. Great battery life, but can be tricky to get a good picture. Not really point and shoot. Weak low light performance.
But the real killer is that it just stopped working 5 months after purchase.
- 5.0 out of 5
We bought this camera for my mother. On a recent vacation it out-shot our Canon 20D for the quick snapshot that you don't want to miss- and also for tricky lighting. Although it has a great menu of scene selections to be explored it also has a couple of pretty much no-fail "simple" modes. The 10x zoom in a camera this size is extraordinary and the anti-shake technology makes the 10x zoom usable quickly. We couldn't be happier with this camera for size, ease of use, flexibility. No, you would not compare the finished photo with that of an SLR... but who would think that you should? To us, the portability and the ability to take a quick, successful shot- even at a distance makes this camera fantastic. Even my elderly parents were able to just pick up the camera and use it- making it worth more to them than the most expensive SLR ! We love it !
- 5.0 out of 5
The best camera I have ever had, with the 10x optical zoom it is marvelous to do wildlife photos an videos as well as other details;with the different modes you have a creative choice, also night photos and photos inside of f.ex.cathedrals with ISO 800/1600 are getting well,however getting sometimes grainy;it is very flexible and compact enough for quick snapshots too,ideal for travelling and parties, also the videos are fun, though the volume of the micro is on the low side.
- 4.0 out of 5
Small size, 10x zoom and rave reviews on this website were the factors that sold me on the TZ1. The ease of use and picture quality have left me and others highly impressed with it.
I am short on patients for complex electronics. For this reason I don't have a cell phone or PDA and was slow to go digital. This camera was extremely easy to learn and has taken some awesome pictures. In some settings it does not compare to my old SLRs, but because it is so convenient, I use it much more than the SLRs were getting used. I have loaned it to several others and all have been impressed by ease of use, flexibility, picture quality, size and the 10x zoom.
My only complaint is the camera does not have an eyepiece viewer, it only has the LCD screen. As good as the screen is, I cannot see its image in bright sunshine. In bright conditions, pictures are taken by aiming the camera in the general direction and hoping that what I want is properly framed. Only later, when I am in low light and can see the screen, can I check for picture quality and composition. Amazingly this method results in some good pictures, but not always. As I do a lot of outdoors photography, this has been a problem.
- 4.0 out of 5
i just got the camera today (11/12/06). ilove it already. Even though it only has 5 megapixels the pictures are very clear. ilove the 10x optical zoom. Only one bad thing, sometimes when you turn on the camera you have to hold the shutter button down for it to get into focus. Overall this camera is a must in digital photography
- 5.0 out of 5
Its one of the best cameras i have seen.
- 5.0 out of 5
Very happy so far having taken over 1000 pict of a now 4 month old! Great outdoors, though indoors under low light distance from the lense becomes an issue. Zoom is awesome and the antivibration technology is second to none. LCD is great though I would have preferred if it came with a viewfinder as well.
I was shopping for a compact, high zoom, moderate mega-pixel camera with a lithium battery! I didn't think my wish would come true but panasonic came through!
- 5.0 out of 5
I have owned digital cameras since they started. I can honestly say this is the best camera I have ever owned. The complements don't stop. Pictures are lifelike and clear clear. Everything about this camera is a plus, but owning one and showing the pictures is the best. Panasonic stand up and take a bow. What a GREAT product. Thanks!!!
- 4.0 out of 5
After shooting more than 4Gb of pictures I have come to conclusion that the TZ1 doesn't earn more than Good. It's not the Leitz lens but the software and the electronics.
The results is a combination of Lens and the electronics/Software in the camera.
Same as a mechanical camera its a combination of Lens and the camera/film combination.
With digital camera the electronics + software is responsible for the quality of the picture.
My negative experiences are;
1. Camera does not react fast enough, especially in weak lighting.
2. Never try to use the flash in bad lighting as colors and sharpness is just poor.
3. Macro is not by far to what I have expected.
4. Electronics is not fast enough to do fast shooting, especially at weak lighting.
I wish there is a similar size camera with the same lens quality (10x zoom) but with a manual aperture or shutter speed choice.
I get the idea that the maker of all these camera's aren't fanatic Photographers.
I will keep my eyes on a few camera makers based on their lens quality which is, Canon, Nikon and Leitz.
- 5.0 out of 5
Have been in photography since the mid-forties.graduating from Speed Graphics, Linhofs Rolleis, Contax To digitals-Minolta to Panasonic FZ3, FZ5, Tz1, the cream of the crop! 10X zoom,Image stabilization and numerous bells and whistles plus a Leica lens with prismatic
light path give incredible capabilities in an unbelievably small package - what next?
10X zoom plus
- 5.0 out of 5
Excellent zoom- I've had the Canon Powershot D50 which sadly was dropped. This is my replacement camera and I'm very pleased, the 10X zoom with the 4X optical is really a surprise. I've just started to experiment with the video mode and so far am thrilled.
- 2.0 out of 5
I truly enjoyed several things about this camera - the 10x zoom is fun, the interface is easy to use and easy to learn. But am I the only one who cares that these 5 megapixels are at 72dpi? Who needs an image that in its raw form is a printable 35 x 23 inches at 72 dpi? I went though two manuals, one customer service rep and finally had customer service by email to determine that if I wanted anything more than 72,I would have to use somebody's interpolation algorithms - either Panasonic's or Photoshop. I took my best shot with this camera - and it's going back to the store. Leica lens - check. Lots of other great features- check. Picture quality? Nope.
- 5.0 out of 5
I bought this camera to use as a vacation point and shoot. It has over exceeded my expectations. This camera allowed me to take really nice pictures through the window of my hotel room, daylight, night and indoor shots. I went to Las Vegas and neon lighting was no problem for this camera. Dancing water shows at the Bellagio came out great too. At a car show I snapped off shots that later made me wonder which I liked better, the live look or the picture later. Overall this is a really nice camera for me.
- 4.0 out of 5
I waited patiently to receive my TZ1 and finally it arrived. It was very simple to understand and use even though it was a brand that I had not normally been accustomed to. It took great quality pictures with very few pictures not looking great. But watch out! This camera is very fragile, it warns you that this is a Precision instrument and not to expose it to shock. They weren't kidding...after a fall from waist level still while in a protective case the shutter button and zoom lever became displaced and broke when I moved it back into place. I am attempting to get it looked at, but I am afraid that I might just have to eat this one. It was my fault that it was dropped, but I sure didn't think that given the small distance that it fell that it should have been damaged like it was. Will let you know what became of my service request.
- 5.0 out of 5
Best in class - small compact 10x zoom with great crisp photos at low ISO and good lighting. Some caveats - "high intensity" using ISO 800-1600 autoset by the camera produces brilliant small photos but any enlargement is hopeless - patches of blurry colors with no resolution...another caveat is that you have to use an external lens cap which if you attach to the camera with a string gets in the way, BUT THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX A UV FILTER onto this camera - so the lens is always at risk.
Food photos are brilliant!
Telephoto to 10x zoom are excellent, and even with digital zoom to 40x in daylight produces usable detail...
No regrets buying this - I have used many digital cameras including my Olympus E-1 and this is one of the BEST.
- 4.0 out of 5
This is my third digital camera, after using several SLRs over 20+ years and taking pictures around the world. Overall, I feel this camera was a great purchase for the price ($300 + 99 for an Extreme III 1GB SD Card) and would buy another one as a gift without hesitation. Using the natural (ISO consideration) setting, noise is a minor issue. The menus, and menu numbering system (1/6, 2/6, etc.) are easy to use and logical after you get accustomed to them. Potential settings (Pre-selected scene menus (20)+, flash options, white balance/EV on-the-fly-adjustment (-2 to +2) plus auto-bracketing (-1 to +1) allows the serious amateur (or someone willing to read the manual and has a good grasp of photography) to take great photos without too much fuss. Buttons are positioned well, but the he feel (depth and click) is really great (!) and the particular selection of actions they programmed into the (few) buttons is awesome��some great thinking here. My setup (EIII 1GB Card) allows really fast cycles. As you would expect, the lens (Leica) works flawlessly when one of the 5 metering functions is correctly used.
PROS. Once you get used to the various (and somewhat complex) menus and their impacts to your photo composition (every shot has so many variables), you can really get some great photos (@5mp density) without pulling your hair out. The histogram/white saturation indicator is too much! Almost all of my photos are taken of scenery, people, or wildlife��bright sunlight, difficult backlighting, total shade with white saturations, etc.��the whole range of outdoor compositions including flight and quick movements) and I was able to quickly pick the correct setting or use that auto bracket for a great result. I personally don��t believe that many of the non-SLR digitals take very good indoor pictures, so I didn��t and won��t go there. The LCD is super sharp, top-tier, and the power LCD setting beats them all for picture composition in bright sunlight.
CONS. This camera can��t compete with a fully manual / auto digital SLR for those times you want a specific EV/Speed or depth-of-field setting. (Although the exceptional range of fixed scene settings will allow you to control these settings to a degree) so don��t expect it to. Because the camera does have advanced features and (maybe too many) numerous menus for us amateurs, you really have to understand how photography works and take time to study the manual to get consistently great photos��which this camera seems to do time after time (poor pictures are cited in too many camera reviews because the USER had selected (or not selected) the proper settings for the intended picture. The battery life is very good (rated at 250 pictures against the standard), but I felt like I needed an extra battery so I plunked down over $50 for another (these just came out). To be fair, this is true of most inexpensive digitals. If it broke, and I had about $500 to spend on one digital, I would buy this one again.
- 5.0 out of 5
This is my first Panasonic camera, I have had for a few weeks and am very happy with the photos and the features. The zoom feature is great, the interface is simple and easy to use. The stabilization works as advertised. The construction seems very solid, controls are well designed and easily accessible. Having previously owned and operated Canon and Pentax digital cameras I feel that this unit compares very favorably both in photo ability and quality. I will update this review once I put more 'miles' on this camera!
- 5.0 out of 5
So far I like what I see, super quick start up time and nice burst mode you've come to expect from Panasonic. You can actually use the zoom in the movie mode now too. They come out looking great even better in 16:9 ratio. Overall very solid camera, glad I bought it. Looks of great quality too unlike the LZ series, at least the body.


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Do some authors for example James Lee Burke, Brad Thor, Mary Higgins Clark, just choose not to make books available to libraries on E Book format?
The three authors are
The three authors are published by Simon and Schuster. Historically they have never sold their titles to the library community. This year Simon and Schuster is testing selling their titles to a few select libraries. We have great hope that they will agree to sell their titles to all libraries if the trial is successful.
Nook problems
Can you help? Old computer worked fine. I got a new computer and loaded Adobe Digital Editions then went OnLine to check out book. Problem with user ID and password. got that straight so I can download to computer and move to Nook. When I try to open it on the Nook I get an error message "User not activated" What now?
"My Account"
Just upgraded to Kyocera Torque (on Sprint). Downloaded the app successfully, but cannot get more than a circle of death when I select "My Account."
kindle re-registration
I just updated my Ipad to IOS7 and now it is telling me I need to register my kindle app, but when I try, it won't recognize my amazon account information. I changed my password to make sure I was using the correct information but still can't get past the "Register this Kindls" page.
Hi there. Please give the
Hi there. Please give the instructions on this page a try:
Let us know if you still need help. Thanks!
Hi there. You can request
Hi there. You can request titles for Overdrive using these instructions:
Hope this helps!
Issue with Overdrive since IOS7 update today
I downloaded the IOS7 update for my IPhone 4S this morning, and now when I try to read a book that I had downloaded prior to the update, it gives a "loading" message for a few seconds, then it just exits out of Overdrive.
Hi there. There are some
Hi there. There are some known issues with the iOS7 update. Please see the instructions here:
Hope this helps!
Trouble with login on Toshiba Tablet
When I try to login on my tablet I am sent back to the Get Books page, it is just a continual loop and I am never taken to the library cybershelf page. This only happens on my tablet. All other devices work fine.
Toshiba Tablet
Hi Kathy,
Sorry to hear you are having troubles with your tablet. What sort of Toshiba tablet are you using?
Toshiba Tablet
Actually I found it was the browers so I switched to Foxfire and it works fine now. Hope this helps someone else.
Trouble logging on
I can't log on to my Overdrive Account. I just get the evil circle of death. I don't get an error message; it just never goes to the page.
Hi there. OverDrive seems to
Hi there. OverDrive seems to be working now. Please try it again and let us know if you still have trouble getting it to work. Thanks!
Is the system down? I can't
Is the system down? I can't seem to log into my account, and it keeps saying it is having trouble accessing the library server.
Hi there. I think it might
Hi there. I think it might have been down for a short while. It's back up now. Please try it again and let us know if you have any problems accessing OverDrive. Thanks!
Logon Trouble
I updated my library card as suggested below. And, I still get "Privilege has expired" when I try to log into Overdrive. There's "Click here to return to the sign in form." option and it takes me right back to the login screen and I'm caught in a loop.
Can you help?
Logon Trouble
Hi there,
I'm sorry to hear the system is still giving you troubles. Could you email me your library card number and PIN at firstname.lastname@example.com, and I will take a look at your account?
Privilege expired
I keep getting an error when I try to log into Cybershelf that says the privilege has expired? I can log onto the rest of the libraries site. How do I fix this?
Privilege expired
Hi there,
Library cards are set to expire every three years. If you take your card and a picture ID to your local library branch, they can renew the card for you, and you will be able to access Cybershelf.
Kindle Fire
I am trying to download an e-audio-book wma-format on a kindle fire. I can get the sample to play but when I try to download the book, it says that there are no formats available for this device and it doesn't give choices for different formats.
Kindle Fire
Hi there, sorry to hear you are having troubles. May I have the title you are searching, and I can take a look at it?
problem logging in
for some reason, i cant type in my password. is it a regular issue?
Problem solved
Hi! You cant type your password with the numbers in the corner of your keyboard, you have to use the ones in the top...:)
Hi there. Actually, if
Hi there. Actually, if that's the case, your NumLock might not be on.
Hi there. As far as I know,
Hi there. As far as I know, everything should be working. If you are still having trouble logging in, please call 719-389-8968. Thanks.
How can I find a list of e-books that I have? I just had an e-book expire because I couldn't find a listing of my book to check the expiration date, other than the hardback ones.
Also, I requested the e-book again but didn't get any note of whether it went through or not, and now I can't download it. I checked on the book again, and the answer was that it had been borrowed.
Hello there,
The best way to check on your eBook checkouts is to go to Cybershelf. Then you can choose eBooks, in the green box. After clicking on that, you can choose OverDrive. This will take you to a search page. Near the top of the search page is a place that says "Account." Click on that, and you will be able to login using your library card number and PIN. This will take you to your Bookshelf. This screen will show you what books you have checked out and when they expire.
Hope this helps!
How to check your account
Hi Patricia,
I'm sorry you've had difficulties with Cybershelf. I'm assuming you are probably talking about books you have checked out from Overdrive. If that is the case, you'll need to click on Cybershelf from the PPLD home page, then ebooks, then Overdrive. From there, you'll see a person icon at the top that says "Account." Click that, log in with your card number and PIN, and you should be able to see a list of everything you have checked out, along with due dates, as well as ebooks that you have on hold. I hope this helps!
Cyber Page
Please make your cyber shelf home page FRIENDLIER. My mum, son and I are new to this whole "E" stuff. A beginners page and introduction would be awesome and explaining how everything works and what to expect. We should not have to assume or infer what is supposed to happen or is going on. Older persons get nervous when they are sent to another web page that is not your page and think they have done something wrong.
Each of your cyber offerings should have an introduction to explain what it is, what will happen when you click on it ...what you should expect and need to enter and use this offering. etc etc ...You main page should give an over view of what's inside ...and how it works etc..My mum get nervous just clicking away at stuff not sure where she is going or how to get back etc and my son has no instructions of what to do and if he is doing it right ...and I don't have time to figure out what I want and then figure out for them both as well ...reading front page comments indicate much difficulties for your patrons ...which is funny since the site should be set up specifically for your users ...who else?!?!?! That should be the #1 goal; you aren't getting your money's worth from your vendor and upsetting your patrons. we are in the 21st Century and it's still too hard to access your systems ..fire your vendor they are not up to par; get a better competitor. ( Just saying :) ) thxs
Hi; One of the problems with
One of the problems with all of this eMaterial in libraries is that the publishers tend to make it more difficult than it needs to be, in my opinion. The vendor we use, Overdrive, is the only one that has contracts for eBook usage with Kindle eReaders, for instance. Penguin will only deal with 3M. Macmillan won't sell to ANY library vendors. You can read more about that on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PPLD.NOT.eNOUGH. With the situation as it stands now, there really isn't an option in a lot of cases to just switch vendors-there aren't vendors providing the same services. Kindle eReader downloads (not Fires) are about 38% of our downloads every month. We have to stick with the only vendor who offers them, or disenfranchise those patrons. ALL libraries, not just PPLD, are facing these issues.
That said, our vendor realizes that they need to refine their process, and they are attempting to do so. You will be seeing some changes coming in the next month or so that are supposed to make the process easier all around-and allow us to allow patrons to download books in the library, something that is currently not allowed to us.
We have done quite a few help tutorials, and they are available at:
http://ppld.org/cybershelf-help (under the "help" tab on the cyber shelf page). There is also a link there to email Overdrive help directly-they will respond within 24 hours and are generally very helpful.
I will take your suggestions to our team and we will consider refining our page again. I do appreciate your input and patience. I sincerely hope that the publishers and the vendors can work this out among themselves soon-libraries are increasingly finding themselves in the middle of this fight, trying to provide service to patrons and having to do so using arcane strictures forced on our vendors by the content providers.
Carolyn Coulter
Information Technology and Virtual Services Officer
How do I return an audiobook? The Overdrive instructions show to "delete" then choose "return". There is only "Delete" and nothing else. So I have deleted 3 audiobooks but they still show on my account as being checked out. I am hoping they will disappear from my account at the due date, because I am out of options.
Checking out ebooks through Amazon is pretty easy, but the audiobook checkout is a different story!
Hi Sandra,
Can you tell me what sort of device you are using to access your audiobooks?
freegal issue
I have a library card for this library yet when I went to log on to Freegal for music, I got a message indicating I needed to be a resident to use the service. Why is that?
Hi there. Does your card
Hi there. Does your card number start with a '7', by any chance? If so, that means you live outside of the district and are not eligible to use the Freegal service. If this is not the issue, than please let me know and we will pursue this further.
Your services
I was searching about the kindle format and somehow I came on this website. Within seconds I got interested because I love reading books and I especially love reading using my Kindle. So I looked for information what is cybershelf, what is library etc. but honestly I couldn't find the basic information on what they are and what are the differences between the services. I had to read everyone's comment to see what it(cybershelf) does etc. I think it would be great if I could find the information easily on the homepage or individual page for each service. I'll look around a bit more.
By the way I'm an ESL student so I'm glad to know and appreciate that you have provided ESL classes as well. :)
Your overdrive provider has taken a simple process and turned it into a nightmare. Look at the number of comments made about the difficulty people are having with your cybershelf. It would be a wonderful service if the average person could use it. Please simplify your cybershelf.
Hi there. We agree that
Hi there. We agree that OverDrive (CyberShelf) can be a bit tricky to use initially. But we do encourage users to stick it out and once you've got it figured out, it is a great service. Unfortunately, we have no input of the inner workings of the product, but we do keep OverDrive apprised of patron feedback.
Thanks for Cybershelf and Overdrive
Dear PPLD,
Thank you very much for the Cybershelf / Overdrive service. It has allowed me to get Kindle books while deployed to Afghanistan. We don't have access to a library or bookstore so this is a great service.
Regarding the comments about problems using Overdrive, I encourage those PPLD users to stick with it and learn how to use Overdrive. It was difficult to understand at first (checking out from Overdrive but then getting and managing checked out books through "Manage my Kindle" at Amazon), but once you figure that out it works well.
Thanks again,
Billy Pilgrim
I actually purchased the
I actually purchased the ebook, read it but later on, I wish to return it after a thorough check on it. I have attempted many times to obtain the homepage for the digital library, login, get a set of ebooks looked at, etc. But it is often quite a lengthy procedure. I really need to lookup in the primary directory to locate an ebook, pick out it just before I can actually arrive at just where I wish to proceed. After that I needed to login the 2nd time! It must be not complicated like this.
Hello there, I'm sorry to
Hello there, I'm sorry to hear you are having some troubles with Cybershelf. Am I correct that you purchased a book and want to return it?
Cybershelf main page
Finding a book with the App is very painful. I like the search you have on the web cybershelf a lot better than the App. The new cybershelf doesn't seem to have a link for my Cybershelf Account anymore. Instead it's been replaced with "Find a Good Book". Where am I supposed to find my Cybershelf account?
Hi there. CyberShelf can be
Hi there. CyberShelf can be confusing. There's the CyberShelf home page that includes large links to eBooks, eAudios, etc... which is where you likely were when you saw the 'Find a Good Book' link. This page is merely a portal to the many vendors we use for your eMaterial needs. Our OverDrive vendor product is also called CyberShelf, which is were you get your eBooks. If you go to OverDrive, which is http://cybershelf.ppld.org/ (or click on the eBooks image on the CyberShelf portal page and choose OverDrive), you'll see your 'eAccount' listed in the top nav bar.
Clear as mud? Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
It is very convenient to have
It is very convenient to have the facility so thanks to PPLD for making ebooks available. However, I have to say the site is not user friendly. The printed directions available at the library especially for the epub books do not help much. You have to figure out how to download the adobe digital media by yourself. Also, downloading kindle books is easier than epub books if the Kindle book does not require a usb cable.
The search criteria is sometimes helpful, sometimes shows the wrong items.
Hopefully these glitches can be corrected as you get more user feedback.
Hi there. We're sorry you
Hi there. We're sorry you had trouble downloading ePub books. We have a Help form you can fill out and the vendor can walk you through the process:
We realize the OverDrive search mechanism leaves something to be desired and also hope that as time goes on the vendor will improve the website and the search interface.
We appreciate your input.
Well I sure had a hard time
Well I sure had a hard time this am trying to check out a book on my kindle and thanks to the wonderful patience of one of the librarians at the Sandcreek library I was able to do it. So thank you librarians!! I sure couldn't have done it without you!
where are MY books?!
I'm sorry to say that this (Cybershelf) is the most cumbersome, user-unfriendly thing I've ever used.
When you go to HOME for almost any program, you can find "MY ACCOUNT."
Not here.
I have somehow managed to check out 2 e-books from the library, and now I'm back and wondering how on earth I return the e-book.
It's simply annoying and aggravating. and I'm a long-time computer and e-mail and internet user (since the beginning of internet, okay?!)
I will not be using cybershelf again. It's too annoying to try to find the secret place they put your books.
We're sorry you are having
We're sorry you are having trouble using CyberShelf. It is a product we purchase from a vendor and we have very little control over how it works. If you click on the eBooks button above and choose OverDrive (CyberShelf), you'll get into CyberShelf. Then click on My eAccount in the upper toolbar to access your account. Hope this helps.
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This year's International Survivors of Suicide Day was November 23rd and helped to gather and comfort thousands of survivors of suicide loss around the world. Both the newly bereaved and those who are years out from their loss came together to remember and honor their loved ones and further build a community of survivors. We hope you were able to attend in person or experience the online broadcast and we thank those who worked so hard to make this year's events welcoming and healing.
"I turned to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and International Survivors of Suicide Day. I did so to find a way to give, to teach and to help others and myself heal, grow and venture forward. Getting involved and meeting those who have lived with the challenges and encountered some of the same experiences can forge new paths or help reopen some that had long since been abandoned."
Bill Zito, a Board Member at our Westchester chapter, lost his wife, Carol, a decorated police officer and investigator, in 2006. He writes about the twisted road of coping and grief he and his daughter have taken since their wife and mother died.
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For anyone who was unable to be part of this year's event, the program from 2013 and previous years are all available to be watched anytime online.
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Please fill out a simple online evaluation to let us know what you thought of this year's program. Your feedback and insights are invaluable to the growth of the International Survivors of Suicide Day program and the Survivor Initiatives Department at AFSP.
Going forward from International Survivors of Suicide Day, here are some resources that may be helpful:
- Learn more about how to handle the holidays and special events following a loss
- Better understand grief and healing with this list of books and resources selected by AFSP for survivors of suicide loss
- Help children process their grief
- Find your local AFSP Chapter to access more resources in your community and participate in events which work towards suicide prevention
- This special Ask The Experts section contains in-depth resource information on all of the topics covered in this year's program by five of the nation's leading experts on suicide prevention and bereavement
November 22, 2014
Next year's International Survivors of Suicide Day will be held on November 22, 2014 and we hope you will attend and continue to foster a caring and supportive community of survivors.
Stay in touch by joining the AFSP Survivor e-Network. AFSP shares information and resources by email with a worldwide network comprised of over 50,000 survivors of suicide loss, mental health professionals, and many others.
"Being involved in Survivor Day has been transformative for me, and I look at the growth within myself and the new connections I have made with other survivors and clinicians. It's also an opportunity to witness the compassion people give each other."
Anne DiNoto of our Boston Chapter, lost two uncles 25 years apart. She writes about her journey from choosing not to stay silent to getting involved with the AFSP and organizing a Survivor Day event at Boston University.