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Opting for a Digital SLR Recommendations Welcomed

by Wally2007 Nov 19, 2010 5:20AM PST

Over the years I have been somewhat a camera buff, primarily video, daughters recitals, and now our grandchildren. The digital was done with Sony DCR-TRV520AND a Olympus Stylus 8 meg. I basically would like to have both the video capability as well as still. I am not that familiar the SLR memory features, like what size would be recommended with the video capabilities. All recommendations and our advice welcomed.

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Digital Camera/Video
by snapshot2 Forum moderator Nov 20, 2010 12:23AM PST

Using a Camcorder for video and a still camera for still pictures is still the best way.

None of the available digital cameras do both jobs equally well.

Still cameras added video ability as an afterthought and they did it on a budget.

Camcorders can produce still pictures but you have little control over the results.

The video on DSLR cameras is better than the video from a point-N-shoot digital camera.
But there are problems with maintaining focus.

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Video DSLR
by Wally2007 Nov 20, 2010 7:32AM PST

I certainly appreciate your reply. After a little bit of research I was somewhat considering the Canon Rebel T1i or the newer T2i. A little pricey and I wasn't able to see exactly the size of the chip or memory card in either. I realize video eats up a good deal of memory. The lens that comes with both models is questionable as well, for what I have in mind.
All further advice appreciated. THANKS

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Sony SLT-A55
by PistonCupChampion Nov 20, 2010 8:12AM PST

Also the less expensive sibling, the A33.

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The A55 and A33
by kalel33-20416052469708587370302374692233 Nov 20, 2010 8:54AM PST

They both seem to be a great option, but they are having many problems with overheating when using video and utilizing the in-body image stabilization. They can't go for more than 3 minutes(in very many user reports) without overheating and then needing time to cool down. It seems if you shut of image stabilization then you don't have the problem, but Sony really needs to figure out this issue. It's probably because the housing is so small that it can't dissipate the heat, especially since the body is plastic, instead of a better material like metal that could dissipate the heat better.

They'll probably get it fixed in later generations, but this is just another example of why you never buy the first generation of new technology.

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Don't Want NO Hot Box
by Wally2007 Nov 21, 2010 4:07AM PST

Thank you. It's certainly great to be able to get the low down on various products and brands. Yes that being the issue of overheating, I can see my hunt goes on. I maybe even be considering a new HD camcorder. I've had exposure to both Hitachi and Song digital of course. I'll continue with my research and advice within forums throughout. THANKS AGAIN, ALL INPUT WELCOME!!!!

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