Re: advice please

I can recommend the Panasonic FT1 for what you want to do. I shoots 720p
video in AVCHD lite format (which at the moment doesn't work with all
editors, but can be converted into another format for editing anyway).
The really good part is the wide angle lens (28mm) in a periscope design
(no external moving parts). It is waterproof to 3m, and shockproof. I
have had it for about a month now, and am really impressed. Still
quality normally so-so at ISO 200-400, but is very good if you can keep
it on ISO 80 (which is surprising easy with a 28mm equivalent focal
length and optical image stabilisation (e.g. with practice you can
handhold at 1/8 sec).

This is my first compact camera for a long time, and they have improved
a lot.

For long video use, I'd get at least a 16GB card (probably two), Class 6
is required. And at least one spare battery. The battery life is good
for stills, poor for video.


Ben



hbol@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
If this question is on the wrong newsgroup please disregard. I need
advice on a getting a new camera. My hobby is learning how to make
combination video/stills records of hillwalks in Scotland. I have
posted my most recent project on youtube here http://www.youtube.com/haggisbag.
Granted I have a lot to learn, but I am having fun, at least I was
until my camera died. It was a Rollei da 1325 Prego. I assume it died
because I demanded it perform in conditons beyond it's suitability -
namely wet, cold, and inhospitable conditions, but it lasted 2 years.
I need something better now. I know there are lots and lots of good
cameras out there but here is my problem:
I use Windows Movie Maker to make my presentations. Most of the
cameras I have come across in the market place deal in QT format which
is incompatible with Movie Maker. I need a camera that shoots it's
video in AVI format. I know I can convert, but it is a long and
tedious process that I would rather avoid.
So, assuming I havent posted this on the wrong newsgroup, is there
anyone that can offer advice on a good digital camera that shoots
stills at 10 megapixel and video in AVI format?
.

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