hello since I have some neck problems the weight of the camera is very important to me as long as the quality is good enough for tandem - any recommendation? (I didn't find any thing about cameras weights in the search)
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Depends on the quality you want.
The CX100 will take so-so pictures through the lens during video capture; the Hypeye will let you use a shutter release with it. The GoPro will shoot stills continuously with slightly better results.
Point and shoot cameras are the next step up. Most point and shoots can be modified for remote shutter release via some soldering. I used a DSC-V1 for a while with good results.
The Canon G10 is a good high end point and shoot. It's light and doesn't need a separate wide angle lens (which saves weight) - they run around $500 nowadays.
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A few pretty nice pictures taken with ricoh compacts have been posted on this forum. They weigh about 200grams and according to the ones jumping them, the quality works for tandem, at least in good light conditions. They're pretty fast, have a 24 mm wide angle and you can mod the cable switch to work with a mouthswitch. Try search ricoh.
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thanks for the quick response, I'm using the cx100 with Hypeye for the video but the stills quality is poor, definitely not enough for tandem, I think the canon g10 is what i'm looking for
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Yes, the G11 packed too many pixels in the same size sensor and increased the noise on the images a lot more then the G10 had at even medium ISO's.
It is not quite true. Theoretically G11 is better camera than G10 because of smaller pixel density (23 vs 34 MP/cm²) , quicker continuous drive (1.1 vs 0.7 fps ) and HDMI output too. You can compare the cameras specifications there http://www.dpreview.com/...non_g11&show=all. I suppose G11 is best camera in the class.
(This post was edited by Arekas on Nov 9, 2009, 11:39 PM)
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>It is not quite true. Theoretically G11 is better camera than G10 because > of smaller pixel density (23 vs 34 MP/cm²) . . . .
That's what he said. The pixels are smaller (generally means noisier) and the sensor has more resolution than the lens does, so increasing sensor resolution doesn't really buy you anything. You basically get a larger file representing the same quality image (ignoring the noise issue.)
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Now you really got me confused... Here are relevant stats from the two cameras:
G10: Max resolution: 4416 x 3312 Effective pixels: 14.7 million Pixel density: 34 MP/cm² Continuous Drive: 0.7 fp
G11: Max resolution: 3648 x 2736 Effective pixels: 10.0 million Pixel density: 23 MP/cm² Continuous Drive: 1.1 fps
So.... G11 compared to G10 has less effective pixels, lower resolution of the sensor, lower pixel density and faster continuous drive.
To me that spells less noise, better image (because it's not limited by glass, but by sensor) and more shots per second. And G11 is a little tiny bit lighter.
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So.... G11 compared to G10 has less effective pixels, lower resolution of the sensor, lower pixel density and faster continuous drive.
To me that spells less noise, better image (because it's not limited by glass, but by sensor) and more shots per second. And G11 is a little tiny bit lighter.
You are absolutely right .
Pre-IFA 2009: Canon has announced a handful of compact cameras including models aimed squarely at keen photographers. Top of the line is the PowerShot G11, successor to its flagship PowerShot G10 compact released last year. The G11 replaces the G10's 14.7MP sensor with what it describes as a high sensitivity 10 MP CCD though it still uses the same 28-140mm equivalent stabilized lens. The camera also gains a tilt and swivel LCD, though the size drops to 2.8 inches. Flash sync speed increases to 1/2000th of a second and HDMI output is also added. Other features include Dual Anti-Noise System (more sensitive sensor and Digic 4 offering a claimed 2-stop improvement over the G10), RAW shooting and P/A/S/M shooting modes.
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my understanding is that the short answer is no. I use a lumix LX3 which has a leica lens and have made up a shutter release using a r/c servo and small circuit see http://www.dropzone.com/...ost=3546981;#3546981
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This may sound strange but main advantage G11 over G10 is reduced number of pixels. 14.7MP is to much for such small sensor and for the lens too. More pixels in the same square means more noise, more noise (even in low ISO) means less sharp images. I think 14.7MP in G10 is marketing trick. Both cameras can capture very close number of details in low ISO but in higher ISO G11 is a winner. Personally i think G11 can capture wider range of colors and bright/black tones.
G10 and G11 are grate cameras the difference is only minor. G11 is a little bit faster. HDMI output can be useful too if you plan to present the images to client on HD TV display.
