Q. I need it for my wedding guest book and obviously do not need massive photos, but i would like reasonable quality and colour when it is printed instantly.
A. You can consider buying
1)Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD
* High-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
* Capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
* 2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD; improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 12.1-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
* Powered by AA batteries (included); capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-prosumer-supported/dp/B002LITT3I/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
2)Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
*12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
*Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
*DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
*EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
*Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
3)Nikon D5000 12.3MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR Lenses and 2.7 inch Vari-angle LCD -$910
*12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
*Outfit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR Nikkor lenses
*D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
*Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View
*Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D5000-3-5-5-6G-55-200mm-Vari-angle/dp/B0026FCKA0/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20
What's the best HD tv i could buy for gaming?
Q. I want a 54 inch hdtv
and i want to play xbox 360 on it and playstation 3.
and to also watch movies...from my external hard drive thru my xbox360
thanks in advance!
A. TV size matters. In 37" and smaller you don't need to worry about the high end features because you just won't see them in those sizes. You are clearly going into the sizes where it does matter. So you need to make sure you get the better features.
If you go LCD (which I don't recommend), then you want to look at LED LCD, 1080p resolution, 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rate. This will end up being a costly set, but its what you need to deliver a good experience in a TV of that size.
If can save some green, and get a better image, and go with a Plasma. The biggest thing said against Plasmas for gaming is the burn-in factor. That is no longer an issue, and hasn't been for years. But there are lots of uneducated people out there. And the better brands (Panasonic and Samsung) even include extra anti-image retention features, above and beyond the advancements in the technology.
Though with the gaming, I might hold off on that for the first 20-50 hours. And for the first 100-200 hours keep the brightness and contrast (picture) cranked way down. That will condition the Plasma set. After that optimize and enjoy.
LCDs of larger sizes are inherently flawed in fast motion playback. They suffer from motion blur. This is compensated for with 120Hz/240Hz refresh rates. This helps but its not perfect. And you pay a tone for it. Plasma is near instantaneous response time right out of the box, nothing to pay for.
CCFL (most) LCDs have muted colors, grey blacks, and average contrast. This is compensated for with the LED LCD. That greatly improves those issues. But you will pay a massive premium for this feature. And Plasma is better on all fronts right out the box, nothing extra to pay for.
Right now at Best Buy,
50"
Panasonic TC-P50G10 - on sale for $1,320
- G10 series, best there in Plasma (except Pioneer Kuro Elite)
Panasonic TC-P50S1 - on sale for $1,200
- very good performer, would be an amazing set
Samsung PN50B650 - on sale for $1,400
- if you just feel you're a Samsung person
54"
Panasonic TC-P54S1 - on sale for $1,700
- here's your 54" set, really great option
58"
Samsung PN58B550T2 - $2,600
Just for reference, LCDs
Samsung LN55B640 (CCFL 1080p 120Hz) - $1,900 on sale - 55"
Sony KDL-52V5100 (CCFL 1080p 120Hz) - $1,800 on sale - 52"
Sharp LC52D85U (CCFL 1080p 120Hz) - $1,500 - 52"
LED LCDs
Samsung UN55B8000 (LED 1080p 240Hz) - $4,000 - 55"
Samsung UN55B6000 (LED 1080p 120Hz) - $2,900 - 55" (on sale)
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