Saturday, July 12, 2014

I want to utilize a batch of cheap webcams as standalone surveillance cameras?

these are usb cameras, made by Hercules for Ubisoft or some such (packaged for the Wii). I opened one up, there are maybe 3 ics and a bunch of other (passive) components mostly. Obviously this can be done readily with a single board computer with usb ports and an sd card slot. Can anyone make any recommendation?

Would also like to alter the firmware in my Nikon L105 camera to make it record longer then 30 minutes of video. Need help. Would I be endangering the hardware by doing this? IOW would the extra heat be detrimental? I imagine a fan installed in a judicious fashion would alleviate that.

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What is the difference between these cameras?

example: the Nikon D3300, D5300, and D7100, all vary wildly in price

the 3300 is cheaper while the 5300 is considerably more expensive and the 7100 is way out of my budget

why such a wide range in prices

is the D7100 that much better than the 3300?

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Autofocus Problem in Nikon D5100?

When i try to focus it just stays unfocused. Ive checked every thing i.e the auto/manual switch on the lens, the autofocus setting in the menu etc. Please help!

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Best lens for Nikon J3?

A friend of mine has a Nikon J3 body only and needs to buy a lens. Any recommendations?

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Which other brand lenses are compatible with Sony Alpha 58?

I want to buy new lens for my Sony A58. I am unaware if the lens of Nikkor, Sigma, etc. Are compatible with Sony A58? I am planning to buy new lens. All i want to know the brands compatible with A58. It will be very helpful to me. Thanks:)

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Cybershot hx50v vs pentax mx-1 vs nikon p330?

what camera is the better one out of these 3

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Best Bang for your Buck Compact Camera?

whats the best bang for your buck compact camera
im looking to get a new one
i want to spend under 300

i want to be able to shoot full hd videos, because i do alot of videos and vlogs, also want the image quality to be great! Doesnt have to be perfect i know it wont be a dlsr but i want most of the manual controls like a dslr has. I also need it to be able to fit in my pocket

features im looking for but doesnt HAVE to have

hdr,panorama,pop up flash(not a big deal),RAW,long exposure,FD filter would be nice but not a big deal either

couple im looking at nikon p330/340
pentax mx1(cheapest out of all)
lumix lf1 and lumix lx7 a little out of my price range but if they are worth it then maybe

and the cybershot hx50 looks like a good one

thanks in advance

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