I spend most of my time in the Computer Hardware Discussion forums and need a camera to take pics of comp and comp parts etc.


You Photogs, think this will do?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=30-120-536



SPECS:


Brand Canon
Series PowerShot SX Series
Model PowerShot SX40 HS
Color Black

Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.84 x 3.64 x 4.24 in.
Weight Approx. 21.2 oz (600g) (including the battery and memory card)
Approx. 19.6 oz. (557g) (camera body only)

Type SLR-Style
Image Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS
Gross Pixels 12.8 MP
Effective Pixels 12.1 MP

Resolution
[16:9]
Large: 4000 x 2248
Medium 1: 2816 x 1584
Medium 2: 1920 x 1080
Small: 640 x 360

[3:2] Large: 4000 x 2664
Medium 1: 2816 x 1880
Medium 2: 1600 x 1064
Small: 640 x 424
[4:3] Large: 4000 x 3000
Medium 1: 2816 x 2112
Medium 2: 1600 x 1200
Small: 640 x 480
[1:1] Large: 2992 x 2992
Medium 1: 2112 x 2112
Medium 2: 1200 x 1200
Small: 480 x 480

Lens

Optical Zoom 35X
Digital Zoom 4X
Wide Angle 24mm
Focal Length 4.3 (W) - 150.5mm (T) (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) - 840mm (T))
Aperture f/2.7 (W), f/5.8 (T)

Shutter

Shutter Speed 1-1/3200 sec.
15-1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Self-timer Custom*, Approx. 2-sec. delay, Approx. 10-sec. delay
* Delay time (0-15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.

Focus

Focus Type TTL Autofocus, Manual focus*
* Shooting standby only in movie mode
Normal Focus Range 2 in. (5 cm) - infinity (W), 4.6 ft. (1.4 m) - infinity (T)
Macro Focus Range 0 in. (0 cm) -1.6 ft. (50 cm) (W)

Flash

Flash Mode Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro, Smart Flash
Flash Range 1.6 - 23 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T), (50 cm - 7.0 m (W), 1.4 - 3.0 m (T))

Exposure

Exposure Compensation -2 EV to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Sensitivity AUTO, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200

White Balance Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
*Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF.

Viewfinder & Monitor

Viewfinder
Optical N/A.
Electronic Viewfinder available (Effective dots: Approx. 202,000 (67,000 x3))
LCD 2.7" 230K

Functions

Continuous Drive
Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Approx. 10.3 shots/sec. (in High-speed Burst HQ mode)*

* Maximum of 8 continuous shots per burst
Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.
Differs depending on the zoom position.

Shooting Modes
C2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P Auto*1, Sports, SCN*2, Creative Filters*3, Movie*4

*1 Smart AUTO also available for videos
*2 Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Smart Shutter*5, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist
*3 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap
*4 Standard, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie
*5 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer

Playback
Still Images: Single, Index (4-100 thumbnails*), Magnification (Approx. 2x-10x), Easy, Auto Rotate, Scroll Display, Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Jump, Smart Shuffle, Filtered Playback, Information Display, Resume Playback, Red-Eye Correction, i-Contrast, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning

Videos: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume, Easy
*As viewed in LCD monitor

Recording System

File Formats JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Storage Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, Eye-Fi

Movie

Movie Format MOV (Image data: H.264 data: Linear PCM (stereo))
Movie Recording Yes
Max. Recording Resolution 1920 x 1080

Interface

USB Yes
A/V Out NTSC/PAL

Battery

Battery Battery Pack NB-10L
Battery Life Approx. 400 shots (Viewfinder)
Approx. 380 shots (LCD)

Feature

Features
Canon's high powered 35x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom (24-840mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer delivers magnificent images whether you are up close or far away.
12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor combined with the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM for improved low-light performance up to ISO 3200 and enhanced image quality.
Capture stunning Full HD 1080p video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.
Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.
High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 8 frames while maintaining superb image quality and Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow playback in slow motion.

2.7-inch wide Vari-Angle LCD enables easy viewing from any angle.
Zoom Framing Assist button aids in tracking and capturing subjects during super telephoto photography.
Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.

Packaging

Package Contents
PowerShot SX40 HS Body
Battery Pack NB-10L
Battery Charger CB-2LC
Lens Cap
Case for Hot Shoe Cap
Neck Strap NS-DC11
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM



Last time I was into photography was back in the 70's and 80's...the 35mm days...Not looking for a serious camera...just one that can take some clear, focused pics every now and then

This post was edited by Ghot on Feb 23 2013 03:27am

snapshots or professional looking pictures?

well you know...pics of comp and comp parts...I would expect them to be sharp and in focus?

/e I guess you could say mildly professional lookiing.

This post was edited by Ghot on Feb 23 2013 03:29am

mildly professional is in the hands of the user

that camera is more than capable of taking "high quality" pictures

show me an example of something you are trying to emulate in your pictures and i can help you further

working the camera will not be an issue bro....I ran prolly 50,000 rolls of 35mm film thru a Nikon F2 back in the day...and developed and printed them too...color and black and white.

Bold: most absurd thing i've heard this week

Anyway, I have no doubt you can work this camera, it's child's play.

What I'm saying is show me an example of something you want to emulate?

If you are just taking snap shots with frontal flash then anything will do really.

This post was edited by lithfkn on Feb 23 2013 04:27am

Hmmm pics of comp parts

So just buy anything that will fit your budget.

Simple snap shots can be done with any old point and shoot.

I'm just asking if you want to do something more creative.

This post was edited by lithfkn on Feb 23 2013 05:30am

Any camera but possibly the Hasselblad will fit my budget...but why spend more.when I'm just using it for finally getting some clear pics of my comp

hasselblads are getting cheap now (~11k) was looking at one recently

the camera you posted would be more than suffice