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Many of the Canon PowerShot models have one of the best video making capabilities on the market in this cameras price and performance bracket, and Canon calls this Movie Mode. The only slight downside is a 1GB file size limit for an individual recording. I’ll explain more about that in a moment. First I want to tell you about the movie mode options and what they mean. This may sound a little techy, so bear with me…

You have the ability to select among two different resolutions when you are in movie mode. Many people will understand the first one, as it is called VGA, recording at a size of 640 x 480. Then there is QVG. First we’ll talk about VGA. This stands for Video Graphics Array and is actually a well known computer term, though the resolution it applies to has passed into the shadows.

The next mode you can worry yourself with is QVGA, an acronym for Quarter Video Graphics Array. It is literally a quarter of the screen size in a VGA resolution, being 320 x 240. Such a resolution is also used on many mobile devices today.

You’ll be able to make some choices with PowerShot, such as the frames per second or FPS that you want to use. You have the choice of 15, 30, and 60. Remember though, that no matter how high or low your resolution is, you will hit the one gigabyte limit eventually and you will be unable to record any more; at least until the next recording session.

The ETA for the one gig limit at full VGA and 30 fps is around nine minutes. Though you can take as many movies as you want, they will all hit that limit eventually.

If you’re using a Canon PowerShot for video, you will probably be uploading your content to the web. YouTube still has a 10 minute limit on video length. And frankly the attention span of most people will wane considerably sooner than 9 minutes! If you want longer movies, you have a couple options. Reduce the frame rate to 15 fps. That may work for you but remember that the slower frame rate will give you a lower quality image.

You could also go to QVGA quality which will reduce the resolution. If you want, you can try lowering the quality of the audio as this will guarantee a smaller file size. A faster frame rate will also do well, as it will give you a high quality video even at the lowest resolutions.

It is possible to get pas the nine minutes by using these features. Chances are you will even maintain a good video quality as well. Just make sure that you test out all of the modes before you actually begin to use them. No matter what though, you can be assured that you’re outfitting yourself with some of the best video capture technology on the market today.

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Whether you are an already experienced photographer and proud owner of a quality digital camera and a lot of photoshooting accessories, or a photography newbie with a compact digital camera, you may think that camera bags are only an afterthought.

But truth be told, you should stop and consider buying at least one crucial digital camera accessory, one that you almost cannot do without. And no, that is supposed to mean a memory card, although that is surely also high up on your list of priorities. The accessory in question is a nice and sturdy camera bag.

There are tons of different kinds of camera bags, so which one should you take is a matter that should be given some thought. It mainly depends on the amount of extra stuff that you will be carrying around, that is, if you will be lugging along accessories such as tripods or flashlight on a regular basis, or not.

If you don’t have a lot of stuff for your digital camera, a small shoulder strap or fanny pack camera bag is fine. And it will also allow you to carry the most indispensable accessories, such as more storage cards, a mini-tripod and an extra battery or two.

But if your photography skills are already verging towards the ones typical of a serious hobbyist, you will probably have a lot of accessories that you need to make your picture-taking more versatile, such as an external flashlight, or even extra lenses and a second housing if you are using SLR camera equipment. You may want to opt for a camera backpack or an aluminum case.

Most importantly, the camera bag should become an aid in carrying and protecting your digital camera and its accessories, not an obstacle, so you should avoid heavy cases if they are not suited to the kind of travel that you will do. Get a bag that will allow you to carry all your kit comfortably.

You may also not need a bag that can carry all the accessories for your digital camera, as you will probably not always take your entire kit with you, but just the items that you will need on a specific assignment or trip. Plus, some items, such as tripods, are sturdy enough to be carried strapped to the camera bag.

If you have a lot of sensitive equipment, such as several cameras, you should get a bag with dividers that are attached to Velcro strips and that can be fastened at different places inside the bag. This will further protect your digital camera accessories and give you more flexibility.

Do also make sure that you get a bag with big-tooth zippers that have closures against rain. You also wanted double-sided zippers for easy access.

A digital camera bag’s color may not sound like an important thing to think about, but bear in mind that dark colors such as black may result in your camera and accessories becoming overheated in certain conditions in the summer. This is why a lighter and more neutral color, such as tan, is more advisable for digital camera bags.