Best Digital Camera in 2013?

Q. I'm looking for a digital camera with the following:

* Awesome, detailed shots for both amateur and professional photography use
* Fast, extreme action modes with instant, non-blurry shots (no delay unless optional)
* Full 1080p Quality Video with Excellent Sound and no buzzing/noises
* Great Image Stabilization
* Lovely Zoom with little to no shaking and annoying sounds
* Ability to record beautifully in both low light and very bright settings
* Easiness to learn, maintain, and adjust to
* Durable and lasts for maybe 20 years

A lifetime warranty for a camera product would be nice, but I doubt it exists. I've looked at the newest Canon Rebel (zoom/sound issues), Nikon D7100 (seems too stiff in certain settings), some Panasonic models, etc. I am on a budget and want to record high quality music videos and shorts, and take fancy pictures with the camera I am seeking. I want to spend no more than maybe $650 on my ideal product. What are your suggestions and knowledge of expertise?

A. Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera
Link: http://tinyurl.com/qjgt4f3

Pros:
1. The auto-focus is super fast and very accurate.
2. It charges with USB, I can attach it to my car charger
3. it has build-in lens cap, which makes it smaller and a LOT more convenient than those in real life shooting.
4. ISO can be as low as 80, compensate some margin for the 1/2000s shutter speed(E-M5's 200 base iso is a horrible decision from Olympus)
5. The software(operation system) is derived from Sony Alpha DSLR, unlike the NEX's bad UI implement from Sony P&S digital camera. It gives you 3 custom profiles, with their own iso range setting. different picture quality setting etc.
6. The face detection can be set on for ALL light metering and focus mode. this is a big evolution from NEX(which can only used with matrix metering and multi-focus).
7. 20m pixels is very good with pixel peeping or cropping, thanks to it's large sensor and quality lens, lots of details with base iso.
8. It still keep the Sony camera's features:
Sony's color profile. I really like this kind of realistic color rendering. Way better than Panasonic's wash-out plain dirty image and Olympus bluish white, more graduation than too much contrast Nikon, and less pink from Canon.
9. Leaf shutter is almost silent.
10. 10fps shutter stream with live view, this is a huge plus from NEX, and the buffer flush is very quick compare to NEX-7 with sandisk ush-i 45mb SD
11. almost no screen lag between shots-to-shots(after you turn off the quick review, another trick from NEX/Alpha)
12. dual dials control is very good, comparable to NEX-7 and E-M5(NEX-7's tri-dial is a totally hoax, most of the time, 2 of the dials are redundant with same function. )
13. lens is exceptional, f1.8 can be used but there maybe some halos in daylight, starts from f2.8 is razor sharp. Macro shoot is amazing(see my photos uploaded to the product gallery)
14. photo replay can be zoomed-in and then roll-over each photos to compare the zoomed parts. (NEX-7's tri-dial is useless here, all of them have the same function of roll-over to next photos)
15. lots of customization with buttons.better than NEX-5n and comparable to NEX-7
17. Video function is better than NEX-7, it have more control, and concave dedicate movie button, which in comparison, NEX-7 have a protrude button, can be easily pressed by accident and record unnecessary movie.(Shame on you! Sony, 8 months w/o firmware fix for this!)
18. Video active stabilization is effective, panning and zooming is butter smooth.
19. dedicate modal dial, with memory recall and movie mode. memory recall can set up to 3 memories for the most distinguish settings, such as 1 for portrait(low iso base range, med shutter speed, portrait color rending, face detection ), 2 for landscape (80 iso, vivid color rending, small aperture), 3 for in-door flash portrait. You can alway record video in any mode with press the movie button, but in dedicate movie mode, you can set to automatic or manual, or Av, Sv and filters for your fine tune of movie style.
20. flash can be set to bounce with your fingers, produce nice in-door photos. (good trick from NEX-7)
21. white magic rgbw screen is very good, more vivid and bright than NEX-7 outdoor.
22. battery is generally good in this category , I shoot 700 photos for half a day, So prepare 2 spare battery for a night and day shoot session.
23. Since Adobe released Lightroom 4.2 RC, Raw file can extract more details for high ISO setting, but jpeg out of camera is better than what I expected as well as the vignetting, distortion, purple fringe compensation.

Cons:
1.front dial is smooth, the smooth dial is excellent for manual focus, but I prefer tick dial to adjust values.
2.modal dial is a little tighten to turn.
4.no dedicate on/off button for flash. it can only be triggered with menu option to use flash.
5.Lens zoom out/in speed is not very fast, if you drop the camera, it may not survive...
6. aperture decay fast compare to the focal length, hopefully it can provide 28-35mm with f2.8
7. no grip, even its small but you'd better have the wrist strap.
8. no external battery charger for spare battery.
9. no sd card buffering write indicator nor any sign of indication on screen.
10. photos and movies in separate replay menu, Sony's old problem though...
11. manual can only be downloaded from Sony support website. (No CD manual or Raw converter for a enthusiast camera? )

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Which Desktop should I get?

Q. Difference between these two desktops?
They are both Dell XPS 8500. Which one should I get? There is a 50 $ price difference.
First One-
3rd Gen Intel® Core� i5-3350P processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz.
Intel® Core� i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.

1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
AMD Radeon HD 7570 graphics

Feature 1GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

4 USB 3.0 and 6 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell Wireless 1703 high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.

Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.

Built-in Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink Media Suite Essentials and more. Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.

There is also Internal high-definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MaxxAudio
IT is 749.99 $.

Here is the other one.
3rd Gen Intel® Core� i5-3350P processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz.
Intel® Core� i5 processor

Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Lets you create custom DVDs and CDs.
1TB Serial ATA III hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. The 16MB cache provides enhanced performance.
AMD Radeon HD 7570 graphics
Feature 1GB DDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
19-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD, microSD, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus, MultiMediaCard micro, RD MultiMediaCard Plus and Compact Flash I/II formats.
Also supports SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, xD-Picture Card and Microdrive formats.
4 USB 3.0 and 6 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell Wireless 1703 LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Bluetooth 4.0 + LE interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink Media Suite Essentials.

THERE is also
Integrated 7.1-channel with Waves MaxxAudio

THIS one is 679.99$






Which one should I get? I am really confused. Can u also tell me the difference between the two Ethernet types, GDDR5 vs DDR5 and the sound systems and also are the hard drive speeds make any difference with SATA and SATA III. At last and tell me which one is bang for the buck. Thank you in advance. Please describe of why you know.

A. The $679.99 desktop seems to be a better buy since it has a memory card reader. The addition of a memory card reader allows you to read memory cards such as those from digital cameras and a few other devices to be used.

The Ethernet ports are the same since the desktops are the same model which, I presume, uses the same motherboard. The different types of Ethernet LAN are the theoretical speeds that the Ethernet is able to handle, most if not all new computers in 2013 come with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN. The more speeds do not matter since everything is restricted by internet speeds by your internet provider (Verizon, Comcast,etc...)or by networking equipment in your home. If you connect to your internet with a cable to your router or modem, the Dell Ethernet LAN is used. If you use WiFi, then the Dell wireless LAN is used.

There is no difference between GDDR5 and DDR5 since they are labelled under the amd radeon 7570 card which is a dedicated card with its own memory. DDR5 is GDDR5 when it is under a graphics card. A dedicated card is for better performance and graphics for gaming or videos.

Hard Drives in pre-built computers are hard to find out, but again there should not be a difference since they only have one hard drive but the xps 8500 has its hard drive connected to a SATA III port.

The sound systems does not make any difference as many integrated sound systems are sufficient enough. You may have to buy separate speakers for either of the computers which adds to your computer costs since new computers may not come with speakers.

The $679.99 model is better since it costs less and has the same specs and a memory card reader. Keep in mind there are other things that may increase the price of your desktop such as taxes and additional items that are not included such as speakers and monitors. If you are buying from a store, haggle with the manager for a better price, be sure to be kind to them. Best regards to you

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Nikon D3100 or D80...?

Q. l am looking into buying my first DSLR camera,I really want it for family pictures and baby portraits. So I have been looking into refurbished cameras and I found two that I am really debating between. I am obviously no pro so I understand that if I am bad a taking pictures it really wouldn't matter if I got the best one. My question is which of the two should I go with for the price? There is the Nikon d3100 or the Nikon d80. They are both the same exact price which of the two should I go for?

A. There is no comparison as such. You should go with D3100 as it has a newer sensor, shoots HD video and has newer technology. At some point, you would want to shoot a video too of your baby.
D80 used to be popular in its days, mostly for its build quality but as you are going to shoot indoor, build quality is not something you need to 'invest' in.
Now as you want to use the camera mostly for family abd baby photos, you should buy one of the following lenses. For indoor photos and for portraits, these lenses will take you far far ahead than where D80 or D3100 can take.

Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras by Nikon- around $200
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras by Nikon - around $100

These lenses will let you shoot in low light and will give nice background blurring with F1.8- F2 in Aperture Priority mode. Once you see the photos with these two lense, I am sure you will come back to this post and would want to thank me for this advice.

Read this article:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/05/best-digital-slr-for-beginners.html

Good luck.

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Which camera should I buy?

Q. I need a really good camera in april (2013), I'm thinking of buying a nikon 1 J1 but I'm not sure, the nikon 1 J2 is too expensive if you look at the differences with the J1 . Shoul I buy a nikon 1 J1? Or is there a better camera in the market which is cheaper or around the same price? It must be digital and have a (not too) big lens. thanks!

A. Look at the Nikon V1. They are ridiculously low priced right now ($299) while stock is left or until Dec 30. If you wait until April 2013, this deal (and all remaining V1s) will likely be gone.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823590-REG/Nikon_27504_Nikon_1_V1_Mirrorless.html

The original MSRP of $899 for the V1 was way too overpriced, but at $299, it is very attractive.

The V1 is an upscale version of the J1, and may or may not be to your liking, but at the price they are selling for, it is an easy decision. The main differences are that the V1 has an electronic viewfinder, and lacks an internal flash, when compared to the J1. It is also slightly larger and heavier, as it has a larger battery, giving about 25% more capacity. The V1 also has both electronic and manual shutters, whereas the J1 only has an electronic shutter.

Oddly enough, the V1 is priced about $100 less than the least expensive J1 that I can find, but if you buy the optional flash for the V1, it will be about $30 more than the J1.

Some reviews have the J1 with a slightly better image than the V1. I am highly skeptical about that as they are essentially the same camera; same sensor, and same digital processor, same lenses.

The only thing I can fathom is that the J1 has a different set of presets than the V1 (which is the old Canon trick), and/or not every reviewer necessarily knows what they are doing anyway.

There is one under Awboater's Christmas tree.

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English homework... persuasive essay.. helpp!?

Q. I have to write an English essay, a persuasive one... it has to be on a controversy topic... i chose video game violence causing children to become violent. I need some quotes that are short and easy to read. I am also having to do a 2 minute speech on my topic in front of a camera and my English class. I don't want to use super big words because that will make my essay boring. I really want quotes for and against this topic that are easy to understand. Thanks for all the help. Also if anyone could, i need reasons for why people think this is true and untrue. Thanks. P.S. i normally don't need help on papers i write because it normally comes naturally but I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place for the first time. I'm stumped. Thanks again...!!!

A. Here's a quote which takes the "no" position:
"We know from history, that tragic events often spark moral panics that target media. Recall the tremendous hue and cry following Columbine, where the predators in the mass violence were portrayed as loners who were addicted to violent video games, or the recent descriptions of the Newtown gunman as someone who was isolated and played with digital media for hours a day.

But as appealing as the anecdotal evidence is, empirically these findings don't hold up. Comprehensive, scientifically conducted reviews of the video game violence field such as those called for by some policymakers and advocates already exist: the U.S. Supreme Court as well as highly credible reviews by Australia and Sweden have all recently concluded that the existing video game research could not support direct links between violent entertainment and societal violence."
Michael Levine and Christopher Ferguson, Huffington Post, April 5 2013

And here's a quote that takes the "yes" position:
"Frequently playing violent video games is �strongly associated� with aggression in juveniles who have had trouble with the law, according to a new study co-authored by three Iowa State University professors and two other researchers.....�Playing violent video games is a risk factor for aggressive behavior,� said Matt DeLisi, an Iowa State University sociology professor and one of the paper�s five authors. �It is not the only factor, but is a factor.� "
from an article by Daniel P. Finney in the DesMoinesRegister.com, March 27 2013

Both authors quote scientific studies, and the two of them come up with opposite conculusions!
Good luck :)

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James Webb Space Telescope better than Hubble?

Q. Just curious if you have heard about this telescope that is supposed to be launched in 2013.

Here's the link:

http://www.jwst.nasa.gov/index.html

Also, I'm trying to recall a certain imaging technique that combines x-ray images, infrared images and I believe UV images. After taking multiple images of space with those different cameras, they align them on top of each other to create astounding images.

A. Certainly will be far more superior than hubble which is great because hubble has seen billions of years into the past at high resolution. They've picked out regions of space wider than tennis ball or base ball and have generated stunning images of many galaxies and nebulal. So the JWST will be superior in that Hubble is over 20 years old, physically and in design. Even with upgrades [to Hubble], a new telescope will blow Hubble out of the water. I just hope they don't have to launch a rescue missin because something "was off."

As for the imaging they used for the Hubble Deep Field and Hubble Ultra Deep Field images, they used a technique called drizzling. The technical nomenclature is: Variable Pixel Linear Reconstruction, or just Linear Reconstruction.

CCD's are used in all types of imaging right down to cheap digital cameras (and expensive ones). The beauty of CCD's is that they can be designed and programmed to capture just about any wavelength of light, from gamma-rays down to radio waves. Of course, in space, comsic radiation is powerful and causes quite a bit of interference and they have to correct for that.

Check out the links below:

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What are some really cheap HD cameras under 200$?

Q.

A. The best camera under $200 is currently the Nikon P310.

Well, maybe under $200. Nikon had a $100 instant rebate that expired on Mar 30, 2013. Check back periodically to see if that rebate is extended or not. Otherwise, you may be spending about $50 more, which is still a good deal.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/842326-REG/Nikon_P310B_Coolpix_P300_Digital_Camera.html

This camera normally sells for $300+, but it has just been discontinued for it's replacement, the P330. Since this is an annual (or semi-annual) event with most camera manufacturers (of compact cameras), you can often pick up an outstanding camera at a low price when they first become discontinued.

However, when this happens you have to act farily quickly as the stock is limited to what is on the dealer's shelves.

Why do I like the P310?

First, it has manual exposure controls (prorgam, shutter/aperture priority, manual), This gives you maximum flexibility in composing your photos.

Second, it has a fast f/1.8 lens, which rivals even the better grade DSLR lenses. What does this mean? Superior low-light performance, as the camera will gather 2 to 4 times more light than the typical compact camera.

It also does up to 1920x1080p @ 30fps "full" HD with stereo audio. But I am not much into video so that is not something I often use. If I want to do video, I have a camcorder for that.

And I own this camera, so it is not something I would recommend without having some experience with it. While the zoom range of this camera is less than those ridiculously high-powered zooms on bridge cameras, the lens on the P310 is vastly superior to those cameras. So while you won't be able to take a photo of a bird from a mile away, you will be able to take better photos within the range of the P310's zoom.

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How to reach India? - the Columbus' question returns, this time - land road?

Q. Hello there. For a year now, I've been planning my bicycle trip from Europe to India, but still didn't come up with any sure idea how to reach that country safe way. I thought about 3 options, but all of them contain many doubts. I hope you can share your experiences or knowledge so I could be able to confront some of my doubts, and maybe fall even deeper in some of them. So here are my speculations made as so far:

1) 1st option seems to be the cheapest one (thus preferable):
From Armenia, go through Iran and Pakistan - but it seems a little bit risky. First of all Pakistan sounds rather dangerous, and secondy the trip starts in 2013, analyzing the news, probably there will already be war with Iran.

2) 2nd option is the longest, and seems to be by far the most problematic, but also the most attractive in terms of the travelling itself. Appeared as a result of doubts about crossability of Iran, due to the potential war, but after all, I liked it, and I'd like to also focus on it for a while...
The plan says: go through the North - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and... yeah, and what now?
- As far as I know the Tajik-Chinese border is crossable, isn't it? I've stumbled upon an information that the border is in dispute, thus the doubts.
- It doesn't seem to be a good idea to go through 'sensitive' China with so many electronic recording devices as needed for good recording the whole trip, does it?
- Maybe there's a possibility to cross the Chinese part via train? But is there any train station in Murghab (Taji)? And if is - are there any courses to...
- ... yeah, the next doubt... to where exactly? What after China? Chinese-Indian border is not possible, then what about the Chinese-Nepali one?
- btw, isn't Tajikistan dangerous? It's located very close to Afghanistan, some part of the road would lead just via the Tajik-Afghan border (the road has some special name, but I've forgotten it). There are mountains to cross in order to get there from Afghanistan, but I guess they wouldn't constitute any problem for 'bad people'...

3) The last one seems to be the less attractive, very long and extremely hard physically, moreover I'm not sure if not a little bit dangerous, either; therefore it's only the last alternative - to go through the Saudi Arabia (btw in case of war with Iran, which would make me to choose that way, I guess SA wouldn't be much safer place), reach Dubai and get via ship to Mumbai.

So, what do you think about it? Are some of my doubts unjustified maybe? Should I have any other doubts, that I didn't take into consideration, like dangeres comming from side of the locals, or anything like that? (btw I'm caucasian, so I'll be very distinctive in every one of those places... but how not to be, riding a bike with 80-kilograme bags...) It's hard to be predictible, when the only experience as so far is made in the European area.
Thanks in advance. If I succeed, you'll have a lot of photos and movies to watch. ;)
(oh yeah, I'm not American (yet), I'm Polish - I've set "American" in my profile to have everything in English. My bad for not saying that - guess it does make a huge difference in travelling, especially through the Middle Asia)
@oneofcold The 80 kilogrames include not only the electrical devices, but also stuff like some food, back-ups of water (there will sometimes be a risk of not having access to the drinking water, so I guess carrying 10 liters would be reasonable), book or two, some dictionaries, tent, clothes and many other utilities.
As for my devices, I'm taking one big photo camera (SLR), one little one in a pocket, little handycam and small camera attached to my helmet to capture everything more naturally. But I guess it's enough for Chinese officers to be quite suspicious. Especiall that the near-Nepali areas are the Tibetan ones, or around the Tibetan.

A. If you weren't on a bicycle, it would be fairly simple - take the Trans-Siberian Railroad to Beijing, take the train to Tibet, cross into Nepal at Kodari, and cross into India.

The bicycle makes things a lot more difficult. I have no idea how bad the roads are in remote parts of Russia and China, or how hard it is to cross the Himalayan mountains by bicycle (take the Alpine stages of the Tour de France and multiply by 10 probably).

Would you need 80 kilograms of camera equipment? Not only the Chinese authorities might give you a problem, but that might also make you a target of thieves. Could you carry a small digital camera with video capability?

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What Would be a Suitable Camera for Me?

Q. What are some really good cameras? I am an aspiring photographer, but I have your run-in-the-mill crappy camera. Next summer, I will be taking a school trip to Dublin, London, and Paris. I want a great quality camera for my trip but don't know where to look.
This is my ideal camera:
http://www.thephoblographer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Chris-Gampat-The-Phoblographer-Nikon-D5200-S1-and-J3-first-impressions-CES-2013-1-of-17ISO-16001-180-sec-at-f-4.0.jpg

Is that a good camera? Or do you think I should get a different one?

A. Yes, a Nikon DSLR is an excellent camera. Your picture doesn't say which model the camera is, but all Nikon DSLR's are excellent. But then so are Canon's, Sony's, Pentax and Olympus. Look over the Nikon line and decide which meets your budget.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Digital-SLR-Cameras/index.page

If you can afford the D7000, wait a few months, the newer D7100 probably will be announced and you might get a price break.

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Kodak Easyshare camera will not charge?

Q. My Kodak Easyshare will not charge brand new battery and using my ac charger, the light blinks a few seconds and then goes off it will not charge enough to bring the lens back into place. Does a ac charger go bad ive had this camera for appr 5 yrs? Ive tried plugging it into different outlets and it still will not make the green light stay on. I love this camera and really would like to know if its worth saving.
Duracell still sells the batteries for the Kodak Easyshare which i recently bought directly through their online store. So it doesn't appear to be the battery it was working fine up until a couple days ago.

A. Chargers can and do go bad over the years, but the more likely suspect would be the camera's battery. You'll have a tough time getting support for your 5-year old Kodak Easyshare, as Kodak got out of the digital camera business and went through bankruptcy.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/06/20/kodak-bankruptcy-nears-end/2442147/


In my humble opinion, it's time for a new camera, and from a more reliable brand such as Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sony, Fujifilm, Samsung, etc. Avoid Kodak, Vivitar, and any camera you'd find in a blister pack hanging on a peg at Walmart.

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Any tips about going to vans warped tour Concert 2013!?

Q. Any helpful tips?In about 3 months I'm about to go to a vans warped tour this is my first time going I'm a girl and I'm 15 years
Would I get my ass kicked for wearing a band shirt? I'm going to see black veil brides....No rude answers! How do I avoid the mosh pit?

A. Ok so, I know this is really long, but I promise it's helpful :)

1. WATER- you need to stay hydrated and you need to know that it is going to be hot.
2. Dress for the weather (And no you won't get your *** kicked, you're encouraged to wear band t-shirts xD)
3. When you first get in there you need to either buy a schedule or go to the huge Vans blow up tent, it has the schedule on it and you should write down the bands you want to see and when they're playing
*Also, another note on that- It really helps to prioritize the bands you want to see and know that you might not get to see them all.
4. Get there early- If you do you'll have a chance to learn the area and possibly get some cool free stuff.
5. YOUR SURVIVAL BAG: I say this because it really does help to have this, anyways, you should have some type of bag (NOT PURSE) and in it you should have: Water, sunscreen, a sharpie, anything you might want signed, a fully charged cell phone, and a digital (Non-professional) camera.

MOSH PITS: To avoid mosh pits it is better to stay in the very front or hang in the back. To get to the very front you'll have to get to the set you're seeing early. If you find yourself in the pit by accident, just put your arms out in front of your and push (not shove!) your way out.

That's about all I have so I hope you have fun and good luck! :)

If you need any more tips you can go here ----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2WwJXKK-6A

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Whats a good digital camera?

Q. I'm looking for a new camera that's around $100 or $120 I know that's not a lot but does anyone know a really nice digital camera please...?

A. Choose any Canon, Nikon, Samsung, Pentax, Panasonic or Sony. All 2012 and 2013 digital camera models are very powerful. Go to a store and put your hands on different cameras. See which cameras are within your budget and feel good. Any camera you buy will not disappoint you as long as you use it in good light. Most under $150 cameras will not work well in shooting fast moving objects indoor or taking photos in dull light. For that you will need to spend more than $500.
Now besides the camera, you can learn some basic photography lessons and get the most out of your powerful camera. Search the Internet and learn about Exposure Compensation, Multiple shots (fps), Timer, Bracketing, proper use of flash. Also use tripod and take photos with low ISO for stationary objects or for landscapes.
If you train yourself, any camera will help you get nice photos in most situations.
Good luck.

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Which Desktop should I get?

Q. Difference between these two desktops?
They are both Dell XPS 8500. Which one should I get? There is a 50 $ price difference.
First One-
3rd Gen Intel® Core� i5-3350P processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz.
Intel® Core� i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.

1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
AMD Radeon HD 7570 graphics

Feature 1GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

4 USB 3.0 and 6 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell Wireless 1703 high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.

Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.

Built-in Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink Media Suite Essentials and more. Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.

There is also Internal high-definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MaxxAudio
IT is 749.99 $.

Here is the other one.
3rd Gen Intel® Core� i5-3350P processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz.
Intel® Core� i5 processor

Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Lets you create custom DVDs and CDs.
1TB Serial ATA III hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. The 16MB cache provides enhanced performance.
AMD Radeon HD 7570 graphics
Feature 1GB DDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
19-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD, microSD, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus, MultiMediaCard micro, RD MultiMediaCard Plus and Compact Flash I/II formats.
Also supports SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, xD-Picture Card and Microdrive formats.
4 USB 3.0 and 6 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell Wireless 1703 LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Bluetooth 4.0 + LE interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink Media Suite Essentials.

THERE is also
Integrated 7.1-channel with Waves MaxxAudio

THIS one is 679.99$






Which one should I get? I am really confused. Can u also tell me the difference between the two Ethernet types, GDDR5 vs DDR5 and the sound systems and also are the hard drive speeds make any difference with SATA and SATA III. At last and tell me which one is bang for the buck. Thank you in advance. Please describe of why you know.

A. The $679.99 desktop seems to be a better buy since it has a memory card reader. The addition of a memory card reader allows you to read memory cards such as those from digital cameras and a few other devices to be used.

The Ethernet ports are the same since the desktops are the same model which, I presume, uses the same motherboard. The different types of Ethernet LAN are the theoretical speeds that the Ethernet is able to handle, most if not all new computers in 2013 come with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN. The more speeds do not matter since everything is restricted by internet speeds by your internet provider (Verizon, Comcast,etc...)or by networking equipment in your home. If you connect to your internet with a cable to your router or modem, the Dell Ethernet LAN is used. If you use WiFi, then the Dell wireless LAN is used.

There is no difference between GDDR5 and DDR5 since they are labelled under the amd radeon 7570 card which is a dedicated card with its own memory. DDR5 is GDDR5 when it is under a graphics card. A dedicated card is for better performance and graphics for gaming or videos.

Hard Drives in pre-built computers are hard to find out, but again there should not be a difference since they only have one hard drive but the xps 8500 has its hard drive connected to a SATA III port.

The sound systems does not make any difference as many integrated sound systems are sufficient enough. You may have to buy separate speakers for either of the computers which adds to your computer costs since new computers may not come with speakers.

The $679.99 model is better since it costs less and has the same specs and a memory card reader. Keep in mind there are other things that may increase the price of your desktop such as taxes and additional items that are not included such as speakers and monitors. If you are buying from a store, haggle with the manager for a better price, be sure to be kind to them. Best regards to you

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Can a police officer cite you for driving on a suspended when he never pulled you over?

Q. I was in court for a charge that supposedly suspended my license. The judge did not convict me under the statute that had the suspension. So, the docket number the officer cited was dismissed. The Department of Transportation, DMV division had written a letter reviewing the judges order and overturned any suspensions on my license. When I went to DMV to change my address, they told me my license was suspended until the docket number was cleared out of the system. The courts said they have no such docket because it was dismissed, dropped, or whatever it was they did. DMV refused to lift the suspension until the computer shows the docket cleared. Even when I gave them the letter from the "higher ups" at DMV, the common sense lacking personnel wouldn't budge. So, I keep the letter with me at all times in case I get pulled over. I would just have to deal with it when my license expires in 2013. I live in a small town and I was pulled over by one of the officers who told me I was suspended. I gave him the letter and even though he was perplexed, he accepted it. I've been having issues with one of the officers and I'm not sure if he had anything to do with what occurred last month. I went to work, yes, in my car. About 30 minutes into my shift a different officer comes in and calls me aside, informing me my license was suspended. I'm not the registered owner of my car, my boyfriend is. So, he had to have run me for whatever reason without pulling me over or using the excuse of running the RO of the vehicle. I was at work and my boss was still there. This was disturbing to me but I assured him I had a letter proving I was valid. It was in my car but I had customers that had to be taken care of. I couldn't go to my car at that time and told him I would try in a while. The police station is directly across the street and I would have taken in when I wasn't busy. I asked him to call the officer and he can verify the letter he read just a couple of weeks prior. He said he'd come back in a few hours. He did indeed. I started to my car but he had a ticket already written up for "driving on a suspended license" and said to go to court to have it cleared up. If it were that easy, I would have done that a long time ago. I asked if he spoke to the other officer and he said he did. The original case was in a county 4 hours from where I live now. I went to court and all I could do was plead not guilty and go to a trial. This is such a waste of time and money. There is no police chief at this time. I have had issues with the officer that originally pulled me over in regard to his police practices. He puts the public in danger by driving at night, all over town, with no headlights on. He's been in a couple of accidents, one of which he got hurt when his car rolled over when he was going too fast on finding a bad guy. The other was an accident at the high school when he drove with no lights and hit some cement barrier. I don't know if that's why I'm getting this, but I have my suspicions. In the meantime, I'm on foot in the winter. I babysit my grandson and now I can't take him where he needs to go. I have doctor appointments that involve treatments that can't be missed. I'm frustrated with what the officers are allowed to get away with. Just to add one more thing. I have a friend who listens to the police scanner constantly and she asked me a few weeks ago if I had gotten pulled over, or had any kind of police contact lately. I let her know that I did not. She informed me that my name was run through dispatch to see what my status was for driving and warrants. I knew nothing about that, but if I remember correctly, in California the officers had to have a "need to know and a right to know" per the department of justice rules and laws. I don't want to get into a huge deal, I just want to live my life fairly.

A. I don't know what to do about the main problem but if you could get a short video (i.e. on your cell phone or digital camera) of that cop driving around without headlights you could post it on YouTube and send a letter/email to the media and the authorities with a link to the video asking if this is acceptable behaviour for a police officer (to break the law in an effort to catch others who may be breaking the law). Maybe they would back off then?

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