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05/29/2003 10:44:08 AM · #26 |
If you can get away with it, use a laser pointer to get your focus, then turn off the pointer, switch to manual focus, and shoot!
Good Luck!
-danny
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05/29/2003 11:44:15 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by crabappl3:
If you can get away with it, use a laser pointer to get your focus, then turn off the pointer, switch to manual focus, and shoot!
Good Luck!
-danny |
Just curious, I've never tried that myself. How effective is that? Isn't the dot rather small for the camera to focus on? Do you need Spot Metering for that?
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05/29/2003 12:33:22 PM · #28 |
I've done some tests around the house, and I don't recall my metering, but a buddy with a CoolPix and me with my 602 both got a sharp quick focus when pointing at the red dot. I can do some more test with different metering and get back to you a better answer.
-danny
Originally posted by K-Rob:
Originally posted by crabappl3:
If you can get away with it, use a laser pointer to get your focus, then turn off the pointer, switch to manual focus, and shoot!
Good Luck!
-danny |
Just curious, I've never tried that myself. How effective is that? Isn't the dot rather small for the camera to focus on? Do you need Spot Metering for that? |
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05/29/2003 01:11:18 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by crabappl3:
...I can do some more test with different metering and get back to you a better answer. |
Thanks! Also, I've considered using a small flashlight with an IR filter. I know the S602 can see IR light but don't know how effective it is for focusing in low light. Has anyone ever tried that before?
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05/29/2003 01:57:11 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by bod:
It does have problems focusing in very low light. I have never really found it to be a problem but have heard of others who have. Depends what you're shooting and whether you can temporarily light it to grab focus I guess.
A 1GB Microdrive can hold about 440 6mp shots, or 840 at 3mp. |
are you sure it can hold 440 "6 MP shots". that is over 1 GB when you do the math. i think when i set my camera to the highest quality settings to get the best image possible it is under 100 shots available with my 1 GB microdrive...
I could be wrong though. |
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05/29/2003 02:00:41 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by blurry_image:
Originally posted by bod:
It does have problems focusing in very low light. I have never really found it to be a problem but have heard of others who have. Depends what you're shooting and whether you can temporarily light it to grab focus I guess.
A 1GB Microdrive can hold about 440 6mp shots, or 840 at 3mp. |
are you sure it can hold 440 "6 MP shots". that is over 1 GB when you do the math. i think when i set my camera to the highest quality settings to get the best image possible it is under 100 shots available with my 1 GB microdrive...
I could be wrong though. |
We're both right : )
You're talking 18MB tiff files, I'm talking highest quality jpegs which are generally between 2 and 2.5MB.
Message edited by author 2003-05-29 14:01:19.
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05/29/2003 02:18:41 PM · #32 |
They are talking about jpgs not tiffs or RAW files.
As for the wedding shots. I recommend using an external tilt flash and aim in at an angle toward the ceiling to bounce the flash. You need a little bit of distance to do this effectively. This provides a softer, more natural look and prevents red eye.
T
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