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 09/23/2004 04:31:30 PM · #76
Originally posted by Wolfie:

This is what photography is all about, capturing an instant in time. Not the manipulating of it or the arty synthetic shot.


Well, I think that's part of it, not all...it happens to be the part that's found in a smaller quantity on this site, so I can see the temptation to swing that pendulum the other way.

I have no problems with studio shots or technical perfection...I'm just enjoying the balance and would love to widen my photographic horizons.

Message edited by author 2004-09-23 16:32:06.
 09/23/2004 07:32:00 PM · #77
Originally posted by Kavey:
I think it's an important thing to learn that sometimes one cannot get a great shot from the situation. Learning to recognise the situations when one can achieve a great shot is as important as learning the technical aspects of taking it...


This is a fantastic point! I think a sign of learning is when you bring the camera up and realize that ALL of the elements for a good photograph are not there and then simply lower your camera. It's hard for me to skip or delete the shots that were almost good, but in the end they just waste time that could have been spent on a better image.
 09/23/2004 10:08:33 PM · #78
Originally posted by Nusbaum:
I think a sign of learning is when you bring the camera up and realize that ALL of the elements for a good photograph are not there and then simply lower your camera.


I would also add that if a subject catches my eye there's got to be a way to capture it without the background interfering... repositioning, if possible, may well get you the shot you're seeking. Sometimes a different angle may give you a very interesting photograph. Persistence sometimes pays.
 09/28/2004 01:49:53 PM · #79
Originally posted by JPR:
I'm actually considering getting a pocket camera, something I can take everywhere with me. Any suggestions? I was looking at the Panasonic FX7 due to the image stabilization but is it really true that it has no manual (or shutter or aperature priority) settings. I also heard good things about Pentax and the 555 looks promising and has great zoom. Or maybe the Canon Powershot A95 so I can get lens attachments. Still considering a DSLR too. I just don't know what to do.


Tha Canon S50 (I'm assuming that the new S60 does too) has priority and manual modes. The S50 is not a LOT bigger than the S500, and has the same 5MP sensor as the G5 & S500.
 09/28/2004 02:16:01 PM · #80
I loved my S50, it was an execellent "candid" camera and the colors are outstanding. Yup, like the S60 it does Program, Av, Tv, and Manual, even took really good MPeg movies with sound. The Presets, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter and Slow Shutter all worked quite well too. Menuing a Settings was quite easy.

The wide angle was typical of P&S's, not the widest. The S60 has improved it to 28mm equivalent. The 3.0x zoom was ok for candids anything further and ah...

The 9-point AiAF was pretty neat and easy to use. I had no issues speed (closed to fully open and shooting) when pulling it out of my pocket to shoot.

I did find the sliding door a bit of a pain when putting it in my pocket. Slide the door and it turns the camera on and extends the lens. Not kewl when it happens in your pocket.

I see the S60 has underwater White Balance now, pretty kewl if you have the underwater casing for it.

I would do it all again as a pocket cam, I made a deal with the spousal unit that I would pass the S50 along to a parental unit when I got my next camera (kind of my idea).

Message edited by author 2004-09-28 14:16:32.
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