Calling the members of the club FinePix S5100!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

12/08/2004 04:32:23 PM · #76

Originally posted by bestagents:

It takes some practice. Try setting the camera to SOFT mode and then run them through PS at USM 500%, .1, 0.

...I have no idea what you just said ._.

Could you please explain that in more conventional terms? I don't really know my way around cameras that much...

Edit: This is what I'm talking about...at 100%, the pictures all seem fuzzy like that. Usually I resize to about a quarter of the original resolution and it isn't as noticable, but is it normal for the photos to come out looking like that directly off the camera?

Message edited by author 2004-12-08 21:34:24.

AV4TAr

Nikon D50

12/10/2004 07:38:32 AM · #77

well well well, i have just received my camera (9pm yesterdary).

the first shoots in **Auto Mode**: //www.avatartek.net/fotos/view_album.php?set_albumName=s5100-primero

Its the first serious camera i own.. so i will start to study it.

cheers!!!

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/10/2004 07:57:53 AM · #78

that's great...this place is addicting though.

12/10/2004 09:21:33 AM · #79

Originally posted by AV4TAr:

Good Luck!!! I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much!

12/10/2004 10:57:44 AM · #80

Originally posted by sannok:

Originally posted by bestagents:

It takes some practice. Try setting the camera to SOFT mode and then run them through PS at USM 500%, .1, 0.

...I have no idea what you just said ._.

Could you please explain that in more conventional terms? I don't really know my way around cameras that much...

Edit: This is what I'm talking about...at 100%, the pictures all seem fuzzy like that. Usually I resize to about a quarter of the original resolution and it isn't as noticable, but is it normal for the photos to come out looking like that directly off the camera?

Check out Luminouws Landscape - go and read lots of stuff there. it will help you a lot.

Now then, check your camera manual - what is in that picture is called NOISE. A free program called Neat Image can do a good job of removing it, but that program is not super simple to get set up (easy to use onceyou have it set up for your camera). Noise is like film grain - the fast the film (for low light) the grainer it is - well, the higher the ISO setting the more noise you get. The longer the exposure the more noise you get. Set you ISO to the lowest number you have. Set your resoluton to the highest yo have, and set the Quality to FINE. Those setting will help you get teh best capture you can. It is not necessary to use RAW mode 99.9% of the time.

My 602 has a setting in the camera for Sharpness. Hard, normal and soft. Soft does hte least in-camera sharpenging and is the best choice. You can get the normal level or sharpening in a neditor with more control and better results. The numbers above refer to the setting in PhotoShop USM (UnSharp Mask, one of the Filters). For web display you MUST sharpen digicam pics (if you want them to look good). For printing, very little if any sharpening is required.

There are many ways to sharpen a pic in PS (or other editors). USM is the only leagal way for "basic editing" that i have found, besides it works and is simple to use. It has three settings - Amount, Radius and Threshold. For first step sharpening, try 500%, .1, 0. For final sharpeing try 150%, .2 or .3, and 7. The exact numbers will vary dependig on the image contents. To de-haze a pic try 35%, 60 and 1. Play with the 35% - somewhere between 30- and 40 works. If the pic is near the upper end exposure wise, this can blowout the highlights though.

Also, most Fuji cameras tend to be a bit green. I have an actio I got that adjusts it -I use it sometimes (like blue water shots) and it helps immensely.

Here is a shot that I ran through PS using the above suggestions (and some other items)
Before

After

Of particular note, see the color shift?

12/10/2004 05:55:54 PM · #81

Thank you so much! That really helped :)

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/13/2004 10:50:27 PM · #82

We got three new allies! ajakk, ronnieb51 & LAST DEACON... Welcome guys!

I haven't took many shots lately (I am looking for a new job...) and the winter has finally arrived here in Quebec. I'll try to take some shots of that tomorrow since I got a lot of sh.. done in the past few days (or has it been weeks?). Meanwhile, deapee is beating me silly in the challenges, I can't let that happen! (The little bugger finally showed us his face in his profile!) Just kidding deapee! I like what you do! (I still don't plan to let you get the first ribbon with the S5100!)

Message edited by author 2004-12-14 01:58:54.

deapee

Kodak V803

12/13/2004 10:54:18 PM · #83

Originally posted by grandmarginal:

We got three new allies! ajakk, ronnieb51 & LAST DEACON... Welcome guys!
I haven't took many shots lately (I am looking for a new job...) and the winter has finally arrived here in Quebec. I'll try to take some shots of that tomorrow since I got a lot of sh.. done in the past few days (or has it been weeks?). Meanwhile, deapee is beating me silly in the challenges I can't let that happen! (The little bugger finally show us his face in his profile!) Just kidding deapee! I like what you do! (I still don't plan to let you get the first ribbon with the S5100!)

haha ... yep that's me in the profile just cheesing away :-D

My girlfriend hit the shutter button for me -- she's a natural wouldn't you say?

oh man I'm beat after shooting only about 60 trying to imitate a photo for the de ja vu challenge. Unsuccessful thus far of course.

Yeah come on s5100 owners -- Let's get us a ribbon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12/13/2004 11:22:12 PM · #84

Originally posted by deapee:

My girlfriend hit the shutter button for me -- she's a natural wouldn't you say?

Get a photography student like I did... She can do more than just hit the shutter!

12/14/2004 12:56:54 AM · #85

Originally posted by grandmarginal:

Originally posted by deapee:

My girlfriend hit the shutter button for me -- she's a natural wouldn't you say?

Get a photography student like I did... She can do more than just hit the shutter!

That's the one problem with digital photography - no darkroom to take teh photography student to;)

I need a cherry to try a humorous send up of a ribboner...humor doesn't go over well, but hey, i don't think I can resist.

12/14/2004 01:06:46 AM · #86

Originally posted by bestagents:

Originally posted by grandmarginal:

Originally posted by deapee:

My girlfriend hit the shutter button for me -- she's a natural wouldn't you say?

Get a photography student like I did... She can do more than just hit the shutter!

That's the one problem with digital photography - no darkroom to take teh photography student to;)

This is 2004, we don't have to do it in the dark anymore! (Photography that is... Ahem!)

bpickard

Fujifilm FinePix S3000

12/14/2004 04:23:50 AM · #87

It's cold outside. Can I join your party for just a few minutes? And, if you don't mind......it would give me such a thrill to have a look through your viewfinders.....
Let me in!
Let me in!

12/17/2004 01:39:02 AM · #88

I mentioned another site i partiipate in, //www.fujimugs.com.
Is used to be Fuji only...now they have a category for any camera brand.

They have but 1 or 2 challenges a month, and ANY editing is permitted, even combining multiple images. Photographic interity still ranks highly though. It is nice to have more time to get an idea and shoot it, and there are fewer entries. You must still take the pic during challenge timeframe just as here.

Just an FYI.

12/17/2004 05:37:22 AM · #89

I'm hoping to at least get a photo on the S5100 front page with my Broken submission... :3

Edit: Stupid typos....S1500 my ass XP

Message edited by author 2004-12-17 15:47:15.

12/17/2004 02:07:05 PM · #90

Originally posted by sannok:

I'm hoping to at least get a photo on the S1500 front page with my Broken submission... :3

The fun begins! Good luck!

12/20/2004 06:44:18 AM · #91

w0o, I made the S5100 gallery front page :D

Message edited by author 2004-12-20 06:44:43.

12/20/2004 02:11:19 PM · #92

Originally posted by sannok:

w0o, I made the S5100 gallery front page :D

Congratulations!!
I hope to be in it also, as soon as I start participating in challenges again.

12/20/2004 02:51:38 PM · #93

To get on the S602 page i need a 7.51 or more...yeah right! Like i'm ever gonna score that high.

12/20/2004 03:42:24 PM · #94

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

To get on the S602 page i need a 7.51 or more...yeah right! Like i'm ever gonna score that high.

Luck strikes un-announced... anyway, why did you change your name? I remember you by the nick of Bestagents!

12/20/2004 04:03:12 PM · #95

Been Bestagents for 6 years. time for a change.
Professor Fate is a character in a movie - 'The Great Race'. The Villain - lots of evil plans, a henchman named "max", he has great danes as do I, his plans never seem to succeed, and well, neither do mine. I am going back to school to be a teacher, to he professor part will one day fit as well.
All i need is a handlebar mustache...and time to make a new profile photo.

WaysOfSeeing

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/30/2004 08:37:01 AM · #96

Well, I've just gone and bought myself a Fuji S5500 model this morning and was wondering if I could join your gang? :) It seems to be quite a good camera, I'm pleased with the image quality, although I'm unsure about the Macro mode and manual focus facility. Does anybody else here have trouble with these, and can you give any advice for using them?

12/30/2004 09:51:40 AM · #97

Originally posted by WaysOfSeeing:

Welcome!! About macro mode I don't have any complaints, it helps you get as close as the fixed lens will allow, but with the manual focus... It's really hard to get used to it, as there is no means to be sure about the exact focal point with the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Though I've noticed something that is not listed on the manual: when you're close to the best focal point, you'll see a yellow arrow pointing to the left or to the right; I haven't figured it out yet completely, but it seems to be some kind of guide for you.
All in all, I really think this is a great camera given it's great price and zoom capabilities.
Happy shooting and best wishes for 2005!!!!

WaysOfSeeing

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/30/2004 10:30:16 AM · #98

Many thanks for the warm welcome and camera advice rgarciah. I see what you mean now about the little yellow arrows in the manual focus mode. I've just experimented a little with the manual focus and the majority of shots turned out great, although my thumbs now ache with all of the button bashing that is required :) The camera is growing on me and hopefully it'll be a keeper.

Thanks again, and returned good wishes for the new year.