The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

raamki · 21st November 2010, 23:13

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Originally Posted by condor

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typeOnegative · 22nd November 2010, 16:11

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

here is the still album.

Are these grabs from the video? They are pretty sharp for moving objects.

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

The Olympus T-100 is available on eBay for Rs. 4250/- with a 4GB card. Is this a good deal or can I get it cheaper elsewhere. Also suggest similar cameras from Nikon, Canon, Sony etc.

Price seems okay imho. Any specific reasons for going for this model apart from price? If price is the only consideration, then a simple Google search would lead you to other options.

vivekiny2k · 22nd November 2010, 20:06

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Are these grabs from the video? They are pretty sharp for moving objects.

No these were stills. the biggest problem I faced was locking the focus. i had a split second to lock and shoot before they would disappear out of the frame. In hindsight I should not have used the whole 720mm for these shots.

h@r$h@l · 23rd November 2010, 14:08

Hey,

Thought people here might be interested. I have clicked a lot of pics using my HS10. I thought of making an album and uploading the link here so people who are considering to buy one can get an idea of the picture quality.

Please go to link below to check the pics.

http://picasaweb.google.com/harshal8...eat=directlink

Awaiting some feedback from the pros here. Most pics here are clicked using different modes & M and a few on SR AUTO.

Thanks.

lordofgondor · 25th November 2010, 14:57

Hey folks, any idea from where can I get Eclipse E2 & Sensor Swabs in Noida/NCR?

Abeer · 28th November 2010, 17:47

These are the photos that I clicked via my FZ18 in the Auto mode. While other photos were better, the ones attached here need inputs about what went wrong and what I need to do to avoid this.

Thad E Ginathom · 28th November 2010, 23:00

This is all down to movement of the subject, isn't it? Kids... keeping still is not natural!

I'd suggest that you use flash. Flash is good for freezing movement, as well as for illumination. Otherwise, you will have to go for shutter-speed-priority control, and set it as high as possible.

If you did use flash, then I just don't know!

Abeer · 28th November 2010, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

This is all down to movement of the subject, isn't it? Kids... keeping still is not natural!

I'd suggest that you use flash. Flash is good for freezing movement, as well as for illumination. Otherwise, you will have to go for shutter-speed-priority control, and set it as high as possible.

If you did use flash, then I just don't know!

I used flash in few of the photos. In the shutter mode, do I need to set any other settings?

Thad E Ginathom · 29th November 2010, 01:30

I was afraid you were going to say that. I'll leave it to the experts, then!

vivekiny2k · 29th November 2010, 02:41

I think your problem is focus as well as speed. you can't do much about speed, use the flash, stay close to the subject and shoot when you expect them to be least mobile.

However, for focus what I do is pre-focus the camera by half pressing, if it's not perfect I do it again, until I get the right focus, and then wait till I feel the need to take the snap. The focussing mechanism in the camera selects the focus at which the image is sharpest, and if the subject is moving, it will have a hard time finding the perfect spot. So keep trying until you get the right focus. Also, check if your autofocus it set to center. If it's matrix, face detection or any other funky algorithm, it's likely to fail in many situations.

deepakchiniwal · 1st December 2010, 09:17

Hello Guys,

I picked up an Canon SX30 IS in US.

Costed me 314 USD including free shipping + 13.99 USD for 8 GB SDHC Class 10 Transcend Memory Card. Total Damage 328 USD (328*45.5 = Rs 14924/-).

Delivered today @ my cousin's place in Plano, Texas.

Now the wait starts till mid January for person coming from US to Bangalore :(

Meanwhile anyone coming from Dallas to Bangalore sooner than that?

Thanks and Regards
Deepak

gopinathann · 1st December 2010, 12:24

You have got at a good price. Which site you bought ?

I ordered Panasonic FZ100 in Amazon for $399 (now it came to $375), got delivered in Chicago, waiting for my friend to bring it.

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Originally Posted by deepakchiniwal

Hello Guys,

I picked up an Canon SX30 IS in US.

Costed me 314 USD including free shipping + 13.99 USD for 8 GB SDHC Class 10 Transcend Memory Card. Total Damage 328 USD (328*45.5 = Rs 14924/-).

Delivered today @ my cousin's place in Plano, Texas.

Now the wait starts till mid January for person coming from US to Bangalore :(

Meanwhile anyone coming from Dallas to Bangalore sooner than that?

Thanks and Regards
Deepak

shwetanshu · 1st December 2010, 17:50

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

You have got at a good price. Which site you bought ?

I ordered Panasonic FZ100 in Amazon for $399 (now it came to $375), got delivered in Chicago, waiting for my friend to bring it.

ditto but i also ordered a tripod, extra battery, case and memory card (8 gb) for 460$ from newegg i suppose. Bro in denver, will get it for me or might be already at home.

deepakchiniwal · 3rd December 2010, 10:31

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

You have got at a good price. Which site you bought ?

I ordered Panasonic FZ100 in Amazon for $399 (now it came to $375), got delivered in Chicago, waiting for my friend to bring it.

@gopinathann, I ordered mine on Newegg.com a day before Thanks Giving day.

Prowler · 3rd December 2010, 14:37

I picked up Panasonic FZ100 in singapore for Sing $ 820/- It came with a 8 GB High Speed card, Carrying case and the usual accessories. I know it is more expensive to buy it in Singapore. But as the wait time to lay your hands on this camera is more in India, I decided to buy anyway there. Worth every cent in my opinion. The HD video is incredible.

23rd November 2010, 14:08	#4309
h@r$h@l Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 1,450 Thanked: 741 Times	Hey, Thought people here might be interested. I have clicked a lot of pics using my HS10. I thought of making an album and uploading the link here so people who are considering to buy one can get an idea of the picture quality. Please go to link below to check the pics. http://picasaweb.google.com/harshal8...eat=directlink Awaiting some feedback from the pros here. Most pics here are clicked using different modes & M and a few on SR AUTO. Thanks. Last edited by h@r$h@l : 23rd November 2010 at 14:10. Reason: SITE LINK EDITION
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25th November 2010, 14:57	#4310
lordofgondor BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: UP 16 Posts: 936 Thanked: 159 Times	Hey folks, any idea from where can I get Eclipse E2 & Sensor Swabs in Noida/NCR?
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28th November 2010, 17:47	#4311
Abeer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UP-16 Posts: 222 Thanked: 18 Times	Inputs please These are the photos that I clicked via my FZ18 in the Auto mode. While other photos were better, the ones attached here need inputs about what went wrong and what I need to do to avoid this. Attached Thumbnails
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28th November 2010, 23:00	#4312
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	This is all down to movement of the subject, isn't it? Kids... keeping still is not natural! I'd suggest that you use flash. Flash is good for freezing movement, as well as for illumination. Otherwise, you will have to go for shutter-speed-priority control, and set it as high as possible. If you did use flash, then I just don't know!
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29th November 2010, 01:30	#4314
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	I was afraid you were going to say that. I'll leave it to the experts, then!
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29th November 2010, 02:41	#4315
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	I think your problem is focus as well as speed. you can't do much about speed, use the flash, stay close to the subject and shoot when you expect them to be least mobile. However, for focus what I do is pre-focus the camera by half pressing, if it's not perfect I do it again, until I get the right focus, and then wait till I feel the need to take the snap. The focussing mechanism in the camera selects the focus at which the image is sharpest, and if the subject is moving, it will have a hard time finding the perfect spot. So keep trying until you get the right focus. Also, check if your autofocus it set to center. If it's matrix, face detection or any other funky algorithm, it's likely to fail in many situations.
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1st December 2010, 09:17	#4316
deepakchiniwal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 353 Thanked: 28 Times	Sx30 Is Hello Guys, I picked up an Canon SX30 IS in US. Costed me 314 USD including free shipping + 13.99 USD for 8 GB SDHC Class 10 Transcend Memory Card. Total Damage 328 USD (328*45.5 = Rs 14924/-). Delivered today @ my cousin's place in Plano, Texas. Now the wait starts till mid January for person coming from US to Bangalore :( Meanwhile anyone coming from Dallas to Bangalore sooner than that? Thanks and Regards Deepak
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3rd December 2010, 14:37	#4320
Prowler BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madras Posts: 774 Thanked: 1,326 Times	I picked up Panasonic FZ100 in singapore for Sing $ 820/- It came with a 8 GB High Speed card, Carrying case and the usual accessories. I know it is more expensive to buy it in Singapore. But as the wait time to lay your hands on this camera is more in India, I decided to buy anyway there. Worth every cent in my opinion. The HD video is incredible.
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