The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

gopinathann · 4th January 2011, 09:34

royalcruiser, excellent pics, very professional. I am also using FZ100 but getting very noisy pics in low light. iA mode is worst, Program mode is good. Learning to get the best out of this camera.

royalcruiser · 4th January 2011, 12:52

Thanks, gopinathan. Some of the initial pics I took were noisy - but I've pretty much stopped using iA mode now. Stick to A or P mode. What settings are you using in low light?
Not sure if you did a FW update?

lohithrao · 4th January 2011, 13:22

Hi Folks after a lot of thinking have kind of decided to go for either Nikon P100 or Fuji HS10, now though Fuji specs looks good on paper am a bit worried about service part of it...

Any suggestions?

gopinathann · 4th January 2011, 15:36

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Originally Posted by royalcruiser

Thanks, gopinathan. Some of the initial pics I took were noisy - but I've pretty much stopped using iA mode now. Stick to A or P mode. What settings are you using in low light?
Not sure if you did a FW update?

I have not done the firmware update. Is there a major improvement after the firware update ? In that case I can try.

royalcruiser · 4th January 2011, 21:52

well, I should be able to let you know if there is a difference in a few days - I just did an update yesterday. Nevertheless, its always advisable to use the latest FW for any gadget. Take a look : DMC-FZ100 Firmware update service | Digital Camera | Digital AV | Consumer Products | Support | Panasonic Global

Thad E Ginathom · 4th January 2011, 23:29

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Nevertheless, its always advisable to use the latest FW for any gadget.

It can be a good way of turning stuff into junk. Expensive paperweights.

I advise against firmware upgrades for most things unless it cures a known problem or provides functionality that you need. Otherwise, if it is not broken, do not fix it.

shwetanshu · 6th January 2011, 07:55

I am planning to get filters for fz100 from panasonic store in kormangla. any help/suggestions will be appreciated.

gopinathann · 6th January 2011, 09:42

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Originally Posted by shwetanshu

I am planning to get filters for fz100 from panasonic store in kormangla. any help/suggestions will be appreciated.

Got a UV filter for 225 just for lens protection.

lohithrao · 6th January 2011, 09:46

Guys waiting for your suggestions....

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Hi Folks after a lot of thinking have kind of decided to go for either Nikon P100 or Fuji HS10, now though Fuji specs looks good on paper am a bit worried about service part of it...

Any suggestions?

donzerus · 6th January 2011, 13:11

@lothirao, Fuji has just announced Fuji HS20, the successor to HS10 with a larger 16 MP EXR CMOS sensor which should potentially take better pictures.

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/dig...pecifications/

It may take a while to reach Indian shores and it's also better for early reviews to be out before reaching a conclusion.

lohithrao · 6th January 2011, 15:36

Thanks Don, any idea how much it might be?

btw hows the "Fuji" service?

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Originally Posted by donzerus

@lothirao, Fuji has just announced Fuji HS20, the successor to HS10 with a larger 16 MP EXR CMOS sensor which should potentially take better pictures.

FinePix HS20EXR / HS22EXR | Specifications | Fujifilm Global

It may take a while to reach Indian shores and it's also better for early reviews to be out before reaching a conclusion.

donzerus · 6th January 2011, 18:15

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Originally Posted by lohithrao

Thanks Don, any idea how much it might be?

btw hows the "Fuji" service?

Amazon is listing HS20 at $499 (pre-order price) right now. But Fuji is notorious for dropping prices too fast.

If you are ok with 15X zoom, then take a look at F300 EXR. Amazon is selling one for $199 now. It's a hard to beat compact at that price.

I got the "now ancient" F70 EXR for $179 a couple of months back

I've no idea about Fuji service in India.

Thad E Ginathom · 6th January 2011, 18:35

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Amazon is listing HS20 at $499 (pre-order price) right now.

And there is an HS30 on the way? I'm sure I saw it on Gizmodo only yesterday --- but can't find it now.

Sn1p3r · 6th January 2011, 18:46

Hi Guys,
I am in for a point and shoot camera for my wife, though she likes to be clicked and I will be the designated photographer. Kindly suggest which one should I buy.

Canon IXUS 1000 HS/300HS/ Powershot S95/G12 or something new. CES 2011 just opened for the preview and the journalist are going bonkers over new range.

But I need to get her one within this week. Kindly suggest.

Thanks!

rajismine · 6th January 2011, 22:07

If I were you, I would look no further than S95...G12 should be next in priority and IXUS should be the last in the queue.

Reason: S95 has gr8 pic quality...may be 5% better than G12..

On the positive side S95 is much lighter...on the negative side, S95 does not have swivel screen

Rajeev

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sn1p3r

Hi Guys,
I am in for a point and shoot camera for my wife, though she likes to be clicked and I will be the designated photographer. Kindly suggest which one should I buy.

Canon IXUS 1000 HS/300HS/ Powershot S95/G12 or something new. CES 2011 just opened for the preview and the journalist are going bonkers over new range.

But I need to get her one within this week. Kindly suggest.

Thanks!

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gopinathann BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 765 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Re: The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc. royalcruiser, excellent pics, very professional. I am also using FZ100 but getting very noisy pics in low light. iA mode is worst, Program mode is good. Learning to get the best out of this camera.
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royalcruiser BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 228 Thanked: 54 Times	Re: The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc. Thanks, gopinathan. Some of the initial pics I took were noisy - but I've pretty much stopped using iA mode now. Stick to A or P mode. What settings are you using in low light? Not sure if you did a FW update?
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lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Re: The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc. Hi Folks after a lot of thinking have kind of decided to go for either Nikon P100 or Fuji HS10, now though Fuji specs looks good on paper am a bit worried about service part of it... Any suggestions?
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royalcruiser BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 228 Thanked: 54 Times	Re: The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc. well, I should be able to let you know if there is a difference in a few days - I just did an update yesterday. Nevertheless, its always advisable to use the latest FW for any gadget. Take a look : DMC-FZ100 Firmware update service \| Digital Camera \| Digital AV \| Consumer Products \| Support \| Panasonic Global
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shwetanshu BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 46 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc. I am planning to get filters for fz100 from panasonic store in kormangla. any help/suggestions will be appreciated.
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donzerus BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 62 Thanked: 28 Times	Re: The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc. @lothirao, Fuji has just announced Fuji HS20, the successor to HS10 with a larger 16 MP EXR CMOS sensor which should potentially take better pictures. http://www.fujifilm.com/products/dig...pecifications/ It may take a while to reach Indian shores and it's also better for early reviews to be out before reaching a conclusion. Last edited by donzerus : 6th January 2011 at 13:11. Reason: including url for HS20
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Sn1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1,022 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Re: The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc. Hi Guys, I am in for a point and shoot camera for my wife, though she likes to be clicked and I will be the designated photographer. Kindly suggest which one should I buy. Canon IXUS 1000 HS/300HS/ Powershot S95/G12 or something new. CES 2011 just opened for the preview and the journalist are going bonkers over new range. But I need to get her one within this week. Kindly suggest. Thanks!
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