The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

[gopinathann]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[gopinathann]

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]

Guys waiting for your suggestions....

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]

@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]

Thanks Don, any idea how much it might be?

btw hows the "Fuji" service?

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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!