can you post some info about it please ?? i have been reading about 'filters' but im not sure what type would be best thanks tom
CPL would be my choice for still photography. You couldnt adjust it fast enough to use it at a race/trackday. A CPL is used to reduce or eliminate reflections from non-metalic surfaces such as glass or water. It also makes the colors WAY better IMO. It cuts out glare off of just about anything really.
Mine : Canon PowerShot S3 IS - have it for less than a year now Gettin Nikon D80 in autumn 2008 ( it's kinda old now - if there will be D85/90 by autumn 2008 I'll take new model )
Does any of you guys own a Canon S5 IS? I'm planning on getting one but I want to hear other people's thoughts about it first since I'm really ignorant when it comes to photography.
I dont own one, but yesterday i used one. It was really nice. The image quality is great. My only complaint is that it sucks batteries.
Well , I believe there is not many differences between S3( mine ) and S5 - If so , don't buy it , I was happy for only like 5 first months , it became boring - this camera is just a stage between compact cameras and cheap SLRs I think .
Erik I just bought one and got it on Friday. Flip out LCD screen is AWESOME for taking pictures from really low or high angles. But other than that do not use the LCD screen or it will kill your batteries. You don't need it anyway, the viewfinder works very well. Batteries do last pretty long - I took about 250 photos with a set of alkalines. Fiorano94 and I originally thought it sucked them up but it's only because my NiMhs weren't fully charged. Image stabilization + 12x zoom makes for really sharp photos even from a long distance, and also sharper photos in poor lighting (although you'll want a tripod to get them really clear) Video mode is just amazing, 640x480 pixels @ 30 fps with stereo sound, and you can also take full resolution photos while recording video. You can also zoom in and out while taking video, without hearing the zooming mechanism at all. It's also incredible for macro shots Another great thing about the camera is if you get an adapter, you can add lenses (telephoto, super macro, or wide angle) and also filters. I just ordered a circular polarizer. I haven't really gotten into manual settings yet, but there are several modes for adjusting a specific setting, and also Full Manual which lets you pick everything. My only complaints are: sports mode sucks. The camera has way too much noise when you have a quicker shutter speed. And also, the memory card and battery container are in the same place, so when you try to take the card out your batteries might slip out too. Hope this helps. PM me if you have any questions or want some example photos. I found this review really helpful too: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s5-review/
I want to get a DSLR camera but i want movie mode because always that comes in handy, but the closest camera that is anything like a DSLR is the new canon power**** G9, it has 12.1 mp and you can add things to the lens like a filter and other stuff.
How is it possible that a camera becomes boring?? :? Surely it's the photographer who get bored or is boring?
Thanks for taking your time on the reply. It would be really nice if you post couple of sample pictures! One more question, which one would you guys rather chose? Canon S5 or this? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8233663&type=product&id=1168043102093
D400 is a good compromise quality/price, i like Canon for macros i was really happy of mine a small D80 powershot really exellent. Today with the Nikon i ve got another feeling, strart to have good pictures, not really evident when you change the brand i don t have the same perception of the material, i mean i must to "decode" Nikon...with Canon all was so easy.
Hmm. I rarely use my CPL (Hoya 77mm Super HMC Circular Polarizing Pro 1) because I find that it adversely affects both sharpness and color. The only filters I use on a regular basis are grad ND.
What im most interested in now is the Canon Rebel Xti not the D400. I was testing it out at a store for like 10 min a few day's ago, its pretty light compared to the other one's and feels good in your hands.
I just purchased a Cannon SD 850 IS excellent camera but since Sony came up with the new T200, 3" widescreen and with a touch screen, I was thinking about trading my cannon for the Sony; or should I stay and keep the Cannon SD 850 IS? Any thopughts? Thanks.
When it comes to the whole Canon vs. Nikon battle, pushing my bias aside, ill have to say that Nikon has better build quality. ALthough, you can't compete with Canon's lens quality. And remember, a camera is only as good as the glass you put on the end of it
