Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd

[kennmail]

I am ok if meeting for sunday morning shoot. How about t3r3nc3 and hotterdog? Jaybaokong...u ok?

 

[parampita]

to me, i'm using prosumer as a try out before i brace myself for a DSLR.. i feel that prosumer will be a good learning camera for me.. as i can learn the features of the A, P, M, etc... no point i spend so much on a DSLR / SLR then i realised that i take ages to master the camera.. maybe by then better features and models are out liao..

however, it's to each its own lah.

Actually there are beginner dSLRs. Like the Nikon D40, Canon 450D and Pentax K200D, not difficult to use.

The pro of having a P&S, other than no chance to splurge on lens:think:, is can just chuck anywhere after use. No need dry box.

 

[Jaybaokong]

Alright, here comes the "products" for this evening which i took it at East Coast Park...was trying out on how to take nice pictures of the signboards so that I can capture the best view of HK Signboard..

Need some "coaching notes" for it.. i know that the "long beach" one is pretty badly taken.. but was thinking hard on how to better take it.. any views??


#1 - Jumbo Seafood Signboard

#2 - Long Beach Signboard

#3 - Fisherman Restaurant Signboard

#4 - Carls Junior

 

[kennmail]

can I ask what settings u use? w or w/o tripod?:think:

 

[hotterdog]

The second shot is nice but the other dinner shots OOF liao leh...

ta's why i'm a newbie mah ;p

BTW, can post bigger pics riiiiight? My 老花眼can't see too clear ;p

sure, as long as i dun jam up e space here.

nvm, everyone improves as they shoot. Ask u bros something, do u find it fortunate or unfortunate S8000/S8100 cant equip w other lenses like other prosumers? Just curious.. :angel:

since we're talking bout lenses... i did ask e sales guy if
we could fit on e polarising filter for our camera but it seems to be a fixed one
at 38mm & I can't seem to find it. so far i dun c e need for it unless i'm going
to take reflective shots off water or through glass (eg. ocean park)

I got the rechargeable batteries and a charger too.. but they suck big time. Sigh... Stupid 15 minute quick charge, use for less than 50 shots flat liao.

suck? actually i'm kinda impressed tat with 15 mins i can use e battery again... cause i believe how fast e battery goes flat is depend on how often u use flash, how long u keep camera on, how often u view e pics etc etc. oh but must be same brand of battery issit?

what u say makes sense....I hear of friends wanting to buy DSLRs and when I ask them about shooting techniques..they tell me they dunno, anyway got AUTO mode. Prosumers are gd manual cams tt lets u grasp the "relationship" of aperture, shutter and ISO b4 gg into DSLRs.

wah putting it to practical is another story loh....

 

[Jaybaokong]

yup..for that i completely agree.. cos sometimes, will be jsut too lazy to clean the lens too..

 

[hotterdog]

I am ok if meeting for sunday morning shoot. How about t3r3nc3 and hotterdog? Jaybaokong...u ok?

need to @@ time & place leh. if eg 8am changi there's no
way i'll make it. not trying to be picky or funny here, but like i told parampita
it won't be nice if i promise this promise that, in e end can't deliver, then
it's not a gd way to start here. :sweat::sweat:

 

[Jaybaokong]

Well, to be honest I had intended to get the Canon S5 IS initially. I have the S1 and it was a fun camera. But for some reason Canon isn't updating the the series. May be no more S6?? I dunno but at the price it's going now, if I buy then suddenly Canon released S6 then I'll be bang balls.

I was choosing between Oly SP570 UZ and this S8000fd. Went for the Fuji instead as I normally dun like uncommon accessories such proprietary batteries and stuff.. in Oly's case, it's the xD card.

I think I type until out of scope already. Anyhoo... I am quite happy with this cam. Given the range of 27mm to 486mm, it is very useful. Don't think there will be a strong need for other lenses, even if it is possible to use.

On a side note, I am contemplating to get a dSLR. Haven't confirm yet.

hey bro! same as me.. i was in fact comtemplating between Canon S5is and this cam.. but then to me, wide angle is very important cos i normally will take my department group photos and therefore i need it to be as wide as possible.. and also same reason as you...canon not updating it.. if come out with S6, sure bang one..

went for fuji because of its colours and also like what you mentioned, dont really like proprietary batteries and stuff

 

[parampita]

need to @@ time & place leh. if eg 8am changi there's no
way i'll make it. not trying to be picky or funny here, but like i told parampita
it won't be nice if i promise this promise that, in e end can't deliver, then
it's not a gd way to start here. :sweat::sweat:

Where you are putting up? I fetch u.

 

[Jaybaokong]

can I ask what settings u use? w or w/o tripod?:think:

all without tripod..... cos was trying out whether is there any slight chance that i can take good quality pictures without tripod, but with the settings.. ( i know i'm being ambitious here, and i dont have steady hands)...

 

[parampita]

hey bro! same as me.. i was in fact comtemplating between Canon S5is and this cam.. but then to me, wide angle is very important cos i normally will take my department group photos and therefore i need it to be as wide as possible.. and also same reason as you...canon not updating it.. if come out with S6, sure bang one..

went for fuji because of its colours and also like what you mentioned, dont really like proprietary batteries and stuff

Gam! Same mind set. Free come out, I buy kopi :thumbsup:
The S5 if coupled with the wide angle len is also 27mm, same like our cam.
But if attach the tele, it's a telescopic 648mm!

Too bad never update series, can't make money from me ;p

 

[parampita]

suck? actually i'm kinda impressed tat with 15 mins i can use e battery again... cause i believe how fast e battery goes flat is depend on how often u use flash, how long u keep camera on, how often u view e pics etc etc. oh but must be same brand of battery issit?[/COLOR]

Mine is Varta 2000. Yours leh? Go flat really fast and I seldom use flash. I'd just bought some GP 2700, haven't try out yet.

 

[parampita]

all without tripod..... cos was trying out whether is there any slight chance that i can take good quality pictures without tripod, but with the settings.. ( i know i'm being ambitious here, and i dont have steady hands)...

Night shoots must have tripod cos the ISO must be kept low and the shutter speed is not fast. At least bring a mini tripod, can put in pocket.

 

[kennmail]

so sunday is possible to shoot den..depending on time n place... lets each give suggestions den we pick e best one how?

for me, I suggest venue - east coast(can shoot landscape, ppl, macro and even panning)
time - ok w anything

 

[kennmail]

Night shoots must have tripod cos the ISO must be kept low and the shutter speed is not fast. At least bring a mini tripod, can put in pocket.

agreed... if u lazy to set up e normal tripod... use e pole tripod but must hold...

 

[Jaybaokong]

Night shoots must have tripod cos the ISO must be kept low and the shutter speed is not fast. At least bring a mini tripod, can put in pocket.

okie..so i will not be lazy liao.. will bring it with me the next time..

Gam! Same mind set. Free come out, I buy kopi :thumbsup:
The S5 if coupled with the wide angle len is also 27mm, same like our cam.
But if attach the tele, it's a telescopic 648mm!

Too bad never update series, can't make money from me ;p

no problem.. i'm staying in the east..what about you.. so maybe next time can come out for photo shoots.. agree.. cos it's been about a year plus that S5is is in the market.. was wondering how come so long no updates.. so decided to scrap it and give fuji a chance (i've been using canon P&S all these while)...

 

[parampita]

so sunday is possible to shoot den..depending on time n place... lets each give suggestions den we pick e best one how?

for me, I suggest venue - east coast(can shoot landscape, ppl, macro and even panning)
time - ok w anything

Suggestion list for Sunday
Kenn: East coast, time of no concern
Param: Labrador Park, AM

 

[kennmail]

the price diff btw S5(approx $699) and S8000(approx $499) is $200.. while S8000 may not have as many features as S5 but I am confident for photo quality S8000 is on par or can b better :devil:

Me stay in e east, simei. how abt rest of u guys? :bigeyes:

 

[parampita]

no problem.. i'm staying in the east..what about you.. so maybe next time can come out for photo shoots.. agree.. cos it's been about a year plus that S5is is in the market.. was wondering how come so long no updates.. so decided to scrap it and give fuji a chance (i've been using canon P&S all these while)...

I am staying at AMK. U driving?

 

[parampita]

the price diff btw S5(approx $699) and S8000(approx $499) is $200.. while S8000 may not have as many features as S5 but I am confident for photo quality S8000 is on par or can b better :devil:

Me stay in e east, simei. how abt rest of u guys? :bigeyes:

Dun tell me u really pay $499?! Department store price ah? U 2 stay in East, I am the only loner in the North.