My PowerShot S5 IS

[calebk]

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but tks, how do i improve the blurring effect? F2.8 wasn good enuf :sweat: couldn live up to 10D with 17-40 F4L
had to do MF to get good blurring effect... :lovegrin:
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Depth of field is not only dependent on aperture. With a 17-40L, you're using a wide angle to standard focal length, and at such focal lengths, depth of field is generally quite deep, and only becomes more shallow at the longer focal length (ie towards 40mm).

DOF is also dependent on focus distance (ie, if you are focusing closer, your DOF is shallower, as compared to if you're focusing further away), as well as focal length (a 100mm lens as shallower DOF than a 35mm lens, due to perspective compression).

I do believe that if you know how to work the 17-40L, you can get very nice bokeh from it.

 

[Raymondb]

Took a handheld shot in my study room just now...

From the exif of the photo, it read 1 sec exposure time. Did you really handheld the camera for 1 sec for this shot? Its amazing!

 

[tks]

Web designer/programmer?

:think:

If one were to follow the titles, it looks like a woman dummy doing business reengineering, strategic innovation and leading the revolution in the fight against terror - a defining moment.

 

[juzcanon]

I brought my camera to my office today and managed to take a few shots of the buildings around my office. I have posted them at the same site. They are all taken using Auto mode handheld. Nothing spectacular. Just to give you an idea what the camera can do in the hands of a novice.

I also did a couple of indoor shots of my office coffee maker. I switched off all the lights but there was some light coming in from the window. I did P mode, ISO 100 to 1600.

Hi tks,

I just bought the S5 too. But I am not sure if it is my imagination or what. The focus seems to be off and the picture appears slightly out-of-focus especially in indoor shoots. I am familiar with AF lock and have used it but even then some of the pictures still look out-of-focus to me. Any tips to share on how to improve this? Thanks.

 

[weixiang80]

Is there a pic thread for S5iS?

here is my shots... my lights

New to Manual Camera... so pls pardon me!

 

[felixcat8888]

Is there a pic thread for S5iS?

here is my shots... my lights

New to Manual Camera... so pls pardon me!

Not specifically for the S5IS, but you can add to this:

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=204520

For the Canon S1/S2/S3...

Welcome to the world of Photography...

 

[Singapore21]

From the exif of the photo, it read 1 sec exposure time. Did you really handheld the camera for 1 sec for this shot? Its amazing!

Yes i did... but it took several several (and several) attempts....

 

[Singapore21]

Web designer/programmer?

:think:

nah.. some crappy subjects i had to take in school many years ago...

 

[CSextreme]

how to take macro ( i want blur background ..) when i took macro background is also clear ..

 

[calebk]

how to take macro ( i want blur background ..) when i took macro background is also clear ..

Refer below for a summary on Depth Of Field (DOF), that is, the area in front and behind the subject, that is in focus.

Depth of field is not only dependent on aperture. With a 17-40L, you're using a wide angle to standard focal length, and at such focal lengths, depth of field is generally quite deep, and only becomes more shallow at the longer focal length (ie towards 40mm).

DOF is also dependent on focus distance (ie, if you are focusing closer, your DOF is shallower, as compared to if you're focusing further away), as well as focal length (a 100mm lens as shallower DOF than a 35mm lens, due to perspective compression).

I do believe that if you know how to work the 17-40L, you can get very nice bokeh from it.

 

[Snoweagle]

Called MS Colour this afternoon and was told that stocks will arrive tomolo, going for $710 with GST.

 

[Emkay]

For those who are looking for this cam, AP (Funan) now have stock.

I bought one from them yesterday at$698 w/GST.

 

[Singapore21]

Good price.. any freebies?

 

[Emkay]

Standard freebies from Canon. I also got the 58mm Lens Adaptor (3rd party, black metal) from them @ $35. Uses canon bayonet mount.

So far am satisfied with the picture quality esp the video. Just nice for my new born baby

 

[eatnsleep]

What is a good mode or setting to take continuous shots of a moving person? I tried both P and Ty mode, results were not good.

 

[Snoweagle]

For those who are looking for this cam, AP (Funan) now have stock.

I bought one from them yesterday at$698 w/GST.

Gd price. :thumbsup:

 

[kero89]

Standard freebies from Canon. I also got the 58mm Lens Adaptor (3rd party, black metal) from them @ $35. Uses canon bayonet mount.

So far am satisfied with the picture quality esp the video. Just nice for my new born baby

how much would a 1.5X converter cost? :lovegrin:

PS: yeps, last fri i bought, same price as yours, but this is quoted by a guy... if that lady quote will be $725..

 

[USM]

For those who are looking for this cam, AP (Funan) now have stock.

I bought one from them yesterday at$698 w/GST.

$698 inclusive of GST? :bigeyes:

Which mode of payment did you use? Cash or Nets or CC?

 

[weixiang80]

a newbie Qns...

Can the lens of S5is take very good bokeh shots?
any examples?

 

[Emkay]

$698 inclusive of GST? :bigeyes:

Which mode of payment did you use? Cash or Nets or CC?

Yes, GST included. I just walked in, asked the price and was given this quote. Did not bargain and paid by NETS.

I think the price is around there ... I was at TK last week and was quoted $700 w/GST. Couldn't made up my mind then .. and since I work near to funan, I just pop by and ask AP lor...