My PowerShot S5 IS

[CS TAN]

thanks frozen flame for your kind reply.

How long to charge the AA rechargeable batteries ? Eg in this thread Sanyo envelope batteries are mentioned to be able to last whole day . But how abt the charging process- one whole day ?

You have a lot of choices. There are chargers that can charge a set of 4 AA/AAA in 15-30 minutes. There are also chargers that do it in 6-8 hours. The one that charges batteries faster use more current and will cause the batteries to heat up and thus reduce the useful life of the battery. If you want a better charger, look for Maha (PowerEx) or LaCrossee brands. You should be able to find them in the IT show this week (Eastgear?)

S5 's movie mode can zoom while recording, correct ?

You are correct.

 

[droozy]

Thanks CS Tan for your quick reply. May I know Maha (PowerEx) can charge how fast ? thanks again

 

[CS TAN]

Got different models. Why don't you take a look at Eastgear website:
http://www.eastgear.com/shop/index.php?cPath=107

For normal charging, I would recommend MH-C401FS (~2 hours)

 

[droozy]

Thanks CS Tan. Me actually went to google before asking this question coz on the website , they did not state how many they fully charged the batteries. Really appreciate. Then 2 hrs is fast liao !

I tried to search this forum for explanation of various filters used in newbie section and others dun seem to find . Any link u can provide ? COz intend to buy S5 together with the filters. Thank u so much !

 

[Winduhs]

Hi, maybe u should have tried searching for the filter usage in sites other than CS, eg, google or wikipedia. Here's one:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filter_(photography)

 

[Raymondb]

Thanks CS Tan. Me actually went to google before asking this question coz on the website , they did not state how many they fully charged the batteries. Really appreciate. Then 2 hrs is fast liao !

I tried to search this forum for explanation of various filters used in newbie section and others dun seem to find . Any link u can provide ? COz intend to buy S5 together with the filters. Thank u so much !

Talking about filter, these are two of of site that I have been to find out more about close-up filter.
http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/closeuplenses.html
and http://www.imaginatorium.org/stuff/cufilter.htm.

You could also go to the B&H site, where they have all range of filter together with the general info of most of them.
here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/category/75/Round_Threaded_Bayonet_Series_Filters.html

hth.

 

[emirates]

fellow S5 USERS,
just want to know what modes do u used when taking group picture (bout 20 people) indoors.

 

[prodigic]

fellow S5 USERS,
just want to know what modes do u used when taking group picture (bout 20 people) indoors.

For a quick and less hassle, I'd use the "indoor" mode with external flash. It has face detection so the AF is quite good. Wide angle Lens is useful if u have it.

 

[droozy]

Hi Raymond, went to your link . U took wonderful pics with your S5IS.

Can u kindly tell me wat lens and their brand did u buy to take such pics and esp after buying S5 ?Me wanted to prepare and buy all one shot

Did u use any lens when u take night shots coz they are sharp too . Thank u so much for your reply. I actually pm u .

Talking about filter, these are two of of site that I have been to find out more about close-up filter.
http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/closeuplenses.html
and http://www.imaginatorium.org/stuff/cufilter.htm.

You could also go to the B&H site, where they have all range of filter together with the general info of most of them.
here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/category/75/Round_Threaded_Bayonet_Series_Filters.html

hth.

 

[Snoweagle]

fellow S5 USERS,
just want to know what modes do u used when taking group picture (bout 20 people) indoors.

I just use Manual and shoot with flash.

 

[Raymondb]

Hi Raymond, went to your link . U took wonderful pics with your S5IS.

Can u kindly tell me wat lens and their brand did u buy to take such pics and esp after buying S5 ?Me wanted to prepare and buy all one shot

Did u use any lens when u take night shots coz they are sharp too . Thank u so much for your reply. I actually pm u .

Thanks droozy.

I do not have any add-on lens for my S5, except for a set of 3 pieces of Hoya close-up filter (+1,+2 and +4 diopter), a very old polarizer filter. Most close-up shots are taken with the close-up filter attached.

For the night shots, they are taken with the S5 alone, no add-on was used.

 

[emirates]

I just use Manual and shoot with flash.

thanks will try that, don't think i've ever.....

 

[emirates]

Thanks droozy.

I do not have any add-on lens for my S5, except for a set of 3 pieces of Hoya close-up filter (+1,+2 and +4 diopter), a very old polarizer filter. Most close-up shots are taken with the close-up filter attached.

For the night shots, they are taken with the S5 alone, no add-on was used.

i've benn thinking of getting filters for my S5 but must get the adapter first..... think now bout $50. sound silly but just want to make sure..... I MUST HAVE THE ADAPTER BEFORE I CAN MOUNT FILTERS, RIGHT?

 

[Winduhs]

i've benn thinking of getting filters for my S5 but must get the adapter first..... think now bout $50. sound silly but just want to make sure..... I MUST HAVE THE ADAPTER BEFORE I CAN MOUNT FILTERS, RIGHT?

Yup, that's right. BTW, for the 20 people shot, I usually use manual too, either that or Aperture priority.

 

[Snoweagle]

thanks will try that, don't think i've ever.....

But do take note that the flash used is not the pop-up one, i'm using external.

 

[jacquesvile]

any news on new S family.....S6 S7

 

[Snoweagle]

any news on new S family.....S6 S7

Not yet.

 

[emirates]

But do take note that the flash used is not the pop-up one, i'm using external.

external flash....ok will try that too.

 

[emirates]

any news on new S family.....S6 S7

if they do bring em in i hope they'll improve in the ISO noise that's where the S5 could improve...REALLY IMPROVE!

 

[emirates]

fellow S5 users just wanna know how or where ur develope ur pic? ever tried snapfish or something. just develope some at at Kodac shop and wasn't tooo pls with the outcome (pics weren't nice) as far as i can i try to print my own (with photo printer)