Powershot S3 IS


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For me (newbie) I choose Tv when I need to ensure speed (i.e. you want sharp pic when object/hand moves), I use Av when I shoot in dark condition (can adjust aperture mah). But my habit may not be the best.:)

The exposure time for firework depends on how long you want the tail of the firework ba (that said, provided you know the exact timing the fireworks explode in the air lah). If not I think 2 sec is typical (a good bracket timing to allow tail and capture the booming)....again, I haven't try leh...going to try this NDP, my Aunt's new flat can catch good view of the Nation Stadium!!

zh2908 said:
hm... ok... i cant seem to get it. set to bracketing, then set shooting to continuous right? any other settings? the cam just takes 1 shot and thats it.

btw, any tips on how you all decide when to use Tv mode and when to use Av mode?

for taking fireworks, i did some testing on fireworks mode, it seems like its just F8, shutter speed 2sec, no info on ISO. is it recommended to use manual settings instead? if so, other than F8, long shutter speed (is 3-4sec ok?), any other settings (like ISO/exposure)? hm, or maybe i got it all wrong above, and you have a better setting that is tried and tested? kindly advise! thanks! ;)
 

Wow! Welcome! 1st post contributed to S3 thread liao!! Like me!:)

Actually it cannot be 180dpi lah. Given 6MP, it should be more....but I oso duno Y stated 180dpi:dunno:

Should go and google to see if there is any info on how to read the data...

blue98camaro said:
Hello peeps. I am new to this forum. I just bought a canon S3 and i love it. The only question i have about it is, why does it only shoot in 180 dpi?


Thanks!
 

It seems that the 180 dpi info was put in by Canon just to complete a field in the EXIF table and you can safely ignore it. It is meaningless. The camera outputs 6 megapixels without any reference to this dpi value.

When you send the picture to printer, your computer/printer will select the appropriate dpi setting to enable you to print to the size that you want. Typically, this is around 200 dpi.
 

lastboltnut said:
Hi,

For me (newbie) I choose Tv when I need to ensure speed (i.e. you want sharp pic when object/hand moves), I use Av when I shoot in dark condition (can adjust aperture mah). But my habit may not be the best.:)

The exposure time for firework depends on how long you want the tail of the firework ba (that said, provided you know the exact timing the fireworks explode in the air lah). If not I think 2 sec is typical (a good bracket timing to allow tail and capture the booming)....again, I haven't try leh...going to try this NDP, my Aunt's new flat can catch good view of the Nation Stadium!!

well, there'll be a fireworks rehearsal tomorrow night. ;p
 

Canew said:
zh2908, for fireworks, it is recommended that you use the lowest ISO as the fireworks are very bright.

oki. will try it out... thankz!
 

lastboltnut said:
O really? For Youth Day?

nah... its for NDP 2006... will try and see if i can get any nice shots... hehe :D
 

NDP so fast reharse with fireworks liao??

zh2908 said:
nah... its for NDP 2006... will try and see if i can get any nice shots... hehe :D
 

lastboltnut said:
NDP so fast reharse with fireworks liao??

tomorrow's one is after one of the exco's meeting...
 

lastboltnut said:
SMSed u. U selling the new set huh?

Hope you are happy with the bag. For your information, the guy who bid for my ebay listing is a scammer. I am trying to counter-scam him. For those of you who are interested in my counter-scam operation progress, you can check out http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=77964

p.s. i made a (not relevant) mistake in my post there. I actually listed both the card and the bag. The scammer hit on the bag advert.
 

tks said:
Hope you are happy with the bag. For your information, the guy who bid for my ebay listing is a scammer. I am trying to counter-scam him. For those of you who are interested in my counter-scam operation progress, you can check out http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=77964

p.s. i made a (not relevant) mistake in my post there. I actually listed both the card and the bag. The scammer hit on the bag advert.

You might wanna get some ideas from this guy :
http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/


I just bought a S3 IS yesterday from MScolor, $752.85 (inclusive of GST) includes kit,rechargeables,512SD (have to go canon to claim myself).

Testing the stuff out now... I'm seriously a noob on this :cry:
 

Of course I m happy, $15 for so many items!! Thanx for selling!

tks said:
Hope you are happy with the bag. For your information, the guy who bid for my ebay listing is a scammer. I am trying to counter-scam him. For those of you who are interested in my counter-scam operation progress, you can check out http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=77964

p.s. i made a (not relevant) mistake in my post there. I actually listed both the card and the bag. The scammer hit on the bag advert.
 

Yea! Another member! Welcome!

Remember to post ya pic here when u r ready to share!

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=194274&page=44

garytay said:
I just bought a S3 IS yesterday from MScolor, $752.85 (inclusive of GST) includes kit,rechargeables,512SD (have to go canon to claim myself).

Testing the stuff out now... I'm seriously a noob on this :cry:
 

Anyone interested in buying the canon 7in1 kit bag, Kingston 512mb SD card, AA rechargeable batteries and charger? sms at 97771003...if interested.
 

Kingston 215mb SD card???? new model ah??? ;p
 

;p heehee. Sorry it is kingston 512mb SD card. Kit bag sold....anyone interested in the SD card and 4 GP rechargeable batteries & charger
 

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