leeweelee80
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http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=204520&page=44
I took one pict with its wide angle. you can see here.
Powershot S3 IS
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http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=204520&page=44
I took one pict with its wide angle. you can see here.
machinehead
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machinehead
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Hi, I'm considering to get the S3. Do your reckon that there will be a price drop since holiday season is here. Whats the latest price by the way? THANKS.
Bought mine a few mths back from MS Color @ ard $700...
Check batteries first. I find that when the batteries are weak, there are problems with the lens operation. Did not have this issue with my S1. Back then, the camera will just not work. Now, with the S3, it works but erratically.
Bridgerock
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Aiyah too late... i was at canon the technician check and confirm optical lens jammed!! Canon quality is getting lousier..The S1 have better build
Maybe just one of the lemons. Anyway the camera really got a lot of functions to play with. Still exploring it. :sweat:
I got the Raynox wide angle lens but when I use the flash, it will leave a dark shadow around the middle bottom of the photo. Is there a slave flash which can be attached to it as per what the manual mentioned (e.g HF-DC1?)? But the HF-DC1 only can fire directly and I wonder in the camera shops got something which function in a similar way BUT can point or swivel up and down the flash so that the subject won't be overexposed by the flash. Sometimes can be frustrating as the subject is super bright and the background dull...really looks weird. :dunno:
leeweelee80
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buy a flash with a manual and slave function then use a slave bracket. this should do the job...
a vivitar 1 series that cost 190 at ap is good... they got sell the bracket too...Bridgerock
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buy a flash with a manual and slave function then use a slave bracket. this should do the job...
Thanks Weelee...will drop by AP to take a look.
leeweelee80
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Thanks Weelee...will drop by AP to take a look.
forgot to tell u... try first b4 u realli buy...
Bridgerock
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By the way, any other brands like Canon, Nikon, Sunpak and etc..which can act like a slave flash? Vivitar website don't show flash units. They only sells cameras and vid cams. :think:
leeweelee80
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ya also can. but a least but a one that u can adjust the flash's strength.
Bridgerock
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I am wondering if singapore can get this set of slave flash and a grip. Looks practical though. :think:
Its on ebay. Maybe someone have come across this? See attached link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160063855581&ih=006&category=48515&ssPageName=STORE
ROMOBOX:GENERICTwo pieces of news for the S3. Hope this is not old news.
Shoot in RAW mode! : http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?p=2725455
S3 not compatible with SDHC? : http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1010&message=21450714
Shoot in RAW mode! : http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?p=2725455
S3 not compatible with SDHC? : http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1010&message=21450714
Bridgerock
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Hi, I've been using S3 for a while now. I took many photos with the built-in flash but I hate the white-out or 'fake light' look on subjects that the build-in flash creates?
I read some posts and found that you need a diffuser for flash. But those diffusers are for external flashes. I'm wondering if there is any way I can use a diffuser on a pop-up flash like the one on the S3??
Also, if there is a need for a slave flash, how to attach the slave flash together with the camera? Or do I need to be holding both the camera and the slave flash?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I read some posts and found that you need a diffuser for flash. But those diffusers are for external flashes. I'm wondering if there is any way I can use a diffuser on a pop-up flash like the one on the S3??
Also, if there is a need for a slave flash, how to attach the slave flash together with the camera? Or do I need to be holding both the camera and the slave flash?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
FilterFunk
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I read some posts and found that you need a diffuser for flash. But those diffusers are for external flashes. I'm wondering if there is any way I can use a diffuser on a pop-up flash like the one on the S3??
Also, if there is a need for a slave flash, how to attach the slave flash together with the camera? Or do I need to be holding both the camera and the slave flash?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
diffusing flash ? you can use the cheapest method.. cover your flash with tissue paper..
as for the slave flash issue, although there is no way to mount on top of your pop up flash..
the Canon HF-DC1 "high powered flash" that is supposed to be a flash accessory for your S3 IS, it has an included bracket that can be attached to your tripod mount..
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