S1/S2/S3/S5 pics. thread

[lastboltnut]

HDR is not an option if the object moves too fast. Anyway, if you think the motion blur adds to the pic, why not??

I shall try that soon after clearing some doubts. But then will there be ghosting if you press the shutter at different intervals? Is your proceding post's hdrs done using this method?
Frankly speaking, I have never used the histogram and i find them useless. Deep inside i know they are actually quite essential. hehe

 

[blinkblink]

by the way, did you guys like attend any photography course when you guys 1st started out? or mostly through self-taught?

thanks!

 

[velasco]

by the way, did you guys like attend any photography course when you guys 1st started out? or mostly through self-taught?

thanks!

100% self experimentation. i think by doing so, you get to understand your craft better. Sometimes, courses give you perspective which is not suited to your preferences or capabilities. Most information can be obtained online - be it thru google or forums like this. Continual and active sharing of tips and whatnots here i believe is so much more effective.:thumbsup:

 

[blinkblink]

100% self experimentation. i think by doing so, you get to understand your craft better. Sometimes, courses give you perspective which is not suited to your preferences or capabilities. Most information can be obtained online - be it thru google or forums like this. Continual and active sharing of tips and whatnots here i believe is so much more effective.:thumbsup:

wow! velsco, you're my idol! your pics are so great and you learnt that through self-experimentation!

think i will save up the money for the course and start learning on my own and thanks so much for your insightful advice.

 

[cerebrus]

I shall try that soon after clearing some doubts. But then will there be ghosting if you press the shutter at different intervals? Is your proceding post's hdrs done using this method?
Frankly speaking, I have never used the histogram and i find them useless. Deep inside i know they are actually quite essential. hehe

Ahh... I forgot to add, if I am doing this, I will use a tripod. Sorry about that. I have stopped using the histogram quite a while ago, I tend to go by 'feel' now. It does give you a rough idea when you are starting out.

Eew. Yup, I'm sadded. :/ hoho

One reason why I am waiting for reviews of the new CMOS SX1 IS. :sweat:

 

[cerebrus]

by the way, did you guys like attend any photography course when you guys 1st started out? or mostly through self-taught?

thanks!

My first camera was a range finder. Yashica Electro 35 GSN, if anyone is interested. Camera is older then me, bought by my dad, still going strong.

Fixed lens, manual focus, aperture priority (will default to a set shutter speed if you do not have batteries). I was on Mount Fuji, shooting away, while all my friends cameras were not working as the batteries were frozen! :bsmilie:

If you want to learn composition, try picking up one of those disposable film cameras. It will force you to think before pressing the trigger, since you are limited to 24 or 36 exposures.

 

[lastboltnut]

I think fixing to a particular focal length (like 50mm) for a period of shooting will also force one to think before shooting, it will force you to move around rather then conveniently zoom...

If you want to learn composition, try picking up one of those disposable film cameras. It will force you to think before pressing the trigger, since you are limited to 24 or 36 exposures.

 

[kestat]

yea it makes sense...thks for the tips.... kind souls you all are!

 

[velasco]

Ahh... I forgot to add, if I am doing this, I will use a tripod. Sorry about that. I have stopped using the histogram quite a while ago, I tend to go by 'feel' now. It does give you a rough idea when you are starting out.




One reason why I am waiting for reviews of the new CMOS SX1 IS. :sweat:

im tempted to buy the panasonix lx3

 

[velasco]

wow! velsco, you're my idol! your pics are so great and you learnt that through self-experimentation!

think i will save up the money for the course and start learning on my own and thanks so much for your insightful advice.

hey lol. what idol? i wanna try out for american idol for real. hehe.that one maybe i need to go for courses and trainings hehe

 

[mattroxy]

im tempted to buy the panasonix lx3

Yeh me too.... :think:

What is the street price now? Any idea

 

[cerebrus]

im tempted to buy the panasonix lx3

Yeh me too.... :think:

What is the street price now? Any idea

Oi! This is a Canon Powershot thread! :sticktong

:bsmilie:

 

[ashyeo]

Hello fellow S5 friends, haven't been shooting for quite a while. Wanted to share the photos taken while walking down Orchard Road this morning. Here's the B&W series. C&C welcome! Cheers, Ash

Oooooooooooooooh

LV vs Gucci - Branded or Fake?

F1 Fever

The Shy Balloon Gal

 

[ashyeo]

Guys, just posted an adv to sell my Raynox DCR-1540 PRO Telephoto Conversion Lens as I haven't been using it much (or at all!). If you know someone looking for telephoto conversion len, please let them know. Thank you very much!

 

[kestat]

Hi guys...a quick question...
is the S5IS capable of IR shots?

 

[cerebrus]

Hi guys...a quick question...
is the S5IS capable of IR shots?

Well, the lens does not seem to have problems. Not sure how strong the blocking filter is though. You will need an IR filter (Actually should be called an IR long pass filter). You will also need a tripod.

S2 IS & S3 IS do not have problems with IR.


Taken with my S2 IS & Hoya R72 filter (lets light of 720nm wavelength and more pass):

United Overseas Bank Plaza II (Near Infra Red)

 

[kestat]

Wah nice leh....so how? Can S5 do IR?

 

[Winduhs]

Hi, yes, s5is can do IR; I just took a series at Botanic Gardens on Sat

 

[velasco]

Hi, yes, s5is can do IR; I just took a series at Botanic Gardens on Sat

wow. use what? i wanna buy.

 

[Winduhs]

Same as cerebrus, the Hoya r72