Starting a Olympus C750UZ thread - on usage

[Raymondb]

Not that bad, IMHO.

Taken some night scene before, take a look at
http://community.webshots.com/user/raymondc750

I think its quite acceptable, commentS?

Raymond

 

[bigmouse]

hi saw ur pics taken from c5050 no noise at all , i am wondering is c750 night shot as good as c5050?

Default sharpness setting on the C750 is on the high side causing high noise. Recommend to tune it down to about -3 to -5 and use PS 7 to sharpen it during post processing. Give it a try and compare to default setting. Lower sharpness also yield slightly smaller file size

My cam is set to -5 all the time and yield much better results after software postprocessing.

 

[SuRfTeC]

Not that bad, IMHO.

Taken some night scene before, take a look at
http://community.webshots.com/user/raymondc750

I think its quite acceptable, commentS?

Raymond

I tried taking some night shots too... some of the pictures turn out quite well....!

but there are some that also doesn't turn out that well too...!
even though i on the Noise Reduction function... i still get the hot pixels in the picture... :cry:

do any of you C750 user encounter this problem before??

is there any method in taking night shots??

 

[bigmouse]

I tried taking some night shots too... some of the pictures turn out quite well....!

but there are some that also doesn't turn out that well too...!
even though i on the Noise Reduction function... i still get the hot pixels in the picture... :cry:

do any of you C750 user encounter this problem before??

is there any method in taking night shots??

I did on my first c750. Hot pixel at iso100 & 1/2 sec with cap on. Exchanged a new cam about a week later and second one yielded lower noise.

U could use hot pixel removal software or limit the turn on time of cam when taking night shot as noise increases as heat build up in the ccd.

 

[Raymondb]

Hi.
I think when taking long exposure shot, the ISO value should be set to the lowest (i.e. 50), this will produce the least noise. Use manual mode, with which the shutter speed could go as slow as 16 seconds.

The C-750 comes with the pixel mapping function, which I think may help to reduce the noise for long exposure shot. Have you done that?
You may need to perform more than once.

Raymond

 

[SuRfTeC]

thanks bigmouse and Raymondb,

will try the pixel mapping function...!

normally all my shots are at ISO50 unless lighting is really bad and no tripod to use.

for night shots... normally is taken with tripod so long exposure is fine but maybe like what bigmouse says... this metod may yield more noise...

anyway... thanks for the tips... :thumbsup:

cheers

 

[ishiii]

Hi.
I think when taking long exposure shot, the ISO value should be set to the lowest (i.e. 50), this will produce the least noise. Use manual mode, with which the shutter speed could go as slow as 16 seconds.

The C-750 comes with the pixel mapping function, which I think may help to reduce the noise for long exposure shot. Have you done that?
You may need to perform more than once.

Raymond

Raymond;
I love some of yer night pics. The resteraunt on the water is very nice.
Any hints tips?
I know iso 50 is the way to go, and NR is a must. I have found the few night pics I have taken to be very noisy.
I love the camera so fas, after only 5 days. All other shots have turned out really good, other then poor photography skills on my part.
Thanks in advance

 

[Raymondb]

Raymond;
I love some of yer night pics. The resteraunt on the water is very nice.
Any hints tips?
I know iso 50 is the way to go, and NR is a must. I have found the few night pics I have taken to be very noisy.
I love the camera so fas, after only 5 days. All other shots have turned out really good, other then poor photography skills on my part.
Thanks in advance

Happy lunar new year, ishiii.

You have almost said it all. That shot was taken at 1 sec. exposure on tripot, F2.8 with NR turn on. I remember the sky then was really dark, may be that was one of the factor that reduce the noise ?

How noisy are your shots, do you wish to post them somewhere for us to view and discuss?

Cheers.
Raymond

 

[ishiii]

Thanks for the response Raymond

I went out last night and took a few more night pics.
A few turned out nice, and I think I have a better idea as how to go about it now.
I am going to go again one night this week and take some more pics, it was friggen cold last night. Then ill put them up for some feed back.

Thanks again
ishiii

 

[kopi-o]

I like to get a filter for the C750 lens.
Anyone knows what is the filter thread size required? Do i need an adaptor for it?

Thank you.

 

[ishiii]

Yes id also like to get a filter for the lens.
Links to products would be greatly appreciated
ishiii

 

[macross]

me 2. thinking of getting some filters for my c750.
i think i have read somewhere that filters can also acts as protection from scratches for the lens.
can't remember exactly. can anyone enlighten me? what r the things to get? :embrass:

 

[snaphappy]

I've just brought the C750 -

I love taking pictures of my children in natural pose, like playing, but I keep getting blurred pictures, as you know children are never still for more then 1 second, any tips?

ps I.m totally new to the digital camera era,

Thanks for your help

 

[Raymondb]

I've just brought the C750 -

I love taking pictures of my children in natural pose, like playing, but I keep getting blurred pictures, as you know children are never still for more then 1 second, any tips?

ps I.m totally new to the digital camera era,

Thanks for your help

Hi.
Try this:
Set zoom to full wide. (i.e. 6.3mm).
Set to Aperture priority mode (A) via the dial.
Set F-number to F8.
Set to manual focus and set the distance to about 1m.
If you are taking shots outdoor, you just have to snap!
If you are indoor, you may need some powerful external flash, unless you are very near to the subjects (your children).
Just remember one thing, DON'T zoom. 'Cause it will shorten the depth of field.

Try and see if it work for you.
Cheers.
Raymond

 

[Raymondb]

I like to get a filter for the C750 lens.
Anyone knows what is the filter thread size required? Do i need an adaptor for it?

Thank you.

Yes you need one.
I'm using a 45.6 - 52mm adapter. 52mm is the common size with wide range of filter available.

Raymond

 

[SuRfTeC]

Yes you need one.
I'm using a 45.6 - 52mm adapter. 52mm is the common size with wide range of filter available.

Raymond

can i ask around how much is the lens adapter plus the filter cost??

thanks...:

 

[macross]

Yes you need one.
I'm using a 45.6 - 52mm adapter. 52mm is the common size with wide range of filter available.

Raymond

hi. i'm new to photography (mountain tortoise :embrass: ), so don't know much abt lens adapter :dunno: .
would like to find out about the adapter that u mentioned, like the model and $. if possible also where u got it fr.

thks 10^6.

 

[snaphappy]

Hi.
Try this:
Set zoom to full wide. (i.e. 6.3mm).
Set to Aperture priority mode (A) via the dial.
Set F-number to F8.
Set to manual focus and set the distance to about 1m.
If you are taking shots outdoor, you just have to snap!
If you are indoor, you may need some powerful external flash, unless you are very near to the subjects (your children).
Just remember one thing, DON'T zoom. 'Cause it will shorten the depth of field.

Try and see if it work for you.
Cheers.
Raymond

Thanks for your help

sorry for being so dumb :embrass: but i've only had the camera 3 days so i'm not familair with all the mode buttons ect, can you explain, how you get to the various settings that you have mentioned.

 

[Raymondb]

Thanks for your help

sorry for being so dumb :embrass: but i've only had the camera 3 days so i'm not familair with all the mode buttons ect, can you explain, how you get to the various settings that you have mentioned.

May be you should first read the manual contained in the CD that came with your package. There are really tons of features and facilities available in this tiny little camera.

Have fun.
Cheers.
Raymond

 

[feipern]

Yes you need one.
I'm using a 45.6 - 52mm adapter. 52mm is the common size with wide range of filter available.

Raymond

i do hv a 45.6 - 52mm adapter with a UV filter on it...

i also hv few more filters(polaroid, ND...), but then i hv this problem of every time i hv to take out the UV filter in order to change to other filter... And during the changing process, i'm worried that i might accidentally scratch the len or the len get dirty like dusk....

it's there a way :think: of to have my UV filter to attach there permanently at the same time i still can put on other filter.... like hv another adapter??

thanks for helping me....