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5 problems with digicams - solutions/recommendations?
Hello,
I've recently had the occasion to take pics with two different digicams, and I've experienced similar notorious problems. As I intend to buy one for myself, I'd be very grateful for comments and hints on the following: 1. blur - I've noticed that digicams (even w/o using zoom) are much more sensitive to movement than trads; which of the models (in the list given below) have good picture stabilization, and which not? 2. distortion - the lenses in some models warp straight lines and planes - again, which models (perhaps there are some with aspheric lens)? 3. lightening - in darker rooms/by night sources of light dominate; I took a pic in the Kyiv underground, and only got neon lights on light-brown background - what solutions/models should I seek? 4. red eyes - notorious; I've heard that the remote-control test is reliable, but you don't always have one at hand - recommendations? 5. red background - in some situations, esp. in rooms, the red diod irradiates the target longer, and then the photo comes out as if done through a red filter - how to avoid this? Below is a list of models from which I will most probably pick one - please add your comments concerning the above problems, if you've had experience with these: HP Photosmart M22 HP Photosmart R817 Kodak EasyShare C310 Kodak EasyShare Z700 Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak EasyShare Z7590 Nikon Coolpix 4800 Nikon Coolpix L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Samsung Digimax A55W Loads of thanks in advance! Greets bj |
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5 problems with digicams - solutions/recommendations?
HP Photosmart M22
HP Photosmart R817 Kodak EasyShare C310 Kodak EasyShare Z700 Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak EasyShare Z7590 Nikon Coolpix 4800 Nikon Coolpix L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Samsung Digimax A55W I am by no means an expert, but I'd stay away from the HPs. What are the reasons Canon is not on your list? |
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5 problems with digicams - solutions/recommendations?
On Mon, 6 Feb 2006 15:53:47 +0100, bj wrote:
Hello, I've recently had the occasion to take pics with two different digicams, and I've experienced similar notorious problems. As I intend to buy one for myself, I'd be very grateful for comments and hints on the following: 1. blur - I've noticed that digicams (even w/o using zoom) are much more sensitive to movement than trads; which of the models (in the list given below) have good picture stabilization, and which not? 2. distortion - the lenses in some models warp straight lines and planes - again, which models (perhaps there are some with aspheric lens)? 3. lightening - in darker rooms/by night sources of light dominate; I took a pic in the Kyiv underground, and only got neon lights on light-brown background - what solutions/models should I seek? 4. red eyes - notorious; I've heard that the remote-control test is reliable, but you don't always have one at hand - recommendations? 5. red background - in some situations, esp. in rooms, the red diod irradiates the target longer, and then the photo comes out as if done through a red filter - how to avoid this? Below is a list of models from which I will most probably pick one - please add your comments concerning the above problems, if you've had experience with these: HP Photosmart M22 HP Photosmart R817 Kodak EasyShare C310 Kodak EasyShare Z700 Kodak EasyShare Z740 Kodak EasyShare Z7590 Nikon Coolpix 4800 Nikon Coolpix L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Samsung Digimax A55W Some thoughts on some of your issues: The blurring problem can be mitigated by optical image stabilizers. I think that the two Panasonics are the only ones on that list with stabilizers, though there are plenty of models _not_ on the list that do have stabilizers. Red-eye is a function of the distance between the lens and the flash. To minimize it, you want a relatively large body, preferably with a pop-up flash. The Kodak 740 is, I believe, the largest of the bunch, so it would probably be the best at minimizing red-eye. I'm not sure what is going on with your last point. Red illuminators are typically used to help the camera focus; they shouldn't be on during the exposure itself. -dms |
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5 problems with digicams - solutions/recommendations?
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5. red background - in some situations, esp. in rooms, the red diod irradiates the target longer, and then the photo comes out as if done through a red filter - how to avoid this? Red is on a longer wavelength of light so it makes sense it turns up in longer exposures: http://www.ems.psu.edu/Courses/earth002/03012D.gif -- My Photos : http://photos.timchuma.com Two Preson Bike: http://timchuma.com/twopresonbike/ The Twits Give Me the ****s : http://twitsgivemethe****s.timchuma.com Tim's Hong Kong movie reviews: http://hkmovies.timchuma.com |
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"bj" wrote in message
... Hello, I've recently had the occasion to take pics with two different digicams, and I've experienced similar notorious problems. As I intend to buy one for myself, I'd be very grateful for comments and hints on the following: 1. blur - I've noticed that digicams (even w/o using zoom) are much more sensitive to movement than trads; which of the models (in the list given below) have good picture stabilization, and which not? 2. distortion - the lenses in some models warp straight lines and planes - again, which models (perhaps there are some with aspheric lens)? 3. lightening - in darker rooms/by night sources of light dominate; I took a pic in the Kyiv underground, and only got neon lights on light-brown background - what solutions/models should I seek? 4. red eyes - notorious; I've heard that the remote-control test is reliable, but you don't always have one at hand - recommendations? 5. red background - in some situations, esp. in rooms, the red diod irradiates the target longer, and then the photo comes out as if done through a red filter - how to avoid this? Below is a list of models from which I will most probably pick one - please add your comments concerning the above problems, if you've had experience with these: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Samsung Digimax A55W Loads of thanks in advance! Greets bj Hi. 1. Blur. Just exactly the same as film cameras, unless of course you are acting the Idiot and taking pictures at arms length, using the LCD. Use a higher shutter speed or a Tripod, or get one with IS. 2. Every lens has some degree of distortion. If you want minimum lens aberations, be prepared to buy a SLR, and then spend a lot of money on prime lenses. 3. Lightening. I presume you mean Exposure Control. Learn how to Meter, and know when to apply Exposure Compensation. Don't blame the Camera if you don't know what you are doing. 4. Red Eye. With small cameras it is inevitable. Use an Off Camera Flash which is a reasonable distance from the lens. 5. Learn about light sources and Colour Balance. Tungsten Lighting is Red, any picture taken under that will be Red. I suspect that your problem is a lack of understanding of the basic principles of photography. Buy a book on How to Take Photographs. Roy G |
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"Steve Mackie" wrote:
HP Photosmart M22 HP Photosmart R817 I am by no means an expert, but I'd stay away from the HPs. Those particular models, or HP in general? Jon |
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HP Photosmart M22
HP Photosmart R817 I am by no means an expert, but I'd stay away from the HPs. Those particular models, or HP in general? IMO, stay away from all HPs. |
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"Steve Mackie" wrote:
HP Photosmart M22 HP Photosmart R817 I am by no means an expert, but I'd stay away from the HPs. Those particular models, or HP in general? IMO, stay away from all HPs. Okay, but what is your reason for this opinion? Jon |
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5 problems with digicams - solutions/recommendations?
HP Photosmart M22
HP Photosmart R817 I am by no means an expert, but I'd stay away from the HPs. Those particular models, or HP in general? IMO, stay away from all HPs. Okay, but what is your reason for this opinion? Opinions rarely need reasons, but mine is "you get what you pay for." Steve |
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5 problems with digicams - solutions/recommendations?
Here's sort of a guage to use when deciding which brand to buy (not perfect,
but good): Google Group Search: canon group:rec.photo.digital - 524,000 hits nikon group:rec.photo.digital - 258,000 hits olympus group:rec.photo.digital - 171,000 hits sony group:rec.photo.digital - 119,000 hits kodak group:rec.photo.digital - 104,000 hits fuji group:rec.photo.digital - 70,000 hits hp group:rec.photo.digital - 47,400 hits minolta group:rec.photo.digital - 38,300 hits casio group:rec.photo.digital - 13,200 hits pentax group:rec.photo.digital - 9,060 hits panasonic group:rec.photo.digital - 7,550 hits konica group:rec.photo.digital - 2,400 hits benq group:rec.photo.digital - 60 hits canon problem group:rec.photo.digital - 23,300 hits (4.4%) nikon problem group:rec.photo.digital - 20,300 hits (7.9%) olympus problem group:rec.photo.digital - 15,700 hits (9.2%) sony problem group:rec.photo.digital - 8,670 hits (7.3%) kodak problem group:rec.photo.digital - 12,600 hits (12%) fuji problem group:rec.photo.digital - 6,230 hits (8.9%) hp problem group:rec.photo.digital - 7,720 hits (16.3%) minolta problem group:rec.photo.digital - 4,120 hits (10.8%) casio problem group:rec.photo.digital - 1,450 (11%) pentax problem group:rec.photo.digital - 812 hits (8.9%) panasonic problem group:rec.photo.digital - 737 (9.8%) konica problem group:rec.photo.digital - 305 hits (12.7%) benq problem group:rec.photo.digital - 6 hits (10%) Notice the high percentage of 'hp problem.' However, there are issues with this guage. People who buy brands like Kodak, HP, Sony and Fuji are not as "enthusiastic" or "tech minded" to come on UseNet to discuss their camera. IMO they would be more likely to make a post as a last resort to solve some issue they are having. Plus, Canon I believe has the widest assortment of cameras on the market, so there is a model for everyone. I also believe Canon and Nikon are the two brands enthusiasts prefer, a good reason for the high post count. Hope that helps. It was kinda fun for me. |
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