Camera Help - Page 3

Mark · 01-12-2006, 12:12

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Originally Posted by Matblack

I'm still drawn to the Fujifilm 9500/9600 although I realise now I don't really need the massive zoom capability and that at more than 6x I will need excentionaly good light and a tripod to get sharp pics.

Or IS.

I tried a Sony DSC-H5 at the full 12x (400mm-ish) zoom, admittedly in good light, and was able to get a seemingly pinsharp shot while handheld. The image was still wandering all over the place, but thanks to taking my time and being gentle on the shutter, I pulled it off.

Matblack · 01-12-2006, 12:47

Theres just something about the Sony cameras, I can't quite put my finger on it whether its the styling, the name or what but I keep skipping over them :/. A lot of people seem to swear by them though, maybe I actually need to get hands on with one?

MB

Mark · 01-12-2006, 12:51

Try the black H5. It looks more 'serious' than the grey ones. I have good reason for liking them - the 3in screen rocks.

mejinks · 01-12-2006, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Indecisive

Try the black H5. It looks more 'serious' than the grey ones. I have good reason for liking them - the 3in screen rocks.

One issue I have with mine is that it doesn't do RAW and only having 2 batteries means you need to carry spares. But yes, the H5 in black is sexeh. I will be bringing mine to Swansea if you want to have a play. (with the camera that is

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Mark · 01-12-2006, 13:53

Yeah, that is one limitation which will make HDR a little difficult. I'm not sure if the H5 does exposure bracketing (I suspect it probably does).

I always carry a spare camera battery, and I have loads of NiMH batteries. No biggie for me there.

Matblack · 01-12-2006, 16:46

Well I had a look at the Sony and the S9600 and the S6500fd and I think out of all of them my favorite for feel and also features is the S6500fd. Although the Mp count is lower and it doesn't have the facility for an external flash these are not things which bother me. I like the lower light performance in comparison to the S9600 and also the face detection technology as the majority of the pics I take are either views or informal portraits.

Best of all Jessops will pice match Dixons who have the product for £240 so its good value too.

If the manual tool lead me to need a dSLR then so be it I will get one in a year or so, if I find I am not using the manual options I can go back to a smaller P&S or stick with a 'bridge' style camera

MB

Mark · 01-12-2006, 17:18

Sounds like a plan. Can't beat holding one in your hands and trying it out. Jessops price matching is a bonus as you get 10% of the difference off the price.

Matblack · 01-12-2006, 21:34

Seems to work

MB

mejinks · 01-12-2006, 21:36

Holy Huge picture batman

Matblack · 01-12-2006, 21:39

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Originally Posted by mejinks

Holy Huge picture batman

What what, its an 800x600

MB

01-12-2006, 12:47	#22
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Theres just something about the Sony cameras, I can't quite put my finger on it whether its the styling, the name or what but I keep skipping over them :/. A lot of people seem to swear by them though, maybe I actually need to get hands on with one? MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

01-12-2006, 16:46	#26
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Well I had a look at the Sony and the S9600 and the S6500fd and I think out of all of them my favorite for feel and also features is the S6500fd. Although the Mp count is lower and it doesn't have the facility for an external flash these are not things which bother me. I like the lower light performance in comparison to the S9600 and also the face detection technology as the majority of the pics I take are either views or informal portraits. Best of all Jessops will pice match Dixons who have the product for £240 so its good value too. If the manual tool lead me to need a dSLR then so be it I will get one in a year or so, if I find I am not using the manual options I can go back to a smaller P&S or stick with a 'bridge' style camera MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

01-12-2006, 21:34	#28
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Seems to work MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

01-12-2006, 12:51	#23
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Try the black H5. It looks more 'serious' than the grey ones. I have good reason for liking them - the 3in screen rocks.

01-12-2006, 13:53	#25
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yeah, that is one limitation which will make HDR a little difficult. I'm not sure if the H5 does exposure bracketing (I suspect it probably does). I always carry a spare camera battery, and I have loads of NiMH batteries. No biggie for me there.

01-12-2006, 17:18	#27
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Sounds like a plan. Can't beat holding one in your hands and trying it out. Jessops price matching is a bonus as you get 10% of the difference off the price.

01-12-2006, 21:36	#29
mejinks Magners Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,865	Holy Huge picture batman