Point and shoot dslr - Page 4

Wossi · 27-02-2008, 11:50

*cough* yes it is *cough*

Jonny69 · 27-02-2008, 12:24

Interesting the comments on DSLRs being no good for point and shoot. I would say my 350D works really well in full auto mode for point and shoot and is a lot quicker than any compact camera I've used. Plus it's got a really low noise level on high iso settings so you can use it in dark conditions with no flash and get acceptable results. I haven't felt the need to buy a second camera for p+s anyway.

Is it because the Canon small-body SLRs are more of a consumer SLR than a pro SLR?

Joe 90 · 27-02-2008, 15:08

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is a lot quicker than any compact camera I've used.

My Ricoh R7 is a lot faster and more practical for p&s compared with my 300d.

but yeah - canon's 'consumer range' is rather quick tbh in auto mode... auto mode is lame though - provides 0 on the challenge scale.

Stan_Lite · 27-02-2008, 15:38

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auto mode is lame though - provides 0 on the challenge scale.

I'm sure you think so but sometimes auto mode is handy for us mere mortals. If I'm at a party and someone falls on their arse, I want a picture of this. In Auto mode, I have auto flash, auto exposure, auto focus etc. - I simply switch on, point the camera at the hapless fool on the floor and press the button. Might not be the best photo in the world but at least I managed to get it.

If I do everything manually, manual focus, set exposure, set flash etc. etc., by the time I've done all that the bugger is on his feet and laughing at himself - opportunity missed.

My point is that point and shoot may not give the best results and my not be very challenging but it has it's place - especially for us amateurs

Wossi · 27-02-2008, 16:45

Well, I've just been informed that I have a large parcel at home

So it's either the camera, or the batteries and charger. *prays it's the camera*

Wossi · 27-02-2008, 21:39

It was the camera and I've been playing around with. There's so many more setting than I'm used to it scary. A couple of the pictures I took of random stuff in the house look so much better

I tried it on fully manual and the pictures then turned out not so good. Need to have a good play with it now to figure out what's what.

divine · 28-02-2008, 00:24

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Quick Tip:
don't use photoshop for touching up images - use Lightroom!

Only for batch processing, Photoshop still runs rings around it for proper in depth processing beyond dust spot removal and colour corrections.

jmc41 · 28-02-2008, 00:39

I'm still trying to figure out my bridge one, after using a film camera for around 20 years it's definitely different. Still, did manage to mess about and take some okay night shots the other day, well, I'll let others decide on the quality :P

Pic 1
Pic 2

Jonny69 · 28-02-2008, 14:27

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Originally Posted by |Show|

My Ricoh R7 is a lot faster and more practical for p&s compared with my 300d.

but yeah - canon's 'consumer range' is rather quick tbh in auto mode... auto mode is lame though - provides 0 on the challenge scale.

But point and shoot IS auto mode surely, point the camera and press the button!!!

My SLR takes the picture practically as soon as the button is down even if it has to focus, AND I can reel off at 3fps for about 50 frames if I need to. Not found a compact that can do that yet!

leowyatt · 28-02-2008, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

But point and shoot IS auto mode surely, point the camera and press the button!!!

My SLR takes the picture practically as soon as the button is down even if it has to focus, AND I can reel off at 3fps for about 50 frames if I need to. Not found a compact that can do that yet!

But your dslr camera cost more than the P&S. Not sure why i'm saying that but wanted to point that out

Ah I'd say a compact and DSLR would be pretty evenly matched on speed. Practicality is a different matter, I decent medium range lens and then I'd say the DLSR gets it's nose out in front.

27-02-2008, 12:24	#32
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Interesting the comments on DSLRs being no good for point and shoot. I would say my 350D works really well in full auto mode for point and shoot and is a lot quicker than any compact camera I've used. Plus it's got a really low noise level on high iso settings so you can use it in dark conditions with no flash and get acceptable results. I haven't felt the need to buy a second camera for p+s anyway. Is it because the Canon small-body SLRs are more of a consumer SLR than a pro SLR? __________________

28-02-2008, 00:39	#38
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	I'm still trying to figure out my bridge one, after using a film camera for around 20 years it's definitely different. Still, did manage to mess about and take some okay night shots the other day, well, I'll let others decide on the quality :P Pic 1 Pic 2 Last edited by jmc41; 28-02-2008 at 00:47. Reason: I'll get the links right eventually

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Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	cough yes it is cough

27-02-2008, 16:45	#35
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Well, I've just been informed that I have a large parcel at home So it's either the camera, or the batteries and charger. prays it's the camera

27-02-2008, 21:39	#36
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	It was the camera and I've been playing around with. There's so many more setting than I'm used to it scary. A couple of the pictures I took of random stuff in the house look so much better I tried it on fully manual and the pictures then turned out not so good. Need to have a good play with it now to figure out what's what.