CP 885:any1 using this?

[syc77]

i bought this nearly 6mths ago n yet to conduct a test on it.(played around it in the rm only).

any1 have the chance to use this cam?

[Viewfinder]

I've used this cam for the past three months, currently just upgraded to CP5700.

U can check out my Photo Gallery to see shots that I've taken using this cam. A good cam I must say

[syc77]

wow
great stuff u got there!

do u know how to use the CSM function?

I used auto most of the time as i cant figure out the functions or the pics r mosty blurred

any advise?

[Viewfinder]

Quote: Originally posted by syc77 wow great stuff u got there! do u know how to use the CSM function? I used auto most of the time as i cant figure out the functions or the pics r mosty blurred any advise?

thks for the comment.

I've been using the CSM mode all the while. Personally find that the CSM mode produces better picture as compared to the auto or preset mode. I usually use full manual for the exposure, so that I can play ard with different settings to create my intended shots.

Wat kind of advise are u looking for?? using the CSM mode??

[syc77]

the thing is i'm still a newbie with a cam..

i guess any advise would b nice

[Viewfinder]

Quote: Originally posted by syc77 the thing is i'm still a newbie with a cam.. i guess any advise would b nice

if u dun mind, u can pm me your contact. It would be easier to make arrangement to meet & explain how to make full use of the cam. U can achieve aperture & shutter priority (even tho' the cam doesn't come with it) with proper usage. I've met up a few ppl that wanted to learn more abt 885 after they got to know that I'm using one too.

[syc77]

Viewfinder

i need to know if there's any diff if i lower down the image size to xga(1024x768) but maintains the image quality @ Fine??

my image size is usually set @ full(2048x1536)
how much pic quality will i lose?

[Viewfinder]

Quote: Originally posted by syc77 Viewfinder i need to know if there's any diff if i lower down the image size to xga(1024x768) but maintains the image quality @ Fine?? my image size is usually set @ full(2048x1536) how much pic quality will i lose?

personally I dun see much of a diff. But I usually shoot at 2048x1536 normal

[syc77]

Quote: Originally posted by Viewfinder personally I dun see much of a diff. But I usually shoot at 2048x1536 normal

ah...
just as i thought.
need to swtich to lower setting for more pics taking

[Zookeeper]

Quote: Originally posted by Viewfinder I've met up a few ppl that wanted to learn more abt 885 after they got to know that I'm using one too.

Wow viewfinder, must applaud you for your enthusiasm and helpfulness!!!

[Viewfinder]

Quote: Originally posted by Zookeeper Wow viewfinder, must applaud you for your enthusiasm and helpfulness!!!

just glad I'm able to help

[syc77]

went to the bay to take pics of the merlions.

PS:i hate the zoom esp when i need to fine tune.grrrrrr

[Viewfinder]

Quote: Originally posted by syc77 went to the bay to take pics of the merlions. PS:i hate the zoom esp when i need to fine tune.grrrrrr

care to post that shot for comments?? wat's wrong wif the zoom??

[syc77]

http://www.pbase.com/syc77/30102002

i took out the bad ones.
got questions for the bad ones too.

hate the zoom cos i need to "tab" the zoom keys bit by bit just to get what i want into the view


btw any good tripod for 885?
i found that my hands shake alot

[Viewfinder]

Hi syc77, I guess the program is that u have taken the shots using program mode and the type of metering. I presumed the sky was much brighter then rite?? Do u have program previewing your shots under that kind of condition?? If yes, i think u r going thru the same problem as me when I first got the cam. If u want to use program mode for these shots, u might have to give EV compensation for it. I must say the Merlion shot is not very easy. I did ask a question at hwz abt having a nice exposure on the Merlion landscape without getting the merlion body overexposed. It's kinda tough.

Your night shots are pretty good. One trick when taking nite shots with 885 or other DCs is to keep your hand on the cam, even after u have release the shutter. Cos the movement of your hand from the shutter after it has been released will create unnecessary motion and thus causing the shot to be blurred.

[syc77]

Quote: Originally posted by Viewfinder Hi syc77, I guess the program is that u have taken the shots using program mode and the type of metering. I presumed the sky was much brighter then rite?? Do u have program previewing your shots under that kind of condition?? If yes, i think u r going thru the same problem as me when I first got the cam. If u want to use program mode for these shots, u might have to give EV compensation for it. I must say the Merlion shot is not very easy. I did ask a question at hwz abt having a nice exposure on the Merlion landscape without getting the merlion body overexposed. It's kinda tough. Your night shots are pretty good. One trick when taking nite shots with 885 or other DCs is to keep your hand on the cam, even after u have release the shutter. Cos the movement of your hand from the shutter after it has been released will create unnecessary motion and thus causing the shot to be blurred.

the night was cloudly.

"I must say the Merlion shot is not very easy"
meaning good/bad?
n which shot?


erm....
i did not use "program mode" @ all.(dont trust it)
i was using Auto all the way.
i only played with the Flash function.
mostly i used Slow or even no FLash.

[Viewfinder]

Quote: Originally posted by syc77 the night was cloudly. "I must say the Merlion shot is not very easy" meaning good/bad? n which shot? erm.... i did not use "program mode" @ all.(dont trust it) i was using Auto all the way. i only played with the Flash function. mostly i used Slow or even no FLash.

oic, i thought u took these shots (DSCN0051~DSCN0068) during the afternoon. Was thinking that it was so dark cos the cam meter the wrong exposure for the shot. Actually Auto is somewhat similar to Program mode (CSM) where the cam will select the correct shutter speed and aperture for u. Program mode in CSM allows u to adjust your White Balancing, Focus and EV compensation.

As for the Merlion shots, I personally think the DSCN0098 is nicely exposure, as compared to the rest (DSCN0085~DSCN0104). Altho' the top of the Merlion is kinda dark, but comparing the lighting on the body with DSCN0104, u can see that the detail on DSCN0104 is totally washed out.

[syc77]

Quote: Originally posted by Viewfinder oic, i thought u took these shots (DSCN0051~DSCN0068) during the afternoon. Was thinking that it was so dark cos the cam meter the wrong exposure for the shot. Actually Auto is somewhat similar to Program mode (CSM) where the cam will select the correct shutter speed and aperture for u. Program mode in CSM allows u to adjust your White Balancing, Focus and EV compensation. As for the Merlion shots, I personally think the DSCN0098 is nicely exposure, as compared to the rest (DSCN0085~DSCN0104). Altho' the top of the Merlion is kinda dark, but comparing the lighting on the body with DSCN0104, u can see that the detail on DSCN0104 is totally washed out.

LOL
when u said about program mode,i though u were talking about the scene mode.me bad.

as for DSCN0098,the prob lies with the way the lighting was shining on the merlion.all the lighting that's shining on it r about waist height of the merlion.that's y the head is is quite dark.


me going to the car show now.
later dude

[Viewfinder]

Quote: Originally posted by syc77 as for DSCN0098,the prob lies with the way the lighting was shining on the merlion.all the lighting that's shining on it r about waist height of the merlion.that's y the head is is quite dark.

tat's the reason why taking the Merlion Shot is not easy (from my personal point of view)

[syc77]

SIAN~!
more than 75% of the cars i took r blur
mayb it's bcos i dont use flash?

but the good news.
more than 65% of the car "babes" survived~!

results.
Failed.
therefore,I'm not going to u/l the pics.