Review for S5800

[rukiamich]

Hi, I'm new in this forum and had recently bought S5800. Anyone who has this camera, can share a review for me? Still trying it out.. and so far the night scenes are not very clear..

My initial idea is to purchase Panasonic FZ-18 but was 'conned' into buying this. With extra 2gb memory card + rechargeable batt + LCD protector + wide angle AF lens(0.38X) = total cost SGD $1124 from Bally in SLS... I think I was 'robbed' big time..

Oh well.. so any kind souls can share tidbits on how to shoot a clear night picture.. I'll try upload my pictures soon..

[hlw8888]

u can try look at the S5700 thread. cos basically S5700 & S5800 are the same except that one is 7mp, another is 8mp.

[eow]

Originally Posted by rukiamich Hi, I'm new in this forum and had recently bought S5800. Anyone who has this camera, can share a review for me? Still trying it out.. and so far the night scenes are not very clear.. My initial idea is to purchase Panasonic FZ-18 but was 'conned' into buying this. With extra 2gb memory card + rechargeable batt + LCD protector + wide angle AF lens(0.38X) = total cost SGD $1124 from Bally in SLS... I think I was 'robbed' big time.. Oh well.. so any kind souls can share tidbits on how to shoot a clear night picture.. I'll try upload my pictures soon..

really tio conned jia lat jia lat....

[ssping83]

Originally Posted by rukiamich Hi, I'm new in this forum and had recently bought S5800. Anyone who has this camera, can share a review for me? Still trying it out.. and so far the night scenes are not very clear.. My initial idea is to purchase Panasonic FZ-18 but was 'conned' into buying this. With extra 2gb memory card + rechargeable batt + LCD protector + wide angle AF lens(0.38X) = total cost SGD $1124 from Bally in SLS... I think I was 'robbed' big time.. Oh well.. so any kind souls can share tidbits on how to shoot a clear night picture.. I'll try upload my pictures soon..

$1124? serious? -.-

btw good night picture = (in general) low iso to avoid noise + long exposure to get the light on the sensor + tripod for stability during the exposure..

[haylui]

AlanPhoto
S5800 selling $399

http://www.alanphoto.com.sg/images/FujifilmPromo.pdf

[tao]

You sure? Are you a tourist?

[haylui]

Originally Posted by tao You sure? Are you a tourist?

NO, I just saw it from the website. Not been monitoring the price so I thought it was price before GST.

[bruno84sg]

Maybe you can check up the price of wide angle AF lens(0.38X)? If it costs less than S$700, then I think you get con. Seriously, I think you shld go back and "kaopeh" wif them asap. Then u might wan to check out those customer rights protected by Singapore law, so that u can contact them for the "cheating". I really dun think it's worth buying $1000+ product for S5800. You could have get an entry level DSLR.

[liarliar]

Yes what what the guy wrote check the price ofr the wide angle lens for your 5800. You can bring the case up if they are truely marking up the price but the best is still to do your homework before buying. 1k plus you might as well go for the entry level Oly DSLR with 14-52mm lens for some humble wide angle shootings.

[felixcat8888]

Originally Posted by rukiamich Hi, I'm new in this forum and had recently bought S5800. Anyone who has this camera, can share a review for me? Still trying it out.. and so far the night scenes are not very clear.. My initial idea is to purchase Panasonic FZ-18 but was 'conned' into buying this. With extra 2gb memory card + rechargeable batt + LCD protector + wide angle AF lens(0.38X) = total cost SGD $1124 from Bally in SLS... I think I was 'robbed' big time.. Oh well.. so any kind souls can share tidbits on how to shoot a clear night picture.. I'll try upload my pictures soon..

Rule of thumb is to always check in here for advice before going to SLS. Thtat place is a no-no for most people..

[erictan8888]

Originally Posted by rukiamich Hi, I'm new in this forum and had recently bought S5800. Anyone who has this camera, can share a review for me? Still trying it out.. and so far the night scenes are not very clear.. My initial idea is to purchase Panasonic FZ-18 but was 'conned' into buying this. With extra 2gb memory card + rechargeable batt + LCD protector + wide angle AF lens(0.38X) = total cost SGD $1124 from Bally in SLS... I think I was 'robbed' big time.. Oh well.. so any kind souls can share tidbits on how to shoot a clear night picture.. I'll try upload my pictures soon..

think your price is on the high side....

but anyway, back to how to take good night pics: use a tripod !!! that's the BEST way.

btw, welcome to ClubSnap...