Originally posted by star77
Hi, i am considering getting this cam too. Can anyone roughly explain to me what does consistent f2.8 aperture means, and what are the benefits? Thanks
Originally posted by NiVleK
If I am not wrong, this camera does not have manual controls rite?
Originally posted by kit90210
f2.8 measures the size of the aperture. The smaller the number, the bigger the hole; the bigger the hole, the more light can enter the camera. f2.8 is a very big hole, meaning lots of light can enter the camera. Usually as zoom increases, the hole size will get smaller meaning less light can enter. So it's more difficult to take pictures indoors or at night using high zoom without flash....
But FZ1 has obviously overcome this limitation....
Originally posted by star77
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but some photo's exif i've seen in pbase taken by FZ1 reflects the f-stop at f4 etc.
does the cam auto adjust the f-stop itself over a certain range?
or it's totally fix at f2.8 dead?
btw, how's the night shots taken by this cam?
i've not manage to find much night shots sample.
are night shots taken wif this cam underexpose or too dark?
thanks alot
Originally posted by NiVleK
If I am not wrong, this camera does not have manual controls rite?
Originally posted by majere2sg
i believe that in certain mode, the camera will auto adjust the aperture and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject. Zoom in and out shouldn't affect the aperture size.
Originally posted by kit90210
Think I've read somewhere that the aperture size is fixed! Cannot vary....
But the shutter speed will vary automatically to get the right exposure that you want or the exposure level that you set.
There shouldn't be any problem for night shots since you can control the exposure level to over or under expose the picture.
Originally posted by star77
hi kit90210, you own a FZ1?
mind taking some night shots and have a look?
thanks
Originally posted by kit90210
Wow... saw in the papers that Panasonic DMC-FZ1 has dropped its price to $699 in the newspaper. Used to be $899. Has 12x optical zoom and image stabiliser and bright lens..... Tempted...:embrass:
Originally posted by kit90210
Think I've read somewhere that the aperture size is fixed! Cannot vary....
But the shutter speed will vary automatically to get the right exposure that you want or the exposure level that you set.
There shouldn't be any problem for night shots since you can control the exposure level to over or under expose the picture.
Originally posted by kit90210
Think I've read somewhere that the aperture size is fixed! Cannot vary....
But the shutter speed will vary automatically to get the right exposure that you want or the exposure level that you set.
There shouldn't be any problem for night shots since you can control the exposure level to over or under expose the picture.
Originally posted by Bob
I bought my FZ1 at AP at $603 (with GST)- comes free with a Panasonic SD 128MB card and a Panasonic soft case.
Also bought a TCON-17 at $150 at AP (last stock)
Yes, you can actually attach a TCON-17 to FZ1.
I bought a HOYA 55mm UV guard at $10, attached it to the hood adapter. And to my plesant surprise, i can also attached the TCON onto the other end of the UV guard. What i did was to break the glass of the UV guard and work well like a 55mm to 55mm ring adapter. TCON-17 is definely suited for FZ1 as you do not need to buy a lens adapter and a step-up ring as in the case of C750.
Originally posted by Bob
I bought my FZ1 at AP at $603 (with GST)- comes free with a Panasonic SD 128MB card and a Panasonic soft case.
Also bought a TCON-17 at $150 at AP (last stock)
Yes, you can actually attach a TCON-17 to FZ1.
I bought a HOYA 55mm UV guard at $10, attached it to the hood adapter. And to my plesant surprise, i can also attached the TCON onto the other end of the UV guard. What i did was to break the glass of the UV guard and work well like a 55mm to 55mm ring adapter. TCON-17 is definely suited for FZ1 as you do not need to buy a lens adapter and a step-up ring as in the case of C750.