Canon PowerShot SD600 6 Mega Pixels. Bought it in January and once I figure out how to use it, I'll figure out what I like most about it. I have a 2 GB memory stick so I can use it as a video camera for several minutes of recording...that I like.
That's one neat little "point and shoot" camera that got very good reviews when it came out about two years ago. What I like about it is the size - can easily fit into a pocket, and at 6 MP very capable of producing very good images. I know there were some user concerns with the flash coverage, but compensating with a higher ISO might take care of that.
What has been your experience taking "night shots" with it?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^^
What has been your experience taking "night shots" with it? </div></div>
I bought it because as you mentioned, it was a neat little camera that could fit into my pocket. I was heading to Central America and wanted something that would take nice shots without the bulk since I'm not a photographer.
I haven't figured out how to get really good night shots as yet. They tend to be blurry.
Eg...mind you, this one was maximum zoom.
This was a little closer so it didn't turn out too bad.
This one was taken around 6:30 p.m. last week. Again maximum zoom.
Flash coverage from a built-in flash is negated over any distance beyond 10-15 feet, depending on the camera. In other words, the flash can be turned off if taking a pic further away. In low light conditions, your best bet would be the increase the ISO, though if the camera is set to automatic for that particular setting, it may make that adjustment. I would try taking a couple pics at ISO 200 and 400 (you would have to set manually), and see if it makes a difference.
The ISO basically tells how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the image sensor and therefore the possibility to take better pictures in generally low-light situations.
aka ChurchDude. I want that moniker back! Until then....
"Sometimes you have to let go to see if there was anything worth holding on to" ~ Anon
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Compry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Canon PowerShot SD600 6 Mega Pixels. Bought it in January and once I figure out how to use it, I'll figure out what I like most about it. I have a 2 GB memory stick so I can use it as a video camera for several minutes of recording...that I like. </div></div>
One of my friends is a professional photographer, and he sat me down one night and went over all the features of my camera (like how mi never read the whole manual [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img] )
Anyway he said the night shot setting is set at a very slow shutter speed, so you cannot move at all when taking pics in that mode...
He said use Auto instead, or a tripod to keep the camera steady, and never do a night shot of a moving target [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
Hope that helps... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]
I love the camera and like you I've never read the manual. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/blush.gif[/img] I took it out of the shrinkwrap when CEW mentioned changing something in order to take smaller pictures. Haven't looked at the manual since. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bandanna</div><div class="ubbcode-body">re: Night Shots
One of my friends is a professional photographer, and he sat me down one night and went over all the features of my camera (like how mi never read the whole manual [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img] )
Anyway he said the night shot setting is set at a very slow shutter speed, so you cannot move at all when taking pics in that mode...
He said use Auto instead, or a tripod to keep the camera steady, and never do a night shot of a moving target [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
Hope that helps... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]
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The bolded part is true, and works basically in very low light conditions and where the subject isn't moving around. The tripod (or setting the cam on a stable surface) is required then, as it is hard to hold the camera steady until the shutter closes fully.
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