Accessories for zs7 ? If not, can a timer be set (and for how long) so that I don't jar camera while taking low light shots?
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Yes, you can set the a self timer on the ZS7 by hitting the "Q. menu" button. Use the controller to scroll left/right until you find the Self Timer settings. There is no remote control available. For taking low light shots a slave flash would be a great addition too. Just search on Amazon for the 6 dollar "slave flash." And don't forget to use "slow sync" flash on the ZS7 if you don't wish to purchase a slave flash. Hit the right arrow key on the 5-button controller and set slow-sync flash which forces the ZS7 to use a slower shutter speed, thus lowering the ISO used because the ZS7's low light images have a ton of noise and yellow blotching. Warning! Hold the camera steady! I set a minimum shutter speed of 1/2 second in the main menu by hitting the center button. You may want to try 1/2 of a second or even 1/4 of a second for safety ;). And set exposure value to -0.33 to extend the flash range - hit the up button on the 5 way controller.
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A review on the FZ7 indicated that AF (autofocus) needed to be on and just to press the button 1/2 way - wait for AF to work (a fewseconds) - then press full. Solved his problems. 2 or 3 reviewers stated same. Low ISOwas a "gimmee" w/o flash. Try autofocus (you are not using zoom and have light.
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As someone who does not use studio lights, I am afraid that I cannot adequately answer this question other than to second a previous suggestion and use the self-timer on the camera.
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Any photos developed yet? My one concern is low light photographs...Just wondering about quality and ease of use. How easy are the automatic features to use?
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Sure, you can set your camara into bulb mode, one click start the exposure and a second click stop it. It´s great because you don´t touch the camara so less movement.
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yes do yourself a favor and buy a few extra camera wires. i needed some longer runs and the wires that comes with the system are flimsy. its an overall great system though, and if you ever have any problems Zmodo has great customer service. one of my cameras stopped working and they sent a replacement out to me, no questions asked. hope this helps
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I just bought the Lumix TZ5, and the box includes all the accessories you mention, plus the manual. Hope that helps!
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Thank you for your help and relay of information. I have purchased the ZS3 and absolutely love it! It just came, so am eager to spend some 'quality' time with it.
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Depends on the camera. If the camera has WiFi and communicates with a smartphone, use the smartphone app. If the camera has a cable shutter release, use that. If the camera only has an IR remote, that could be a problem. Otherwise, use the timer.
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Yes there is. Set the exposure dial to "P". This is the programed (automatic) mode.
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Yes, simply hold down the button on the controller for about 1-2 seconds and let go, but with mine I've notice that it doesn't stay locked for long especially with long exposer time lapse photos, for example: 30 second exposer over a period of an hour, it only took about 3-4 photos every time, I eventually had to babysit the shutter release and my camera to make sure it was actually taking the photos... It could be just mine that's defective... Still works great though!
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Hi Whykay, you can set the intelligent auto mode to "ON" so that it will adjust its settings depending on the situation automatically. On your case, setting this camera on this mode will allow a better shots under low light situation (dark light). -Ely
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Put the camera in rapid fire, manual focus, out the trigger in bulb... hit it once and the shutter will stay engaged. That might work.
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I actually ended up w/ Pana ZS1. Got a deal from Costco and felt it suited me fine because I don't ever use the video. I like it better than Canon so far because I don't have to adjust it all the time for a decent shot.
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I have a 7D. it sounds like you have your camera set on the self timer or something. Try the continuous shot. It should work.
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There is a setting for that. I no longer use that camera, but I remember that you can disable that. Check in all settings, maybe some setting about clock.
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Sure, just set it to the auto setting and shot. Read the manual that comes with the camera to familiarize yourself with the controls and maybe go to the Nikon website for suggestions. That's all there is to it. Photo are awesome.