what should i set my S9100 to be foolproof in auto mode I am wondering what iso (and other settings) I should set my camera to for auto mode so It can be a point and shoot? I love playing with the other features, but need it to be goof-proof when someone else grabs it to take a shot of me or my family. Right not, it is taking blurry shots and it is getting quite annoying. I really like this camera and I want to keep liking it, but I am close to going back to canon.help! (and thanks!!) what should i set my S9100 to be foolproof in auto mode I am wondering what iso (and other settings) I should set my camera to for auto mode so It can be a point and shoot? I love playing with the... » Read More what should i set my S9100 to be foolproof in auto mode I am wondering what iso (and other settings) I should set my camera to for auto mode so It can be a point and shoot? I love playing with the other features, but need it to be goof-proof when someone else grabs it to take a shot of me or my family. Right not, it is taking blurry shots and it is getting quite annoying. I really like this camera and I want to keep liking it, but I am close to going back to canon.help! (and thanks!!) « Show Less
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Also Stabilization and Vibration reduction are set in ON by default but remember that they must be set in OFF when using a tripod.
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You can set ISO in Automatic and the camera will choose the better ISO in a range between 160 and 3600. Or just choose the Range option in which the camera moves in the range 160-400 ISO which is enough for most daylight and flash shots. You can use the Scene selector and let the camera decide to control settings depending o the type of scene you're taking (landscape,portrait,sport,pets, etc.). If I'm not wrong there is a big table in the last part of the pdf manual (in the CD) that tells all the factory preset controls, most are the automatic ones. You can have a look onit but set some controls according your own preferences (for example AF simple or permanent). You can set ISO in Automatic and the camera will choose the better ISO in a range between 160 and 3600. Or just choose the Range option in which the camera moves in the range 160-400 ISO which is enough for most daylight and flash shots. You can use the Scene selector and let the camera decide to control settings depending o the type of scene you're taking (landscape,portrait,sport,pets, etc.). If I'm not wrong there is a big table in the last part of the pdf manual (in the CD) that tells all the factory preset controls, most are the automatic ones. You can have a look onit but set some... » Read More You can set ISO in Automatic and the camera will choose the better ISO in a range between 160 and 3600. Or just choose the Range option in which the camera moves in the range 160-400 ISO which is enough for most daylight and flash shots. You can use the Scene selector and let the camera decide to control settings depending o the type of scene you're taking (landscape,portrait,sport,pets, etc.). If I'm not wrong there is a big table in the last part of the pdf manual (in the CD) that tells all the factory preset controls, most are the automatic ones. You can have a look onit but set some controls according your own preferences (for example AF simple or permanent). « Show Less
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You can set ISO in Automatic and the camera will choose the better ISO in a range between 160 and 3600. Or just choose the Range option in which the camera moves in the range 160-400 ISO which is enough for most daylight and flash shots. You can use the Scene selector and let the camera decide to control settings depending o the type of scene you're taking (landscape,portrait,sport,pets, etc.). If I'm not wrong there is a big table in the last part of the pdf manual (in the CD) that tells all the factory preset controls, most are the automatic ones. You can have a look onit but set some controls according your own preferences (for example AF simple or permanent).
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Barry/Richard,I'm still having a heck of a time trying to get a decent snapshot of my dog indoors with typical family room lighting ( not dark but not bright either ) with the S8000. If he so much as wiggles his tail, all is a blur. With higher ISOs I don't expect much sharpness. Faster shutter leads to very dark pics. What am I missing? Do I have to use flash - a tripod is out since he won't sit still that long.Thanks guys,Tony
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This was my upgrade from a point and shoot. So far I've mostly used auto mode but looking forward to learning more. I feel this camera gives me tons off room to grow. Look for a guide like Beyond Auto Mode.
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Hello Tachi1Yes, most digital cameras must be set to Manual (M) or Semi-Manual (P) modes when using manual lenses or adapted lenses.No auto features are supported, thank you!
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Hi Heirloom Tomato,Thanks for sharing your experience with the Canon Powershot S90 camera with me. I haven't bought any camera yet so now it will be easier to make that decision.Thanks,Isabel
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Personally I find it very easy to use the SR Auto setting on camera for B/W shots. What you do is get into the menu--move down to the FINEPIX COLOR choice--the click to move into the settings, which is hitting the "wheel" to the right and move down one setting from STANDARD and choose B/W. That works very well because once you have selected the B/W setting you can move to other modes in the camera and it stays at the B/W setting. So if you were to go into SP and choose FLOWER, your settings with still remain B/W, but also with the enhancing of the FLOWER mode......I hope that makes sense. I found it fabulous!!!
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Hello.I tested the flash on my two cameras (Canon 50D and Fujifilm S9100) without any problem. and how that Flash is completely manual only uses the central terminal of the camera to shoot, I do not have problems to use with it.Greetings.
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I've been flipping back and forth between the SD800 and the A710. And, your pics are now making me lean towards the A710. Two must-haves for my first digital camera are a view finder and image stabilization. Just one question for you, cjw333. I noticed that a couple of your motion shots were blurry. Was the stabilizer on? Thanks for sharing your photos. They're awesome.
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Everything I'm reading could be applied to my S5 Nikon coolpix; blurs at low light w/o flash. if it's a sensor problem, then they are all using the same sensor.
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My experience with the IS feature is on a different camera, the S2IS. Yes, you can actually take 1/8 sec and 1/4 sec photos that dont have that subtle double-image effect (that you won't detect on the small screen but wait till you get it on your computer). This is a big plus for point-and-shoot cameras because pushing the ISO to get stability (i.e. higher shutter speed in the same lighting conditions) results in a lot of noise. And in auto mode, the camera will up the ISO without asking you.
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Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any other questions .Milt Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any... » Read More Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any other questions .Milt « Show Less
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You push the little black flash button in the back that allows the camera to autoflash. This isn't a timing issue for me because if you need a flash that fast the camera won't take the picture anyway. This is a small camera better quality than the pocket cameras in that range. The zoom is great and photo quality is also wonderful. I have two larger cameras the PowerShot SX10 IS it is my medium camera better than this one but again speed isn't going to work for action shots. If speed is required then you need to look into the EOS range. I have the Rebel xTi but my upgrade will probably be the EOS 60D. I hope this helps! You push the little black flash button in the back that allows the camera to autoflash. This isn't a timing issue for me because if you need a flash that fast the camera won't take the picture anyway. This is a small camera better quality than the pocket cameras in that range. The zoom is great and photo quality is also wonderful. I have two larger cameras the PowerShot SX10 IS it is my medium camera better than this one but again speed isn't going to work for action shots. If speed is required then you need to look into the EOS range. I have the Rebel xTi but my upgrade will probably be... » Read More You push the little black flash button in the back that allows the camera to autoflash. This isn't a timing issue for me because if you need a flash that fast the camera won't take the picture anyway. This is a small camera better quality than the pocket cameras in that range. The zoom is great and photo quality is also wonderful. I have two larger cameras the PowerShot SX10 IS it is my medium camera better than this one but again speed isn't going to work for action shots. If speed is required then you need to look into the EOS range. I have the Rebel xTi but my upgrade will probably be the EOS 60D. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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have you check the ISO youre using? I had the same problem when i had my setting at the highest ISO. I now just leave it as AUTO and have great pics. If thats not the problem, then i dunno what is. Sorry!
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Due to how you can't manually select the shutter speed sometimes it gets a little bit tricky to shoot in low light. You'll have to play with the iso and the exposure settings for a while before you get a nice result. The hand-held starlight mode doesn't always work. The night scene mode works fine but you'll need a tripod and ISO is auto so sometimes pics come out grainy. HD VIDEO mode works perfect in low light; I've been going to local band shows and the videos come out great. At the beggining I was a bit frustrated for not being allowed to manipulate shutter speed but after playing with the camera for a month or so now I get some really great results in low light. Due to how you can't manually select the shutter speed sometimes it gets a little bit tricky to shoot in low light. You'll have to play with the iso and the exposure settings for a while before you get a nice result. The hand-held starlight mode doesn't always work. The night scene mode works fine but you'll need a tripod and ISO is auto so sometimes pics come out grainy. HD VIDEO mode works perfect in low light; I've been going to local band shows and the videos come out great. At the beggining I was a bit frustrated for not being allowed to manipulate shutter speed but after playing with... » Read More Due to how you can't manually select the shutter speed sometimes it gets a little bit tricky to shoot in low light. You'll have to play with the iso and the exposure settings for a while before you get a nice result. The hand-held starlight mode doesn't always work. The night scene mode works fine but you'll need a tripod and ISO is auto so sometimes pics come out grainy. HD VIDEO mode works perfect in low light; I've been going to local band shows and the videos come out great. At the beggining I was a bit frustrated for not being allowed to manipulate shutter speed but after playing with the camera for a month or so now I get some really great results in low light. « Show Less
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Hi, I recently bought a Nikon S9100 and it brought a small paper starting guide, but the real manual came as a PDF 200-page document in a CD, so I printed it both sides at home and now I have a very complete and well designed manual which I'm reading slowly chapter by chapter in order to take most advantage of this camera. I owned a Sony Cybershot P-73 for 7 years and now I have a lot of new functions to learn (face detection, focus moving subjects, 18X optical zoom, stabilizing image, and so on). Regarding the functions, this camera is in the midway between a small P&S; cameras and it's worth to carefully read the manual and practice, practice and practice a lot!! Hi, I recently bought a Nikon S9100 and it brought a small paper starting guide, but the real manual came as a PDF 200-page document in a CD, so I printed it both sides at home and now I have a very complete and well designed manual which I'm reading slowly chapter by chapter in order to take most advantage of this camera. I owned a Sony Cybershot P-73 for 7 years and now I have a lot of new functions to learn (face detection, focus moving subjects, 18X optical zoom, stabilizing image, and so on). Regarding the functions, this camera is in the midway between a small P&S; cameras and it's... » Read More Hi, I recently bought a Nikon S9100 and it brought a small paper starting guide, but the real manual came as a PDF 200-page document in a CD, so I printed it both sides at home and now I have a very complete and well designed manual which I'm reading slowly chapter by chapter in order to take most advantage of this camera. I owned a Sony Cybershot P-73 for 7 years and now I have a lot of new functions to learn (face detection, focus moving subjects, 18X optical zoom, stabilizing image, and so on). Regarding the functions, this camera is in the midway between a small P&S; cameras and it's worth to carefully read the manual and practice, practice and practice a lot!! « Show Less
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I have the same question, actually. That's the only reason I haven't bought it yet. I would love to get myself in shots, as well as the entire family, but the problem I have now with just using the camera's self-timer is that you can't autofocus on yourself when you're behind the camera! The review I read seems to say that you can't autofocus using just the remote...but B. Babb's response makes me think otherwise. I'm sure someone else out there would care to clarify...