Could future firmware updates help it make better low-light and moving pictures, or is that a hardware limitation (i.e. buy now/hope, or just wait)?
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There was an update that lets you specify the ISO setting and/or shutter speed. You'll need a tripod if the required shutter speed is too low, but this helps immensely with the grain you'd otherwise get. Two examples: https://pictures.lytro.com/ancientlore/pictures/425907 https://pictures.lytro.com/ancientlore/pictures/341741 I haven't really had trouble with moving pictures when there is enough light.
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Thanks for your response. So... Is there any difference in picture quality?
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I'm really surprised at how well the camera does at low lighted events. I usually take both flash pics and no flash pics but find many times the pics taken with available light are better than with the flash. Hope that helps.
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Another update: I heard back from the company again and they said that the firmware upgrade should be coming at the end of this month or the beginning of next, but it's only going to increase the number to about 500. They apologized profusely and were very nice about it, but unfortunately, that's what you'll be stuck with. If you don't mind only having 500 pictures or having separate cards that you switch every once in a while, this is a great frame that views beautifully. I, sadly, will be returning mine and finding one that doesn't have that limitation.
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Any update 8 months later on software updates for >1 flash, other camera apps, continuous lighting, etc.?
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Hi Joel, i re-read what other people say about this cam..pls read Vance Marshall's comments too, it sums up what poorly it does. the touch screen is not as responsive. it doesn't function in indoor low lighting..its program robot kept focusing in low light, in fact won't do the job afterall. i didnt return this cuz the hassle of returning + it's only a hundred bux..i tried it in well lit indoor, the resulting photo was grainy. i know what im talking about cuz i also own a D-90..this is only CUTE AND TINY..is all..not for a real photographer..i bought another coolpix before = S3000 cuz of Ashton Kutcher commercial..that sucked too! i gave it away..the only reason i kept buying Nikon is bc the big dslr's are good..aside from D90 i have a d5100.. this sounds ridiculous telling i have cameras..i am just comparing the cool pix to dslrs..hope this helps!
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I have been trying to do that same thing. Some scenes get messed up by the auto-exposure. A couple steps down in the settings you can change how bright or dark the picture is but that pesky auto-exposure is still active. Let's hope if they ever put up another firmware update that they include that functionality like when they added the timer function.
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The original firmware that came with the camera (1.01) supported 60fps in 720p. Later firmware revisions removed that capability, but fixed an issue with the microphone level. Seems like you could have 60fps and low sound levels, or 30fps and better mic levels...not an ideal choice.
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Hi, yes there is one issue. Once it got freeze when i was focusing in low light. No controls were responding including on-off switch. I had to remove battery to restart the camera. I am waiting for Ricoh to announce this as a known issue and release firmware update soon. Thanks.
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Thanks - I tried that and it helped a lot. I kept the ISO at 100, but moved to better light to try some photos and the shutter priority mode helped. Actually, the "use tripod" sign still flashed, but the photos were sharp (sharp enough for my purposes.) I also figured out a few more things that helped with trial and error.
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I bought my projector about 6 months ago and have done nothing to upgrade the firmware. The projector has run beautifully since I've had it with no firmware updates. You can see my review of the product on Amazon. I think the firmware concerns were with the models produced late 2011 and early 2012. You should be good now unless you get an older model or unless some new problem has cropped since I last checked.
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Nathan, I think it could be a firmware fix as well. I tried the continuous AF mode as well and it didn't help.
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Hello, On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps!
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I actually returned mine because the videos were choppy. I had wanted to do the same thing. I watched one movie that worked smoothly, and I could never get it to work again. However, the firmware may have been updated since then and work better.
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more importantly, how will the image quality be and will it be worth owning? reviews of the P80 were not kind. I'm hoping they have fixed this issue.
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If you aren't using the NiteShot mode, it is very poor in low light. Extremely grainy and nigh unviewable. NightShot works brilliantly, though.
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It seems slow to me also. Do you like the camera? So far I am NOT thrilled with it. My point and shoot Panasonic ZS give me better results.