Lack of Manual Control: Is that correct?
1478986
The lack of manual controls is a huge issue for me! I got this camera last night and have taken many pictures in a variety of settings and some seem to have too slow of a shutter speed and thus come out over exposed and when taking pictures of a moving subject (for me, my dogs) they come out blurry. I am strongly considering returning this for the p300 which has full manual controls as well as auto and scene modes. Despite the lack of zoom I would rather have control over my camera and be able to fine tune my shot, than being forced to shoot in the preset modes and get lower results. Also the f/1.8 on the p300 is extremely attractive as well as the longest shutter speed of 8s compared to only 1s for the s9100.
1313929
It's a little difficult. You have to almost 'kick' the release pedal (downward---you step on it). It takes a lot of pressure to fling a target. It helps to have a second person step on it for you, but it is possible to do it yourself. Just hard to do it and take aim.
984312
I don't think any hand tool would be helpful for someone suffering from freedom of movement issues. However, I did hear that an automatic peeler is available for people suffering from said issues.
2130579
nope... i was hoping for the same thing... but there's manual controls.. it is what it is. you might as well do 15 degrees for 15 minutes... thats what i end up doing so i have some sense of control.
8616
No. Bought this for my autistic grandson, and after a few days he had it mastered. You just lean to turn the wheels.
324412
is the control movable to the left side i'm handycap and can not use the right hand ?
1625882
You have to hold down the button. But it isn't a big deal. You almost do it automatically.
1018555
I think the main issue is that some finesse is required to control the throttle. You have to open it almost all the way up to get moving from a dead stand still and then back off. Once you are rolling, half throttle, or about 8-10 mph is comfortably stable.
810723
The hydraulics beneath the foot pedals on my unit require a lot of effort to depress - I find that I really need to be standing to effectively make use of the full range of motion. Even when I tweak the tension adjustment, for me, I still need to stand to depress the pedals fully. (It's definitely small and portable and lightweight enough to schlep to the office to try!)
2087389
You can. But it'll take some time practicing so you don't get all shaky with the video. To manually focus I'd just go with hand held
278701
As long as you don't have a heavy finger, you can control it pretty well. Just like any other one though, you push too hard it'll show it's worth lol bought one or work, use it frequently.
396430
yes it is manual. i have no idea if it will be hard for you to use but i've had no problems with it.
1328504
It has a special adjustable angle control called "manual dexterity" and works by setting the angle with your hand through muscle memory and technique. An old and effective concept. This actually requires skill which is lacking in todays automatic world.
920367
No, and you definitely wouldn't want it to. That would be the most annoying thing ever. It sounds cool when you do it once manually, but you'd get annoyed if it did it all the time.
1082779
I actually think it's required. Not 100% sure on that, but I can confirm I use a controller with it.
1220762
As with most pc games these days, either will do. I've found having a game controller helpful in general, but not usually necessary. Good luck.
1911756
No. That is the only thing that I can find wrong with it. If it had the hand control it would be perfect.