Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55
My DIY for the day
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Hi @kimbo
I see that camera got decent reviews in its day
I think it should be more than adequate for web photos
Has a f2.8 lens which lets in a decent amount of light when not zoomed in
Dont know all the settings of your camera or the modes, but will give you something to try and you can see if it works better or not
- dont zoom in. You need all the light you can get. Just move the camera rather. Some cameras take slightly better pictures when slightly zoomed in (sweet spot of a zoom lens) but i would say rather be zoomed out and get as much light.
- try sit the camera very still on a box or a tripod. I sometimes use a coin or two under the camera to position it a bit better
- find the countdown timer option. It should have one. Set it to 5 seconds or 10 seconds or whatever. This is so you dont touch the camera when in takes the photo.
- then half press to focus and compose and full press, then carefully let go and let the timer count down without moving the camera
- maybe play with the ISO setting. The review i read said ISO100 ans 200 was good but noise started creeping in at 400. The higher the number, the more exposure/lighter it will be. I like to use the lowest I can afford and rather shoot near a window where there is enough natural light. But if that is not an option, i put the ISO a bit higher
If you try those things I think you may find you get nicer photos
I am no professional, but have just played with these little compacts for years.
My avatar image was taken at night after mounting my muk n druk on a road railing
Hey @kimbo. You need to fiddle with something called exposure compensation. I have no idea how to change it on P&S cameras, but from a quick google, it looks like it can be accessed using the joystick. What that'll do, is force your camera to take a "brighter" picture. Like Silver says, countdown timer and using a stool/box/table to put your camera on is important as well!
Thank you @SilverHi @kimbo
I see that camera got decent reviews in its day
I think it should be more than adequate for web photos
Has a f2.8 lens which lets in a decent amount of light when not zoomed in
Dont know all the settings of your camera or the modes, but will give you something to try and you can see if it works better or not
- dont zoom in. You need all the light you can get. Just move the camera rather. Some cameras take slightly better pictures when slightly zoomed in (sweet spot of a zoom lens) but i would say rather be zoomed out and get as much light.
- try sit the camera very still on a box or a tripod. I sometimes use a coin or two under the camera to position it a bit better
- find the countdown timer option. It should have one. Set it to 5 seconds or 10 seconds or whatever. This is so you dont touch the camera when in takes the photo.
- then half press to focus and compose and full press, then carefully let go and let the timer count down without moving the camera
- maybe play with the ISO setting. The review i read said ISO100 ans 200 was good but noise started creeping in at 400. The higher the number, the more exposure/lighter it will be. I like to use the lowest I can afford and rather shoot near a window where there is enough natural light. But if that is not an option, i put the ISO a bit higher
If you try those things I think you may find you get nicer photos
I am no professional, but have just played with these little compacts for years.
My avatar image was taken at night after mounting my muk n druk on a road railing
I will play some, just today my time is a bit short
Thank you for all the help
I found that setting, i also see everything is set to auto. I will make manual and play some a bit later
Thank you
I'm looking at buying a new DSLR camera around end of June this year. I have a Canon DSLR EOS 350D http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_350D/
When the time comes and you're willing, we can make a deal. For now, I don't want to sell it until I'm ready to buy a new one. So you can save up if you want
My brother wanted it, but in the meantime he got a 600D as a present, so it's available. We'll discuss a price in private if you're interested.
When the time comes and you're willing, we can make a deal. For now, I don't want to sell it until I'm ready to buy a new one. So you can save up if you want
My brother wanted it, but in the meantime he got a 600D as a present, so it's available. We'll discuss a price in private if you're interested.
I somer use my samsung phone, the s4 took perfect pictures, just keep the flash on... hehe... now the new one, note 4 even better!! and then I still have a cannon a490 point and shoot, also pretty damn decent photos... with these I have been getting by.. hehe, the GoPro is not for indoors, lolz, not even close, you'll have to put up 1000W flood lights to get a good picture indoors, LOL
Thx for all the help, looks like i am getting somewhere
It looks much better mate
That looks very good. Nice and sharp.
Last one i promise. After playing with the setting on the camera this came out ..
Good work man. You're improving fast.
Zoom in just a little more. Try disable digital zooming if you can, but at the moment you're on the wide side of the lens which is causing some distortion.
Your next objective will be to calibrate the colour balance and then you'll be producing some very slick results!
Zoom in just a little more. Try disable digital zooming if you can, but at the moment you're on the wide side of the lens which is causing some distortion.
Your next objective will be to calibrate the colour balance and then you'll be producing some very slick results!
The light in the box was to blue so i took some Masking tape and covered the lights
Looks better
Looks better
The light in the box was to blue so i took some Masking tape and covered the lights
Looks better
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Very nice, and clever
Does the M&D camera not have white balance?
Very nice, and clever
Does the M&D camera not have white balance?
yes
Then you can set it for fluorescent light to get rid of the blue cast...or just keep using the masking tape
Either way, it looks perfect
Then you can set it for fluorescent light to get rid of the blue cast...or just keep using the masking tape
Either way, it looks perfect
Thank you
Even Alexandra looks better
Wow, it is indeed looking awesome now
Technical query
The air hole should be facing away from you when vaping - otherwise gurgling?
Technical query
Technical answer
At that point the cap was a bit loose, but normally vape like this
Ah, good technical answer - then the air hole position is fine. @jtgrey also holds his Reo like that - totally scrambles my mindTechnical answer
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Yes I just think its sits better in my claws that whay !Ah, good technical answer - then the air hole position is fine. @jtgrey also holds his Reo like that - totally scrambles my mind
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