New Camera
Jun 30, 2014 12:10:05 #
I am new to photography and I recently bought a Fujifilm Model: S8400 digital camera. Anyone have any suggestions on the camera?
Jun 30, 2014 12:14:12 #
Welcome to the Hog, kbarnes36. You'll find lots of friends & plenty of good advice here. I'm not a Fuji user but, I'm sure someone will follow shortly who can answer your questions.
Jun 30, 2014 12:17:27 #
Jun 30, 2014 23:45:45 #
kbarnes36 wrote:
I am new to photography and I recently bought a Fujifilm Model: S8400 digital camera. Anyone have any suggestions on the camera?
I have the S8300 (basically the same camera, shorter zoom)...it's not a bad camera given the price (I paid ~$125), my biggest complaint is that you can't use filters. I found an adapter on Amazon that will enable me to use 58mm filters on it, it should be in this week. I took it to the zoo last week and a polarizer really would've been nice. It can be slow to focus, and has a hard time in low contrast shots. You'll need a tripod for long zoom shots. Once it gets the focus, it does good pictures. I've found the SRAuto setting works best.
Here's a link for the adapter...http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=KIWIFOTOS%20LA-58SL1000%2058mm%20Filter%20Adapter%20Ring%20For%20FUJIFILM%20FINEPIX%20
Here are a couple shots I took at the zoo...all have been tweaked a little and cropped
Colorado Springs...
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Gorilla - shot thru glass
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Golden Monkey - shot thru glass
Full zoom small piece of Colorado Springs shot...it's on the left edge..:( this is straight out of the camera, no PP, no crop, handheld
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Jul 1, 2014 00:45:39 #
Jul 1, 2014 00:51:55 #
CHOLLY wrote:
That middle picture looks just like my mother-in-law... ;)
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Jul 1, 2014 06:57:52 #
Take a look at the Baltimore Camera Club - Very likely you can get a lot of help there also.
Jul 1, 2014 08:25:46 #
kbarnes36 wrote:
I am new to photography and I recently bought a Fujifilm Model: S8400 digital camera. Anyone have any suggestions on the camera?
What are you interested in doing? What is your budget?
Jul 1, 2014 08:26:38 #
kbarnes36 wrote:
I am new to photography and I recently bought a Fujifilm Model: S8400 digital camera. Anyone have any suggestions on the camera?
Uhh...enjoy it and take a lot of pictures?
Jul 1, 2014 10:37:45 #
Good advise, my budget is low right now but I eventually get what I want, what are you suggesting?
Jul 1, 2014 10:54:39 #
CHOLLY wrote:
That middle picture looks just like my mother-in-law... ;)
There are 2 middle shots. Which one is the closest. I hope it't not the gorillla. I think he is a male.
Jul 1, 2014 11:40:12 #
CHOLLY wrote:
That middle picture looks just like my mother-in-law... ;)
Well...my last date could have been her sister...at the very least the same gene pool...I'm sure of it...LOL
Jul 1, 2014 11:58:31 #
boberic wrote:
There are 2 middle shots. Which one is the closest. I hope it't not the gorillla. I think he is a male.
Like I said.. :lol:
Jul 1, 2014 11:59:53 #
Bret wrote:
Well...my last date could have been her sister...at the very least the same gene pool...I'm sure of it...LOL
My wife DEFINITELY took after her fathers side of the family. THANK GOODNESS!!! :lol:
kbarnes36 wrote:
Good advise, my budget is low right now but I eventually get what I want, what are you suggesting?
Well, I asked about the type of photography you're interested in to try to narrow down camera type; pocket, ILC/mirror less, or DSLR. Each has certain advantages depending on the application.
And the budget question is to narrow down your choices within the camera type.
Once you know what you would LIKE to do, then it's a heckova lot easier to make a decision on the type of camera you want and need. ;)
Jul 1, 2014 22:36:49 #
kbarnes36 wrote:
I am new to photography and I recently bought a Fujifilm Model: S8400 digital camera. Anyone have any suggestions on the camera?
Welcome. Sorry i can't answer your question, but my best suggestion is to read the manual. From front to back, and then from back to front. :D
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