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Aug 14, 2017 11:23:56   #
truckster wrote:
You have received many replies, some contradict others ... it still comes down to your educated guess. Use what you think you might need and disregard the rest , the choice is yours, Dave ...


Thanks Truckster. What your saying makes sense. You're right. It does come down to my educated guess. It might be an incorrect guess, but it's mine!
It's been an interesting road, but I think I finally got an answer that seems to make sense. That being, that there's always going to be some slight variation between lenses, affecting the image, even though the identical specs. led me to believe that wasn't the case. There's only one thing that's perfect, and it's not a camera.
Also, aside from the most obvious influence on picture quality, the person pushing down the shutter button, there seems to be many other contributing factors that potentially could influence the final images. I'll have to, over a period of time, educate myself a little bit more in regards to those items in the mix.
And finally, many thanks to those who were helpful in providing me with very useful, and valuable information. I appreciate your interest, more than you might know................Dave

Here's a shot that I took, after helping it off the highway. I don't think it really cared. I took this picture, one of thousands, with my 11 year old Lumix DMC-TZ1 compact.(the first of the compact travel zooms) Maybe when I get it together a bit more, I can figure out how to keep the backgroung blur, and clean up the focus on the shell to match it's face and legs. Know what I mean?


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Aug 13, 2017 19:54:33   #
gessman wrote:
Now, if I have offended you with too much information you didn't ask for, please just forgive me and ignore it. I made these suggestions based on my understanding of what you said you wanted to know and do. Good luck with it either way.


Thanks for that information. That will keep me busy exploring those suggestions. And you certainly haven't offended me by giving me too much information. That's what I'm after. I'm reasonably adept at filtering, and retaining what I believe may be relevant at the time. Often though, it can be overwhelming.

Thanks again....................Dave
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Aug 13, 2017 17:27:52   #
cdayton wrote:
Although both cameras have 1/2.3" sensors, they are actually of slightly different sizes: 6.16x4.62 and 6.17x4.55mm, respectively. Thus, the focal lengths are different and agree with the image differences (LUMIX a little larger field).


Sorry, but I was using info. as per these two links. It seems, according to this site, that they're identical, at least as far as sensor size is concerned.

http://www.digicamdb.com/specs/panasonic_lumix-dmc-tz80/
http://www.digicamdb.com/specs/canon_powershot-sx720-hs/
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Aug 13, 2017 10:51:30   #
truckster wrote:
And you got a few simple answers, and one much more detailed answer. Even though you asked the question, there are others here that might like to know a little more ... (that would be me, for one)

We see it here all the time, people get caught up with technical specs or what lens do I need to shoot "whatever" ... for us hobbyists, the best advice is just get out there and shoot with what you have.


I was just going to let it go, but when I saw Hal, and heard him asking, "just what do you think you're doing, Dave?", I had second thoughts.
First of all, without maybe going into a lot of detail, and assuming that I might be in the market for one of those little cameras, how do I know ahead of time, which camera may be most suitable for the type of picture taking that I will mainly be focusing on. And that is vast scenery shots. When I take that picture, I want it to be as vast in it's content as I can afford.
I'm 70 years old, and I've been taking pictures since my mom and dad bought me a Kodak Starflash, 60 years ago. I take good pictures. I get comments like, "Wow man!!! Nice shot!!! That's all I ever wanted, or needed. For me to achieve that level of noteriety, I have to do the best I can. And I always try to do the best I can, while attempting to deal somewhat effectively with my financial restrictions. I knew a guy once that wanted to play guitar. Whenever he got stumped, and couldn't play properly, he blamed the guitar, and went out and bought another one. He has many, many guitars, some very expensive, and he still can't play. Tommy Emmanuel could blow him away with a $29.99 Amazon.com guitar.
Excuse me. I diverge. Getting back to my point. Of those two crappy snap-shots, the one on the right shows more sky (or it could be a lake, or maybe the ocean). Also, in the same picture, I see 3 windows in the dormer on the right, and all of the dormer+ on the left. That, necessary to me detail, is absent in the picture to the left. Both cameras, sitting on the counter in the camera shop, have essentially the same information on the lens, and in the specs. If I knew ahead of time how these pictures would turn out, and I made my purchase based on that point, the one on the right would win.
Is there some way to make an educated guess, and thereby stand a very good chance of getting what I want. Or, is it simply a case of buying as many guitars as you think you might need, to be a rock star?

Thanks...............Dave..........PS...Unless I'm missing something, you're never going to see 3 windows in the right hand dormer, in the left hand picture, no matter how much contrast, or colour, of focus you want to inject into the equation. But what do I know?
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Aug 12, 2017 17:46:28   #
I'm certainly not "fretting". I like taking scenery shots. To me, the more I can get in the shot, the better. I was simply wondering why several cameras, with the same lens specs., would create differing wide angle shots.
I appreciated the replies from those who recognized that. And who recognized that although I may be inexperienced at this, I wasn't stupid. Jerry said it in one statement, "not all 24 mms are created equal". Jack generated interest when making reference to sensor size, and crop factors. And Rab-Eye, by questioning my question, confirmed to me that he probably understood what I was driving at. Also, lens breathing, I hadn't heard about that. Something else to explore. Thank you.
I was obviously, since it is obvious that I'm new to this, looking for a simple answer. I certainly didn't need a whole lot of psycho analysis. I just wanted to have a better idea as to how my little camera worked.

I'm out.......................................Dave
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Aug 12, 2017 14:30:52   #
Image information just popped into my head. The wider field of view would be a much better reference. Yes, that's what I'm referring too.
And also, crop factors and sensor sizes slow me down quite a bit, but not as much as pixel pitch, area, and density. But I think you're probably on the right track Jack. (no pun) Here's a couple of links regarding that possibility. Do they confirm what you're thinking?

http://www.digicamdb.com/specs/panasonic_lumix-dmc-tz80/
http://www.digicamdb.com/specs/canon_powershot-sx720-hs/
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Aug 12, 2017 14:01:00   #
Please bear with me, as I am the reference standard for amateur photographers. But I am learning......slowly.
I have a question regarding the two photos attached. Completely disregard the obvious focus problems, as that's not relevant to the question.
Each photo was taken as wide as possible, using a compact long zoom camera, with identical setup for each. The photo on the left was taken with a Canon Powershot SX720HS with a Canon lens, 24-960 (4.3-172 mm) max. aperture f3.3-6.9. And the other photo was taken with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 with a Leica lens, 24-720 (4.3-129 mm) max. aperture f3.3-6.4.
I see more image information horizontally, and vertically with the photo on the right (Lumix) than I do in the photo on the left (Powershot). Why is that?

Thanks.......................Dave


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Aug 1, 2017 11:01:28   #
leftj wrote:
Did you try formatting the card in the camera?


Yes I did. But as soon as I inserted the card, the camera asked me to, "Please wait", and then it stated that there is, "Memory card error. Please check the card." With the card in the slot, I couldn't even scroll through my menu. So I guess the only card that this camera uses will be the SD card. No problem.

Thanks........Dave
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Aug 1, 2017 10:41:31   #
My TZ1 manual is quite specific that storage can be SD/MMC (stills only). The Panasonic TZ3, on-line Pdf indicates, SD/SDHC/MMC (stills only). One would think that all cameras manufactured after that would also be SDHC compatible.
I was contemplating possibly picking up a TZ3 on Ebay, or wherever, I want a really nice one. I like the feel of a slightly chunkier camera in my chunky hands. And I also like the metal body, as opposed to the plastic bodies on most of the cameras made today. I know that later model compacts, from all manufacturers, are far superior in image reproduction, but I like to keep it simple. One major improvement that Panasonic made in the TZ3 was an upgrade to a 28-280mm lens from a 35-350mm lens. That change, at a minimal sacrifice to zoom length, offers much improved wide angle. I like that.
I have always found that the allure of modern day cameras is quite seductive, and I'm always being tempted to, "get with it." But with that, comes a camera with a bottomless pit of features that I know will only get in my way, and spoil the magic of the moment. lol I might not have all the bells and whistles on my camera, but I always try to compose my shots, as well as I can, with the camera that I've got. I don't have any National Geographic level photographs in my album. But I do occasionally get a, "Wow man, nice shot!!" That's a good feeling.

Works for me!!............................Dave
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Jul 31, 2017 20:42:19   #
Ha! Ha! Ha! I tried the card and it wasn't compatible at all. The card just rejected the camera completely. Maybe it's time to leave this camera in the dark ages. But I like it. It's simple, and rugged. I dropped it out of a truck one time. It bounced off the steel step, and skidded down the road. Never even touched it! It's great for a quick snap-shot. I'll just put the 2Gb card back in it. Best little camera I ever owned. Thousands of pictures.

Thanks for your suggestions, and don't laugh!!...............Dave
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Jul 31, 2017 19:02:53   #
I have an Lumix DMC-TZ1 point and shoot compact camera, that I bought about 11 years ago. I've only ever had a 2Gb SD card in the camera, and the spec. sheet specifies storage as SD/MMC compatible. I don't know what MMC signifies.
I guess, back in the day, there were no readily available SDHC cards. I have a Sandisk Ultra 80 Mb/sec. class 10 16 Gb card.
Does anyone know if I can use this card in my camera with no ill-effects? Both cards are certainly designed to fit, so I doubt that there would be a problem. But I'd like to be sure. I went on-line with the same question, and all I got was, "consult the camera's specs." Well if there was no SDHC cards around at the time, it won't be on the spec. sheet. Right?

Thanks for any help.........................Dave
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Jul 24, 2017 13:04:39   #
PHRubin wrote:
Just a quick note: That model seems to be discontinued


I'm sure Olympus has narrowed their selection off new compacts, and don't currently produce any cameras of this nature. But this 2011 model is available here and there, and seems to get reasonably good reviews.
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Jul 24, 2017 12:58:26   #
SS319 wrote:
I believe that when the camera moves, especially with a small camera where the camera is much more massive than the lens, the lens will move more than the camera body. Thus, lens IS should be more sensitive to small motions than sensor shift. Obviously, your main interest will be how many stops of dampening you get with the different types of IS.

Did you look at the Canon SX60? I shot a SX20 for a few years before coming back to a DSLR and really liked it.


Thanks. That could make sense. Also, I'm interested in keeping things quite compact. The bridge is too bulky for me.
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Jul 24, 2017 11:57:44   #
I'm interested in purchasing a compact camera as my primary camera. I was giving some consideration to an Olympus SZ-MR (24x Zoom). Comments regarding this camera, if someone is familiar with it, would be welcome.
I see that it has a sensor-shift image stabilizer, as opposed to an optical image stabilizer (OIS). To be honest, I'm interested in stepping-up my game somewhat, and moving from a relatively primitive point and shoot by todays standards, to a more challenging photographic experience. But I wish to retain the compact camera format. I like to travel very light, hence the compactness, but I'd like to be ready to take as good a shot as I can, while benefitting also from a substantial zoom feature. I realize that I'll have to deal with a puny sensor, with it's inherent diminished image quality, to accomplish this. But that's life. Trade-offs.
I guess my question is: How much consideration should I give to the stabilization differences between this camera, and cameras with an OIS format? They seem far more prominent. There again to be honest, I'd never even heard about sensor-shift before today.

Any opinion, and or advice, would be welcome. Thanks in advance everyone....................................Dave
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Jul 15, 2017 09:38:00   #
DavidPhares wrote:
I am looking for an old, but in nice condition but not necessarily working, Twin Lens Reflex
camera, or an old Argus film camera, for display purposes only.

I have a new photo studio and I would like a shelf with old cameras on display.

Please PM me if you have one you would like to part with for a good cause.

David in Chandler, AZ


Here's a possibility David. https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XTwin+lens+relex+or+Argus+cameras.TRS0&_nkw=Twin+lens+relex+or+Argus+cameras&_sacat=0
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