Greatwebs

dickhrm, the AUTO mode automatically detects some Scenes. One scene is Sunset and it automatically displays a sun icon in the upper right of the view finder and adjust the color when you point the camera at a sunset. I tried it earlier and it brings out the orange. I also tried Vivid and it did a good job too.

WxGuesser Loc: Portland OR

I've hardly ever touched auto. I just now looked at the scenes it's designed to handle and I think that I may have been overlooking a 'tool.'

dickhrm Loc: Spingfield, IL

I assume that the sun icon only shows up when there is sufficient color in the sky? Reason for asking is that it's dark now here and when I turn the camera onto auto I don't see a sun icon.

You mentioned that the auto mode detects some scenes. What other scenes does it detect besides color in the sky? I looked at the on line manual, but nothing in the table of contents seemed at all close to an explanation of the auto mode. Thanks.


>>>Can anyone advise me on what setting I might use in the SX40 to get good sunrises and sunsets? I know I can fool around with bracketing and all, but as quickly as the good color often disappears, I'd like a setting that I can go to quickly if needed. Thanks.[/quote]

You might try Super Vivid creative filter.[/quote]

dickhrm, the AUTO mode automatically detects some Scenes. One scene is Sunset and it automatically displays a sun icon in the upper right of the view finder and adjust the color when you point the camera at a sunset. I tried it earlier and it brings out the orange. I also tried Vivid and it did a good job too.[/quote]

Greatwebs

You might try Super Vivid creative filter.[/quote]

dickhrm, the AUTO mode automatically detects some Scenes. One scene is Sunset and it automatically displays a sun icon in the upper right of the view finder and adjust the color when you point the camera at a sunset. I tried it earlier and it brings out the orange. I also tried Vivid and it did a good job too.[/quote][/quote]

Look on page 192 of the manual.

The icon only displayed when pointing the camera at the sunset.

dickhrm Loc: Spingfield, IL

Thanks, I hadn't got that far in the manual yet, so didn't know about that page. It fully answers my questions. As the saying goes: "when all else fails, read the instructions!"



dickhrm, the AUTO mode automatically detects some Scenes. One scene is Sunset and it automatically displays a sun icon in the upper right of the view finder and adjust the color when you point the camera at a sunset. I tried it earlier and it brings out the orange. I also tried Vivid and it did a good job too.[/quote][/quote]

Look on page 192 of the manual.

The icon only displayed when pointing the camera at the sunset.[/quote]

Greatwebs

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Look on page 192 of the manual.

The icon only displayed when pointing the camera at the sunset.[/quote][/quote]

Greatwebs

Agree. Problem for me is the SX40 has so many features that I am always behind the curve.

The info and help received from forum members like you really make a big difference. I have learn so much from UHH. It's the sharing of information that helps us all become better photographers.

WxGuesser Loc: Portland OR

I have some examples of what you can expect with the SX 40. I have an SX30 but the lens is the same

The first three pictures were taken from over 2000 feet from the rock, the last was at 850mm equivalent.

The fourth picture was from over two and a half miles away. You can even see the steps to the light house. The image would have been clearer if the wind had been calm.

Tillamook Rock Lighthouse

Greatwebs

Great shots to show off the super zoom. All that without having to carry a bag of lenses around...The digital zoom is the best I've seen. According to Canon, the SX40 optical zoom is 24 - 840mm & the digital is 24 - 3360mm (35mm equivalent).

Check this out:
http://ps4wild.lightshedder.com/

http://ps4wild.lightshedder.com/2011/10/29/1680mm-handheld-canon-sx40hs-makes-it-possible/

dickhrm Loc: Spingfield, IL

It would appear that, due to its great zoom and IS. the SX40 would be great for taking wildlife pix when you cannot get very close, such as taking bears in our national parks or lions in Africa, where use of a tripod might be impractible. Has anyone had such experience and could comment? Thanks.

Carioca

It sure is. I use mine at the local zoo, though. The SX40 is great for zooming past fences and glass.

It also got some great pics of the recent solar eclipse and the transit of Venus.

patycat Loc: Cape cod, naples fl

In Hawaii and wishing I'd studied the manual more. Hoping my experimenting will give me great pics, but love this camera so far

maydincanada Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada

I meant that to get a decent close up shot I have to stand a ways away and zoom in. I have since learned how to use the "macro" mode and am finding it easier now.