Isn't it amazing that sunsises and sunsets inspire awe despite the fact that we see thousands in a lifetime.
dundeelad wrote:
I agree R.G. Not all low price cameras are cheap knockoff's. It is usually because a new camera has superceded it and the store is trying to unload their old stock.
Illinois!? I didn't realise Dundee went that far west.:D
I think the problem with the FS40 and 45 was that the buying public didn't appreciate the benefits of an f2.5 lens, so presumably it didn't sell in large enough numbers. Of course, UHH members are going to be far more savvy than that....
UP-2-IT wrote:
I',m sorry, whats Xmas? Something they have in Europe?
It's an abbreviation that anybody in the UK will be familiar with.
sloopylou wrote:
This is the first I've even heard about it, sorry.
So how are things in the Delta Quadrant?
Don't let the price fool you - this is a good little camera, which is why I'm happy to recommend it.
I can vouch for the Lumix FS series - I've had an FS30 for more than 2 years and have been more than happy with it.
One of the reasons for the low price is that the FS40 is living in the shadow of its big brother, the FS45 (which has 16 mp instead of 14mp). If anyone thinks that the jump from 14 to 16 mp is an improvement and worth paying more for, then best of luck to them. Personally, I would say that the FS40 is the better proposition.
I can't quote specific figures off the top of my head, but I can tell you that the FS series was not cheap. My own FS30 cost £180 when I bought it, and as I remember it, the FS40 and 45 were in a similar price bracket.
I know what you were thinking when you made your comment, but I can tell you this is no 5 year old piece of plasticky nonsense. If it was, I would fully agree with your comment and I would not be recommending the camera to others.
The caption should read "I'll try more zoom....OUCH!".
A much-loved character. He will be greatly missed. The Sky At Night just won't be the same program without him.
I'm sorry for your loss - you obviously appreciated his friendship.
rayford2 wrote:
I thought there were a lot of dust spots on that sensor. Cleaning my monitor screen solved the problem.
A change of spectacles worked for me.
Amazon are selling the Lumix FS40 for less than £50.
This is an excellent little camera for anyone who will be doing a lot of indoor stuff (party snaps or whatever), and simple enough for a beginner/child/technophobe.
Wide angle f2.5 Leica lens, 14mp etc.
The kit includes battery, charger, USB cable and wrist strap.
Ron K. wrote:
With all due respect, I could never understand a monarchy regardless of which country it's in.
I suspect that even non-religious people feel that a king or queen gives a country some sort of divine justification for existing.
Historically, royalty played a very significant role in uniting a country and giving it coherence. That sentiment has a significant shelf life, even when reality has moved on.
If it was Prince William that was pregnant, now that really would be news-worthy.
The pregnancy is relevant to the UK, but unfortunately, we have the phenomenon of media frenzy. And unfortunately, that phenomenon reflects on the mentality of the media. And unfortunately that mentality reflects on the mentality of the people who lap this sort of stuff up (and will no doubt continue to do so).
On behalf of the UK, I would like to apologise to all right-minded Americans, Australians etc who wish for more substantial (i.e. less trivial) news items.
Do it in a room that has a light dimmer. Then experiment.
If you expose for the cathedral, you may find that the lights take care of themselves. In any case, this might be your best option (in addition to all the previous suggestions - HDR, high ISO etc). I suspect that a tripod or monopod may be a necessity for getting the best results.
Keep ironing out the wrinkles. It's beginning to look like a workable piece of kit.
Definitely a keeper. (Aren't you used to this, living in the UK?).