ISO is the sensitivity the better dslr cameras still produce good quality shots with high iso (still drooling over the fact of the newer slrs with 1600 iso still produce great images) in general you'd pick the lowest iso in brightly lit places, so you can keep the quality once light starts going away, you can't keep the shutter on long enough - as it will blur, so you increase the iso but as a compromise, you'll bring in extra noise (the more fuzzy it gets) it's always a trade off
Ya, at night, my pictures get blurry and I can't take them. That's when I get mad. Should I use ISO AUTO(Not sure what ISO value to choose)? Also, what's ISO HI (can't find any info on this)? ----------------------------------------------------------- The problem with "Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX9" the videos are in mp4 format and my video editor doesn't support mp4 format. I can use a video converter, but there might be quality lost. Might just switch video editors.
Planning to get Cyber-Shot X9 which cost $149 Canadian. (Cyber-Shot w570 cost $98 Canadian) Here is a comparison between the two Sony Cyber-shots: http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=sony_dscw570&products=sony_dscwx9 ----------------------------------------------------- I don't like how the video format is in mp4. I don't think my video editor supports this format. Does anyone know any free video editor that are easy to use?
I have one, but I'm not sure if it's compatible with the one I'm going to get. I want those small tripod that are bendable. When I usually film, I usually just stack books up and put my recorder on top. ----------------------------------------------------- I don't like how the video format is in mp4. I don't think my video editor supports this format. Does anyone know any free video editor that are easy to use?
Compact Cameras in this price range...well...do not expect superb photos. They are pretty usable at daytimes with plenty of Daylight, but do not expect nice photos in low light conditions or night times. The Automode will set the ISO pretty high to avoid "blurry" photos, but you will notice noise/funny colors on your photos. If you want decent photos, please save up some more money or ask your parents to sponsor you. This will save you a lot of "frustration" and disappointment with your new "Budget" Cam. In my opinion a good or at least decent camera is a must, you do not want blurry photos of important or memorable moments. With "bendable" Tripods you mean those Gorilla Pods. I got one myself for a compact and one for the DSLR, pretty cool stuff but nothing for "serious" photography. I do not know what kind of Tripod u got at the moment, but it should be alrite since Tripods have a "Standard" mount which is compatible with most cams.
if you're after quality - you pay for what you get (tripod included) although i have a manfrotto, i only got the lower end of theirs. and looking back, i kinda regret not buying a better model the clips aren't the best... too fragile and crack and that was my 2nd tripod the first i just gave away to my friend who wanted something to use tempted to get something to last me over the winter if you want something to use just for "now", then by all means and buy what u can afford most of our advice is, save up for what u actually need/want - something that will last you
I think sony cybershot wx9 avoids blurry pictures at night and day because it uses 1/2.3" (7.77mm) "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor and a person here said earlier that it's good for low light which is true after some research. Its lowest ISO is Auto 100. Not sure if it's a good thing. Seems high because my old camera has ISO 80. But I looked up sample photos and it looks fine. ww.youtube.com/watch?v=pQxZorUFBcs http://www.blacks.ca/User/feeds/blog/id/3869 I like the panorama and 3D panorama ( The picture moves when I move the camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) My parents always take my money away from me because they say it's not safe to leave it at home. And I don't have those credit card stuff. I'm planning to hide my money. lol I like the video part it can capture 60fps and 30 fps 1080p, which is cool. Most cameras use only 30fps. ----------------------------------------------------- I don't like how the video format is in mp4. I don't think my video editor supports this format. Does anyone know any free video editor that are easy to use?
Still, picture will be blurry without a tripod. The video quality of the WX9 should be one of the best for it's camera size, comparable to those "bloggie" camcorder. compact camera picture qualities are decent but really depends on your lighting situation, which is pretty much true for most if not all cameras. Sooner or later, you would probably want to invest in something better if you're into taking photos.
you can still save money by leaving it with your parents just keep a tab of how much you've saved - and when you've reached the goal, you can have them buy it with your money that you've left with them keep in mind, the longer you think about it - the cheaper the camera is potentially going to get (as newer models will continually be released with newer technology etc)
I don't usually buy stuff. I'll try to save up by myself first. Thank you. WoW, that price of the WX9 is cheaper now: $139.99. Will it be even cheaper on boxing day?
The sensor size is not the only thing to look for. There is no big difference between ISO 80 or 100, my 5D has a native ISO of 250! Auto mode will not choose ISO 80 or 100 in low light conditions, it will choose the ISO as high as needed to get you fast shots to avoid blurriness. The lowest ISO will be used for Daylight or if you use manual mode (if available).
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cyber-Shot-DSC-WX9-Vario-Tessar-Wide-Angle/dp/B004H8FNJY In the website it says there's a mode called Anti-Motion Blur Mode. Capture cleaner and sharper images in low light for non landscape shots. Captures six images in a fraction of a second with higher shutter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and dramatically reduce subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras. Not sure what's the ISO, but it says it reduces the image noise Ignore the question I asked before about what are some free video editing software available. I think the camera comes with an editing software.
I have a canon sd800, it's really old and it takes really nice pictures. Check out my picture that I took with that camera here: http://www.dramasian.com/forum/showthread.php/73039-My-Pictures-Thread Hopefully the Sony wx9 takes better pictures than my canon.
I got my Sony WX9 for Christmas, it's amazing. It takes nice pictures in low light and it takes anti-blur images!!!!!!!! I can view 3D images on the camera but it looks cheesy. I really like the HD video recording in 1080p. I made a couple of videos already. It would be better if it has more zoom.
is best to try them out in real time in taking test shots, checking out the colors & contrasts, and feel of the camera; no point to get one when reviews are good but you don't like to carry it because it feels awkward or uncomfortable (after everyone is different) Auto ISO always put you at 400 for some reason (Canon likes to do that), on bright sunny days, use 100, shades 200 etc...but is best to spend some time to stand still, take a photo at 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and be creative, there isn't really a set of rules to use, but refer to them as a guideline night pictures will be blurry UNLESS you are on a steady platform (rails, walls, chairs, for best result: a tripod) with remote shutter as because during a night shot, any bit of movement will be recorded and even when you "press" the shutter, there will be movments auto settings on night shots suck as well, it will always fire the flash LOL (because it thinks is not bright enough), in fact you will need to open the shutter for longer for light to come thru to the camera... long zooms are marketing gimmicks, they do provide what it markets, however you will soon find out it is slow to slow in and such, i tried out the SX30 with 35x zoom, is a nice feature for $500 (when it first came out), used it for 2 hours and didn't like it right off the back
My Sony camera has a setting called "Program Auto". I think there's a option for auto ISO, but I always use ISO 100 because it has the best picture quality. I only use this setting in bright areas. If I want to use flash, I have to turn "Slow Synchro" on. It's nice. The subject and the background will be bright. If you use a normal flash, only the subject will become bright and the background is dark. The pictures that I take at night aren't blurry. What the camera does is you hold onto the shutter button, and it takes multiple images then it processes to become a single picture. I didn't like the battery life of the camera. (short) I use Windows Live Movie Maker to edit my videos.
