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Post by pacifiChrono on Jul 31, 2007 0:08:17 GMT -5
I popped the hood today on my 1963 Chinese Air Force chronograph reissue and took a few pics with my new "micro" camera: a 7.1 MP Canon SD1000 Digital Elph. The 17-jewel manual chrono movement is a Chinese update of the old Valjoux 22, which the Chinese purchased from Valjoux back in the 1950s. Here's the best of the bunch:  |
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Post by CopyCat on Jul 31, 2007 3:39:13 GMT -5
  Great shot! I recently bought the SD1000, and i'm very pleased with it (even though it is a simple point-and-shot with limited opportunities for camera settings => especially i'm missing a "manual" focus function) 
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Post by diver88 on Aug 1, 2007 12:08:02 GMT -5
great shot Tom thats not the camera you normally use , is it? been thinking of a small (micro) point and shoot that i can get an underwater housing for, considering the SD800, 850, 900, 1000. and G7 any thoughts? thanks, diver88 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by pacifiChrono on Aug 2, 2007 1:37:19 GMT -5
I think Canon makes an underwater accessory for the SD1000. All my past photos were taken with a 5.0 MP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 like this one.  So far the photos I've taken with the tiny Canon have been much clearer.   |
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Post by CopyCat on Aug 2, 2007 5:24:21 GMT -5
great shot Tom thats not the camera you normally use , is it? been thinking of a small (micro) point and shoot that i can get an underwater housing for, considering the SD800, 850, 900, 1000. and G7 any thoughts? thanks, diver88 ;D ;D ;D Well, are you looking for a "all-round" camera that will serve you good pics from vacations, shots for the wrist check threads and so on? I think the SD1000 would be a fine choice for this. Considering the price (i got it at about USD 220), it is a very decent camera. Check out www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/These were taken by my SD1000 - no tripod used    |
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Post by diver88 on Aug 2, 2007 9:36:24 GMT -5
thanks Tom, i didn't see anything at all wrong with your previous pics have you had the SD1000 for a while or is it new? the reviews i've seen seem to put the 800, 850, 900, and the 1000 all in the same comparisons. a housng is available for all of those including the G7, i'm relatively sure. Mr CopyCat, i originally decided to get the G7 for all around, but relegated that camera to just carry around status to buy a DSLR. just got IT yesterday, played with it last night and realize i have a LOT to learn. colors and overall pic quality seems better than my previous shooter, but the closeups are not quite as good, yet. i don't think i have everything just right yet. i will probably get a canon point and shoot for just carry arount for sure, just which one?  ? thanks guys, diver88 ;D
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Post by pacifiChrono on Aug 2, 2007 22:37:08 GMT -5
have you had the SD1000 for a while or is it new? I just bought my SD1000 a couple weeks ago, and I'm loving it - - fantastic clarity and macro capability. Here's one more shot with the Canon:  |
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Post by diver88 on Aug 3, 2007 0:36:34 GMT -5
Tom, that is absolutely amazing. that little camera has a great macro function. was that in the light box or just on the desk, looks so natural , and CLEAR.. CopyCat, yours has the same qualities, the pics look so natural, really great shots guys, looks like a great camera diver88 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by JBHII on Aug 12, 2007 6:04:19 GMT -5
I agree - gotta love Canon!  |
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Post by pacifiChrono on Aug 19, 2007 14:23:15 GMT -5
Tom, that is absolutely amazing. that little camera has a great macro function. was that in the light box or just on the desk, looks so natural , and CLEAR.. CopyCat, yours has the same qualities, the pics look so natural, really great shots guys, looks like a great camera diver88 ;D ;D ;D That shot was just on the desk (no light box), and it was hand-held. |
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Post by JBHII on Aug 20, 2007 5:07:19 GMT -5
Tom, that is absolutely amazing. that little camera has a great macro function. was that in the light box or just on the desk, looks so natural , and CLEAR.. CopyCat, yours has the same qualities, the pics look so natural, really great shots guys, looks like a great camera diver88 ;D ;D ;D That shot was just on the desk (no light box), and it was hand-held. Show off...  ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by diver88 on Aug 20, 2007 19:23:48 GMT -5
wow Tom that is impressive. i can't really make the whole lightbox deal work for me... i'm sure i'm doing something wrong. i get what might be called accecptable just out on the desk under a lamp.... i'll figure it out. diver88 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by pacifiChrono on Aug 21, 2007 0:26:48 GMT -5
wow Tom that is impressive. i can't really make the whole lightbox deal work for me... i'm sure i'm doing something wrong. i get what might be called accecptable just out on the desk under a lamp.... i'll figure it out. diver88 ;D ;D ;D JBHII is the master at this stuff. I'm sure he'd have some excellent ideas. |
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Post by JBHII on Aug 22, 2007 5:15:25 GMT -5
wow Tom that is impressive. i can't really make the whole lightbox deal work for me... i'm sure i'm doing something wrong. i get what might be called accecptable just out on the desk under a lamp.... i'll figure it out. diver88 ;D ;D ;D Let us know what specifically you're having trouble with, and I'm sure we can help! |
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Post by diver88 on Aug 24, 2007 10:25:49 GMT -5
reflections, that along with digital noise. i think i might have the ISO thing figured out thanks to CopyCat. reflections and light, i'm working on it though, do you guys use polarizing filters? thanks John, when i know what to ask, i will i want to get half as good as some of you folks ;D @pacifictom, and CopyC, i looked at the SD1000 yesterday, WoW that thing is small! i was having a hard time trying to figure out how to hold it. it sure is impressive though, i may get it... does the battery hold a charge for lots of pics? thanks, both of you diver88 ;D ;D ;D
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