tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post3899690066248649463..comments2024-02-22T21:29:35.450+13:00Comments on A Kiwi Retrospective: Reviewing the HS20EXR Update...Pt4R. McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-18325252193551929882012-08-11T00:49:42.021+12:002012-08-11T00:49:42.021+12:00Thank you very much for sharing your hard won know...Thank you very much for sharing your hard won knowledge freely with us newbies! <br />StefanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-26087651471657763552012-08-09T07:45:03.863+12:002012-08-09T07:45:03.863+12:00Hi Stefan
Yes that's a pretty good rule of thu...Hi Stefan<br />Yes that's a pretty good rule of thumb for shutter speeds Vs focal length. But by no means is that a fixed rule, as I often take shots at 126mm at say 200th second.<br /><br />I have on occasion experienced the same blurring of the images, & in about 90% of cases its me moving slightly just as I press the shutter button, so I've had to learn to be a lot smoother with the shutter action. I always have I.S. set to shooting only, as I find that continuous seems to introduce slight blurring on some subjects as it compensates for your movement.<br /><br />I have changed to using continuous AF as well as it seems to be a lot more reliable if you or your subject are in motion. Bird in flight shots are generally a little better as well.<br /><br />And as always watch the metering. I find the HS20 can be a monster to use if you have the metering wrong. I lost/lose more shots to wrong metering than any other cause. Basically its spot if over 2-300mm and average for everything 24-200mm and its seems to work fine. Doing macro work can change that general rule depending upon how you are shooting at the time.<br /><br />I would try also using EXR HR rather than p mode as well as I find P mode can be unreliable at times and generally I find image quality is better using the EXR functions.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-60836572088709699132012-08-08T05:58:03.337+12:002012-08-08T05:58:03.337+12:00Hi Ralph
I wonder if you can give me some advice. ...Hi Ralph<br />I wonder if you can give me some advice. I have had my hs20 for about 8 months and my shots give me some inconsistent results in that a fair number of them look somewhat blurred. I as yet have not been able to pinpoint the root cause since it happens on a wide range of subject material.Certainly I got consistent results with my trusty S5600 for many years.<br />I am using the camera in program mode. I have not tried the other modes <br />I have a suspicion that the blurred results seem to be at the longer focal length and I wonder if perhaps I am allowing my shutter speeds to get too long.<br />As a rule of thumb (from my 35mm film days!)I do not allow the shutter speed to be less than the reciprocal of the focal length (expressed as equivalent 35mm length)<br />So 100mm would be a min speed of 1/100 sec and 720 (max zoom)would be 1/720 sec. Is this a valid<br />assumption? <br />Regards<br />StefanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-78033099195809670472012-03-27T16:50:23.546+13:002012-03-27T16:50:23.546+13:00Glad to see you back :)
You will find it a fun cam...Glad to see you back :)<br />You will find it a fun camera to use, and a right pain in the butt at times. But at the end of the day its a very reliable shooter with good quality IQ and thats all we need ask of it.<br />Good luck & have fun. Keep us posted as to your progress.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-36950008006218125322012-03-27T16:26:45.930+13:002012-03-27T16:26:45.930+13:00Hi Ralph.
First of all, thank you. I'm revisi...Hi Ralph.<br /><br />First of all, thank you. I'm revisiting and love the fresh layout and colour scheme. No more stripes :) thank you.<br /><br />I've just checked my LCD monitor settings. I'm at 60 hertz but my resolution is lower, I wonder if that was the problem?<br /><br />Once again, thank you for sharing your insights and tips on using the HS20EXR. I've just bought one (my previous visits were to help me decide whether or not it might suit me) and plan to put your hints and tips into action. Your info on exposure is especially helpful as most of my first test photos, in EXR mode, appear to be over exposed and disappointing. <br /><br />I'm hoping that, with your advice, I'll manage to get the kind of crisp clear shots that you do. So, once again, thank you. Thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-24133879415798222522011-10-06T08:50:08.933+13:002011-10-06T08:50:08.933+13:00I'm pleased you've been able to get someth...I'm pleased you've been able to get something from the blog.<br />The afterimage you are referring to sounds somewhat familiar.<br />Two things come to mind. If you are using a CRT style monitor I would check the refresh rate of the monitor and video-card. It shouldn't be less than 75 Hertz.<br /><br />If you are using a LCD monitor then make sure the monitor is running at 60 Hertz.<br />Thats traditionally what cause the type of thing you are describing. I have a Viewsonic LCD, about 4 years old that I run at 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60 hertz.<br />If you already have your monitor set this way I would try a few other monitors and see how you get on. I would be interested to hear what the outcome is.<br />Cheers<br />RalphR. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-90234239122843876292011-10-06T02:40:46.180+13:002011-10-06T02:40:46.180+13:00May I just say what a wonderfully informative blog...May I just say what a wonderfully informative blog you have here - so useful. However, I have a problem... I wonder if you've considered reversing the background colour and text?<br /><br />Currently, the site leaves after-images on my eyes as I read - stripes for some reason - it makes it difficult to appreciate some of your fine pictures.<br /><br />Please?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com