I really, really, really like this camera. :)
No, it's not an SLR, but since I've decided I don't have the patience, time or know-how (or funds) to take on an SLR right now, I could not be happier with this amazing little black memory machine. Point and shoot cameras have come a loooong way since I was a kid.
Okay, so I took over 500 photos plus several minutes of video this weekend - enough to burn up the battery once and then some. I also learned how to delete all the photos and videos on the memory card at one time (unintentionally - oops) and I'm pretty sure I won't need to do that again. :)
While I still have a good deal to learn and a whole slew of situations yet to experiment with, I thought I'd share with you today a few of my test photographs. :) (Note: A few do not contain fur.)
Pfffffttt!
Okay, not the best photography here, but pretty well sums up what the dogs thought of my marathon photo shoots. :)
Rain on windshield, macro mode, no flash. My Olympus couldn't touch this with a 10-foot pole.
I wonder whose eye this is? :) Taken in bright sun using auto mode and zoom.
I still don't know whose grouchy kid this is. :) Same settings as the above photo, but I used in-camera editing - color selector. The coolest editing feature on the camera.
My kid's eye. ;) Taken indoors in low light using zoom and color selector editing feature.
A ball of Dewi's shedded fur. Long story. :) This was taken in macro mode, an inch+ from the lens. My previous camera could not do this.
Eva. The photo isn't impressive until you consider I took it at 18x optical zoom, in low light, from two rooms away.
In color and untouched. You can even see the massive fur tumbleweed under the chest. :)
Just a regular low-light shot. My Olympus would've produced a grainy photo with terrible color.
Okay, one smile.
Maybe one more.
All done. :)
*****
Thanks for indulging my photo addiction today! :)
For anyone out there who's in the market for a new point-and-shoot digital camera:
These photos were taken with a Nikon Coolpix S9100. Feel free to leave a comment or e-mail me if you have any questions!
Well, what impresses me is all that you have learned to do in just one photo shoot.
ReplyDeleteI love the color select. Those are wonderful shots of the kids eyes.
I need a new point and shoot but I have put off getting one because I was too lazy to do the research.
Thanks. you just helped me make up my mind
Berts My Vickie
Bert's Vickie - Thank you. :) The camera has such intuitive menus/controls that even my youngest could do what I did, I think. :) I researched cameras loads before settling on this one, so if this is your choice, I hardly think you can go wrong. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures! How does it do with action shots? I need a good digital point and shoot that doesn't take blurry pictures of running, romping dogs.
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ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
I hear you about not EVER getting good photos of your animals. I've been living with a 5mp point-and-shoot since 2006. I just got a new phone yesterday, so the 8mp camera on it will be my go-to unfortunately...at least until we can get a better point-and-shoot someday. It takes great pics! I can't wait to see more. =]
ReplyDeleteWow great pictures. I don't do SLR either. I can barely point and shoot!
ReplyDeleteI am mightily impressed with how quickly you learned to use the new camera. (Of course, you cheated and read the rules.) Seriously, great photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone. :)
ReplyDelete@Of PBs and P - I think it probably takes great action shots, but I still need lots of proactice taking them (see today's post). :)
@Ashley - An 8MP phone camera? That's great!
@2Browndawgs - Yes, I hear you. :)
@Penni - Yes, I did read the rules, but in many cases, after the fact. :) The camera is really easy to figure out. :)
Great new photos! Playing with a new camera is so much fun.
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