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amcdan · Mar 11, 2003, 9:42 AM

Here's a link to my pbase gallery with some sample pics for my new S414. These were taken by a complete amateur (me) on the first day, right out of the box. So any flaws in the pics are most likely due to my inexperience. But thought I would post them for anyone looking for sample pics.

http://www.pbase.com/amcdan/dimage_s414

So far, really like this camera. Easy to use, but also a lot of manual settings.

alzap · Mar 12, 2003, 2:29 AM

Thanks for the pix. I've been looking at this camera.

BTW, how is the focusing in low light? I have a Casio 3500 that has a problem focusing in low light.

I'm still waiting for a review on this model.

amcdan · Mar 12, 2003, 9:15 AM

I probably haven't used the camera enough in low light conditions to give you a complete answer. But my initial response would be that it seems to handle it pretty well. I've taken several shots indoors and have yet to have the camera not focus.

alzap · Mar 12, 2003, 11:47 AM

Normal Indoors is fine. I'm interested in a situations like a birthday party where all the lights are our except the candles or when you're in a resturant where the lighting is dim.

amcdan · Mar 12, 2003, 1:58 PM

Sorry, haven't tried it in situations like thos. If/when I do, I will post again...

matt81 · Mar 18, 2003, 12:20 PM

did the focusing prombles with this one like the S404 or is it a great buy anything u notyice that isnt up to par on this camera ?????

amcdan · Mar 18, 2003, 12:42 PM

I have not had any focusing problems so far, though I haven't tried it in any of the "low light" situations alzap described. To me, it's a good camera for the money (should be able to get it in the $350 neighborhood with shipping). While I'm just an amateur without that much experience, it's fitting all my needs.

alzap · Mar 18, 2003, 11:41 PM

good to hear that the focusing problems are gone. Now the only thing is the low light situation. The Canon A70 has only 3X optical and a 3megapix CCD for about the same price. But it has auto focus assit light to help focus in low light situations. Which is enough for me to pick over the S414.

Other Pluses:
Minolta S414
Remote Control, 4MP, 4X optical

Canon A70
Under Water Case-Optinal, F2.8 Lense, 640 x 480 movie with audio

Mar 11, 2003, 9:42 AM	#1
amcdan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 12	DiMage S414 Sample Pics Here's a link to my pbase gallery with some sample pics for my new S414. These were taken by a complete amateur (me) on the first day, right out of the box. So any flaws in the pics are most likely due to my inexperience. But thought I would post them for anyone looking for sample pics. http://www.pbase.com/amcdan/dimage_s414 So far, really like this camera. Easy to use, but also a lot of manual settings.

Mar 12, 2003, 9:15 AM	#3
amcdan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 12	re: focusing I probably haven't used the camera enough in low light conditions to give you a complete answer. But my initial response would be that it seems to handle it pretty well. I've taken several shots indoors and have yet to have the camera not focus.

Mar 12, 2003, 1:58 PM	#5
amcdan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 12	low light Sorry, haven't tried it in situations like thos. If/when I do, I will post again...

Mar 18, 2003, 12:42 PM	#7
amcdan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 12	focusing, etc. I have not had any focusing problems so far, though I haven't tried it in any of the "low light" situations alzap described. To me, it's a good camera for the money (should be able to get it in the $350 neighborhood with shipping). While I'm just an amateur without that much experience, it's fitting all my needs.

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Mar 12, 2003, 2:29 AM	#2
alzap Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 15	Thanks for the pix. I've been looking at this camera. BTW, how is the focusing in low light? I have a Casio 3500 that has a problem focusing in low light. I'm still waiting for a review on this model.

Mar 12, 2003, 11:47 AM	#4
alzap Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 15	Normal Indoors is fine. I'm interested in a situations like a birthday party where all the lights are our except the candles or when you're in a resturant where the lighting is dim.

Mar 18, 2003, 12:20 PM	#6
matt81 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 37	did the focusing prombles with this one like the S404 or is it a great buy anything u notyice that isnt up to par on this camera ?????

Mar 18, 2003, 11:41 PM	#8
alzap Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 15	good to hear that the focusing problems are gone. Now the only thing is the low light situation. The Canon A70 has only 3X optical and a 3megapix CCD for about the same price. But it has auto focus assit light to help focus in low light situations. Which is enough for me to pick over the S414. Other Pluses: Minolta S414 Remote Control, 4MP, 4X optical Canon A70 Under Water Case-Optinal, F2.8 Lense, 640 x 480 movie with audio