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purpleehobbit · Sep 30, 2011, 2:59 PM

We have an A500 which is awesome, just wanted something more compact with zoom. We had an old H1 (I think), but it recently died

So far, I really like this camera. The sweep panorama is easy and in good light the quality is not bad. I'm also surprised at how well it does in auto. Which is good because my husband is an in auto only type of person.

I wasn't able to go out and do any test shots till about sunset time last night. Here are a couple of shots, no pp (not feeling that energetic...lol).

As for the color in the sunset shots, it did a decent job at representing the colors we saw, I believe in Auto mode. It was also a very hazy, not a lot of clouds...so not a real dramatic sunset to begin with.

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DSC00005

This is a 30 second exposure in manual, with an aperture of F9 (if I remember correctly). I thought it did pretty good, but I'm still a beginner.

DSC00059 by purpleehobbit, on Flickr

fishycomics · Sep 30, 2011, 8:39 PM

WOW those are some excellent shots. Enjoyd the topic. How do you go about taking a 30 secshot like you mentioned below, If remembered right I cannot be on the highest res? I am like you say a Auto matic on this cam, it's a no guesser I kinda did not have the time to snap and relaxe i rushed due to personal reasons.

How do you like the cam all around, and the video.

purpleehobbit · Sep 30, 2011, 10:31 PM

Thanks for the comments, glad you liked the shots.

So far I like the camera, though I havent spent a lot of time with it yet. I havent tried out the video at all yet. Will do more shooting this weekend.

I did a 30 second shutter time in the M (manual) mode. Once you select M press the center set button on the control pad next to the LCD. The shutter speed should turn yellow and get bigger, then just turn the dial on that control pad to change the shutter time. The manual has better directions if mine were unclear.

Good luck,

Diana

fishycomics · Oct 1, 2011, 7:35 AM

Thank you, unless Like said I was on hi res, it may be limited. thanks I knew that part. but uncertain which was shutter.

purpleehobbit · Oct 1, 2011, 10:30 AM

I do not think that changing the shutter speed in manual changes the resolution. Though I could be wrong. I have not finished reading the manual.

fishycomics · Oct 1, 2011, 2:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purpleehobbit

I do not think that changing the shutter speed in manual changes the resolution. Though I could be wrong. I have not finished reading the manual.

Sorry I may have said it wrong. Stills choosing th highest resolution will limit the use of camera features and functions. I am on the highest now and I cannot go highr in certain manual sets.

purpleehobbit · Oct 2, 2011, 2:07 PM

Perhaps I am not understanding what you mean by resolution. I am thinking of the megapixel size, as in recording at the full 16mp.

Looking at the camera guide, the only feature it says is unavailable in M mode is tracking focus.

fishycomics · Oct 2, 2011, 2:33 PM

camera still has a number of sizes that iswhat I said, just must be me Lol thanks anyways

fishycomics · Oct 2, 2011, 4:26 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asT0z4EnH9o

here is a video what the cam just does enjoy

JohnWho · Oct 2, 2011, 8:08 PM

Nice video fc.

Made me want a hot dog (Nathan's, of course!)

Sep 30, 2011, 2:59 PM	#1
purpleehobbit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 202	Just bought the HX9V Updated, page 2 has additional pictures** We have an A500 which is awesome, just wanted something more compact with zoom. We had an old H1 (I think), but it recently died So far, I really like this camera. The sweep panorama is easy and in good light the quality is not bad. I'm also surprised at how well it does in auto. Which is good because my husband is an in auto only type of person. I wasn't able to go out and do any test shots till about sunset time last night. Here are a couple of shots, no pp (not feeling that energetic...lol). As for the color in the sunset shots, it did a decent job at representing the colors we saw, I believe in Auto mode. It was also a very hazy, not a lot of clouds...so not a real dramatic sunset to begin with. DSC00017 DSC00005 This is a 30 second exposure in manual, with an aperture of F9 (if I remember correctly). I thought it did pretty good, but I'm still a beginner. DSC00059 by purpleehobbit, on Flickr Last edited by purpleehobbit; Oct 3, 2011 at 3:13 PM.

Sep 30, 2011, 8:39 PM	#2
fishycomics Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC NY Posts: 9,682	WOW those are some excellent shots. Enjoyd the topic. How do you go about taking a 30 secshot like you mentioned below, If remembered right I cannot be on the highest res? I am like you say a Auto matic on this cam, it's a no guesser I kinda did not have the time to snap and relaxe i rushed due to personal reasons. How do you like the cam all around, and the video. __________________ These are Pc low Budget Economy Hybrid camcorders Great for the Daytime Outdoor shots Light on the Object video made. No light No Video

Oct 1, 2011, 7:35 AM	#4
fishycomics Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC NY Posts: 9,682	Thank you, unless Like said I was on hi res, it may be limited. thanks I knew that part. but uncertain which was shutter. __________________ These are Pc low Budget Economy Hybrid camcorders Great for the Daytime Outdoor shots Light on the Object video made. No light No Video

Oct 1, 2011, 10:30 AM	#5
purpleehobbit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 202	I do not think that changing the shutter speed in manual changes the resolution. Though I could be wrong. I have not finished reading the manual. Last edited by purpleehobbit; Oct 1, 2011 at 10:34 AM.

Oct 2, 2011, 2:33 PM	#8
fishycomics Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC NY Posts: 9,682	camera still has a number of sizes that iswhat I said, just must be me Lol thanks anyways __________________ These are Pc low Budget Economy Hybrid camcorders Great for the Daytime Outdoor shots Light on the Object video made. No light No Video

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Sep 30, 2011, 10:31 PM	#3
purpleehobbit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 202	Thanks for the comments, glad you liked the shots. So far I like the camera, though I havent spent a lot of time with it yet. I havent tried out the video at all yet. Will do more shooting this weekend. I did a 30 second shutter time in the M (manual) mode. Once you select M press the center set button on the control pad next to the LCD. The shutter speed should turn yellow and get bigger, then just turn the dial on that control pad to change the shutter time. The manual has better directions if mine were unclear. Good luck, Diana

Oct 2, 2011, 2:07 PM	#7
purpleehobbit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 202	Perhaps I am not understanding what you mean by resolution. I am thinking of the megapixel size, as in recording at the full 16mp. Looking at the camera guide, the only feature it says is unavailable in M mode is tracking focus.

Oct 2, 2011, 4:26 PM	#9
fishycomics Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC NY Posts: 9,682	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asT0z4EnH9o here is a video what the cam just does enjoy __________________ These are Pc low Budget Economy Hybrid camcorders Great for the Daytime Outdoor shots Light on the Object video made. No light No Video Last edited by fishycomics; Oct 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM.

Oct 2, 2011, 8:08 PM	#10
JohnWho Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa Bay Area, USA Posts: 49	Nice video fc. Made me want a hot dog (Nathan's, of course!) __________________ I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant!

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