Hi Stimix, Ozak:

Thanks for the advise... Than mostly I will go for 300HS instead of 1000HS... heheh...

What Stimix mentioned is true, I also surprised that 1000HS can give 1 cm macro!! Furthermore movie resolution can up to 1920 compare to 1280 that 300HS can offer.. =.=!

This post has been edited by Galaxy Angel: Aug 29 2010, 01:42 PM

Well, i'm guessing you were shooting at low light?Most compacts don't fare well at low light situations

And there is more to just MegaPixels which affects Picture Quality.Too many factors to consider such as lens quality,built in processor, sensor type/quality,settings such as aperture,shutter speed,ISO performance,built in Noise reduction which will either balance out the detail:noise ratio or just bluntly go for pure NR(in the case of G11), built in Optical Image Stabilisation(different manufacturers have different terms for this)

So blaming picture quality solely on the amount of Megapixels isn't fair.There are other factors to consider too



Agree on this.Wide angle lens is very desirable on compacts



It's like that.Superzooms or compacts with high zoom range will have a significantly higher F value to cover the whole range eh

And picture quality/details/sharpness will therefore be compromised through out the focal length because of the huge range there

Don't think there are any 300-400mm f/1.8 in the market now.Perhaps i remember a 300mm F2.0 from Sony or Olympus? Would probably cost Rm20K anyway



Sometimes you gotta understand the limitations and compromise of a superzoom.It's technically harder to produce a high zoom range lens with very wide aperture.Even DSLRs don't have those lenses Oh wai, got 300mm f/2 but need to pay Rm20k

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Added on August 29, 2010, 3:31 pm@Galaxy Go for the 300HS .Definitely better than the 1000HS

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Aug 29 2010, 03:31 PM

Thanks -kytz- for the advise. For sure will go to 300HS

I have a question for camera, as I am newbie, from the camera spec, how can I know this is the wide angle lens?

Not just me. Able shoot at low light is an advantange for most of the user. Who don't want just takeout the camera and shot without all the warning telling you cannot shot from the camera.

Pixel is just one of the example I m given. Of course still got many cause that given bad quality picture. Pixel is a most common misleading for noob people who think higher is better.


I don't follow much of DSLR equipment anymore. It just an example this kind of spec telephoto lens cost a boom. But hope 1 day some maker can create one. Maybe cost a waja!

Of course I understand the difficulty of technical to produce 1. And clamping all super duper spec in small body will not produce good picture. And worst, maybe the camera cannot last long.

You need to think as normal people what is best camera for them. Using an expert and DSLR mind will make them more difficult to own a camera.Just suggest some most common spec and day to day use is best for them. DSLR is the next level.

eh hardly use camera to do recording la..jus wan to snap pics at faster speed n to have nice pics at low light..
now come out s95 lagi pening..

I just got my 300hs . will have test it this week at Malacca ..

This post has been edited by Jojo: Sep 1 2010, 11:39 AM

can i ask something? this camera got how long warranty? 1 year?

I realised that my 300HS tends to have this inconsistent focusing problem. Sometimes when youre in the rush, pictures come out all blurry. Is this due to the f2.0 aperture or am i focusing at the wrong places?

1 year default, register the warranty online and get another 2 years extension. So total 3 years.

This post has been edited by claxxion: Sep 1 2010, 06:03 PM

Your hands shaky izzit?

guys. im a novice here. does this camera has a feature like produce considerately good photo if ur hand shake slightly while taking phot? or taking pictures of moving objects?

my old ixus got a function in scn mode which is pets n kids. lol.

btw wat r the cons of this camera? i believe there is alot of experienced user here smooth interface?

Getting a blur image is because your camera used a slow shutter speed to compensate for the lack of exposure due to low light.Either this or the camera bumps up the ISO and you'll get noisy images.That's only if you're using fully Auto la

Using a manual PnS like the 300HS enables you to fully take control of the camera's shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings to your desire.You can freeze water drops or take a long exposure of a night scene, produce "bokeh" or stunning landscapes with great depth of field.Everything is within your control!

That's why manual PnS are so desirable nowadays

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Sep 1 2010, 11:41 PM

wa. thx dude. so with this camera. all i nid to do is do my homework n master how to use manual and dream come true?

Hi, how does it compare with LX3? LX3 has a larger of image sensor size, in theory the noise and light should get a better control than 300HS. So how about in the reality? and tone of the color?

Really have to compare side by side haha. Yes, LX3 sensor even bigger than S90. To compensate smaller sensor size, 300HS is using a totally diff tech i.e backlite illuminated sensor. Meaning of all the wiring fronting the sensor as in LX3/S90, 300HS wiring is located behind the sensor and thus more light & less noises.

I ve compare both quality. LX3 take better picture quality compare 300HS.

stimix. mind posting some nice guide for noob/newbie in ur 1st post?

tat would help me n others

Hi 300HS users, can the video recording has Autofocus like Sony TX5? TQ.

ozak, how abt current s90 or upcoming s95?
thanks.

I didn't compare before. So I not sure what is the quality.

I have molest the s90 before during brought the 300HS. Judge from the outlook of s90, I rather buy 300HS or LX3. The look of the s90 not stylish and dull.

ozak. so u have a 300hs? wats ur opinion bout its pro n con?