Someone posted what's the point of using external flash on a compact camera... and now I say.. what's the point of using a big bunker of a case for a compact camera

yeah, i think entry level dslr with F2.8 can even take better pictures due to the wider lense... but nvm, let me see how far i can push the s95

the stress test i already know, but because no padding thats y lazy to get

An entry level dslr with its 18-55 kit lens will whoopass any compact. Its at least 2 stops better

For full protection during hiking trip / waterfall trekking / jungle camping of course.

Ok... like that make sense I suppose.

hi all, found an article online, when record video with s95 in hd format 1280 X 720 @30P with a 16gb memory card, only able to record 1 hour and 24 minutes. which mean if use the original card 4gb, only 21minutes for video recording ?

s95 user pls let me know ur video recording limit and ur memory card size.

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Added on June 21, 2011, 6:05 pmIn that article also compared some other camera with same card size and same video format, the video recording limit is longer than canon 2 or 4 times.

This post has been edited by edragon84: Jun 21 2011, 06:08 PM

4GB is the FAT32 file system limit. Other cameras may compress the vid more I suppose.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/pro...#Specifications

Look under Movie Data

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Jun 21 2011, 07:56 PM

i recorded not more than 10 minutes only, so cant say as yet...

My main concern is why the video file size of s95 is so huge compare to other camera

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Added on June 21, 2011, 9:31 pm@Adam

Is there any video remaining time show on s95 when do video recording?

This post has been edited by edragon84: Jun 21 2011, 09:31 PM

mine's a 8GB SDHC sandisk, the card remaining is 3.6GB, under 1280X720 HD, i can record another 24'36"

I used to own an alpha 300, sold it because i didn't like lugging it around, so usually left it home collecting dust although you can't deny the picture quality is awesome minus the heavy noise with the alpha sensor on higher isos compared to other dslrs.

i guess photography kind of bites me back, i want to be equipped with something decent compared to my current sony pns w120. I guess s95 would do fine, but xz-1 seems more customizable. hopefully a pocket slr would come out in the near future, so that i won't have a tough time choosing a cam.

Best-est always with you camera --> ur smartphone.

that would end with me getting abysmal photos

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Added on June 22, 2011, 2:02 amthat would end with me getting abysmal photos

This post has been edited by nabelon: Jun 22 2011, 02:02 AM

"Better" camera just higher image quality niah... doesn't guarantee quality image wan.

Check out this group.... http://www.flickr.com/groups/takenwithiphone/pool/

correct, owning an expensive highest-end camera doesnt make u a super photographer with super pictures!

A photo may be technically perfect but no inspirational value. Science vs Art

Tks for that, based on your result, i assume an empty 8gb card can record up to 60minutes clip only, which i think is too less.
May i know do we have any option on camera to lower down video quality and prolong the recording time?

This post has been edited by edragon84: Jun 22 2011, 12:18 PM

640 = 42'21", 320 = 114'38"

agreed, i start shopping online since i found its really cheaper than local shops

somehow the thoughts of buying expensive stuff from the net and things like a camera without seeing and feeling the actual thing in my hands gives me the creeps