ISO3200 la..

Your picture is shot using JPEG with NR during PP?

Nice thing about JPEG is that one doesn't have to see all the tons of noise during PP and it's so much faster to edit

I might consider shooting RAW+JPEG in the near future, so that when I can straight away view the pictures, after a photoshoot

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Jan 25 2011, 11:07 PM

Lens doesn't affect ISO performance Well, indirectly because if you're using faster aperture lenses like a Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8, by using f/2.8 you can reduce your ISO, thus having less noise in your pictures

There are several factors as to how noticeable noise is:

1) What ISO are you shooting at? ISO3200 or ISO6400 is very challenging to many APS-C cameras already.

2) Lighting conditions! Noise is more apparent in darker areas compared to well-lit ones

3) Post Processing! If you''re editing a very underexposed picture.Increasing the brightness, to give it a more optimum exposure, will also make noise more noticeable

4) RAW or JPEG? JPEG is a processed image from your camera. Noise Reduction is already applied, thus sometimes you notice pretty usable shots at high ISO also. RAW on the other hand is just like the name, a raw image file. No Noise reduction is applied, so there's much more noise than JPEG.Advantages of noise in RAW, is that you can have the total freedom as to how much Noise Reduction you want to apply on it. Also, the quality of NR applied during PP on RAW files if better than the NR applied on JPEG in the camera. From my experience, RAW noise is very smooth and very consistent. JPEG on the other hand, has so much chromatic noise, and sometime very patchy and ugly noise lol

5)Size of your picture. The smaller the size you resize your picture at, the less noise you will "see". The more you pixel peep, the more noise you will see

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Jan 30 2011, 02:26 PM

Yes. Depending also how much NR you apply to it. The more you apply, the less details and sharpness

60D is a good choice for Videography since it has the variable angle screen

RM4k is a good budget for the whole DSLR set, as the 18-55 set costs roughly RM3.3k iinm. Add in a bag, some other accessories also. And you might want a LCD Viwefinder as well.Helps in video work

We're all learning here. So don't hestitate do pose a question or two. In the respective brand thread lar

Alternatively, you can post it here: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1719575&hl=

Pretty simple question eh: Compact or DSLR?

You know it yourself already. DSLRs produce much better image quality,better low light quality, better versatility for upgrade(lenses,accessories as such), more responsive.

Compacts on the other hand, are light and easy to carry around. Image quality I would say decent for its size.

Tell you what:

If you're buying a DSLR, you're actually investing into the camera

If you're buying a compact, you're just buying a camera

So my take is that, if you're serious about photography and really want take excellent pictures in the future, DSLR is the way to go

If you're just casually taking pictures here and there, more of like "snapshots", then compacts should be the way. Cheaper alternative also, easy on your wallet.

Well, you can always get a compact first. If you're not satisfied of the performance, you can always upgrade ma

Btw, RM1.6K can get you Canon,Sony or Nikon entry level DSLR already. So you might want to think twice?
Specifications wise, LX3 is better than the other 2 since it's positioned as a "higher end" camera.

Anyway, LX3 is old and already replaced by the LX5. Canon also has the awesome S95 which is pocketable yet, deliver good results. Both are awesome stuff

Else, there's the Olympus XZ-1 iinm, with has slightly better specs than the two. But function/ergonomics wise, I can't say much since I've yet to test it personally. But reviews seems promising!

For your first recommendation:

First of all, what is it that you seek from a camera? You're mentioning many models there...

And if you should also allocate budget for lens purchases.Let's say 60:40 for DSLR:Lens

Second recommendation: LX5 is not an interchangeable camera while the rest are. I'd suggest you get a cheaper PnS instead?

PnS is Point and Shoot. Your regular small camera, normally fully Auto mode, You just click the button and it snaps. Relatively cheap, you can easily find one below RM1k.

DSLR is Digital Single Lens Reflex. The big huge chunky with big big lenses. Normally full manual, you get full control over your camera. Relatively much more expensive than PnS, normally costing at least RM1.5k to RM20k ++

Micro Four Thirds is something in between the PnS and DSLR

All cameras nowadays are digital lar, hence the names digital camera. Still got use film meh?

To put it simply:

1) Size: Normally bigger than PnS but smaller than DSLR
2) Image Quality: Better than PnS but below DSLR( due to sensor size being in between). Same goes to Low light performance
3) Price: Somewhere around RM1.5k to RM2.5k
4) Functionality: They usually have full manual controls, but not as versatile as DSLRs

Yes, Micro Four Thirds cameras can change lenses but there's limited choices to begin with Lenses are much cheaper compared to DSLRs..

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Feb 26 2011, 01:29 AM

Har??

Canon IXUS series.. i think the one with f/2.0 lens

Btw, your nickname sounds offensive to me. Mau kena report?

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Apr 19 2011, 01:25 AM

How about the IXUS 300HS? It's featuring the f/2.0 lens which is good for low light

You want a Hybrid Rangefinder? *hints*

Else you might want to consider a cheaper body+ better lens? That will give you better Image Quality

For example would be a 550D(1.8k) + Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC(1.7K) + Canon Speedlite 430EXII(1k) combo. You're good to go for street, event, wedding and portraiture photography

I'd take the 550D since I do not have much use for the variable angled LCD screen

That will do. But yeah, you will need better lenses to give better Image Quality

Go for the 550D, or even better the 600D if you have the budget. The 600D is the latest model and features the variable angle LCD screen

With a RM4k budget, you can actually get a 60D/D7000 with a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 A much better lens than the kit

Are you taking long exposure shots?

No difference. Reckon a simple PnS should be able to do the job as well

The truth is that we're not so informed about cheaper cameras. One reason being, is that there's hardly much differentiation between camera models of that price range.

If you're talking about RM1k onwards, then yeah. That's where all the nice features come into play: f/1.8 or f/2.0 lenses, full manual control, good ISO performance which means good in low light.

So best bet, is to visit some camera shops and ask recommendations directly from the sales personnel. They'd probably know what's best to fit your needs.

Cheers

You meant SDHC card? Because both are different formats

Btw, this is totally the wrong thread lol

Are you talking about memory cards for mobile phones or Cameras?

Because usually Micro SD is used for HP, SDHC for cameras

Looks like only the VC version is affected?

http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/02/canon-o...s-lensid-issue/

Get the non VC version then. The VC sucks so badly, especially if you're shooting subjects that require fast AF performance

You want the cheapest possible camera, but want good low light performance(clear pictures at night, no blur pics). Even RM1.5k+ cameras would struggle

RM500 I don't know what to recommend. Reckon it's better to get recommendations from camera shops

Try looking up at those f/2.0 Canon Compacts in their website. Can't quite remember their specs and pricing though