good thing about PV808 is then taking portrait it'll try to adjust the skin color as nice as possible. otherwise www.color.com.gg.

im confused about sensor mode pureview/full resolution. its ok if i snap on auto mode?

why not? it'll only snap at 16:9 and at 8mp, utilizing all 41mp (it's actually 36mp for 16:9 and 38mp for 4:3) and downsize it to 8mp real time.

Share with you my settings, maybe can help you abit to decide when to use what (DISCLAIMER: this is just my personal preferences, not the perfect or ideal settings or anything). Would like hear about other pureviewers here on their settings and usage too:

AUTO and SCENES mode
I use these modes mainly when taking non-critical, day-to-day casual photo. AUTO is when I'm super lazy to think or in a hurry, SCENES is when I'm less lazy to think and know the kinda subject I'm taking, for example macro shot of my fried loh shee fun or portrait shot of someone. These settings generally yield the best looking photos especially night shot because of the use of Pureview. But use zoom sparingly if really need to frame something afar and can't get close enough. Because though it is lossless, the more zoom power the less pureview power (less 'pure pixels').

CREATIVE mode (The FUN mode )
Creative 1:
Full resolution (34MP), 16:9, Superfine, Colour tones: Normal, Capture mode: Normal, Saturation/Contrast/Sharpness: Default, Flash: Off, Exposure: 0.0, WB: Auto, ISO50, ND filter: ON

This is when I need to shoot something at the highest resolution for project/archiving/travel with post-processing using computer (aka The Kiasu Mode) 16:9 because my projects are mainly interior and architecture shots, go for 4:3 if you need the extra 38MP. ISO50 to get maximum details with sufficient lighting, ND filter for creative effect mostly daytime outdoor.

Creative 2:
Pureview 8MP, 16:9, Superfine, Vivid, Capture mode: Normal, Saturation/Contrast/Sharpness: Default, Flash: Off, Exposure: 0.0, WB: Auto, ISO AUTO, ND filter: Auto

Most used settings, my default. The best balance for quality and resolution. Post-processing most of the time not needed. For slightly more important daily pics for most occasions, like pictures of your loved one or a nice landscape, etc.

Creative 3:
Pureview 5MP, 4:3, Superfine, Colour tones: Normal, Capture mode: Self-timer 2 seconds, Saturation/Contrast/Sharpness: Default, Flash: Off, Exposure: 0.0, WB: Auto, ISO 800/1600, ND filter: Auto

The I-am-not-afraid-of-the-dark mode, 5MP and Normal colour tones to bring noise to the minimum, self-timer to avoid shake, ISO 800 or 1600 (extreme case)

Creative 4 (I really wish I have this extra preset):
Pureview 5MP, 4:3, Superfine, Colour tones: Normal, Capture mode: Bracketing 5 images -0.3/+0.3, Saturation/Contrast/Sharpness: Default, Flash: Off, Exposure: 0.0, WB: Auto, ISO 1600, ND filter: Off

Basically the Sport mode for fast moving subject.

This post has been edited by hox: Aug 7 2012, 06:29 PM

now i understand . but im surprise the size of picture between 8mp and 34mp. like 800kb vs 10mb. for 4r paper i think 8mp enough already

more than enough, only use the full resolution mode (The Kiasu Mode) when you need to do large print or sell to stockphoto sites.

guy,

ND filter function for what, when it on make my pic become dark..
when situation or scene, when it need to use.

this picture really make me shock...

snap to fan with speed 3

result can see fan blade


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what your all setting

flash on...

its automatic

oh right, i just remember nokia 808 tip video using flash capture movement.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_density_filter

lets test on sky tomorrow

flash will stop motion like this


Nokia N8 @ Water Effect by JTproductions, on Flickr


Nokia N8 @ Water drops by JTproductions, on Flickr

This post has been edited by aspire2oo6: Aug 7 2012, 10:41 PM

for those asking how to turn-off that pesky battery-draining 808's weather background app, install App Stop from the Store.



This post has been edited by hox: Aug 9 2012, 04:42 PM

i try capture small light in the totally dark room, but..
the result is like i using night mode, and cant focus small light also..
mean other area have some bright, not totally real dark..

btw i not using night mode, i also try manual mode still same.
i want when black is black..how to setting..

here i got some sample.

1. flash on
2. flash off

all set auto


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exposure -1.0.

i still need learning about photos