I'd had a virus, got rid of the virus, but it had corrupted some critical files, so I decided a few months ago that it was best to back up my files and reinstall Windows. So when I got my new camera I didn't see the point of installing my camera software and transferring my photos onto my laptop until Windows was fixed.
This camera is my first compact digital point-and-shoot. I'm a bit disappointed with the photos to be honest. My other cameras are a lot more manual so I have a lot more control over exposure, shutter speed, focus etc. I have a Nikon d50 (dSLR), a Pentacon film SLR, a Holgaroid and a Diana Mini. I decided that, having a baby, I'd need something more instant, and something I could fit in my pocket. I didn't want to be changing lenses, attaching flashes or changing films.
Because I've only just transferred them to my computer, I've only just been able to view them full size, therefore identifying problems. So here's why I'm not happy with them:
1. Noise from high ISO and blur due to slow shutter speed. Both of these are due to the very poor light in my basement flat! On camera flash is always awful (and the little one hates it) so maybe I need to find an alternative solution!
2. An unfamiliar subject. I never considered the fact that you can't tell a baby to stay still!
3. Autofocus. It never focusses on what I want it to. I used autofocus on my d50, but that had 5 points for you to choose which to focus on.
4. Shooting in JPEG. I'm used to shooting digitally in RAW so I generally use a preset white balance, and then I can adjust it using my laptop without losing any quality.
So anyway, here are some photos of the little one:
aww lovely photos, what a cutie she is :-)
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