01-02-2012, 01:43 PM
Just got my new S95 for Christmas. I am not a camera buff and have limited experience w digital photography, although I am prof trained artist and understand composition. Starting a thread to review this affordable camera in hopes others can also provide tips and insights to best maximize the features.
So far I am pleased with camera. It functions great as a point and shoot. The small size makes it a perfect grab and go unit. It can handle low light, which helps offset the limitations inherit w compact cameras. The video is 720 HD. I shot a test video of the sloth at Dallas World Aquarium and it came out fantastic. Sound quality is also very nice given the small size of the camera. The overall image is very stable and should prove helpful for future DIY videos I plan to make.
My unit has a 16g card, which seems more than adequate for my current use. This camera does not use std batteries, you must purchase the special lipo unit. I just ordered a back up for convenience.
The default setting is "fine" - on auto setting, the pics avg 1-3 mb in JPEG format. The camera allows RAW, but I am not ready for that level yet. Lots of reading and study will be required for me to crack the potential of this little gem.
Expect more comments in coming months.
Thx
Scott
So far I am pleased with camera. It functions great as a point and shoot. The small size makes it a perfect grab and go unit. It can handle low light, which helps offset the limitations inherit w compact cameras. The video is 720 HD. I shot a test video of the sloth at Dallas World Aquarium and it came out fantastic. Sound quality is also very nice given the small size of the camera. The overall image is very stable and should prove helpful for future DIY videos I plan to make.
My unit has a 16g card, which seems more than adequate for my current use. This camera does not use std batteries, you must purchase the special lipo unit. I just ordered a back up for convenience.
The default setting is "fine" - on auto setting, the pics avg 1-3 mb in JPEG format. The camera allows RAW, but I am not ready for that level yet. Lots of reading and study will be required for me to crack the potential of this little gem.
Expect more comments in coming months.
Thx
Scott
Scott - North Dallas