Cigar Photography - Page 7

elderboy02 · 12-09-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

Yep... It is a Canon Powershot SD780IS 12.1 megapixel

Chris. · 12-09-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Yep... It is a Canon Powershot SD780IS 12.1 megapixel

Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/3.2 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
Shutter Speed
15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
Light Metering Method
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method
Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...elTechSpecsAct

Chris. · 12-09-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

elderboy02 · 12-09-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

Yep. It has a manual mode. So, back to the eccj picture.... should the picture be lighter or darker? Should I have changed the ISO?

DBall · 12-09-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

Very cool... that I did not know. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.

A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

Now that's a nice, easy explanation... prolly the first one that makes any sense. I have tons to learn, so little things like that are pretty important. Thanks!

Guitarman-S.T- · 12-09-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

my Powershot G9 has a great manual feature. I like simple quick snap shots, I enjoy great video and the manual function was icing. Hell even i need some help with the manual needs but i do enjoy playing with it

Eleven · 12-09-2009, 07:09 AM

Crap now I need to get a macro lens for my Canon XS

DBall · 12-09-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Eleven

Crap now I need to get a macro lens for my Canon XS

save a few hundred dollars and get a macro filter... that's what I used on my shots a few pages back (with my friend's Rebel XS). Macro filters are about $20.

Eleven · 12-09-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

save a few hundred dollars and get a macro filter... that's what I used on my shots a few pages back (with my friend's Rebel XS). Macro filters are about $20.

Now we're in the same ballpark!

Thanks

maverickdrinker · 12-09-2009, 01:43 PM

amazing pictures DBALL. Definately have a talent for pictures. Thanks for sharing

Fishbeadtwo · 12-09-2009, 01:58 PM

Nice shots/stash Dan!

Chris. · 12-09-2009, 03:53 PM

Bokeh is that blurring effect that you get past the point of focus. Also called depth of field. Macro does a great job of creating that narrow depth of field on point and shoot cameras. Unfortunately it only works on the close up shots.

Chris. · 12-09-2009, 04:08 PM

This was with my Sony dsc-p73 p&s

canon 350D with a nifty fifty.

elderboy02 · 12-09-2009, 07:23 PM

OK, for the illusione eccj pic I took....

It says the ISO was 800. The f was 3.2. Exposure time was 1/20 of a second. 6mm focal length.

I don't know if that is good or not. Give me some advice if I should change one of those values and I will re-try the shot.

elderboy02 · 12-09-2009, 09:30 PM

Here are some more shots that I took:

Oliva Serie V Double Robusto:

Tatuaje Black foot:

Tatuaje Black:

12-09-2009, 09:58 PM

I took this shot the other day while walking teh dag. Notice the out of focus fore ground and back ground. The out of focus back ground is what is called Bokeh.

-Mark.

cort · 12-09-2009, 11:05 PM

Great pics everyone.

I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread

Chris. · 12-10-2009, 06:17 AM

Unfortunately, my Macro isn't as good as you guys' newer point and shoots. I really need a new one. I'm still not in focus in this pic. I would still have to come back a little bit.
f/2.8, shutter speed 1/20, ISO 100, no flash. My advice is to play around with the settings so you figure out first hand what each setting does. I usually keep the ISO low unless I can't get a good exposure without raising it.

elderboy02 · 12-11-2009, 09:56 PM

Trinidad Reyes:

elderboy02 · 12-11-2009, 09:59 PM

H. Upmann Mag 48 '09 LE:

12-09-2009, 07:09 AM	#7
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Cigar Photography Crap now I need to get a macro lens for my Canon XS __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

12-09-2009, 01:43 PM	#10
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Cigar Photography amazing pictures DBALL. Definately have a talent for pictures. Thanks for sharing

12-09-2009, 01:58 PM	#11
Fishbeadtwo Another nut j0b Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: Washington, the state Posts: 1,175 Trading: (9)	Re: Cigar Photography Nice shots/stash Dan! __________________ This white coat is a little tight...?

12-09-2009, 03:53 PM	#12
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Cigar Photography Bokeh is that blurring effect that you get past the point of focus. Also called depth of field. Macro does a great job of creating that narrow depth of field on point and shoot cameras. Unfortunately it only works on the close up shots. __________________

12-09-2009, 04:08 PM	#13
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Cigar Photography This was with my Sony dsc-p73 p&s canon 350D with a nifty fifty. __________________

12-09-2009, 07:23 PM	#14
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,517 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar Photography OK, for the illusione eccj pic I took.... It says the ISO was 800. The f was 3.2. Exposure time was 1/20 of a second. 6mm focal length. I don't know if that is good or not. Give me some advice if I should change one of those values and I will re-try the shot.

12-09-2009, 09:30 PM	#15
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,517 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar Photography Here are some more shots that I took: Oliva Serie V Double Robusto: Tatuaje Black foot: Tatuaje Black:

12-09-2009, 09:58 PM	#16
Roland of Gilead Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Photography I took this shot the other day while walking teh dag. Notice the out of focus fore ground and back ground. The out of focus back ground is what is called Bokeh. -Mark.

12-09-2009, 11:05 PM	#17
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Cigar Photography Great pics everyone. I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread

12-10-2009, 06:17 AM	#18
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Cigar Photography Unfortunately, my Macro isn't as good as you guys' newer point and shoots. I really need a new one. I'm still not in focus in this pic. I would still have to come back a little bit. f/2.8, shutter speed 1/20, ISO 100, no flash. My advice is to play around with the settings so you figure out first hand what each setting does. I usually keep the ISO low unless I can't get a good exposure without raising it. __________________ Last edited by Chris.; 12-10-2009 at 06:23 AM.

12-11-2009, 09:56 PM	#19
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,517 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar Photography Trinidad Reyes:

12-11-2009, 09:59 PM	#20
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,517 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar Photography H. Upmann Mag 48 '09 LE: