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Gerhard Beulke

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:56 am Post subject: Search for small digi camera with manual focus Archived from groups: aus>photo, others (more info?)

Hi, I'm looking for a small digi camera like the Ixus800. But it should have approximately 4 optical zoom and manual focus if possible. I have expensive pro gear but I can't take it with me on my bike rides. I would like to take shots of my friend's jumps during the rides and that's where I require the manual focus. Any suggestions please? >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Gerhard Beulke wrote: > Hi, > > I'm looking for a small digi camera like the Ixus800. > But it should have approximately 4 optical zoom and manual focus if > possible. > I have expensive pro gear but I can't take it with me on my bike rides. > I would like to take shots of my friend's jumps during the rides and > that's where I require the manual focus. > > Any suggestions please? www.dpreview.com -> Buying Guide -> Features search. >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

For example Ricoh GX8, R5 etc. "Gerhard Beulke" <gcaesar.DeleteThis@gmx.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:MPG.1ff29dc1dbb7e5e49896ee@news.nsw.westnet.com.au... > Hi, > > I'm looking for a small digi camera like the Ixus800. > But it should have approximately 4 optical zoom and manual focus if > possible. > I have expensive pro gear but I can't take it with me on my bike rides. > I would like to take shots of my friend's jumps during the rides and > that's where I require the manual focus. > > Any suggestions please? >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Gerhard Beulke wrote: > I have expensive pro gear but I can't take it with me on my bike rides. ^^^^ Motor or pedal? BugBear >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Gerhard Beulke" <gcaesar DeleteThis @gmx.net> wrote in message news:MPG.1ff29dc1dbb7e5e49896ee@news.nsw.westnet.com.au... > Hi, > > I'm looking for a small digi camera like the Ixus800. > But it should have approximately 4 optical zoom and manual focus if > possible. > I have expensive pro gear but I can't take it with me on my bike rides. > I would like to take shots of my friend's jumps during the rides and > that's where I require the manual focus. I'm also looking for a compact, did you consider an LX2? I'd buy one in a flash if it not for the reports of bad noise. > > Any suggestions please? >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:55 am Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <12oh814tdfa1o1d RemoveThis @corp.supernews.com>, buncha67 RemoveThis @gmail.com says... > > "Gerhard Beulke" <gcaesar RemoveThis @gmx.net> wrote in message > news:MPG.1ff29dc1dbb7e5e49896ee@news.nsw.westnet.com.au... > > Hi, > > > > I'm looking for a small digi camera like the Ixus800. > > But it should have approximately 4 optical zoom and manual focus if > > possible. > > I have expensive pro gear but I can't take it with me on my bike rides. > > I would like to take shots of my friend's jumps during the rides and > > that's where I require the manual focus. Thank you everybody. I hope there is a smaller camera out there like the Ixus cameras. I really need one which is very thin to keep it around my neck. >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

Chris Luck

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

MMnospam wrote: > This might fit the bill -- > > http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/e900.html > > 4 x zoom and manual focus. > I picked one up yesterday and so far I like it a lot. You like the manual focus? That's one of the E900's weakest features, the LCD is low res (115K) and there is no magnified image available to help you judge the focus. You may get lucky at close range but I wouldn't depend on it. Also when using manual focus in low light the screen does not 'bright up' so a dim scene becomes unworkable. The behaviour in auto-focus mode is different, here the screen does bright-up and one trick I developed was to pre-focus on the target in auto-focus mode - though even that's not too easy in low light since the E900 doesn't have a focus assist lamp - then, without adjusting anything else, switch to manual focus. The focus point remains at the pre-focus setting. Not perfect, but likely to get better results than plain manual and in low light the only usable option. The E900 does have its plus points but please don't sell it on its manual focus. -- Regards, Chris Luck -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Chris Luck wrote: > Sorry about the line wrapping. Using Thunderbird - must try to remember to re-wrap before sending. -- Regards, Chris Luck -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Chris Luck wrote: > Chris Luck wrote: >> > > Sorry about the line wrapping. Using Thunderbird - must try to remember to > re-wrap before sending. No problem reading it with T-bird here, as it wraps to the size of my window automatically... > -- > Regards, > Chris Luck The above don't work as a delimiter only because Terranews appends its own delimiter: -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com john mcwilliams >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

John McWilliams wrote: >> Chris Luck wrote: Sorry about the line wrapping. Using Thunderbird - >> must try to remember to re-wrap before sending. > > No problem reading it with T-bird here, as it wraps to the size of my > window automatically... Yes, but it can make it difficult to follow with a wide window. I'd sooner it wrapped as here. [Assuming I've done it right this time. ] >> -- > The above don't work as a delimiter only because Terranews appends its > own delimiter: I know. Drat. Not a lot I can do about that aside from finding another provider but Teranews has good coverage and performs adequately given the price (though it has had its ups and downs) so I'm not desperate to move. I'll maintain the 'non-delimiter' out of habit. -- Regards, Chris Luck -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Hw small do you want to go? How big is too big? If you're after a pocket camera, try one of the Canon A series - these advanced pocket cameras have some mighty impressive specs. If you're happy to go a bit larger, try the Canon S3 on for size. I've been impressed with the Canon S3. The little Panasonics look pretty impressive too, with built in image stabiliser. Question though ... instead of manual focus, wouldn't pre-focusing work well enough? David "Gerhard Beulke" <gcaesar DeleteThis @gmx.net> wrote in message news:MPG.1ff29dc1dbb7e5e49896ee@news.nsw.westnet.com.au... > Hi, > > I'm looking for a small digi camera like the Ixus800. > But it should have approximately 4 optical zoom and manual focus if > possible. > I have expensive pro gear but I can't take it with me on my bike rides. > I would like to take shots of my friend's jumps during the rides and > that's where I require the manual focus. > > Any suggestions please? >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"David" <davidcpclayton.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:12oot6d6r85j95c@corp.supernews.com... > Hw small do you want to go? How big is too big? > If you're after a pocket camera, try one of the Canon A series - these > advanced pocket cameras have some mighty impressive specs. > If you're happy to go a bit larger, try the Canon S3 on for size. I've > been impressed with the Canon S3. > > The little Panasonics look pretty impressive too, with built in image > stabiliser. > > Question though ... instead of manual focus, wouldn't pre-focusing work > well enough? My guess is that he prefers open stop with low EI ... a DOF issue demanding greater focussing control. > David > > "Gerhard Beulke" <gcaesar.TakeThisOut@gmx.net> wrote in message > news:MPG.1ff29dc1dbb7e5e49896ee@news.nsw.westnet.com.au... >> Hi, >> >> I'm looking for a small digi camera like the Ixus800. >> But it should have approximately 4 optical zoom and manual focus if >> possible. >> I have expensive pro gear but I can't take it with me on my bike rides. >> I would like to take shots of my friend's jumps during the rides and >> that's where I require the manual focus. >> >> Any suggestions please? > > >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:56 am Post subject: Re: Search for small digi camera with manual focus [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <458c9337$0$2917$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au>, rm@hotmailDOTcom says... > > "David" <davidcpclayton.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:12oot6d6r85j95c@corp.supernews.com... > > Hw small do you want to go? How big is too big? > > If you're after a pocket camera, try one of the Canon A series - these > > advanced pocket cameras have some mighty impressive specs. > > If you're happy to go a bit larger, try the Canon S3 on for size. I've > > been impressed with the Canon S3. > > > > The little Panasonics look pretty impressive too, with built in image > > stabiliser. > > > > Question though ... instead of manual focus, wouldn't pre-focusing work > > well enough? > > My guess is that he prefers open stop with low EI ... a DOF issue > demanding greater focussing control. Correct- thank you. I'm still looking around since I can't find a really small pocket camera which does the job. >> Stay informed about: Search for small digi camera with manual focus

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