SiR-Racer

Some of you may remember my post a while ago asking for some help in picking up a digital camera. Well I got one and I chose the Canon Powershot S400. This is an awesome little camera. It takes great quality pics and is extremely portable...i can carry it in my pocket no problem.

The only downside is that it doesnt have the full manual controls (ie focus, shutter speed, aperature). But for most shots that isnt really necessary with this camera. It usually does a great job picking all the settings itself. This is especially true when taking up-close macro shots. The quality is simply amazing.

Another great feature is the long shutter mode. This allows you to set the shutter speed up to 15 seconds! Really amazing for night shots.

I have a few sample pics posted up here:

http://www.pbase.com/sirracer

Thanks to all those who replied in my original thread and helped me pick a camera!

bdotdan

nice pics man, mind me askin how much u paid for the camera, im lookin to by a digi cam but have low funds right now

PULOVR

The cam is not the expensive part........($300+ for a half decent one to start).....it's the extra battery and memory cards that can get you into trouble.


For me................Cam......charging station for the cam......8 rechargable batteries & charger (just in case I'm going to a place that doesn't have a power supply)......and memory cards. It CAN get expensive.

Am I glad I took the digital plunge? YEP.


After seeing One Hour Photo, I'll never go back to regular film. (I still keep a 35mm as a back-up, just in case though)



If you've seen the film, you'll know what I mean.

airfalcon

wow werry nice pictures! I really enjoyd going trough them! and specialy liked this one here!



good job! keep it up!

take a few pics of the riced up cars in your naiborhood! haha

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

I liked One Hour Photo... good movie!

Haha... you sat there and waited for the faucet to drip. Actually, that's a cool pic

SpikeyLee

You've got a pic of the building where I used to work! Cool!

Nice pics you've taken with your new camera, I especially like the water dripping from the faucet. Hope you enjoy your new camera!

I've got a question for you, do you find that it's too small? I was playing around with the digital cameras at Best Buy a while back and I found that the Canon ones were too small for my liking, but maybe it's different once you actually use it for taking pictures instead of just handling it in the store.

imported_Slvr-Bullet

Nice pics.
Glad you like the S400. I previously had the S110 but didn't like the fact you couldn't have full control over the settings. That's why I sold it and got a S30.

My gf's sis has the S400 and I was amazed how much better it was than the S110. Good quality night pics and stuff.

Quad4

nice pics...... how much did u pick up the camera for?

OcTaNeTeDdY

I love the water drip..... I feel peacefulness..... siiiiigggghhhhh.........

PULOVR

I feel the need to go to the washroom.

Cantonagod

The pic of the cover bridge looks like the spot where my brother got married.

OcTaNeTeDdY

Where was that pic taken anyways????? The bridge photo.....

Gallagher

my camera is worth $1100. I got the Canonpowershot s50....

S2K KID

i like the kings college circle one

and the night shots

SiR-Racer

i got the camera at futureshop for regular price $699. but at the time they had a promotion where i got a $30 gift certificate. so it's almost like paying $669.

and it's true, it's not necessarily the camera that kills you but the accessories. i found that Canada Computers (www.canadacomputers.com) has a decent deal on CF cards though. I bought a 256MB Lexar for just $89. I also picked up the Canon leather carrying case w/ extra battery from futureshop. so all in all i paid around $160 on just accessories.

i'm happy with the size of the camera. it does take a little getting used to but i think i've adjusted to its small size. i was worried that i would have trouble holding it steady but after a little practice it's not a problem.

the covered bridge in the pics was quite the sight. its the last one left in ontario. it's located near the waterloo/kitchener area. it's just outside of this town called Elmira (near St.Jacobs).

SiR-Racer

a couple more macros from my backyard. macrophotography owns!!

http://members.rogers.com/civicsir/macros/macro1.jpg

http://members.rogers.com/civicsir/macros/macro2.jpg

PULOVR

:cough: :cough: I remember you saying your dad bought himself a digi cam......an S50 if I remember correctly.

So I guess you have 2 S50's?

PULOVR

2 rice 4 u after he was caught in a lie......

PULOVR

Just having fun with you.

(old people remember everything......well most of the time that's true)