Jollysue's Camera Thread

[jollysue]

I know you have answered this before, Frank, but what camera do you use, with what resolution?

Those are super pics!

 

[Coryologist]

I know you have answered this before, Frank, but what camera do you use, with what resolution?

Those are super pics!

Hi. Canon 1Ds with a Canon 50mm macro lens. - Frank

 

[jollysue]

Is it fairly automatic? Or do you have to know the settings to make?

I often get a nice shot, but the resolution isn't enough to cut it down.

 

[Coryologist]

Is it fairly automatic? Or do you have to know the settings to make?

I often get a nice shot, but the resolution isn't enough to cut it down.

Hi. It can be used fully automatic for exposure and focus - or, completely manually. - F.

 

[Barracuda518]

Is it fairly automatic? Or do you have to know the settings to make?

I often get a nice shot, but the resolution isn't enough to cut it down.

Hi. It can be used fully automatic for exposure and focus - or, completely manually. - F.

How many mega pixels?

 

[Coryologist]

How many mega pixels?

11.1Specs on Canon 1DsFrankHouston - we have wigglers. - Frank

 

[Barracuda518]

How many mega pixels?

11.1Specs on Canon 1DsFrankHouston - we have wigglers. - Frank

Nice camera.

I read on another forum about the fry hatching. Thats great news! Hopefully I can get some of them from you one day

Still a long ways to go though. As you know, those first couple of days are always the hardest.

 

[jollysue]

Congratulations again!

11.1! No wonder. I am using a 5 megapixel Olympus.

 

[Coryologist]

Congratulations again!

11.1! No wonder. I am using a 5 megapixel Olympus.

At the size we are creating images at, and mainly on the web, there is virtually no difference between the two. The difference becomes important as you progress to make large photo prints. 8 x 10 is about it for the 5 MP, probably 11 x 14 on the 11 MP/ - Frank

 

[jollysue]

It's when I crop and enlarge, isolating a segment and zooming in, then the picture gets grainy. I was looking at the new Olympus Stylus 1200. I would be inclined to stick with the Olymus because I already have the xD cards. The battery is a different one though. And the optical zoom is only 3x.

 

[Coryologist]

It's when I crop and enlarge, isolating a segment and zooming in, then the picture gets grainy. I was looking at the new Olympus Stylus 1200. I would be inclined to stick with the Olymus because I already have the xD cards. The battery is a different one though. And the optical zoom is only 3x.

Is that a point and shoot? You have to invest in a dSLR if you are serious about good fish photography. Truly not possible to get high-quality results with a P&S, regardless of the number of MP. Break out the credit card! - Frank

congrats on the wrigglers!! would love to see pics.

Hi. If the fry survive, I generally take the first pics at 10 days, then 20 and then 30. The 3 to 5 days are the roughest. I'm still hoping they make it. - Frank

 

[jollysue]

Yes, you are right, it is a P&S. But I am only able to do P&S. I am at a loss with all the technology. I have several options on my Olympus Camedia, but I use the AUTO. lol This is the Stylus 1200 http/www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/...sp?product=1311

I don't mind spending some more (not $2,000+), but more buttons to push won't help me. So I am picking Your brain.

 

[Coryologist]

Yes, you are right, it is a P&S. But I am only able to do P&S. I am at a loss with all the technology. I have several options on my Olympus Camedia, but I use the AUTO. lol This is the Stylus 1200 http/www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/...sp?product=1311

I don't mind spending some more (not $2,000+), but more buttons to push won't help me. So I am picking Your brain.

The dSLR's are fully automatic - just like a P&S. You can get one for well under $1000. Add a used macro for $200 and you're shootin' with the big boys. - Frank

 

[jollysue]

I settled on the Olympus Evolt 510.
http/www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/...sp?product=1295
http/www.cameralabs.com/reviews/OlympusE510/verdict.shtml
It is entry level dSLR. I didn't get the lens yet. But I ordered the camera. Well, actually the order is waiting for the last clicks to co through. I should probably wait until after the first of the year though. Thanks for the tips.

 

[jollysue]

Yes that's great news. Sorry for going off subject. Thought you might like to make up a bit on the shipping.

Ignore me. It's the end of my fifty hour week.