Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Canon Powershot SD1000?

So I'm feeling a little stupid, sitting here with the user guide in front of me, but cannot seem to figure out how to set the self timer. I would preferably like it to take several pics without me having to press the button... Can anyone help me or maybe guide me in the right direction?????? Am I being incredible dumb?? Is it even possible? It has to be! Come on...... Please Help.





Sincerely,





Girl who can't figure out her user guide/camera.





Thanks!!!!!



Well I'm glad to hear you at least tried to read your manual! Most people on here won't even do that.





Now that I've found my Sd1000 battery in my mess of a room, I can help you. Yes, it is possible. Here's how:


-Press 'menu'


-Scroll down to 'self-timer'.


-Press 'func. set'


-Choose your delay.


-Choose how many shots you want.


-Press 'func set'


-Press 'menu'


-Press the button with the garbage can, four squares and the clock.


-Keep pressing it until you get to 'custom timer'


-Press 'func. set'


-Take your photos.


-Profit

Ive upto 175 to buy a camera, I

After much saving..ive finally got a little spare cash to spend on a camera, I'll use it mainly for nights out, but also as I'm just starting to get into photography I want something reasonably good quality...any help would br great!



The Panasonic for the lens, Canon for the functionality and manufacturer experience.




The Panasonic Lumix. I have one and it takes great pictures.




I have the Lumix and it takes great photos.

Do all canon speedlights fit on the canon powershot sx1?

Yes, but not to say they wont be awkwardly big on there. Especially the 580EX II, I feel even a 430EX II we be kind of unwieldy.




Make that all Canon speedlights with the letters "EX" in the name.





You can still find a lot of older flashes with letters like "A", "T", and "EZ" after the numbers. Those flashes will not work.

Anyone know where I can get a good webcam?

I've gotten a few webcams, and they've both let me down. One was just a cheap crappy one and I got a philips webcam thing and it's just not working. Anyone know of any good webcams that aren't way too expensive or a place I can get a good one?



logitech.com




Logitech. Starting with the best first, one of these should suit your budget:





Quickcam Pro 9000


Quickcam Communicate Delux / S7500


Quickcam Communicate MP / S5500




walmart. it is cheap and they have a lot of choices. Best buy is too expensive for me. good luck.

What super wide angle lens, 90mm to 120mm, would you recommend for an 8x10

120mm lens on a 8x10 camera will not be a 'super' wide angle lens but just a wide angle.





I suggest buying a 90mm which can cover the full film format.





Schneider Super-Angulon XL series have large image circles (good for architecture) and cover the film plane easily.


Check the Schneider FineArt XXL series too. They are quite sharp and provide good apertures.





With regards to wide angle, I suggest that you also check the image and see the light fall off towards the edges.




I've never used anything bigger than 4x5... I don't think I've ever even *seen* an 8x10 camera.





Sorry to be of no help with the answer. But how many of the users here actually have a clue what you are even talking about?

How can I find my lost camera?

The last time I'm sure I saw it was on March 2, 2009. I took some pictures with it before March 10, 2009. I realized it was missing on March 25, 2009. I have the following rooms in my house: bedroom, parents room, office, kitchen, dining room, living room, basement, loft, parents bathroom, bathroom. I have thoroughly searched most of the rooms, but can't find it anywhere. I remember using it in the bathroom to take pictures of my birds (I know wierd location) and using it in the office to upload pictures.



Don't rule out strange places, like the refrigerator. Seriously, last time I lost my glasses, I found them in the pantry. Oh and check couch cushions. That's where I always lose the tv remote.




Look for places in the house you haven't looked for before. If bed is near wall maybe it's between bed and wall. Did you Loan it to anybody?


If this is a tiny subcompact camera could you have washed it in your jeans? Is your office at home? If not, maybe you left it at work.




The last time I lost something, it was my car keys and I found them in the trash.


Good luck with your search.

Is it worth getting these canon lens?

So right now i have the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM,


is it worth it to also buy the Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM?


i want it because it is only 80 dollars....



You will just be duplicating the focal lengths you already have with your 28-135mm. I say save your money and buy a wide angle lens to add to your collection.




If you desperately want to spend your money right now, buy the 50mm f/1.8.


Although it is cheap, it is a wonderfully sharp and fast lens, perfect for shallow DOF, perfect for those portraits with the blurred background.




It's 20mm shorter, 2/3 stop faster at the long end, no IS.





But for $80, why not? It is also a lot smaller and lighter than the 28-135.

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