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06-22-2009, 04:25 AM
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Thanks for all the ideas! I installed the software from my camera, and it really sucks. Or maybe I didn't figure it out...
 One of my problems is that no matter what settings I try on Manual Mode the pics are super super dark, so i set ISO at 800 and then it's "normal" brightness, but pixelated. I tried somemore photos and got the best ones just setting everything on auto. Of course... *rolls eyes* I will try some of these other programs. Thanks!  
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06-22-2009, 04:54 AM
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06-22-2009, 05:41 AM
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Or instead of manual try aperture priority mode and just set on the lowest value i.e. widest opening, you will get nice small depth field and subject will stand out.
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06-22-2009, 05:15 PM
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I actually just found this "F" adjustment, and did shift it to wide open although it doesn't say a number it is set at. I also cannot find a shutter speed...I will look through the camera manual. I have been playing with the aperture priority mode as well, and find I get some half decent pics with that setting.
This graininess is driving me nuts. From my understanding, this is a decent camera, but I got better pics with my Canon SD500 until I dropped it when I was rappelling.  I will try some of these new settings when the lights come on the tank in 1/2 hour. Thanks for your continued help!! Last edited by Myka; 06-22-2009 at 05:19 PM.
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06-22-2009, 06:21 PM
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I have a G9 and I find it works really well. You should be shooting in aperture priority mode with the lowest number possible (your f number) and keep the ISO low. Either 100 or 200 at the most, those little compacts don't have a large enough sensor to go much higher than that. If the picture is too dark try adjusting your exposure to the plus side which will slow the shutter speed so you might need a tripod or something steady. Also check your metering, you might need to change it from spot to center average or vise verse depending on what you're shooting.
Last edited by sphelps; 06-22-2009 at 06:24 PM.
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06-22-2009, 06:44 PM
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Ok, I found the shutter speed. I adjust that with a button that has an asterisk on it. I would have never known...
 Thanks for pointing out all these new adjustments! I'm still having some troubles focussing in macro. It beeps saying it has focussed, but when I look on puter it is not focussed. My F number range (BKT?) is 2.8-8.0, and then I can spread the numbers (AEB?) from 2-4, but I can only choose one option, either AEB or BKT. I think I need to take a photography course! Right now on aperture priority it's bleaching the pics out... now I need to figure out how to change those settings so it isn't doing that anymore...
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06-22-2009, 07:12 PM
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My Panasonic Lumix FZ8 has Aperature Priority and Shutter Priority (as well as Program Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Intelligent ISO, and Simple), while in either of these modes you can adjust the setting that has priority and the other (either shutter speed or F-stop) adjust accordingly to give you the proper exposure (if possible). It will over or under-expose if you push the settings above or below a certain threshold, in either of these settings, but I can adjust the exposure also in all of my settings +/- 2 stops, to somewhat negate this effect.
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06-23-2009, 01:05 AM
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"I'm still having some troubles focussing in macro. It beeps saying it has focussed, but when I look on puter it is not focussed."
I was having the same problem I now shoot super macro with digitial image stabilization more (or pic of shakey hand). It works good i've also read about using a cell phone holder stuck to the outside glass for stabilization. A tri pod works to just not for in tank shots. I should mention I'm using a Olympus1030
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