What can you do for me?

[PT]

Ok, I am a complete novice when it come's to photography, wondered if you could give me any tips, both on photography and using my camera...I had no idea what info you needed so I have added as much as I can............

http://www.refreshdesign.co.uk/dale/beast.jpg

Make: FugiFilm MX - 2700
Orientation: Normal
yCbCr Positioning: Cosited
F-Stop:3.2
Exposure Program: Normal Program
ISO Speed Ratings: 120
ExifVersion: 0210
Compressed Bits Per Pixel: 3.2
Shutter Speed: 1/17 sec
Aperture Value: 3.4
Brightness Value: 21 / 10
Exposure Bias Value: 0.0
Max Aperture Value: 3.4
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Fired
Focal Length: 7.6 mm
FlashPix Version: 0100
EXIF colour space: sRGB
Sensing Method: One-chip colour sensor
FIle Source: DSC
Scene Type: Direct Photographed Image

[Gordeez]

The only thing i can think of is
Try going for a quicker shutter speed.
1/17 sec is slow, so if they move, your pics will be
blurry and out focus.

I usually try to shoot at about 1/100 Sec
Not the best either, but they dont come out too bad.

[sugar]

Can't you turn up the ISO towards 200?

Is the f 3,2 the minimum for the cam?

Never zoom, because you will loose some speef of the camera

sugar

[PT]

Can't you turn up the ISO towards 200?

Is the f 3,2 the minimum for the cam?

Never zoom, because you will loose some speef of the camera

sugar

Do you know how to do this on my type of camera?? I have no idea what the f 3,2 means [smilie=huh.gif]

PT, what manual settings are available? What can you regulate.
Agree with comments about NEVER EVER zooming. Your shutter speed is way low, I usually shoot at 1/400 or even 1/500 with enough light that is very easy to get good shots. I dont necessarily think that increasing ISO is good, but on most cameras that is done automatically by the camera. I use the lowest ISO. I believe in providing optimal lighting conditions first, and then using the best camera modes (quick shutter, low ISO...) to get the crispy pics. Lighting is EVERYTHING in my opinion.

[Molino]

Is the f 3,2 the minimum for the cam?


Looking at www.dpreview.com and the specs for this camera, 3.2 is the largest aperture and the ISO is not adjusteable. F3.2 denotes the size of the aperture. A smaller number for the aperture actually indicates a larger aperture (lense opening) and will allow you to take pictures with a faster shutter speed. In this case you were using the largest aperture.

What puzzles me is that the camera flash was on, but it took the picture with a shutter speed of just 1/17 sec. With the flash on it should be able to take the picture at a higher shutter speed. Again on www.dpreview.com it says there are a variety of different flash modes to choose from: Auto, On, Anti-red-eye, Slow, Off. Try using some of these different flash modes to see if one will allow for a faster shutter speed.

FYI: if you're interested here is the direct link to your camera specs:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Fujifilm/fuji_mx2700.asp

[PT]

FYI: if you're interested here is the direct link to your camera specs:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Fujifilm/fuji_mx2700.asp

Thanks, I'll check that link out and try using the different flash options to see how I effect the shutter speed, I'll let you know how I get on and show you some more pics. You know I have never actually seen camera flash, I thought it was off and only came on when needed...I dunno.

In the manual setting of the camera i get to fiddle with these options

W.B: I guess this is white balance, theres little icons that look like a light bulb, a window with a 2 and one with a 1, a sun beside a cloud, a sun, and automatic.
EV: -0.9 to +1.5
Flash: -0.6 to +0.6
Slow-Sync: On or Off

Maybe this can help you figure out what I can do? [smilie=bowdown.gif]

hey PT

The only one that is relevant a lot is white balance. Does it have a Flourescent setting? that is the one.

[Molino]

In your first post of this thread it says in the EXIF info the flash fired, but the shutter speed was at 1/17 sec. I think your Slow-Sync may have been turned on. This would allow the flash to go off, but still take the photo with the same shutter speed and aperture as if the flash was not being used.

Try turning Slow-Sync to "off" and see if it'll take the photos with a faster shutter speed (flash still on).

[PT]

Ok, I had a play around with the camera........the best I could do on shutter speed was 1/97. I got quite good results (for me anyways) using the Macro feature, let me know what you guys think....


http://www.refreshdesign.co.uk/dale/macros/beastFrontOn.jpg
http://www.refreshdesign.co.uk/dale/macros/beastUpClose.jpg
http://www.refreshdesign.co.uk/dale/macros/plantLeaf.jpg

MUCH Better [smilie=punk.gif]

See I told you it would help [smilie=mf_laughbounce.gif]

[PT]

Aye, I knew you guys could help. Thanks for all the advice, I really appreciate it. [smilie=bowdown.gif] [smilie=bowdown.gif]

[Rab]

Hey PT, great shots!

[PT]

Awright there Rab, good to see a familiar face!! [smilie=photo.gif]

[Molino]

Much better PT! That second shot is really good.

[PT]

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