PSP7: Takes a little getting used to. I also have Elements 2.0
which I like a little better but it's not as powerful as PSP. I
rarely use either...but you do need to keep one of them.
BreezeBrowser offers 90% of what I need and is a simple and
powerful tool allowing you to shoot raw. I suppose if you choose
to shoot JPEG (which most probably do), you'll need something else.
Shooting JPEG gives you processed pics right out of the camera that
shouldn't be too far off. Raw lets you capture what the camera saw
completely unprocessed (the digital negative, if you will) and then
let's you set your white balance, sharpening, contrast, etc. on
your PC. The cruise gallery you commented on - I had gone through
that a few times tweaking the photos and everytime I was happier as
I learned how to use sharpening and levels.
I always use a card reader. More convenient for me and don't need
to work the batteries in the camera. Post a sample picture if you
can. BTW, the focus issue is common on the S40 - I always click MF
and verify the distance to subject before shooting (or use manual
focus). You can also use Av mode and set the aperature down to 5
to 7 range (light permitting) and increase your depth of field.
Hope that helps.
-- Greg
My new S40 has very unreliable focusing. I noticed it immediately
when I opened the box yesterday. Both last PM inside in both light
and darker rooms and this AM on the landscape setting outdoors,
which is supposed to be automatically set on infinity, it was badly
out of focus. Is this a common problem, or am I doing something
wrong? I have it on the highest resolutioin and least compression,
yet the pix are just disappointing. This cameras has high reviews
and I got it largely on that basis. I also really do not like the
download program, either. It doesn't automatically work on Win XP,
so I am down to using a CF reader and
PSP-7. Not what I had in mind. Anyone else have this experience?
Do I need to return it while I can? Thanks for any input.
--
John Ellis
