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NEW powershot hs60 user

Started Jan 15, 2019 | Discussions thread
OP Cindytho New Member • Posts: 3
Re: NEW powershot hs60 user

Sactojim wrote:

marksee wrote:

Some quick suggestions as I have a SX50:

  • stay with ISO 100 or 200 and 400 in a pinch
  • shoot in good light
  • spot focus for birds/wildlife
  • brace (or tripod/monopod) if possible for stills and video.
  • I prefer P and A modes. Learn the various Scene modes, they work. Macro is excellent
  • Jpeg works best for me, set quality to
  • Auto WB (white balance)
  • I like Vivid color (more pop/contrast especially on overcast days)
  • I use Super Fine jpeg setting
  • At this stage (or any) don't spend time on shooting in RAW format which requires learning post processing software for little to no improvement on IQ

Thanks! These are exactly the kind of suggestions I'm looking for. I've been trying to take photos primarily using the Auto and SCN settings as I wanted a camera I could just pick up quickly and shoot. But I will "branch out" from that and try P and A modes. The landscapes I've taken are pretty good, especially on bright days and using Auto. Zooming in close seems to be a bigger issue for me and the camera seems to jump around alot.

I was considering setting up the "customized" settings (C1 and C2) for taking bird photos (C1) and macro/flowers (C2). Do you have specific recommendations for what to use?

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