So I got a Sony DSC-H10 and I would like some tips on how to improve picture quality.
What's the specs for your camera? A picture *pun* would help as well.
First off, you could help me by teaching me how to OC.
Specs wrote:
Sensor
• 1/2.5 " Type Super HAD CCD
• 8.3 million pixels total
• 8.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes
• 3264 x 2448
• 2592 x 1944
• 2048 x 1536
• 640 x 480
• 3264 x 2176 (3:2)
• 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie clips
• 640 x 480 @ 30fps
• 640 x 480 @ 16.6fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30fps
• 320 x 240 @ 8.3fps
File formats
• JPEG (Exif Ver.2.21)
• MPEG1 (MPEG Movie VX)Lens
• 10x optical zoom
• 6.3 - 63.0mm
• 38 - 380mm (35mm equiv.)
• f/ 3.5 - 14.4
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
• 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspheric element) Image stabilization
• Super SteadyShot
Conversion lenses (with adapter Ring)
• Wide: VCL-DH0758
• Tele: VCL-DH1758
• Close-up: VCL-M3358 Digital zoom Yes, up to 2x Focus
• Single AF
• Monitor AF
• Macro AF area modes
• 9-point AF
• Center Weighted AF
• Spot area AF
• Focus preset AF assist lamp Yes, auto or off Focus distance (From front of lens)
• Auto: 50cm - ∞ (w), 90cm - ∞ (t)
• Macro: 2cm - ∞ (w), 90cm - ∞ (t)
Metering • Multi-Pattern
• Center-Weighted
• Spot
ISO sensitivity
• Auto
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• ISO 3200
Exposure compensation +/- 2.0EV in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure bracketing +/- 0.3, 0.7, 1.0 EV
Shutter speed • Auto: 1/4 - 1/2,000 sec
• Program Auto: 1 sec- 1/1,000 sec
• Manual: 30 sec - 1/2000 sec
Aperture • Auto: F3.5/8.0 (w)
• Program Auto: F3.5/F8.0 (w)
Modes • Auto
• Program auto
• Manual
• Movie
• SCN
Scene modes • High Sensitivity
• Extra High Sensitivity
• Extra High-speed Burst
• Twilight
• Twilight Portrait
• Portrait
• Soft Snap
• Landscape
• Beach
• Snow
• Fireworks
• Hi-speed Shutter
• Advanced Sports Shooting White balance
• Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting)
• Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting)
• Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting)
• Incandescent
• Flash Self timer 2 or 10 sec
Image parameters
• Normal
• Vivid
• Natural
• Real
• Sepia
• B&W
• DRO (Dynamic Range Optimizer): Standard, Plus, off
Retouch
• Trimming
• Red Eye Correction
• Soft Focus
• Partial Color
• Fisheye Lens
• Cross Filter
Flash
• Auto
• Flash On
• Slow Syncro
• Flash Off
• Red-Eye Reduction
• Range: 0.2 - 7.0m (w), 0.9 - 5.6m (t) (ISO Auto)
• Range: Up to 14m (w), 11.2m (t) (ISO 3200)
Viewfinder No
LCD monitor
• 3.0 in (7.5cm) Hybrid TFT LCD
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• 230,000 dots
• Approx. 100% coverage
Connectivity
• AV out (Composite, 1080i component with optional cable)
• USB 2.0 High Speed
• DC input
• All in/out via Multi Use Terminal
Print compliance • Pictbridge
• DPOF
• Print Image Matching III
• EXIF Print
Storage
• Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo card
• Approx 31MB internal memory
Power
• Li-ion battery pack NP-BG1
• BC-CSGB / CSGC Charger included
• Optional AC adaptor
Weight (no batt) 265 g (9.3 oz)
Weight (With batt) 381 g (13.4 oz)
Dimensions 106 x 68.5 x 48.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 in)
Last edited by Gooners (2008-07-08 07:23:48)
Specs: http://www.sony.si/view/ShowProduct.act … nicalSpecs
Looks sexy don't it?
Looks sexy don't it?
Last edited by .Sup (2008-07-08 07:28:46)
HA! It's in Slovenian!
My first suggestion would be to find a good book on photography. You can have the best camera in the world, but automation doesn't beat knowing what you're doing.
On my previous camera I thought setting ISO to the highest level would increase picture quality but all it did was make the pics grainy.
Yeah you really need to get your hands on some good books, so you can learn the basics if you are shelling out cash on expensive equipment...
It wasn't expensive, I just make best pictures possible with this camera.
It's the other way around. The best quality pictures have low ISO with a high shutter speed. Unfortunately, you need a lot of light to pull that off. Sunny days are the best for taking pictures for that reason..Sup wrote:
On my previous camera I thought setting ISO to the highest level would increase picture quality but all it did was make the pics grainy.
Never lower the shutter speed below 1/80 unless you're using a tripod because you will get camera shake and the picture will come out blurry. Only increase the ISO when 1/80 is still under-exposed.
Can you take a sample picture to show the quality you are at?
Thanks
Thanks
Sure. I took some when there was still daylight. Pics in HD resolution:kylef wrote:
Can you take a sample picture to show the quality you are at?
Thanks
post more pics they looks
Last edited by blademaster (2008-07-08 13:30:06)
This pic is grainy and there was enough light in the room.
I've noticed that with nearly all digital cameras. They take massive huge resolution/size pictures but are actually shit in quality. You need to downscale the image in photoshop or something to make it look nice.
I know atleast on my camera there is an AF option, for wide/spot/multi... If youre taking pictures of flowers use the spot focus, and for everything else use wide. I wouldnt use multi
Thats cause theyre trying to pack too many pixels in to a tiny camera, and because of the size of the lens/sensor it fucks up.Mek-Stizzle wrote:
I've noticed that with nearly all digital cameras. They take massive huge resolution/size pictures but are actually shit in quality. You need to downscale the image in photoshop or something to make it look nice.
I found AF settings and it has two options: Single or Monitor. Its set to single right now.Wallpaper wrote:
I know atleast on my camera there is an AF option, for wide/spot/multi... If youre taking pictures of flowers use the spot focus, and for everything else use wide. I wouldnt use multiThats cause theyre trying to pack too many pixels in to a tiny camera, and because of the size of the lens/sensor it fucks up.Mek-Stizzle wrote:
I've noticed that with nearly all digital cameras. They take massive huge resolution/size pictures but are actually shit in quality. You need to downscale the image in photoshop or something to make it look nice.
I'm not sure how in depth your settings are in the camera but adjusting shutter speed is the best way of getting good contrast. Higher shutter speed = less light getting in (great in proportion for lighter images) and vice versa. Also, a decent exposure can give you some nice trail effects.
Last edited by kylef (2008-07-09 07:13:23)
I can't find any setting named shutter. Is there any other name for that setting?kylef wrote:
I'm not sure how in depth your settings are in the camera but adjusting shutter speed is the best way of getting good contrast. Higher shutter speed = less light getting in (great in proportion for lighter images) and vice versa. Also, a decent exposure can give you some nice trail effects.
It's possible the camera might not have it ... I'm mainly in tune with (D)SLRs but even still, I would have expected most new cams to have it. Try finding "exposure" and fiddle in there..Sup wrote:
I can't find any setting named shutter. Is there any other name for that setting?kylef wrote:
I'm not sure how in depth your settings are in the camera but adjusting shutter speed is the best way of getting good contrast. Higher shutter speed = less light getting in (great in proportion for lighter images) and vice versa. Also, a decent exposure can give you some nice trail effects.
Heres a review of it: http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/defa … r-shot+h10
Functions are posted too but I don't see any option you guys mentioned.
Functions are posted too but I don't see any option you guys mentioned.
But i don't see those options.Review wrote:
There are a number of selectable AF modes: multi-area, center, spot, three approximate distance modes, and infinity.
Last edited by .Sup (2008-07-09 08:30:59)
Shutter is the setting with settings such as 1/32, 1/100, 1/500, and 1/1000
Oh, and BTW, try using a larger aperture.
Oh, and BTW, try using a larger aperture.
Maybe it is a different button you need to press other than the dial. I was thinking of replacing my Sony DSC-F717 with the DSC-H10..Sup wrote:
Heres a review of it: http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/defa … r-shot+h10
Functions are posted too but I don't see any option you guys mentioned.But i don't see those options.Review wrote:
There are a number of selectable AF modes: multi-area, center, spot, three approximate distance modes, and infinity.
Ive never had a Sony before, but there also could be an option in the settings that opens up the advanced settings. /shrug
Also if there is an option to have the image stabilizer only kick in when you focus, use that... It will help battery life quite a bit
Also if there is an option to have the image stabilizer only kick in when you focus, use that... It will help battery life quite a bit
And usually gets better pictures if you have something to focus onWallpaper wrote:
Ive never had a Sony before, but there also could be an option in the settings that opens up the advanced settings. /shrug
Also if there is an option to have the image stabilizer only kick in when you focus, use that... It will help battery life quite a bit