They're very acceptable!
What was the slave flash, and how triggered?
S95 Jez
On 14/02/2012, Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yes, that's right, Moose: make me feel consumerist and profligate :-) Oh,
> and I should worry about your socks, by the way :-)
>
> The S100 is a very clever little camera ; I discovered yesterday that you
> can set the zoom length in the Portrait mode, using the lens ring control.
> Thank you for introducing me to the little device. I've not yet found a use
> for the GPS (I don't use the logger function), so I might leave it off.
>
> I took some party shots on Friday, to test its party-calibre. I cheated
> somewhat by using a slave flash, but it was placed only roughly to one side
> to reduce the shadows by a smidgeon. You can see where some undue shadows
> occurred because I was not careful enough with placing the slave:
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/flyulas/ValentineSParty?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNSJg6j_mqTd8QE&feat=directlink
>
> The first shot struck me as nicely sharp, but there was some variability
> after that, probably because of my attempts at spontaneity. I had to remain
> sober as I was the duty "adult", so I didn't put it to the
> slightly-drunk-operator test, but overall it passed the party test.
>
> I rather fancy having only that and the K-5, so I'm not totally decided on
> buying the GX1. And whatever happens the G12 will have to go, although it
> is sad to lose the articulated display.
>
> On holsters: I have a small Crumpler bag for the S100 and another for the
> K-5; for me that's the only way to be comfortable but still to have a camera
> ready to use.
>
> Chris
> [slightly chastened]
>
>
> On 14 Feb 2012, at 20:41, Moose wrote:
>
>> On 2/14/2012 7:09 AM, Chris Barker wrote:
>>> It is daft, I know. But I'm bidding on a Panny 20mm with a view to
>>> fitting it on a GX1. These cameras seem to be priced just right on the
>>> UK market; i.e. cheaper than I was expecting, and cheaper than the
>>> Pentacchio K-01, the Canyon G1X, the Oly E-P3 and the E-M5 (by a long
>>> way).
>>
>> Thanks so much! By changing your photo equipment about as often as I
>> change my socks, you make me feel so much better
>> when I do actually switch (photo) gears. ;-)
>>
>> Still got the S100? Enjoying it?
>>
>> I've recently had a couple of visits to botanic gardens carrying both S100
>> and Samung WB650, using the Canon for
>> whatever is within its zoom range and the Sammy beyond that. Like an old
>> time US western gunslinger, with a holster on
>> each hip. :-)
>>
>> Shifty Moose
>
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