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New Fuji F200 EXR - I just bought one....
Hedge:
Robin - regarding your comments about depth of field and aperture openings.
On a digital compact camera the sensor is much smaller than that of a DSLR therefore the potential reduced DOF is negated. This is both a plus and a minus. Your choice of shutter priority would be useful if you are trying to freeze motion (higher value) or indicate motion (lower value). If I were you and had those kind of options on a compact I would go for aperture priority or even program mode (if available) and let the camera sort it out.
Can you control the ISO as well?
Hope I'm not preaching to the converted and some of what I said is of use. :wink:
RedRobin:
^^^^
Thanks, Hedge :happy2:
It is helpful for me to learn that digi compacts have smaller sensors and consequently their influence on DOF.
This particular F200 has EXR sensors which are apparently slightly larger than most other digi compacts. Here's some info on the technology : -
Linky : - Super CCD EXR Technology Explained....
As the lens is zoomed to wider angles the DOF becomes less critical. Once upon a time I used to carry around 2 SLR Nikon bodies plus 4 lenses and loads of roll film. The ultimate camera is probably the digital Leica which cmdrfire has but it's megabucks and not as compact. It's Horses For Courses.
And yes, you can control the ISO and furthermore it will select the optimum ISO for you in the Auto modes.
Perhaps when I'm more familiar with it I should write and post a review.
stealthwolf:
Fuji's SuperCCD technology has always been superior to other compact cameras. When the F10/11 came out, they were using similar technology and achieving far superior results despite only being 6MP (at a time when 6MP was the norm and 8MP cameras were coming out). Consequently, the camera had fantastic night-time images with very low noise compared to its peers.
Look forward to the review.
Unfortunately doubt I'd be able to make it to SC as got a mate's wedding on at the same time. If I do turn up, I'll probably be suited and booted :grin: :grin: :grin:
RedRobin:
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Yes my Sky's F11 is about 6MP and this latest F200 is 12MP!! And as such, it actually makes using a compact at its max much more useful.
As that excellent review you posted a link to explains, low noise and dynamic range are extremely well resolved for a digi compact.
If you do turn up at SC fully suited 'n booted I will definitely be capturing it on my new F200!!
If I do write a review eventually it won't be very in-depth but more from my usual perspective (comparing it with my modded GTI :grin:).
stealthwolf:
^^^I can just imagine you modding the camera with strips of CF! :grin:
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