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 Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 06:19 pm
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watchboy



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 Johnny, yes breathing technique of shooting is very important too and I am glad you know the proper technique! :) But remember, Increase shutter speed, ISO but so much of bigger aperture as you will get a more centre weighted pic.  So by reducing the aperture(to higher F stops), ironically it reduces the shutter speed.  It all depends what shots you are taking, still life or life, ya know what I mean? In short, like the old saying goes practice makes perfect.


Now for the Raynox lens, since you have not got it yet, perhaps you might want to think of another alternative to get macro filters which IMO, it is 95% as good as getthing the macor lens. The solution is cheaper and result is 95%! I am still having a NIKON 3T & 4T macro filters. I used them on my old camera. They are very effective and produce GREAT pics!!! However you might need a lens adpater for the S9600. But again I think the newer generation of prosumer cameras like the S9600 has a ready-to-fit front mount end. If that's the case you need not get a lens adpater but just the macro filters.


The NIKON macro filters are the BEST on the market right now in term of quality and price. You need to check the front mount end of your S9600 or the lens adapter(if your S9600 does not have a front mounting end). The NIKON macro comes in 2 types and 2 mounting sizes. The 3T and 4T lenses are 52mm, and +1.5 and +2.9 diopters respectively. 5T and 6T lenses are 62mm, and +1.5 and +2.9 diopters. So it depends on which front mount size your S9600 will be, 62mm or 52mm? If yours is 58mm, no problem too cos you can get a STEP UP ring(58mmto 62mm), not STEP DOWN and get the 5T & 6T. It is always good to STEP UP instead of  STEP DOWN cos of vignetting.

Also if you want more magnification, the NIKON macro filters can be stacked together which yeild +4.4 dipoters!:)

Again JMO and experience as I am not expert. :P


Johnny P wrote: I agree Jacky, on one of the photos I took there was a plain passing by I didn't notice after  I taken  the picture it came out perfect.  LOL  Image Stabilizer is nice but you don't really need it,  It's is like shooting a weapon (breathing, and trigger sqeezing  techniques )  It's natural for me.  Increase shutter speed, open aperture wider. The command dial is a thumb alway. LOLsmile8.gif

Eventually I going to get the RAYNOX DCR 250 soon.cool10.gif

watchboy wrote:
But without a doubt, the noise level of Fuji cameras is AWESOME! Starting from its past models the S7000. The only thing that might be torn between this and other competitors according to the general consumers, is that the Fuji is lacked of the Image Stabilizing feature.

But Image Stabilizer(IS) is not necessary for watch pics as most of the time we are using tripod. And it is not necessary again for outdoor shoot as the bright light will allow the use of faster shutter speed which again, one can do without shutter speed.

However, IS is VERY USEFUL if it comes to low light condition, for e.g. in a concert, theatre, hockey game,.....where flash is not allowed or not proper for use. That's where the IS comes effective and useful. Of course one can compensate with high ISO setting but only to a certain extend(noise level especially) which varies from camera to camera.

That said, I really like Fuji cameras cos of its super low noise levels and its awesome SUPER MACRO mode even w/o add on filters/lens.

Btw, Johnny, the RAYNOX DCR 250 is a very good lens cos the focal length is great for life shots like bugs and insects! RAYNOX makes very high quality products. I had a RAYNOX lens adapter and filters. Though I do not own any RAYNOX tele or macro lenses before, I can see by the lens adapter and filters I had that RAYNOX is a very good brand and worth every penny for them!

JMO as I am no expert. :P