How easy is it to use this model to take photographs with? What do you need to add, if anything?
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Photos?? Still photos as a camera lens, or celestial photos? As a camera lens you will need a t-mount to fit your camera mount. As a celestial camera The dslr would probably be too heavy for the drive system. I have taken some celestial shouts using a web-cam on an adapter. I made one using a piece of bathroom sink drain pipe (1.25" dia) with a plug in the end that fit on the webcam lens adapter. It works well for solar system objects like planets and the moon.
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I bought it for my son, he has taken quite a few pics with it, but he is also a computer tech, I have never used it. Sorry that I can't help, but I do know it can be done. He did have to order a lot of attachments and filters to be able to do it.
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I haven't tried the camera yet. I plan on trying it this weekend. It is getting easier to use the other features._
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Keep the ISO to 400 or below, 800 max and you will be fine for detailed images. You can push it a little higher if you don't plan to blow the pictures up really large. Yes, its about 1-2 stops worse than other cameras, but the camera features and the 16-50 f/2.8 kit lens more than make up for it. If you can't work around 1-stop, then you probably shouldn't be considering a camera at this level.
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I have had this camera about a month and came a cross this site. http://www.tlc-systems.com/artzen2-0083.htm It is the most helpful piece of info on how to use the darn thing as well as explain the good and bad points of taking pictures with this particular camera. The pix's are amazing and the author is an excellant writer. Hope you get as much out of it. It is a bit long but take it one piece at a at time and by the end of the piece you will have more than enough info to Move forward in using this amazing camera and making some amazing photo memories. Good luck
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It's normally very simple to use. Canon gives you enough option to play around with your options on automatic captures.
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Hello Mine, This camera is so easy to operate... "yes", you can easily transfer photo's onto your computer, and upload them.
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I also remove the memory card and click it into my laptop to transfer the photos. I do all editing with Easyshare software that was already on my laptop from a previous camera. Of course the software doesn't come with this camera, which I think is ridiculous. I didn't get a remote with my camera so I can't answer that part of the question.
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I did nt like it.maybe it can't use it. I would like to try rogue diffuser and blender. I also have one lambency diffuser but I haven't use it that much . I am not good with the flash on the camera. I would buy the rogue. Let me know if works
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Sounds like a great suggestion, thanks. Do you use a 8G will this camera? Would I be correct in assuming you'd get about 1700 pics at fairly standard settings?
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I feel the you should check the manual before using the camera. It is not as simple as point and shoot. I am also not real tech savy but am able to use it now quite easily. The manual helps a lot.
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HiiIts a very good câmeraits like the others to operate..i think is easy =)
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It is pretty easy to use, but I don't use all the features available. It does take really nice pictures.
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I like to have it available but I find it a bit annoying as a regular DSLR user because there is no digital zoom or focus capabilities, which often results in blurry shots. It's quite difficult to take selfies with it. It is nice to have an instant shot if necessary though!
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Install battery and memory card. Turn the camera on. Select a picture setting and then take pictures. Don't forget to remove the lens cover.
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Make yourself into a triangle- elbows sticking to your sides so there is no daylight between them. Legs spread out like a tripod. You do not need them way out just so you are steady. I. Know there will be times that you won't have time to set your self up until becomes a habit. Do not worry what others think or say. This might be an award picture that's what counts. Also no matter what way you are standing or sitting take a deep breath and hold it OR let your breath out then breath in again and CALMly let it out when have to. You can buy a tripod or a single tripod - looks like a stick. THE MAIN THING YOU HAVE TO DO THROUGH ANY OF THE ABOVE SUGGESTIONS - is push the button down slowly and keep the camera in place until you hear it click and be silent. Too many people are in a hurry and the picture looks it. Also if you push button halfway it will focus it then you push further. Remember you have a digital take several pics you are not wasting any film. Patience, perseverance, practice and prayer. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a tripod. I did not like it at first but with the 4 pc's I learned to Not let it get in my way. I shoot most of my photos on the fly. I take a lot of photos. Good luck and I hope you like this camera. I do. Don't forget the 4 p's
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Yes-I have done this as well. Setup took all of 10 seconds, just turn the camera on and enable it on the screen! Easy!
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Very easy...basically just point and shoot. When you first start using it, keep the manual on hand for the inevitable questions, though...there is some reading that you will have to do but for basic shots, it is ready to go once you charge the battery. As with all purchase, I would check what other consumers have to say about it. We did have trouble with the first one we bought but Panasonic was good about replacing it. We bought it some time ago and we don't know what improvements Panasonic may have made or what advances other manufacturers may have available. Always do research.