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....I took w my new DSC H1.

....I am a newB and I need help....

All I can get

Chris

So far so good.

I would suggest you try using a faster shutter speed as the pics aren't as sharp as that camera is capable of producing. Either the snakes heads are moving or you are moving the camera while the shot is being made. A faster shutter speed or some fill flash would help this. The fill flash will also help you capture the tongue flicks.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

....will do fer.

Chris

hey, I recently got an H1 also. I've taken over 1000 shots in the last four weeks just trying to figure it out; some have been good and most have been bad. All have been better than my last camera. I would suggest reading this paper: www.aakatz.com/h1whitepaper/homepage.htm It greatly improved my picture taking ability.

However, he suggests to shoot at a meter reading of -0.3, which is very dark for technical shots...although it is nice for more artistic shots. also his suggestion on spot metering may be faulty for herp pictures, i havent decided on that one yet. my theory is that The spot meter might pick up too-small an area to properly meter technical herp shots and macros, resulting in underexposure or overexposure. I will let you know what I find as a develop more educated opinions.

All in all, I am VERY happy with the H1 and wouldnt even trade it for an H2 or H5. maybe not even for a Dslr. Here are some pictures i have taken with it. All of the very closeup shots of herps were taken with a flash diffuser that i made out of a ketchup squeeze bottle wrapped in paper and electrical tape. The diffuser reflects light through the tube and only lets it out at a vantage point in front of the lens, rather than behind the lens; the H1 flash is VERY strong and will blow out herp highlights, and the lens hood will block the flash when you are trying to focus very close to your subject. I only have one camera or i would take a picture of it on my camera...if you are really interested i can find another camera to borrow and take the picture. The Unicolor was shot through glass, hence the noise.

Erik.

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Erik Williams

fattailed geckos, western hognoses, and a bunch of postage stamps.
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Chicago Herpetological Society

..and hat link is KILLER as are the photos.

Thanks, man!

Chris

Chris,

Fill Flash.

The focus is a little off in couple as well....try a faster shutter speed or invest in a tripod.

The flash will really get those colours coming through!

Keep em Coming,
Scott