Canon G5

[Steve Deverson]

Hi

 

The Camera i use for my fishing is a Canon G5.

What are your feelings on the camera and any tips when taking self photography would be extremely helpfull.

 

Steve

[Steve Deverson]

Hi

 

The Camera i use for my fishing is a Canon G5.

What are your feelings on the camera and any tips when taking self photography would be extremely helpfull.

 

Steve

Well i take it my subject is not worthy of your opinions.

[Guest Jan V]

Patience, Steve, it takes people awhile to respond to most threads.

[Steve Deverson]

Patience, Steve, it takes people awhile to respond to most threads.

I know Jan, i was only kidding

Sorry if it came across any different.

 

 

Steve

[MrWiggly]

Hi Steve ...

 

By self portrait I assume those shots of Bl**dy big fish !!

 

You can make, or buy, a bank stick that you can screw your camera onto .. failing that a small,light mini tripod may do the job. And not be too heavy in your tackle box !!

 

Stick a bit of stick into the bank where you are going to stand with your fish, then set the camera focus on the stick. Click on the self-timer on the camera .. then run and grab your fish.

 

Watch out for things like umbrellers growing out of you head, or branches coming out of your ears !! And take at least 3 shots.

 

No annoying shadows with this method !!!

Edited April 26, 2006 by MrWiggly

[Steve Deverson]

Hi Steve ...

 

By self portrait I assume those shots of Bl**dy big fish !!

 

You can make, or buy, a bank stick that you can screw your camera onto .. failing that a small,light mini tripod may do the job. And not be too heavy in your tackle box !!

 

Stick a bit of stick into the bank where you are going to stand with your fish, then set the camera focus on the stick. Click on the self-timer on the camera .. then run and grab your fish.

 

Watch out for things like umbrellers growing out of you head, or branches coming out of your ears !! And take at least 3 shots.

 

No annoying shadows with this method !!!

Thanks Mr Wiggly

 

I will give it a go if i get the chance.

 

Steve

[MrWiggly]

No Worries Mate ...

 

Try a couple of dummy runs in the back garden, and practice the focus and general setup, before having a go on the bankside !!

[Steve Randles]

Sensor 1/1.8" 5.24 megapixel (primary CFA)

Effective pixels 5.0 megapixels (JCIA standard)

Image processor DIGIC (12 bit)

Image sizes

• 2592 x 1944

• 1600 x 1200

• 1024 x 768

• 640 x 480

 

Image quality

• RAW

• Super-Fine JPEG

• Fine JPEG

• Normal JPEG

Image formats

• RAW

• JPEG (EXIF 2.2)*

* Any image shot as JPEG can be instead saved as RAW by pressing FUNC during record review

Movie clips

• 320 x 240, 15 fps, max 3 mins (including audio)

• 160 x 120, 15 fps, max 3 mins (including audio)

(3 mins requires high speed CF card)

Lens

• 4.1x optical zoom

• 35 - 140 mm (F2.0 - F3.0)

• 8 elements in 7 groups (2 aspherical elements)

Digital zoom Yes, 3.6x

Focus method

• TTL auto-focus (Continuous or Single)

• FlexiZone AF/AE or Centre Point AF

• Manual focus

• Focus bracketing

 

Focus range

• Normal: 50 cm - Infinity (19.7 in - Infinity)

• Macro wide: 5 - 50 cm (2.0 - 19.7 in)

• Macro tele: 15 - 50 cm (5.9 - 19.7 in)

• Manual focus: 5/15 cm - Infinity (2.0/5.9 in - Infinity)

Exposure control

• Program AE

• Shutter Priority AE

• Aperture Priority AE

• Manual

AE Lock Yes

AE Bracketing Yes

Exposure compensation +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps

ND Filter Internal, menu option

Metering method

• Evaluative (linked to AF point)

• Center weighted average

• Spot

Camera Shooting modes

• Auto

• Program

• Tv (Shutter Priority)

• Av (Aperture Priority)

• Manual

• Custom 1

• Custom 2

• Scene

• Movie

Scene exposure modes

• Portrait

• Landscape

• Night Portrait

• Sports

• Stitch Assist

White Balance

• Auto

• Daylight

• Cloudy

• Tungsten

• Fluorescent

• Fluorescent High

• Manual Preset 1

• Manual Preset 2

Shutter speed

• 15 - 1/2000 sec

• Wide angle: 1/2000 sec from F4.0 - F8.0 (otherwise 1/1250 sec max)

• Telephoto: 1/2000 sec from F5.6 - F8.0 (otherwise 1/1250 sec max)

Noise reduction For shutter speeds longer than 1.3 sec

ISO sensitivity

• Auto (ISO 50 - 150)

• ISO 50

• ISO 100

• ISO 200

• ISO 400

Viewfinder Optical

LCD Monitor

• 1.8" TFT, 118,000 pixels

• 100% coverage

• Tilt, twist and swivel

Self Timer

• 2 sec

• 10 sec

Continuous shooting

• High: 2.0 fps, max 8 frames (Large/Fine, LCD off)

• Low: 1.5 fps, max 7 frames (Large/Fine, LCD off)

Flash mode

• Auto

• Red-eye reduction Auto

• Manual Flash On/Off

• Slow Sync Speed (first or second curtain)

Flash range (ISO 100)

• Normal wide: 0.7 - 5.0 m (2.3 - 16.4 ft)

• Normal tele: 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft)

Flash compensation

• +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps

• FE lock available

• Manual flash power output can be set

External flash

• Hot shoe

• Canon Speedlite 220EX, (380EX), 420EX, 550EX, Macro-Ring-Lite MR 14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2

Timelapse mode

• Interval: 1 - 60 mins

• Shots: up to 100

Photo Effect

• Vivid

• Neutral

• Low Sharpening

• Sepia

• B&W

• Custom (Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation: all +/-1 level)

Playback Operation

• Single

• Multi

• Movie

• Slide Show

• Magnify (up to 10x)

Orientation Sensor Senses horizontal / vertical orientation of camera

Compliance

• DPOF print order format

• ExifPrint (EXIF 2.2)

Direct Printing

• Canon CP-10

• Canon CP-100

• Canon S820D

• Canon S830D

• Canon S530D

 

Storage Compact Flash Type I or II (Microdrive compatible)

Connectivity

• USB 1.1 (Normal / PTP)

• A/V output

Power Lithium-Ion BP-511/ BP 5-12 1100 mAh (included & charger)

Dimensions 121 x 74 x 70 mm (4.8 x 2.9 x 2.8 in)

Weight (exc. batt) 410 g (14.5 oz)

 

 

An impressive set of features for a non dslr, I would be more than happy with this camera as a "fishing camera", I think it will do a whole lot more than just snap fish! Lots of added extras to learn and utilize to get the best from.

 

Look forward to seeing some more shots from it.

 

Steve...

[Steve Deverson]

Cheers Steve youv'e totaly lost me now.

 

I Have taken a few nice shots on it other than fish, i will have to get the manual out and have a good play, I would love to have a go at some of the photo challenges you do on here but i might be well out of my league. But i would like to learn more so it can't harm can it?

 

 

Steve

[MrWiggly]

How do you mean... Out of your league ??? We are all out of our league compared to someone !!

 

It is not about technical excellence, or top-range kit. It's about sharing and learning.

 

 

Get some shots taken .. and get in there !!!

 

You know you want to .......

Edited April 27, 2006 by MrWiggly