Chris Hunter
(K=25634) - Comment Date 4/30/2006
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I might have focused on the water detail in the foreground, and then maxed the aperature to f/22, allowing the whole scene to (basically) be in focus from front to back. You can spot meter from the sky to get a feeling of how much brigher it is than the foreground.
However, my advice would be to use a circular polarizer, which would minimize the reflections in the water, but also darken the blue sky considerably. A Graduated Neutral Desnsity filter would be another option to expose for the foreground while darkening the sky.
Ideally, I would have waited until later in the day, on a day with big puffy clouds and golden lighting to really bring this scene together.
Chris
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Caterina Berimballi
(K=27299) - Comment Date 5/3/2006
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Hi John,
I looked up some details for you and from what I can tell, by default the metering area is linked to the focus area (when autofocus is activated). So you can try flicking it over to manual focus first. You'll find it by pressing the bottom of the four-way rocker button and entering the Manual Focus setting. You can then scroll between varying focal distances from there. Once you've done that, go ahead and set the exposure. As Chris suggests, try using the spot metering function.
As far as compacts go, I went from an A75 straight to the A620 and with either model, I don't believe there's a way (but I'm not 100% certain, so don't quote me!) to do this in auto mode.
Hope this helps!
Cheers
Rina.
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j esford
(K=13518) - Comment Date 5/5/2006
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Thanks for your input Chris! Time of day was not an option, nor was the weather (we have about five completely sunny days per year here!). Filters for the Canon PowerShot A95 are too limited, if I can't use a filter on more than one of my nine cameras, I do without. The manual focus is a great suggestion that I'll have to deal that. My problem is getting low perspective shots (at water level) using the camera's manual focus split screen, which is difficult to see clearly. I enjoy taking photos with this camera especially. It really is a pleasure to use, and I can get consistently accurate shots. It has so many features/options that I usually just go auto everything and concentrate on the image composition. Thanks for responding Chris, I really appreciate your help! -john
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j esford
(K=13518) - Comment Date 5/5/2006
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Rina my dear, I was hoping I could draw a response from you! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. As I told Chris, I find the manual focusing screen difficult to use unless the camera is held closely. Of all my equipment, I really really enjoy this A95 for effortless picture taking. I also think that I'm suffering from "multi-tasking burnout syndrome" as the aging process takes it toll! ~grin~
I'm thinking maybe I need a "Master's" degree to work this camera (?)Canon should put that on the side of the box included as, "minimum requirements"..........Thanks again for your invaluable assistance! -john
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