Comments for Thomas May Photography http://www.thomasmayphotography.com Photography Blog and Resources Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:03:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Olympus Pen E-P1 14-42mm + 17mm Compact Camera with a DSLR Quality Lens by O'Fallon IL Photographer http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/compact-digital-camera/olympus-pen-e-p1-14-42mm-17mm-compact-camera-with-a-dslr-quality-lens/#comment-3218 O'Fallon IL Photographer Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:00:17 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=893#comment-3218 That's a pretty amazing camera. Is there a pretty wide variety of lenses that fit the camera? Are any of the lenses fast lenses? If it performs well at high ISO, I'd seriously go pick that up and carry that around with me as a quick shot camera. The only thing that I might miss is built in flash. If it's my carry around camera, I'm not going to want to be taking a flash around with me too just for a quick photo. That’s a pretty amazing camera. Is there a pretty wide variety of lenses that fit the camera? Are any of the lenses fast lenses? If it performs well at high ISO, I’d seriously go pick that up and carry that around with me as a quick shot camera. The only thing that I might miss is built in flash. If it’s my carry around camera, I’m not going to want to be taking a flash around with me too just for a quick photo.

]]> Comment on Samsung PL65: Super Small Camera with Giant Performance by assiren http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/compact-digital-camera/samsung-pl65-super-small-camera-with-giant-performance/#comment-2936 assiren Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:59:22 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=644#comment-2936 I own this camera and I am in love with it. It's packed with specs and is very well priced compared to most cameras with similar features. Bravo I own this camera and I am in love with it. It’s packed with specs and is very well priced compared to most cameras with similar features. Bravo

]]> Comment on Keeping Horizon Lines and Shore Lines Straight with Proper Camera Balance by Amit http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/photography-techniques/keeping-horizon-lines-and-shore-lines-straight-with-proper-camera-balance/#comment-2553 Amit Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:51:56 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=309#comment-2553 agree with the tutorial..the horizon is never tilted while taking a photograph. Using a tripod as suggested in the following tutorial is a must.Thank you very much for this tutorial but there is a simple way in photoshop you just have press the 'R' key n u get d option of rotating d picture by angle(s)..! agree with the tutorial..the horizon is never tilted while taking a photograph. Using a tripod as suggested in the following tutorial is a must.Thank you very much for this tutorial but there is a simple way in photoshop you just have press the ‘R’ key n u get d option of rotating d picture by angle(s)..!

]]> Comment on Great Compact Digital Cameras that merge Style, Small Size and Performance in One by Thomas http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/compact-digital-camera/great-compact-digital-cameras-that-merge-style-small-size-and-performance-in-one/#comment-2383 Thomas Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:27:13 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=889#comment-2383 Hi Ian, Thanks for reading. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the X-935 and have not come across it yet. Even the Olympus manufacturer page has scant knowledge on this model, so I'm afraid I can't help you there. But I must say that both the Sony DSCW-215 and Olympus X-930 cameras are more than enough for just taking snapshots. Personally, I'd take the slightly more expensive Sony DSCW-215 for its advanced smile shutter and other features like portrait mode, or in-camera photo-retouching, but either the Olympus X-930 or the Ixus 95 your wife has are also incredible cameras for simple amateur photography. Happy holidays and best of luck finding a new camera, Thomas Hi Ian,

Thanks for reading. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the X-935 and have not come across it yet. Even the Olympus manufacturer page has scant knowledge on this model, so I’m afraid I can’t help you there. But I must say that both the Sony DSCW-215 and Olympus X-930 cameras are more than enough for just taking snapshots.

Personally, I’d take the slightly more expensive Sony DSCW-215 for its advanced smile shutter and other features like portrait mode, or in-camera photo-retouching, but either the Olympus X-930 or the Ixus 95 your wife has are also incredible cameras for simple amateur photography.

Happy holidays and best of luck finding a new camera,

Thomas

]]> Comment on Great Compact Digital Cameras that merge Style, Small Size and Performance in One by Ian Scott http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/compact-digital-camera/great-compact-digital-cameras-that-merge-style-small-size-and-performance-in-one/#comment-2375 Ian Scott Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:35:28 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=889#comment-2375 Thomas I am looking for a great, simple but not too expensive (!) digital camera. My wife has a Canon Ixus 95 so I'm looking for something comparable with this. My options so far are the Ixus 95, Sony DSCW-215 and the Olympus X-930 - all of which are reduced in the sales. I also had a quick look at a Nikon (S220) and one of the Fuji Finepix's. I have read your review of the Olympus X-930 which was very helpful and I like the sound of it. I found it on the net for c£100, which fits the bill. I was ready to go for this after reading your review - however I noticed the X-935 which is only slightly more expensive, but looks like it has a number of extra features, and was wondering if you had tested this particular camera. The only reviews I found were from purchasers on a US shopping channel - and were not very complimentary. Appreciate the assistance - hope you enjoy the rest of the festivities. Ian Scott Thomas

I am looking for a great, simple but not too expensive (!) digital camera. My wife has a Canon Ixus 95 so I’m looking for something comparable with this.

My options so far are the Ixus 95, Sony DSCW-215 and the Olympus X-930 - all of which are reduced in the sales. I also had a quick look at a Nikon (S220) and one of the Fuji Finepix’s.

I have read your review of the Olympus X-930 which was very helpful and I like the sound of it. I found it on the net for c£100, which fits the bill. I was ready to go for this after reading your review - however I noticed the X-935 which is only slightly more expensive, but looks like it has a number of extra features, and was wondering if you had tested this particular camera. The only reviews I found were from purchasers on a US shopping channel - and were not very complimentary.

Appreciate the assistance - hope you enjoy the rest of the festivities.

Ian Scott

]]> Comment on Samsung ES17: 12 Megapixels in the Palm of your Hand for under £100 by Breine de los Santos http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/compact-digital-camera/samsung-es17-12-megapixels-in-the-palm-of-your-hand-for-under-100/#comment-2245 Breine de los Santos Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:37:24 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=685#comment-2245 I actually just had it yesterday and im so happy with it. To patricia, it's not the fault of the camera that it only allowed you 5-10 shots, it is the fault of your chargeable battery. Why don't buy a quality battery? I love ES17! I actually just had it yesterday and im so happy with it. To patricia, it’s not the fault of the camera that it only allowed you 5-10 shots, it is the fault of your chargeable battery. Why don’t buy a quality battery? I love ES17!

]]> Comment on Samsung ES17: 12 Megapixels in the Palm of your Hand for under £100 by Patricia http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/compact-digital-camera/samsung-es17-12-megapixels-in-the-palm-of-your-hand-for-under-100/#comment-2227 Patricia Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:54:27 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=685#comment-2227 Doesn't do too well with rechargable batteries. I have a brand new set and I only seem to be able to take 5-10 shots before I have to recharge the batteries again. Oddly enough, it seems to do okay with the throw-away batteries. Doesn’t do too well with rechargable batteries. I have a brand new set and I only seem to be able to take 5-10 shots before I have to recharge the batteries again. Oddly enough, it seems to do okay with the throw-away batteries.

]]> Comment on Best Bridge Camera 2009: A look at the Year’s best Hybrid Cameras by indiantina http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/bridge-camera/best-bridge-camera-2009-a-look-at-the-years-best-hybrid-cameras/#comment-2222 indiantina Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:24:00 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=688#comment-2222 ....but which is the best one? ….but which is the best one?

]]> Comment on Canon EOS 1000D 18-55mm: Reliable and Sturdy SLR Camera is suitable for Novices by Thomas http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/digital-slr-cameras/canon-eos-1000d-18-55mm-reliable-and-sturdy-slr-camera-is-suitable-for-novices/#comment-2163 Thomas Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:14:55 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=815#comment-2163 Correct you are good sir. It has been updated accordingly and thanks for reading! Thomas May Correct you are good sir. It has been updated accordingly and thanks for reading!

Thomas May

]]> Comment on Canon EOS 1000D 18-55mm: Reliable and Sturdy SLR Camera is suitable for Novices by AAAA http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/digital-slr-cameras/canon-eos-1000d-18-55mm-reliable-and-sturdy-slr-camera-is-suitable-for-novices/#comment-2162 AAAA Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:56:26 +0000 http://www.thomasmayphotography.com/?p=815#comment-2162 The Canon 1000d does not have video recording you moron. The Canon 1000d does not have video recording you moron.

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