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amimaija
11-07-2005, 08:57 AM
Powershot S2 IS apeture only to f8.. I guess that is common .. but wouldn't it be better to have a larger range?
Balrog
11-07-2005, 09:12 AM
Pretty much all point and shoot digitals only go to f/8. The trouble is that the lens is so small to begin with that diffraction starts becoming a big problem with apertures smaller than that.
JTL
11-07-2005, 09:24 AM
It has never even been close to a problem for me in 5 months of every-single day-real-life shooting...you can argue the esoteric, but when it comes down to reality, it hasn't been an issue and I don't ever expect it to be one...
amimaija
11-07-2005, 09:26 AM
Thanx guys just wanted u're opinion...
swgod98
11-07-2005, 09:31 AM
Plus, F8 on a compact PnS is like having an F30 or something crazy like that on a dSLR. If depth of field is your concern, F8 on a PnS is PLENTY.
MrSleep
11-07-2005, 06:43 PM
only reason why you would want more on a p&s is for longer exposure shots. and for that you could get an adaptor and stack on some ND filters.
JTL
11-07-2005, 06:52 PM
only reason why you would want more on a p&s is for longer exposure shots. and for that you could get an adaptor and stack on some ND filters.Right you are! I keep 1/stop, 2/stop and 3/stop ND filters in my bag for those "special" moments...but very rarely need them...