How can I get my camera to stop taking grainy photos?

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Danny

It's a Canon Powershot SD750 Digital Elph... I'm not sure what to do, my pictures keep turning out grainy! It's no fun!

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Answer: The reason of the "grainy image" is due to the fact that the ISO (a number which sets how sensitive the digital sensor/film is) is too high.

So in general, setting a high ISO means that there are more chances of those "grains". Setting a lower one will get less. So grain in ISO 200 > ISO 100. I suggest to refer to your manual how to "Change ISO" settings or something alike. Check the index, I am sure you will find you solution there. It is referred in photography term as "Photography Noise".

Extra: You may ask why would they have that for? Well, the reason as explained above, ISO is the sensitivity level of the film (digital film inside camera) which takes the picture. So the effects:

Examples:

High ISO: More sensitive to light -> Reduce exposure -> Sharper Photo (when you take moving objects) ~ but more noise
Low ISO: Less sensitive to light -> More exposure -> Blurry photo (when you are taking moving objects) ~ but less noise

It is kind of a compromisation. Hope this helped.

Can I obtain 300dpi images with a Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Digital Camera?

William

I need TIFF or JPEG images with a resolution of 300dpi or greater. I've read that dpi is meaningless except for printng, but with various cameras I'm only getting 180 dpi images.

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The dpi number in the image meta data (EXIF header) is meaningless. The various camera manufacturers set this to all sorts of numbers from 72 dpi to 300 dpi. You can set this to anything you want and it doesn't affect the image. For resolution, you worry about how many pixels wide and high your image is.

If you want, you can set the dpi number in your original image to anything you want using ExifTool, Nconvert, or a photo editing program without affecting the number of pixels in your image. If you are doing commercial printing, then you need to be aware of dpi and pixel dimensions which you set up in your photo editing software and/or desktop publisher.

So, why do you need 300 dpi? If using your personal printer, you just throw an image at it and it will scale the image appropriately. Even drug store printing doesn't care about your image dpi setting.

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What is the best compact digital camera for concerts?

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Backstreet

Im going to a concert in June and I need a camera with a good zoom and HD pictures. Any suggestions? Under $200 please!!

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For a concert i highly recommend Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-300-HS/dp/B004J41T7Q/ref=zg_bs_330405011_3&tag=faumioe-20

The voice in the video might not be a 100% clear but other then that this is the best camera you can get. It is currently ranked as number 3 in the top 100 point and shoot camera's list on amazon. It has great results and it wont burn a hole in your pocket. Some of its features are:

- World's thinnest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens and 5x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
- Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash
- Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access.
- Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0fps
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
- Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
- Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.
- And lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.

Read this review by a user about the overall performance of the camera:

http://www.amazon.com/review/RQ9HPD3JV6JGJ/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004J41T7Q&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=faumioe-20

List of other similar cameras if you want to check out more options:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_0&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A330405011&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faumioew-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Hope this helps.

What kind of camera is right for me?

Livia

I'm looking for a more fancy camera to snap pictures a little bit quicker of my newborn son. Right now I have a nice small digital camera but would like to invest in something a little nicer with more features that will produce better quality photos but nothing too expensive ($300-$400).

What I have- http://www.google.com/imgres?q=canon+powershot+elph+100&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&sa=N&biw=1400&bih=907&tbm=isch&tbnid=LWxVlVy8JpoD3M:&imgrefurl=http://pinoytutorial.com/techtorial/canon-powershot-elph-100-hs-review-specs-and-price-goes-official/&docid=FzPnUwpqtS5OJM&w=700&h=499&ei=2FxmTuiaNqmQsAL8v9SjCg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=963&vpy=96&dur=100&hovh=189&hovw=266&tx=119&ty=120&page=1&tbnh=139&tbnw=185&start=0&ndsp=30&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0

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The Nikon CoolPix P500 just might suit your needs.

Review: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/CP500/CP500A.HTM

Price: $396.95 from B&H with free USA shipping. http://www.bhphotovideo.com

There is also a full review of the P500 in the October 2011 issue of Shutterbug Magazine. My subscription copy always arrives about 3 weeks early. This review will not be available on-line for at least a month so if you'd like to read it you'll have to buy the magazine.

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How much video is 1 GB of memory?

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nightO_Owl

I have about 2.2 GB on my memory card and i'm going on vacation next week and plan to take lots of video. How much time is this? I just have a canon digital camera, nothing too special. a PowerShot ElPH 100 HS. Thanks!

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You are going to have to buy some more memory cards.

A 17 to 20 minute video uses about 4 gb of video if you are shooting Full HD.

Memory is so inexpensive, I am surprised you have not purchased at least four or five extra cards.

I found some class 10, 4 gb cards for, two for under $16

http://www.amazon.com/Delkin-Class-Memory-DDSD163-4-2X4/dp/B00AZK5ORO/ref=sr_1_34?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1373751412&sr=1-34&keywords=4+gb%2C+class+10+memory+card

Question?

Are you in the good habit of copying all your images from your memory card to your computer after each shooting day and then formatting the card in your camera? If no, you are running the risk of having the memory card you have, becoming corrupt. Memory cards are NOT a place to permanently store your images.

How can I get my camera to stop taking grainy photos?

Danny

It's a Canon Powershot SD750 Digital Elph... I'm not sure what to do, my pictures keep turning out grainy! It's no fun!

Answer
Answer: The reason of the "grainy image" is due to the fact that the ISO (a number which sets how sensitive the digital sensor/film is) is too high.

So in general, setting a high ISO means that there are more chances of those "grains". Setting a lower one will get less. So grain in ISO 200 > ISO 100. I suggest to refer to your manual how to "Change ISO" settings or something alike. Check the index, I am sure you will find you solution there. It is referred in photography term as "Photography Noise".

Extra: You may ask why would they have that for? Well, the reason as explained above, ISO is the sensitivity level of the film (digital film inside camera) which takes the picture. So the effects:

Examples:

High ISO: More sensitive to light -> Reduce exposure -> Sharper Photo (when you take moving objects) ~ but more noise
Low ISO: Less sensitive to light -> More exposure -> Blurry photo (when you are taking moving objects) ~ but less noise

It is kind of a compromisation. Hope this helped.

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How to capture photos with a camera for stop motion?

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Brandon H

I have a Canon Powershot 100 HS Digital ELPH Camera. I also have a webcam but it doesn't have good quality. I want to use a program that is available to p.c. to capture pictures from the camera via usb. Like if you were using a webcam to take pictures and recording them on a p.c. with software that transfers it strait to the p.c. and that takes the picture when you click something on the computer. That way the camera doesn't move when you are pressing the shutter button.

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your best bet is to just use the camera without having it hooked up to the cpu and transfer all the photos afterwards. as for how to shoot the photos, it depends on what you're shooting. if it's a person, just have them move 6-12" between shots (e.g. if they just took a step, have them move the leg behind them around 6-12" but still in the same motion as if they were just walking the way they normally do).

How much video is 1 GB of memory?

nightO_Owl

I have about 2.2 GB on my memory card and i'm going on vacation next week and plan to take lots of video. How much time is this? I just have a canon digital camera, nothing too special. a PowerShot ElPH 100 HS. Thanks!

Answer
You are going to have to buy some more memory cards.

A 17 to 20 minute video uses about 4 gb of video if you are shooting Full HD.

Memory is so inexpensive, I am surprised you have not purchased at least four or five extra cards.

I found some class 10, 4 gb cards for, two for under $16

http://www.amazon.com/Delkin-Class-Memory-DDSD163-4-2X4/dp/B00AZK5ORO/ref=sr_1_34?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1373751412&sr=1-34&keywords=4+gb%2C+class+10+memory+card

Question?

Are you in the good habit of copying all your images from your memory card to your computer after each shooting day and then formatting the card in your camera? If no, you are running the risk of having the memory card you have, becoming corrupt. Memory cards are NOT a place to permanently store your images.

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