Thursday, March 26, 2009

Changing F-Stop?

I have a Canon SD750 and was wondering if there was any way to manually change the f-stop. I%26#039;ve seen it anywhere from 2.8 to 11, but it changes automatically and I want to be able to change it myself. Is that possible with a point and shoot camera?
Changing F-Stop?
I%26#039;m not sure on that particular model, but only if it has a manual f-stop dial or buttons.


I looked it up on line and it doesn%26#039;t mention any manual features, but almost all cameras allow you to manually set the f-stop. Go to the menu and search the camera functions.
Changing F-Stop?
Generally, on a point n shoot I would have to say %26quot;no%26quot;. However, read your instruction manual and see if the %26quot;auto%26quot; functions might help you out!





Good luck
Reply:Sounds like your outgrowing your %26#039;point and shoot%26#039;, according to the reviews you can%26#039;t control aperture.





Chris
Reply:Reviews say no. if you get a new camera look for one with a dial consisting of A aperature priority allows you to change Aperature (f stop) P being program and it does it it self S shutter priority and M being fully manual
Reply:The correct answer is no, but it is possible. This camera is strictly a point and shoot camera with no manual controls. Even though it has a mode called Manual, it isn%26#039;t a true manual in the sense that it lets you adjust the aperture and/or shutter speed.





Here%26#039;s how it is possible...





For the slightly more adventurous, there is a firmware hack called CHDK that you can load onto your memory card that will turn your P%26amp;S camera into a surprisingly powerful little camera. What is really nice about it, is that it doesn%26#039;t actually overwrite your firmware. You don%26#039;t have to worry about messing up the camera or voiding the warranty. It is unloaded when you turn the camera off.





A word of warning... It is pretty complicated to use. Because there are so many features, the menus can get pretty complicated. Not only does it add capabilities like full manual control, it adds the ability to shoot in RAW. You%26#039;ll need to take some time to set it up and learn how to use it.





http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Reply:You might want to look into an advanced point and shoot, like the Canon G9.

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