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p.2 #1 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

Can it shoot RAW files?

Nov 01, 2009 at 05:25 PM

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p.2 #2 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

Question about the 'Barrel Distortion': It seems to me that based on the posted images that the barrel distortion is being accentuated by the close macro & wide angle settings. Is the the distortion dramatically less at more normal shooting distance & non-wide angle settings? Either way, the camera looks like a great poket camera.

Omar

Nov 01, 2009 at 05:40 PM

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p.2 #3 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

The gallery at DPR is impressive. I guess shooting 1 inch from a microwave is not its forte.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09091802canons90gallery.asp

Nov 01, 2009 at 05:42 PM

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MSC wrote:
Can it shoot RAW files?

Nevermind...it does. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelTechSpecsTabAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=19210

Nov 01, 2009 at 05:46 PM

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p.2 #5 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

And agree we may be getting to the point where you can do decent street photography shots in good quality digital without a great big camera.

Nov 01, 2009 at 05:48 PM

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MSC wrote:
Can it shoot RAW files?

Yes, it does.

Nov 01, 2009 at 10:06 PM

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MSC wrote:
And agree we may be getting to the point where you can do decent street photography shots in good quality digital without a great big camera.

Yes, try something like a Pana GF1 with the 20mm f1.7...

Nov 01, 2009 at 10:11 PM

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p.2 #8 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

dhphoto,

No need to be grouchy here. I have no problem with P&S on this forum.

ChrisDar,

Please watch your language. Show some civility.

Nov 01, 2009 at 10:37 PM

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Jayem1 wrote:

ChrisDar,

Please watch your language. Show some civility.

Right.. you bet.. anything you say

Nov 01, 2009 at 11:32 PM

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p.2 #10 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

There is no distortion. It's corrected by software. The lens is sharper that way. If they tried to correct optically it wouldn't work as well.

Nov 02, 2009 at 01:54 AM

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p.2 #11 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

for you guys who are wondering about the IQ... let's have some samples from:

LX3, DLUX4, G11 & FinePix F200EXR then compare them to S90

anyone?

Nov 06, 2009 at 09:02 PM

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Gochugogi wrote:
It is ironic the iPhone3GS images have less distortion than the S90. Also, iPhone3GS WB is better...

Does the iPhone have a 28mm equiv WA?

Re: WB - Does the iPhone shoot raw files.
I cant believe youre even mentioning these two cameras in the same breath.

Nov 06, 2009 at 09:10 PM

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p.2 #13 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

Download S90 RAW files and compare them to RAWs from other cameras:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/

Nov 06, 2009 at 09:30 PM

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p.2 #14 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

Why would I post this on SLR forum?

Nov 07, 2009 at 12:07 AM

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p.2 #15 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

Yeah its much more interesting reading the same threads over and over about what lens is best for going to Africa, should I switch to Nikon, should I get a 40D or a 1Ds3, is the 17-40 sharper than the 16-35, post a pic of how great you lens is and include as many pics of your cat and brick wall as you can, and pixel bating ad nauseam.

Heaven forbid a CANON camera is discussed that has a very unique niche for serious photogs that can be taken anywhere discreetly. With less than 10 threads on this camera, I can see that the Canon SLR forum is being inundated with something other than the usual hyperbole.

Everything in photography is about compromise. No one disputes the IMAGE quality of this camera versus an SLR is inferior, however for some of us the UTILITY is more important. While I am enjoying even more photographic opportunities, you can sit at your computer and argue about IQ.

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:18 AM

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Everything in photography is about compromise. No one disputes the IMAGE quality of this camera versus an SLR is inferior, however for some of us the UTILITY is more important. While I am enjoying even more photographic opportunities, you can sit at your computer and argue about IQ.

Don't take yourself too seriously. Nobody really gives a flying frick about any of this. We're justing passing gas, time and basically screwin' off at work. I'll probably buy one of those damn S90 thingies 'n use to pop a shot here 'n yonder. Maybe I'll post pics of the S90 bumpin' uglies wiz mah iPhone juz to piss off some photogeeks.

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:36 AM

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Holy Moly,

I wasn't aware that little compacts could be so confrontational

Well, I think that I actually have something useful for this thread that may even keep the "Canon SLR" folks from whining

I actually shot the same scenes with my S90 and my Canon 40D with my EFS 10-22. The S90 was handheld, and the 40D was tripod mounted. Each image was processed as I saw fit for that image.

I started out comparing my S90 with my LX3, but then I just pocketed the LX3 and used my 40D instead for comparison. I like to process, and the S90 RAWS kept up with me more so than my LX3 or my G9 and G10 ever did. Looking back at these, probably the S90 images could have used slightly more contrast for a little more pop. I'm sure they would respond very well with that. I like that little camera.

S90 top, 40D bottom.

2012 © briangg

Nov 07, 2009 at 07:17 AM

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S90 top, 40D bottom

2012 © briangg

Nov 07, 2009 at 07:19 AM

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S90 top, 40D bottom, with another S90 image thrown in.

Thanks,

Brian

Nov 07, 2009 at 07:23 AM

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p.2 #20 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

I would *so* get myself one of these if it were about $100 cheaper. But then again, maybe not, as I seem to have become afflicted with the dreaded 'L' disease, and need every last penny to fund my dangerously unhealthy habit.

BTW, briangg, those are nice shots! My favorite is in post #18, taken with the 40D. I love how bright those little patches of blue sky just pop out from the clouds. I bet you the S90 images would look even better if you could put a little circular polarizer in front.

Nov 07, 2009 at 07:27 AM

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p.2 #21 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

Friggen kickass pics Brian!

Nov 07, 2009 at 08:25 AM

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p.2 #22 · Canon S90 - I'm very impressed!

I too haven't had fun with a p&s since my F30 died a year & a half ago.
Had the G10. Good but big, got stolen. Have the LX 3, limited zoom,great for Landscape & Cities Crappy for people..
Alert me when theres something good in a pocket ps.
On another note looking over my old pics, I've noticed my original (and now stolen) 5D had nicer skin tones and more 3Dish depth than my 5D2. bummer

Nov 07, 2009 at 08:29 AM

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wickerprints wrote:
I bet you the S90 images would look even better if you could put a little circular polarizer in front.

You can always hold a larger sized pola in front of the s90... although that would look funny... holding the s90 way in front of you with one hand, while balancing a pola in front of the s90 with the other hand

Nov 07, 2009 at 09:31 AM

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Daan B wrote:
wickerprints wrote:
I bet you the S90 images would look even better if you could put a little circular polarizer in front.

You can always hold a larger sized pola in front of the s90... although that would look funny... holding the s90 way in front of you with one hand, while balancing a pola in front of the s90 with the other hand

I'm waiting for Cokin or Lee to make some weird gigantic contraption that would enable the use of 82mm filters on the S90.

Nov 07, 2009 at 09:48 AM

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I sell a lot of these and you just have to love the small package this guy comes in... Amazing!

Nov 07, 2009 at 10:52 AM


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