WOOOO my G9 has finally arrived :) a serious question tho

Loving it so far just got it NOW! so am mid charging it up now we all know its got super features which i will be testing Very SHortLy I also have the S3 is which gives me superb pics ( not of course helped by my damn good eye for a shot ) but i have read reports where it is better to knock the quality from superfine to fine etc to loose some of the noise can someone please explain more to me

that is a terrible Idea... would you mist up your glasses so you don't see fine detail.
I always shoot raw on my cameras ... to capture the most detail and information.
I can always reduce noise later if it is a real problem, but you can never get back detail and quality if you have not saved it.

If you save in super fine You could always save the file again at a lower quality Jpeg. This will lose some detail and introduce more Jpg artefacts.
Just like shooting fine to start with.
But why would any one want to????

Terrywoodenpic wrote in post #4069540
that is a terrible Idea... would you mist up your glasses so you don't see fine detail.
I always shoot raw on my cameras ... to capture the most detail and information.
I can always reduce noise later if it is a real problem, but you can never get back detail and quality if you have not saved it.

If you save in super fine You could always save the file again at a lower quality Jpeg. This will lose some detail and introduce more Jpg artefacts.
Just like shooting fine to start with.
But why would any one want to????

thats what i thought i got stonking shots on my s3 and then someone was wittering take the pic to fine from superfine and i was like???WHY??????????? but they proffessed to know more than me GOd help me then LOL

I'm waiting on my G9.

The only useful reason I see for stepping down to a lower res, is for snapping quick shots for ebay. That saves time re-sizing them on the computer.

Or, you're running low on memory and have to make that compromise. But for everything else, stay with the highest settings.

On the noise issue, well, all point and shoots are roughly the same despite all the discussion I've read. But look at SLR samples, and you'll see drastic difference! (specifically in low light conditions, fast-moving subjects)

Furthermore, have you SEEN what the top-of-the line, newly-announced full-frame EOS 1D Mark III is capable of at 6400 ISO, with no flash? http://flickr.com/phot​os/pizzo/540173896/

That's awe inspiring, for sure. It can even take decent shots at ISO 12800! This puts the whole noise debate in perspective. IMHO, the G9 is as good as it gets on a P&S, at this size. I can see the manual ISO dial come in very handy in certain situations.

ripclaw wrote in post #4070413
I'm waiting on my G9.

The only useful reason I see for stepping down to a lower res, is for snapping quick shots for ebay. That saves time re-sizing them on the computer.

Or, you're running low on memory and have to make that compromise. But for everything else, stay with the highest settings.

On the noise issue, well, all point and shoots are roughly the same despite all the discussion I've read. But look at SLR samples, and you'll see drastic difference! (specifically in low light conditions, fast-moving subjects)

Furthermore, have you SEEN what the top-of-the line, newly-announced full-frame EOS 1D Mark III is capable of at 6400 ISO, with no flash? http://flickr.com/phot​os/pizzo/540173896/

That's awe inspiring, for sure. It can even take decent shots at ISO 12800! This puts the whole noise debate in perspective. IMHO, the G9 is as good as it gets on a P&S, at this size. I can see the manual ISO dial come in very handy in certain situations.

Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee photos would love a BIg canon DSLR but alas no money would love to get a dslr just to start off.

Don't worry about SLRs. I've already heard various pros praise the G9 as the perfect companion to their SLRs. The small size and brick-like shape means you can take shots you wouldn't had otherwise with your SLR!

I considered the Rebel XTi, but for a beginner like myself, I figured it would be too much to handle right now. Plus, I need that portability right now! But I'll take this opportunity to learn the ropes to SLRs, and perhaps by the time I'm ready, prices would have fallen considerably, with better options to choose from.

SLRs are not just for pros, anymore. They're more affordable than ever, and I don't see this trend stop. One great thing about SLRs, is that their lenses don't become obsolete. They're forever. So, it pays to research what type of photography you'll be doing.