tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post6610953401728894731..comments2024-03-10T07:03:43.915-04:00Comments on The Log of Spartina: focusStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-11678321989718855132011-04-27T08:45:17.182-04:002011-04-27T08:45:17.182-04:00Thanks O Docker, I'll give that a try.
steveThanks O Docker, I'll give that a try.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-9065854039368350602011-04-27T05:45:13.031-04:002011-04-27T05:45:13.031-04:00Re: focus, dunno about the Pentax, but most point ...Re: focus, dunno about the Pentax, but most point and shoots are similar. Try turning off the feature that uses multiple focusing areas and set it to use just one central spot for focus.<br /><br />Then, point that central spot where you want focus to be, lock that by holding shutter halfway down, compose, and shoot.<br /><br />Should be more reliable, quicker, with a lot less focus-hunting than having the camera trying to figure things out.<br /><br />This has worked well for me with a number of Canon point and shoots.<br><br>O Dockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674140306304705852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-91386166114037446662011-04-19T12:18:50.023-04:002011-04-19T12:18:50.023-04:00Tom,
I've got three batteries so that should ...Tom,<br /><br />I've got three batteries so that should help. Also on the last trip or two I've made a point, even with the old camera, of trying to charge the battery when I stop for lunch, fuel, supplies along the way (but I tie a little red line on the tiller just to remind me to run back to the restaurant and get my battery and charger before I cast off).<br /><br />We are getting temperatures in the 70's, you better get your Pathfinder ready to launch.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-26631084186319679032011-04-19T12:15:38.582-04:002011-04-19T12:15:38.582-04:00Floatsome,
I'll look forward to receiving the...Floatsome,<br /><br />I'll look forward to receiving the tracking link, I did not realize you and Dawn had a paddle planned this weekend.<br /><br />I will experiment with focus, both manual and auto, this weekend. For my purposes, just about everything on the boat is four or five feet away. We'll see how it works, how much I have to adjust for things not on the boat - i.e. other boats.<br /><br />Have a good trip this weekend.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-6003345898747276142011-04-19T09:05:53.755-04:002011-04-19T09:05:53.755-04:00Steve:
About your camera, I have the same one, bou...Steve:<br />About your camera, I have the same one, bought recently. Hard to find as Pentax discontinued it. I got 2 extra batteries and a car charger off ebay for about 12 bucks including shipping, which helps a lot with the power problem.<br />Also thanks for your detailed writing on provisioning for your trips. Here's to Pathfinder weather, ice isn't completely out yet up here in the nauth country.<br />Tom Williamsontom williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09917328689393450291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-32210069247696921352011-04-19T08:54:10.571-04:002011-04-19T08:54:10.571-04:00Thanks, Steve. These settings are already helping ...Thanks, Steve. These settings are already helping me to get better results from my Optio W80. In particular, manual focus really helps. I was beating the focus regularly in my rush to grab an image before Dawn would disappear. If I get anything worthwhile of her this weekend, I'll send it along.<br /><br />I haven't set up a Spot share yet, but will send along the URL when I do. We haven't decided where to go yet.<br /><br />DaveFloatsomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101756149607250369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-47265637738796631912011-04-18T10:15:21.535-04:002011-04-18T10:15:21.535-04:00Yes, my old option w20 lasted eight days on the wa...Yes, my old option w20 lasted eight days on the water! I haven't tried the new one yet in cruising conditions, but I do have three batteries. We'll see how it goes starting in about 10 days.<br />Enjoyed your Guatemala photos and video.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-15358386124773159232011-04-18T09:47:39.578-04:002011-04-18T09:47:39.578-04:00Not much consolation, I'm sure Steve, but my L...Not much consolation, I'm sure Steve, but my Lumix devours battery life, too. Three fully charged will just get me through a day If I'm careful. Granted, that's using it a lot, and with all the features on, but still. My Canon would go for days on one battery.EyeInHandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673778556242947205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-22476596404165891222011-04-18T09:10:39.191-04:002011-04-18T09:10:39.191-04:00I'm still thinking about the focus options. I...I'm still thinking about the focus options. I'll have to experiment some more.<br />The wg-1 came out just as I bought the 90w. Can't keep up with the new cameras.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-75778213088163295312011-04-18T09:02:54.761-04:002011-04-18T09:02:54.761-04:00Hi Steve - I just picked up the Pentax WG-1 - nex...Hi Steve - I just picked up the Pentax WG-1 - next generation I think? Like you observed, it is a good camera - not great. I will try your settings, to see how it does. This camera has settings to bring highlights down and increase lighting in shadow. Seems to improve some photographs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16574374853074910016noreply@blogger.com