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I've tested out the utility that comes with the Canon software. It shows what's on the LCD, and you can click to change any setting (easier than going through the menus on the camera half the time!). The only trouble with it is it does not show what you're shooting.. you have to focus then go to the computer, adjust settings, take the shot, and hope your settings changes will affect it the way you want. Does that other software let you see what you're taking a picture of?
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I was wondering about tha "shooting from thr PC" aspect, also. I haven'y found whether zI can with the A580 IS, so that is still uop in the air. My other camera programs all allow this, which id good. I would be hard pressed, if I had to use the shutter button! Kurt, that is a nice lens you use. I have wiondered, but knowing your shots, I knew there had to be something more than just a camers. I just read the book, (again) and am about to make a series of shots, for effect, with varying settings. I don't expect to duplicate your shots,but if they come out clear enough ti see varieties, then I'll be happy. I enjoyed the comments from SuperDave, Kurt, and the others. They are very informative. Maybe I'll find a way to apply!  Dick |
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SuperDave, Kurt, or any one else, I just remembered I have a camcorder, with 20X optical zoom, and PC shutter control. How useful would it be for coins? It has 800X digi, but I dont use it. Thanks for your input,
Dick
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Dick, generally camcorders have only the most rudimentary of digital cameras onboard; it's very likely that your A590 will easily kick it's butt. It almost certainly won't focus at a macro distance, either.
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SuperDave, thanks. I suspected that would be your response. But I had to ask.
Dick
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xshift, are you rteferring to the "overlay, on the LCD? mine has that, but it does not allow "remote shooting,, so it is only good for settings.
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SuperDave, do you recall the name of that file that is being mentioned? I believe I down-loaded it, but can't remember which of them it is.
Thanks,
Dick
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Sorry, I didn't see your post until now. My LCD does not show anything of what is seen through the viewfinder - it's all settings. Unfortunate, but it's workable .. at least I thought so until I was trying to take pictures via the pc. I was hoping the software SuperDave mentioned (DSLR Pro from Breeze Systems) would allow seeing it. It says it does, so I'm definitely willing to try! Anyway, I think the file you are asking about is the DSLR Pro (PSRemote for PowerShots). I've downloaded it finally but haven't installed it yet (one small step at a time..  ). Unfortunately, it appears your model is on the "unsupported" list. After you get your settings all figured out for macro shooting and such, you might want to check out CHDK (camera hack to enable RAW shooting). Information can be found here along with links to the utility: http://lifehacker.com/387380/turn-y...super+camera (just keep that on ice for later.. RAW shooting allows a lot more control over your end photos!). I checked and your camera is not on the supported list, but it's not on the UNsupported list, either. The supported list hops right over it, going from A570 to A590  |
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kurt, I just noticed you are a "moderator"! Now it makes sense, what you said:
very soon I will split out these posts into a new thread titled "DSLR Pro". Please keep the discussion going there. I hadn't realized that I, (maybe "we" hijacked your thread)! Sowwy!
Dick
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Note: I moved a few posts from another thread because I thought they work better as their own topic.  |
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xshift, and Kurt, as well,
Some one said, or asked about my camera,that if it has a fixed lens it likely is a "Thru the view-finder", focusing. It has an adaptor for various lens. Would that indicate "thru the lens", focusing? It has manual "zoom, (optical), which I take to be thru the lens, focusing. The camera is a Canon Powershot A590 IS, with a 2GB stick. I have not owned a camera with different lens utility, other than a 16mm turret movie camera. Thanks for your info, and iopinions.
Kurt, I pulled this from the other forum, but I guess some of it remained. Sorry I got you "jumped on"!
Dick
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02/11/2009 11:54 am
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KurtS - I don't know which Nikon you have but Breeze Systems do a Nikon version called NKPro
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Thanks for the info on NKPro--I'll look into that! |
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Some one said, or asked about my camera,that if it has a fixed lens it likely is a "Thru the view-finder", focusing. It has an adaptor for various lens. Would that indicate "thru the lens", focusing? It has manual "zoom, (optical), which I take to be thru the lens, focusing. I have not owned a camera with different lens utility, other than a 16mm turret movie camera. I just realized not only is thios not the right section, it is not even the right forum! sorry. I am more tired than I realized!.
Dick
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moved from another forum:
Kurt, I think I understand, most of your reply! :wink:
I also think I might answer my own question, by turning on the camera, and aioming at "something", then cover the lens with my hand, and check the viewfinder, and the TV image. ONE has to tell me something, right?
Dick
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Moved from wrong forum, and section]
Kurt,
it is a Canon Powershot A590 IS It has the regular lens that comes with the body, but has other les, like the wide angle, and telephoto. There is a Macro lens, too, I think, ( I could be mistaken on the last). It came with the 32MB sticl, and also a 2GB stick, free, on a promo. I have made only about a dozen shots so far. I'm not used to all those bells, and whistles!
Dick
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