AboutSteve Pearson Expertise Try me for 35mm or darkroom issues. I am a professional photographer in Australia. I work solely in 35mm digital format, after 35 years of colour and monochrome film in many formats. I have darkroom experience and for many years belonged to my local camera club. I conduct photography workshops around the state on any and most subjects relating to photography and often judge photography exhibitions and competitions.
Experience I hold a Diploma of Applied Science in Forensic Investigation, with part of my studies involving photography. I spend most days with a camera and am into digital photography in a big way. I was given my first camera in 1965 and have not been without one since. I spent nearly 20 years as a forensic investigator with my state Police Force, and since retiring a couple of years ago have concentrated on commercial photography - especially weddings.
Expert: Steve Pearson Date: 1/8/2007 Subject: Dark settings
Question Now I know that there are cameras that cost over $1,000, but mine cost about $950 without any extras. It seems like I should get choices with mine. :( There are definately functions on it that I haven't had time to play with. A Cannon Powershot doesn't have as many choices? I'm pretty sure in some functions one can adjust the ISO, but not being all that familar with it, I don't know to what degree that can be changed. Are you sure it is a bad camera for night time photos? I was under the impression that my camera was primarily used by professionals as it can capture enough details for those that take photos for newspapers?
Answer James. There is a plethora of Canon Powershot cameras with a variety of features. They are basically a top-end compact camera that is still a long way from an SLR when you compare those features. Jump onto Google and have a look at your camera, then have a look at something like a Canon 5D or 30D. You say there are functions on your camera that you haven't had time to play with. Maybe it's time you did. Get your camera manual and start from page 1. Don't go on to page 2 until you understand what's on page 1, and so on. Newspaper photographers won't use a Powershot. They'll go for a 20D or 30D or better. Maybe $5,000 worth of body.
