camera Settings for Canon Powershot A80 (1 Viewer)

[sdmarkow]

Hello,

I have a Canon Powershot A80 that I have adapted to a Celestron Ultima 80. I get some decent shots using the auto setting on camera, even better using the setting for motion photography. I have to believe there is a better way though. Can anyone suggest camera settings for this camera?

Thanks

Steven

 

[Neil]

Steven, Post one of your better shots as it will help the advice.Neil.

 

[alan_rymer]

Somewhere on here is a post giving the settings for the A95. The A80 is almost the same as the A95 but with 4mp and a smaller LCD.
Try a search through the forums. I will try to find that post later though.

After trying the settings, and trying manual focus, I have ended up using auto on the fast motion setting and am quite happy with it most of the time.

Alan

 

[alan_rymer]

Somewhere on here is a post giving the settings for the A95. The A80 is almost the same as the A95 but with 4mp and a smaller LCD.
Try a search through the forums. I will try to find that post later though.

Alan

Trey post 6 in this thread for A95 settings, I don't think all of these are in the A80 menu though!.

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=49318&highlight=powershot+settings

Alan

 

[sdmarkow]

Trey post 6 in this thread for A95 settings, I don't think all of these are in the A80 menu though!.

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=49318&highlight=powershot+settings

Alan

Thanks,

I'll check it out. My biggest problem seems to be focus. It may be that I need to manual focus. Of course, with the little screen on the A80, that's not an easy task.

I'll post a pic or two later when I get a chance.

Thanks again.

Steven

 

[sdmarkow]

Steven, Post one of your better shots as it will help the advice.Neil.

Neil,

Here you go. The robin is a pretty typical fuzzy shot. The other one is a pretty clear shot on automatic. (haven't figured out what it is yet)

Steven