Longer Shutter Times

fps_joe · September 2nd, 2008, 03:25 PM

I just bought a FujiFilm S700 camera over labor day and it looks like the max time that the shutter will stay open for in the settings is 4 seconds. Is there any way to make that long other than get a new camera?

Buba · September 2nd, 2008, 04:04 PM

probably no. Entry level cams only last half a year until the new model, so FW upgades or hacks are a no-go.
Chances are it would develop too much noise doing longer exposure anyway...

fps_joe · September 2nd, 2008, 05:02 PM

Thats what I was afraid of. Do you know of any cheaper cameras that would allow a longer exposure time? I'm just getting back into photography and since I'm in college I don't have a lot of money to spare.

Buba · September 2nd, 2008, 08:49 PM

There are other you could help you out around here. Check in the photography section, I guess there are others searching for entry level stuff as well, pretty sure there is a thread about that...

epp_b · September 2nd, 2008, 09:04 PM

Buba is right. There would probably be a lot of noise with a long exposure in such a small sensor. If you really want to use longer exposures, I'd suggest returning the camera and looking for a second-hand Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel 300D with the standard 17/18-55 kit lens.

Pepto · September 7th, 2008, 03:00 PM

My Fujifilm F30 has shutter speeds up to 30 sec. You just have to use the night photography program and enable slow shutter speeds from the menu.

donthomaso · September 7th, 2008, 08:56 PM

My Canon PowerShot S80 has shuter speeds up to 15sec.. But thats probably not a entry point and shoot camera..
I would also suggest buying an older entry level DSLR second hand.. there is so much more to play with then with a point and shoot camera..

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fps_joe Joined: Sep 2nd, 2008 Last Online: November 13th, 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Longer Shutter Times I just bought a FujiFilm S700 camera over labor day and it looks like the max time that the shutter will stay open for in the settings is 4 seconds. Is there any way to make that long other than get a new camera?

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Buba Wants Rick Astley's Babies Joined: Nov 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Regensburg, Bavaria Age: 27 Posts: 5,996 Car: Golf LFS Status: Rep Power: 38	probably no. Entry level cams only last half a year until the new model, so FW upgades or hacks are a no-go. Chances are it would develop too much noise doing longer exposure anyway... __________________ [18:11] MXM: it means buba is better than you now [18:12] sam-l: In what way? [18:12] Slycer: longer penis

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Buba Wants Rick Astley's Babies Joined: Nov 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Regensburg, Bavaria Age: 27 Posts: 5,996 Car: Golf LFS Status: Rep Power: 38	There are other you could help you out around here. Check in the photography section, I guess there are others searching for entry level stuff as well, pretty sure there is a thread about that... __________________ [18:11] MXM: it means buba is better than you now [18:12] sam-l: In what way? [18:12] Slycer: longer penis

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donthomaso Joined: Jan 2nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Zuerich, Switzerland Age: 25 Posts: 236 Car: Nissan 200SX S13 / Lexus IS200 Rep Power: 19	My Canon PowerShot S80 has shuter speeds up to 15sec.. But thats probably not a entry point and shoot camera.. I would also suggest buying an older entry level DSLR second hand.. there is so much more to play with then with a point and shoot camera.. __________________

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fps_joe Joined: Sep 2nd, 2008 Last Online: November 13th, 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Thats what I was afraid of. Do you know of any cheaper cameras that would allow a longer exposure time? I'm just getting back into photography and since I'm in college I don't have a lot of money to spare.

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epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 06:31 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,703 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 40	Buba is right. There would probably be a lot of noise with a long exposure in such a small sensor. If you really want to use longer exposures, I'd suggest returning the camera and looking for a second-hand Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel 300D with the standard 17/18-55 kit lens.

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Pepto FinalGear Forza 2 Time Attack Winner Joined: Mar 17th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 77 Rep Power: 16	My Fujifilm F30 has shutter speeds up to 30 sec. You just have to use the night photography program and enable slow shutter speeds from the menu.

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