Here are a few images that accurately reflect the abilities
of any given camera model. The images are altered only in
terms of size and sharpness after reduction and by the JPEG
compression used. Unless otherwise mentioned, assume that
any marbling or artifacts visible in the images are due to
the compression required to display them here. We feel however,
that they still faithfully represent the results we experienced.
STILL LIFE PHOTO
This subject is photographed in a room that has a mix of fluorescent and
incandescent light, but which is not brightly lit. The camera's flash is
used to add fill light. The backdrop is 1.95 m (6.5 ft) from the camera.
Set to wide angle and in Program mode, the Pro1 selects its
widest aperture of f2.4 to capture this image. The pop-up flash
is bright enough to cover
the subject evenly, and there is no serious light falloff in the
corners of the image.
Photo
Information
Format:
RAW
Aperture:
f2.4
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/60 sec.
Resolution:
3264 x 2448
Flash:
On
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
50
File Size:
7.9 MB (RAW)
22.9 MB (TIFF)
Focal Length:
28 mm (35mm Eq)
The photo shown here is captured
in RAW format, and later converted to TIFF without any modification.
ZOOM PHOTO
Now we zoom in on a specific area. The intent is to test the sharpness
of the image at the zoom's maximum setting. The camera remains at the same
distance as with the preceding photo.
At its full extension of 50.8mm, 7X, the Pro1's zoom is equivalent
to a 200mm lens in the 35mm format. The lens is able to frame
a small area of
the subject and, in combination with the 8 megapixel CCD, yields
an image that shows a great deal of detail.
Photo
Information
Format:
RAW
Aperture:
f3.5
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/60 sec.
Resolution:
3264 x 2448
Flash:
On
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
50
File Size:
7.8 MB (RAW)
22.9 MB (TIFF)
Focal Length:
200 mm (35mm
Eq)
Aperture: f8, shutter speed: 1/100,
ISO 50.
MACRO PHOTO
The second mode is a Super Macro mode
that limits the zoom to between 42 and 90mm (equivalent), switches
the image size to M1 (2272 x 1704 pixels), and allows
focusing at a minimum distance of 3 cm (1.17 in.) from a subject.
While the regular macro mode allows using the zoom to some extend,
the Super Macro mode does not, and any change to the focal length
cancels the mode.
The regular macro mode produces a field of view (horizontally) of 9 cm
approximately (3.1 inch) when the lens is at the equivalent of 63mm. The
Super Macro mode on the other hand can capture a field of view as small
as 3.5 cm (1.4 in.) when the lens is at the 90mm equivalent position.
BUILDING PHOTO
This image is our outdoor test. The architecture of the building, in particular
the angled girders, immediately show the presence of jaggies. The shadowed
entrance can also often reveal the quality of the exposure.
The wide angle end of the Pro1's zoom offers a field of view
equivalent to a 28mm lens, placing it in the same league as
the Olympus C-8080 and
the Sony DSC-F828. This type of wide angle is perfect for architectural
photos, and indoor shots, but images will have some perspective distortion
if the camera isn't level.
Photo
Information
Format:
RAW
Aperture:
f8
Exposure:
Av
Shutter:
1/160
Resolution:
3264 x 2448
Flash:
Off
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
50
File Size:
7.9 MB (RAW)
22.9 MB (TIFF)
Focal Lgth:
28mm (35mm Eq)
ZOOM PHOTO
At the maximum zoom position and at f8, the Pro1 yields very sharp images
with a long depth of field. The Evaluative metering pattern is quite reliable,
even with the sharp contrasts of this subject.
RAW format images allow a lot of post capture adjustments
to be made. White balance, colour tone, exposure, photo effect,
contrast, sharpness, and
saturation can be adjusted precisely. And an Advanced Adjustment
window can be used to control noise.
Photo
Information
Format:
RAW
Aperture:
f8
Exposure:
Av
Shutter:
1/80
Resolution:
3264 x 2448
Flash:
Off
Quality:
Uncompressed
ISO:
50
File Size:
9.1 MB (RAW)
22.9 MB (TIFF)
Focal Lgth:
200mm (35mm Eq)
NIGHT PHOTO
Since this camera is capable of long exposures, a photo taken at night
is included here.
Aperture: f2.4, shutter
speed: 15 sec, 50 ISO.
The maximum exposure time available
on the Pro1 is 15 seconds. Exposures lasting longer than 1.3
seconds are treated for noise reduction post capture, using the
now common method of having the camera capture a second exposure
of the same duration but without opening the shutter so that
only the noise is recorded. Then, using the noise data collected
by the second exposure, the noise captured in the first exposure
is eliminated.
The best night shots are captured with a 50 ISO
sensitivity as it is the least prone to noise. Increasing the
ISO setting beyond that noticeably increases the noise — even
after processing — and at 400 ISO, noise is readily visible.
Still, at 100 ISO the noise in the image remains relatively light, and
the image is useable.
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