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.
The pop-up flash of the F810 lights the subject very evenly, and there
no evidence of light falloff in the corners of the frame.
The image quality is set to RAW mode and the image converted to TIFF format
using RAW File Converter LE.
Photo
Information
Format:
RAW
Aperture:
f2.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/60 sec
Resolution:
4048 x 3040
Flash:
On
Quality:
12 M
ISO:
80
File Size:
RAW = 12.9 MB
TIFF = 35.3 MB
Focal Lgth:
32.5 mm (35mm
eq.)
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.
With this telephoto shot the RAW format is used once more, and the image
converted to TIFF.
The F810 captures a very reasonable level of detail, and fine creases in
the envelope's surface and detail of the printing screen used to create
the design's blue-grey background are discernible.
When the macro mode is used, the FinePix F810 automatically
moves the zoom to the wide angle end and locks it there. The
manual claims that the minimum focus distance is from 7.5 to
80 cm (3 to 31.2 inches), but the camera can be brought approximately
1 cm closer, around 6 cm (2.34 inches), and still produce a sharply
focused image with a horizontal field of view of 6.5 cm (2.53
inches).
Regrettably, the zoom's widest angle
has some barrel distortion, and it can become noticeable in
MACRO PHOTO
s that contain straight elements aligned to the longest
edges of the frame.
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.
Once again, the RAW image format is used for these outdoor shots. With
the camera's sharpness set to its default, some softness is detectable
in the image, particularly in the tree branches in the background.
Photo
Information
Format:
RAW
Aperture:
f4.5
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/400 sec
Resolution:
4048 x 3040
Flash:
Off
Quality:
12 M
ISO:
80
File Size:
RAW = 12.9 MB
TIFF = 35.3 MB
Focal Lgth:
32.5 mm (35mm
eq.)
ZOOM PHOTO
As was the case with the still life shot shown above, the telephoto shot
of the building appears to be more detailed than the wide angle shot. Still
a slight fuzziness can be detected on the edges of the objects imaged.
However, the F810 produces images with very consistent colours, and its
default Multi metering is reliable.
Worth noting, the noise content in the photo, even in the areas that in
deep shade, is quite low.
Photo
Information
Format:
RAW
Aperture:
f5.6
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/110 sec
Resolution:
4048 x 3040
Flash:
Off
Quality:
12 M
ISO:
80
File Size:
RAW = 12.9 MB
TIFF = 35.3 MB
Focal Lgth:
130 mm (35mm
eq.)
NIGHT PHOTO
As
this camera is capable of long exposures, a couple of photos
taken at night are included.
The longest exposure of which the FinePix F810 is capable is 3 seconds.
Set to 80 ISO, the sensitivity which is the least prone to noise, a 3 second
exposure captures a relatively dark image.
Set to 100 ISO, the image is a bit brighter, and shows a reasonable level
of detail. Increasing sensitivity to 200, 400 or 800 ISO however, the F810
produces images which, while brighter, contain much more noise.
Aperture: f2.8; shutter speed: 30 sec., 100 ISO, 32.5 mm.
The F810 does not
appear to be equipped with a dark frame noise reduction system,
but up to 100 ISO, as can be seen here, noise is not overwhelming
and the image useable, particularly if it is reduced to an image
size equivalent to 6 megapixel, which has the effect of sharpening
it.
It is worth noting that with night scenery the auto focus becomes less
reliable and that the camera can turn out images that are out of focus.
Regrettably, switching to manual mode is not a guarantee that the image
will be sharper as the camera does not indicate when the lens is at infinity.
But, when zoomed in, the lens'
maximum aperture decreases to f5.6. To capture a useable image,
the smaller aperture requires an increase in sensitivity.
For the image presented here, the sensitivity is set to 200 ISO, allowing
the camera to record an image that is bright enough to show detail. Noise,
however, is also quite noticeable.
Aperture: f5.6; shutter speed: 30 sec., 400 ISO, 142 mm.
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