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.
To capture the images shown in this section, the highest
image quality of the camera was used: 10 MP at the lowest
compression, .
Using the wide angle, the flash provides a good coverage
of the subject, and there is no trace of light falloff in
the corners.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f2.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/60 sec.
Res:
3648 x 2736
Flash:
On
Quality:
****
ISO:
100
File Size:
6.1 MB
Focal Lgth:
35 mm (35 mm Eq.)
Colours are natural-looking and
avoid excessive saturation. A small amount of noise can be detected
in the shadow areas.
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 maximum magnification of 3X, the zoom of the HP R967
captures an image with colours that remain comparable to those
it recorded at the wide angle, albeit with slightly softer
contrast, an indication that the cameras's automatic white
balance is effective.
Still, with the compression set to the lowest level, the
image is not as detailed as was expected.
The Macro mode of the HP R967 allows the lens
to focus on a subject that is 10 cm (3.9 inches) from the
front element of the lens when the zoom is at the wide angle
end. The field of view captured then measured approximately
12.1 cm (4.7 inches) horizontally.
The Aperture Priority mode is recommended as when it is used
with as small an aperture as the ambient light will allow,
it will provide a greater depth of field. Similarly, the lowest
sensitivity, 100 ISO, should be used as it will limit the
intrusion of noise into the image.
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.
A recent snowfall provides an added test for the HP R967
as it can easily impact the metering. Nevertheless, the camera
captures a well-exposed image without having to use any positive
exposure compensation to overcome the brightness of the snow.
Moreover, colours and contrast accurately reflect the late
fall light.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f7.8
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/160 sec.
Res:
3648 x 2736
Flash:
Off
Quality:
****
ISO:
100
File Size:
6.1 MB
Focal Lgth:
35 mm (35 mm Eq.)
No barrel distortion is detectable
in this wide angle shot, nor is there any major chromatic aberration,
and the sharpness is similar across the entire image. A bit
of noise can be detected in areas of uniform colour, however.
ZOOM PHOTO
Zooming in on the entrance of the building,
the shadowed entrance takes on a greater importance for the
metering and can cause an overexposure of sections that are
directly lit.
Zoomed in, the area of the building in frame presents a
stronger contrast than the wide angle shot above. In turn
an exposure compensation of +2/3 EV is necessary to bring
out some details in the shadowed entrance. No pincushion distortion
can be observed, but noise gives the image a grainy appearance,
most noticeable in the shadows.
Photo
Information
Format:
JPEG
Aperture:
f7.1
Exposure:
Program
Shutter Speed:
1/160 sec.
Res:
3648 x 2736
Flash:
Off
Quality:
****
ISO:
100
File
Size:
5.8 MB
Focal Lgth:
105 mm (35 mm
Eq.)
NIGHT PHOTO
Since this camera is capable of long exposures,
a photo taken at night is included here.
The Manual mode of the HP
R967 offers a lot of flexibility when capturing night time
photos. All camera parameters can be controlled by the photographer,
which makes it possible to set the white balance to incandescent,
best with this type of subject, and the sensitivity to 100
ISO to limit noise to the minimum.
The HP R967 automatically applies noise reduction to any
exposure longer than 1 second, which doubles the time required
to capture any one image.
Aperture: f5; shutter speed:
6 sec, 100 ISO.
Using an exposure time of
6 seconds, and an f5 aperture — the brightest aperture
available when the zoom is at its maximum telephoto —
the image the camera records contains a great deal of details
that are invisible to the naked eye.
When examining the 10-megapixel image a bit of noise remains
visible, even after noise reduction, but overall it is not
too intrusive, and the overall sharpness of the photo is quite
good.
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