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[FlyingGuy]

One thing that never seems to be mentioned in these reviews is the annoying problem with over-flash. How does the camera do when standing close to subjects and the flash is too bright causing the faces tow white out? Does the camera have a flash intensity adjustment available?

[FlyingGuy]

One thing that never seems to be mentioned in these reviews is the annoying problem with over-flash. How does the camera do when standing close to subjects and the flash is too bright causing the faces tow white out? Does the camera have a flash intensity adjustment available?

[FlyingGuy]

One thing that never seems to be mentioned in these reviews is the annoying problem with over-flash. How does the camera do when standing close to subjects and the flash is too bright causing the faces tow white out? Does the camera have a flash intensity adjustment available?

[FlyingGuy]

One thing that never seems to be mentioned in these reviews is the annoying problem with over-flash. How does the camera do when standing close to subjects and the flash is too bright causing the faces to white out? Does the camera have a flash intensity adjustment available?

[FlyingGuy]

Sorry about the same message over and over but when I posted the comment there was no feedback to indicate message received. And I cannot find a way to delete all the repeats.

[neWombat]

FlyingGuy, on 08 June 2012 - 03:06 PM, said:

One thing that never seems to be mentioned in these reviews is the annoying problem with over-flash. How does the camera do when standing close to subjects and the flash is too bright causing the faces to white out? Does the camera have a flash intensity adjustment available?

Yes - plus or minus 2 stops, in 1/3 stop increments. I just got back from a trip (the excuse I used to buy the sx260hs) and the camera performed great - including the flash adjustment. It worked very well in some of the dimmer recesses of the Field Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry. The video also worked very well, but I've only used it a few times (but the video if the MSI's Tesla coil is stunning).

[neWombat]

neWombat, on 09 June 2012 - 06:59 AM, said:

FlyingGuy, on 08 June 2012 - 03:06 PM, said:

One thing that never seems to be mentioned in these reviews is the annoying problem with over-flash. How does the camera do when standing close to subjects and the flash is too bright causing the faces to white out? Does the camera have a flash intensity adjustment available?

Yes - plus or minus 2 stops, in 1/3 stop increments. I just got back from a trip (the excuse I used to buy the sx260hs) and the camera performed great - including the flash adjustment. It worked very well in some of the dimmer recesses of the Field Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry. The video also worked very well, but I've only used it a few times (but the video if the MSI's Tesla coil is stunning).

Sorry - didn't proof that reply as well as I should have. That should read "plus or minus 2 EV, in 1/3 EV increments".

[headturner]

I want a viewfinder. It's too hard to see the back at the beach etc. I hate holding the camera out to take a picture. Bring back the viewfinder!

[TeresaMoreno]

I am a novice and will be taking pictures tonight of the Full moon at White Sands NM. any hints as to how I can get the best photo?

[BrankoRadovanovic]

TeresaMoreno, on 31 August 2012 - 08:53 AM, said:

I am a novice and will be taking pictures tonight of the Full moon at White Sands NM. any hints as to how I can get the best photo?

Here is how to do low-light night photography in general with this camera:

• It is rather difficult to get a good low-light photo holding the camera in your hands. Use a tripod if you have it. If you don't have a tripod, find a way to place the camera on a solid surface so that it is pointed in the right direction.
  
• Set the camera to shutter priority mode (Tv).
  
• Make sure the flash is off.
  
• Make sure ISO is at its lowest setting (80). Low ISO means longer exposure time, higher image quality.
  
• Use the dial to set the exposure. For full moon, something around 1/10 or even less than that might do.
  
• Set the self-timer to 2 seconds. In this way, vibrations from pressing the shutter button won't affect the picture.
  
• Press the shutter button and wait for the camera to do its work.
  
• Inspect the photo. If the moon appears as a solid shiny white disc, without any features, this means that the exposure time was too long. Try again with a shorter exposure. With night photography, exposure can be difficult to judge, and it is usually a good idea to try several different exposure times and see what photo turned out the best.

[MarilynArmstrong]

Kind of makes the other cameras redundant.

[barryk46]

PCWorld, on 04 June 2012 - 10:09 AM, said:

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The Canon Powershot SX260 HS gives you excellent value for your dollar. Remember, it is not an expensive dslr camera and relatively inexpensive for a point and shoot camera. However, I feel it rates at, or near the top in comparison to other point and shoot cameras in its price category. I like the size and weight; making it an excellent camera to carry around in your jacket pocket. I find the zoom to be very effective, generally giving you excellent quality photos. True, you need to wait longer for it to focus at full zoom, but overall I’ve had pretty good success with the zoom. A tripod will obviously give you a sharper and clearer photo, but not always wanting to carry a tripod around with me, Canon’s IS technology is pretty decent in terms of stabilizing your hand-held shots (even at full zoom). I highly recommend this point and shoot camera.