I'd like to use it in a craft class so I can show what I'm doing with my hands. Is the focus and flow good or is it blurry?
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The solo5 will be a much better choice for better video quality, or even the solo8 if you can afford it. The solo8 is amazing! jonathan @touchboards.com
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There is some lag with it, but it is as good as any others I've tried, unless you want to spend 4-5 times the money.
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I found the still images to be good, but as others noted not as crystal clear as the eyepiece view. Certainly usable and functional although the colors may be slightly off compared to the eyepiece view.The video output was fun and interesting for kids to see, but not as close to the eyepiece view as I wanted. I wouldn't use the video output option for any presentations where accuracy was important. In order to give the kids a realistic view, we ended up cycling them through viewing directly through the eyepiece. Any movement such as fresh blood samples and the video output was too blurry to be useful. I found the still images to be good, but as others noted not as crystal clear as the eyepiece view. Certainly usable and functional although the colors may be slightly off compared to the eyepiece view.The video output was fun and interesting for kids to see, but not as close to the eyepiece view as I wanted. I wouldn't use the video output option for any presentations where accuracy was important. In order to give the kids a realistic view, we ended up cycling them through viewing directly through the eyepiece. Any movement such as fresh blood samples and the video output was... » Read More I found the still images to be good, but as others noted not as crystal clear as the eyepiece view. Certainly usable and functional although the colors may be slightly off compared to the eyepiece view.The video output was fun and interesting for kids to see, but not as close to the eyepiece view as I wanted. I wouldn't use the video output option for any presentations where accuracy was important. In order to give the kids a realistic view, we ended up cycling them through viewing directly through the eyepiece. Any movement such as fresh blood samples and the video output was too blurry to be useful. « Show Less
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Hallo! It is a good instrument. Easy to use and the photos are clear .I've encountered difficult only for to capture photos, I think that is a good iris scope for to begin.
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Oh yeah!! With the low aperture, the background is all blur so it makes the video look great. You just have to get used to the manual focus, so you don't loose focus.
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Yes, it's very noticeable one you open your photo up on a computer. I also noticed with my camera that it's also difficult for it to auto adjust and focus in on something. If you want sharp clean images I wouldn't recommend this, but if you don't mind and would like the fish eye feel then go for it.
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yes absolutely! The software is awesome... I am an art teacher and I am using this at my studio to do a claymation project. I would say the web cam is not awesome a regular web cam for you computer is better. I would highly recommend it for stop action, claymation or illustration animation. I would also recommend a book on how to set up a stop action animation project re: lighting etc...
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Its pretty decent for portraiture, but for event shooting, i'd go with either reflections off the walls or a diffuser. When using the softbox, you just have to make sure its not going all flimsy on you and that the leather isnt blocking any of the flash (Have the soft box erect as possible)
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I find it works well in photoshop. certainly better than a mouse. It takes a lot of practice to get fine details, but I think it's worth it.
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the macro is very good, you can see veins on a flower less than an inch across. The only issue I found is with lighting, when you are shooting macros in low light, the onboard flash will be partially blocked...in these cases, I back up a few inches and crop in post production, you don't lose much if any definition. It is also very touchy about focusing in tight spaces, a trick I have used is to use my fingers beside my subject, focus on my fingers then move the camera while holding the focus. all that aside, I love this camera, it truly does it all...macro to sports. Highly recommend. the macro is very good, you can see veins on a flower less than an inch across. The only issue I found is with lighting, when you are shooting macros in low light, the onboard flash will be partially blocked...in these cases, I back up a few inches and crop in post production, you don't lose much if any definition. It is also very touchy about focusing in tight spaces, a trick I have used is to use my fingers beside my subject, focus on my fingers then move the camera while holding the focus. all that aside, I love this camera, it truly does it all...macro to sports. Highly... » Read More the macro is very good, you can see veins on a flower less than an inch across. The only issue I found is with lighting, when you are shooting macros in low light, the onboard flash will be partially blocked...in these cases, I back up a few inches and crop in post production, you don't lose much if any definition. It is also very touchy about focusing in tight spaces, a trick I have used is to use my fingers beside my subject, focus on my fingers then move the camera while holding the focus. all that aside, I love this camera, it truly does it all...macro to sports. Highly recommend. « Show Less
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I would think it is the perfect choice for a child as it is auto-focus. You just hold it up to your eyes and look through. Amazing!
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If you have a steady hand it's quite good. I've taken a number of shots at concerts, I try to zoom onto the lit area to keep the sensor from being fooled, but the quality is there.
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I bought it as a gift for my niece. But I used it with her and we never had any problems. It was awesome. We made pictures on paper and a couple t-shirts.
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Yes it is but it won't be pressure sensitive and you won't be able to control the sensitivity. I would suggest paying extra and getting a Wacom if you're serious about digital media.
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You can get within four or five inches of most still subjects and get a good shot. The lighting can sometimes be a challenge indoors. I experiment with flash/no flash to get what I need. :^)
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Yes, but its pretty proportionate. However, the focus is very difficult. Where it focuses in one area, it becomes out of focus in another.
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You can. But it'll take some time practicing so you don't get all shaky with the video. To manually focus I'd just go with hand held
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Actually it came out awesome. Wasn't blurry at all and my granddaughter still has it hanging.in her room since May. Hope this helps. Good luck.