KG's Photography Blog (S2IS) http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/ My photography training with Canon Powershot S2IS. (This is an old version.) 2026-04-10T02:50:52-07:00 Moving to a DSLR "Olympus E-1" http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/7997 Now I have a DSLR "Olympus E-1". Please visit my new blog for them.<br /> <a class='DOC_LINK_INSIDE' href='http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining2/' title="KG&#39;s Photography Blog II (E-1/E-3)">KG&#39;s Photography Blog II (E-1/E-3)</a><br /> KG's Photography Blog II (E-1/E-3)
]]> keiji 2006-08-26T03:40:00-07:00 Kyoto - Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/6513 <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/189.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>87mm, F5.0, 1/40sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/190.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>432mm, F4.0, 1/100, EV-2/3</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/204.jpg" alt="" /></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/192.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>83mm, F3.5, 1/125sec, EV-2/3</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/193.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F2.7, 1/800sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/194.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>24mm, F3.5, 1/1600sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/195.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>114mm, F4.5, 1/40sec, EV-2/3</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/196.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>114mm, F4.5, 1/20sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/197.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>76mm, F4.5, 1/13sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/198.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F4.5, 1/80sec, EV-2/3 </div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/199.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F4.5, 1/30sec, EV-2/3</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/200.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F5, 1/25sec, EV-2/3</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/201.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>96mm, F5, 1/30sec, EV-2/3</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/205.jpg" alt="" /></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/206.jpg" alt="" /></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br />
87mm, F5.0, 1/40sec

432mm, F4.0, 1/100, EV-2/3


83mm, F3.5, 1/125sec, EV-2/3


36mm, F2.7, 1/800sec

24mm, F3.5, 1/1600sec


114mm, F4.5, 1/40sec, EV-2/3


114mm, F4.5, 1/20sec

76mm, F4.5, 1/13sec


36mm, F4.5, 1/80sec, EV-2/3

36mm, F4.5, 1/30sec, EV-2/3


36mm, F5, 1/25sec, EV-2/3

96mm, F5, 1/30sec, EV-2/3




]]> keiji 2006-04-01T08:52:00-08:00 Kyoto - Kiyomizu Temple, Sannen Zaka, Yasaka Shrine http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/6511 <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/176.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F4.0, 1/320 sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/177.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>24mm, F4.0, 1/250 sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/178.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F4.0, 1/60 sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/179.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F3.5, 1/125 sec, EV -2/3</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/180.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>94mm, F3.5, 1/640 sec, EV -1/3</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/181.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>24mm, F3.5, 1/20 sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/182.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F2.7, 1/10 sec, ISO 200</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/183.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>112mm, F3.5, 1/8 sec, EV-2/3, ISO 200</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/184.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>60mm, F3.2, 1/8 sec, ISO 200</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/188.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>60mm, F3.2, 1/6 sec, ISO 200</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/185.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F2.7, 1/8 sec, ISO 200</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/186.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F2.7, 1/20 sec, ISO 200</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/187.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>52mm, F3.2, 0.4 sec, ISO 400</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div>
36mm, F4.0, 1/320 sec

24mm, F4.0, 1/250 sec



36mm, F4.0, 1/60 sec

36mm, F3.5, 1/125 sec, EV -2/3



94mm, F3.5, 1/640 sec, EV -1/3

24mm, F3.5, 1/20 sec




36mm, F2.7, 1/10 sec, ISO 200

112mm, F3.5, 1/8 sec, EV-2/3, ISO 200




60mm, F3.2, 1/8 sec, ISO 200

60mm, F3.2, 1/6 sec, ISO 200




36mm, F2.7, 1/8 sec, ISO 200




36mm, F2.7, 1/20 sec, ISO 200




52mm, F3.2, 0.4 sec, ISO 400

]]> keiji 2006-03-31T08:52:00-08:00 Kyoto, Japan - Around Kyoto Station http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/6510 <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/172.jpg" alt="36mm, ISO100, F4, 1/160s" /></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/173.jpg" alt="36mm, ISO100, F4, 1/10s, EV -1/3" /></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/174.jpg" alt="Kyoto Towe" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, ISO100, F4, 1/1250s</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/175.jpg" alt="30mm, ISO100, F3.5, 1/160s" /></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div>
36mm, ISO100, F4, 1/160s

36mm, ISO100, F4, 1/10s, EV -1/3

Kyoto Towe
36mm, ISO100, F4, 1/1250s

30mm, ISO100, F3.5, 1/160s

]]> keiji 2006-03-29T10:35:00-08:00 Sunset http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/6509 <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/158.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F4, 1/50sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/159.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>256mm, F3.5, 1/100sec, ISO100</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/160.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>317mm, F3.5, 1/125sec, ISO100</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/161.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>432mm, F3.5, 1/250sec, ISO100</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/162.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>64mm, F4.5, 1/10sec, ISO200</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/165.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>432mm, F3.5, 1/25sec, ISO100</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div>
36mm, F4, 1/50sec

256mm, F3.5, 1/100sec, ISO100





317mm, F3.5, 1/125sec, ISO100




432mm, F3.5, 1/250sec, ISO100




64mm, F4.5, 1/10sec, ISO200




432mm, F3.5, 1/25sec, ISO100

]]> keiji 2006-03-05T07:49:00-08:00 Mt. Hood from Jantzen Beach http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/6508 <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/163.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>340mm, F5, 1/500sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/164.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>187mm, F5, 1/160sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div>
340mm, F5, 1/500sec

187mm, F5, 1/160sec

]]> keiji 2006-03-04T08:39:00-08:00 Portland Classical Chinese Garden http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/6507 <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/154.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>24mm, F4.5, 1/500sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/155.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>24mm, F4.5, 1/320sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/146.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>24mm, F4.5, 1/320sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/147.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>28mm, F4, 1/640sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/150.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>53mm, F4.5, 1/400sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/149.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F8, 0.3sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div><a class='DOC_LINK' target='_blank' href="//www.portlandchinesegarden.org/" title="Portland Classical Chinese Garden">Portland Classical Chinese Garden</a><br /> <br /> The first four photos are taken with Wide-conversion lens (DCR-6600PRO), 24mm eqiv.<br /> <br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left;'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/153.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>206mm, F4.5, 1/250sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/148.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm Macro, F8, 1/320sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/151.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>432mm, F4.5, 1/100sec</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div>
24mm, F4.5, 1/500sec

24mm, F4.5, 1/320sec

24mm, F4.5, 1/320sec

28mm, F4, 1/640sec

53mm, F4.5, 1/400sec

36mm, F8, 0.3sec

Portland Classical Chinese Garden

The first four photos are taken with Wide-conversion lens (DCR-6600PRO), 24mm eqiv.



206mm, F4.5, 1/250sec

36mm Macro, F8, 1/320sec

432mm, F4.5, 1/100sec

]]> keiji 2006-03-04T06:46:00-08:00 Conversion Lens Adapter http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/6506 <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/116.jpg" alt="" /></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/117.jpg" alt="" /></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div>Got a conversion lens adapter, from Lensmate:<br /> <a class='DOC_LINK' target='_blank' href="//www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/S2.html" title="Lensmate">Lensmate</a>。<br /> Because they have a good reputation and it looks very nice, I decided to purchase the one.<br /> <br /> Now I can put a UV filter to protect the lens.<br />


Got a conversion lens adapter, from Lensmate:
Lensmate。
Because they have a good reputation and it looks very nice, I decided to purchase the one.

Now I can put a UV filter to protect the lens.
]]> keiji 2006-02-16T09:16:00-08:00 Moon/Orion http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/6505 <div class="DOC_IMGBOX" style="float:left"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/109.jpg" alt="Lun" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>432mm, F4.0, 1/200sec, ISO 50</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> The power of the ultra zoom!<br /> <br /> <div style='clear:both;' ></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX" style="float:left"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/110.jpg" alt="Orion" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F2.7, 15sec, ISO 100</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> It was almost impossible to correctly target the orion. So, just trial and error. Cropped.<br /> <br /> S2IS doesn't support bulb exposure, so not good for astrophotography.<br /> Lun
432mm, F4.0, 1/200sec, ISO 50

The power of the ultra zoom!


Orion
36mm, F2.7, 15sec, ISO 100

It was almost impossible to correctly target the orion. So, just trial and error. Cropped.

S2IS doesn't support bulb exposure, so not good for astrophotography.
]]> keiji 2006-02-13T07:59:00-08:00 A preview - Oregon Zoo http://www.iktsoft.net/keiji-en/phototraining/4386 <div class='DOC_DIV' style='float:left'><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/100.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>432mm, F4.0, 1/80 sec, ISO 200</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/101.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>432mm, F3.5, 1/40 sec, ISO 50</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> <div class="DOC_IMGBOX"><img class="DOC_IMGBOX" src="http://www.iktsoft.net/ws/f/143/102.jpg" alt="" /><div style='clear:both;'></div><div class='DESC'>36mm, F4.0, 1/500 sec, ISO 50</div></div><div style='clear:both;'></div><br /> </div>I went to the Oregon Zoo to check the functionalities of the S2IS. The photos tourned out to be great. The image quality was amazing. The image stabilization mechanism works just great.<br /> <br /> The color is vivid and well exposed. There is no hand-shake blur instead of 400mm.<br /> Well, even though 400mm F/4, the boke is not strong...that's kind of sad.<br />
432mm, F4.0, 1/80 sec, ISO 200

432mm, F3.5, 1/40 sec, ISO 50

36mm, F4.0, 1/500 sec, ISO 50

I went to the Oregon Zoo to check the functionalities of the S2IS. The photos tourned out to be great. The image quality was amazing. The image stabilization mechanism works just great.

The color is vivid and well exposed. There is no hand-shake blur instead of 400mm.
Well, even though 400mm F/4, the boke is not strong...that's kind of sad.
]]> keiji 2006-02-11T05:32:00-08:00