Nikon coolpix S210. Good enough?

[BliarOut]

I've got a Nikon coolpix S210 and I'd like to take some pics of the Griff to possibly put on canvas in my hall. Now I'm no photographer but with a bit of professional help manipulating the final image I'm sure I could get some personalised art in my home.

Is an 8 megapixel point and squirt camera up to the job?

Typically this is the kind of picture I take



Oh, and I'm not looking for criticism for my choice of camera btw

[Lucas CAV]

choose somewhere without the signage

get down on the floor to tkae the shot

[SamHH]

It depends on how fussy you are and how large a print you want. I'd guess a 20x30 print would probably come out OK for most people.

Taking a good photo is more important though.

[BliarOut]

I liked the sign as I thought it looked a bit continental My thoughts are if I take enough pics with enough pixels in them then sooner or later I'll get one that is worth manipulating. I just don't want to waste my time if a simple point and shoot isn't up to the job of taking a picture up to a metre wide that will be printed on canvas.

[Simpo Two]

I have a 30"x20" canvas print from a 6Mp D70 image (albeit shot RAW) and it's acceptable.

I think the same size from an 8Mp compact would be fine but keep the ISO as low as possible and set image size/JPG quality to 'max', because noise and compression artifacts could appear with small pixels and big enlargement.

[BliarOut]

Cool, I've got a tripod somewhere and I *think* it's got a timer so I'll give it a go.

Are there any top tips for a photographic numptie?

[Simpo Two]

Yes, don't park the car so it's half in sun and half in shade

[BliarOut]

Cool, I never even thought about that

[hiltonig]

BliarOut said:

Cool, I've got a tripod somewhere and I *think* it's got a timer so I'll give it a go.

Are there any top tips for a photographic numptie?

Yes think about the framing of the picture, try getting more of the car in the frame and loose the Ill have a P please sign. If the camera has a manual ISO setting set it for lowest ISO you can for the conditions.

[z06tim]

You may find this useful reading:

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/11678_pho...

I'm sure there are plenty of guides out there on the tinternet, and i'm certainly no pro, but it may give you some ideas.

[BliarOut]

Thanks folks, I'll have to try and get a decent picture for the thread now