hello and welcome.

I don't know the camera but the usual advice is to use full auto at first.

you would get more response if you asked your questions in one of the normal forums such as Taking pictures.

This section is normally for features, perhaps instructions or projects.

happy new year.

hiya KM,

I too have got the S4000 and trying to figure the thing out, any luck lol, i have been trying to take water pics mainly as they look cool and have been playing with the settings at night to make a car light look a constant glow while driving past, let me know how ya go. 

I have a similar S3200.

If you are going to take pictures using the full zoom then I recommend a tripod. Also, stick with the auto feature.

Hi all, I don't have a tripod hehe Still far away for that ! When we'll have a bit of good weather in Malta, I intend to go out and take some good outdoor pics.......!

Hi I have an s4000, for a few months now.... and id say auto is rubbish. domt be afraid to play with the settings.

And also check out "Karl Taylor photography" he does a great FREE tutorial. Just google it

Good luck.. Ed

I've had an s4000 for 6 months after using 35mm slr for years so I'm praising it in one breath & cursing it in another. Iso in simple terms relates to how sensitive to light the setting is e.g: iso 64 needs bright light, iso 800 needs a lot less light, not good idea to go above 800 really. In 35mm terms the lower number also gave richer colour, not sure yet with digital. Experiment with the preset scenes, then put them on your computer & compare the settings in the info helps a bit. It does have a couple of annoying points but overall is a reasonable good camera, best thing to do is just experiment & take heaps of pics to learn. On the negative side mine's been in for repairs twice!!.

Enjoy

Glenn

Thank you all for your good advice. I'm still going through the manual. Took a couple of pics indoors, but still have a long way to go !

May I ask you what settings I need when taking outdoor pictures at night of big buildings with light etc but at the same time keeping the background dark.

Thanks !

I bought my S4000 as a self xmas present to replace my old fuji point and shoot compact.   I have a lot to learn with this camera so my photos have been very plain so far.  Need to have a good read of the manual supplied on the cd.  Love the quality of the pics.

Hello all. Thank you for your comment... Can you please tell me what aperture is exactly ?? And what about On the M setting I can change it. What' s the difference when it's low or high ?

Thanks !

Hello everyone. If you have time can you please checkout my gallery... I uploaded a pic yesterday. I uploaded a star. The pic came really good , and I was about 60 m away from the object itself, however I am not happy with that bright dot in the middel of the star..... Is there anyway to remove it or did I do anything wrong.

hi i have a s4000 and i am just getting ust to i have had it 7 mouth now and i am getting some good photos now .when i got it i just played a round with it to get to no all a bout itand then whent out and a bout. i enjoy tacking photo with it re gards christine. keep tacking photos and you will get there.