NEW! Canon Pro 1 Gallery Photo Gallery by Marco Nero at pbase.com

NEW! Canon Pro 1 Gallery

TOOLS USED WERE AS FOLLOWS:
Canon Powershot Pro 1 digital camera.
Sandisk 1GB Ultra II Compact Flash Card
Hoya 58mm UV Filter
Hoya 58mm Circular Polariser
Manfrotto monopod (any inexpensive monopod is fine)
Canon 420 EX External Flash (where stated)

:: Canon Pro 1 ::	:: Pro1: Abstract ::	:: Pro1: People ::	:: Pro1: Architecture ::
:: Pro 1: Super Macro ::	:: Pro 1: Nightshots ::	:: Pro 1: Animals ::	:: Pro 1: Infra Red ::
:: Pro 1: Office Setup ::	:: Supernova Convention ::	:: Pro1: TC-DC58A 300mm Zoom Lens ::	:: Farscape Convention with 420EX ::
:: Pro 1: 500D Macro Filter ::	:: CANADA 2004 ::	:: Pro 1: Hawaii ::	:: Noctilucent Clouds ::
:: Pro 1 Panoramas ::	:: Pro1 Vs S400 ::	:: Using <5mW Lasers for Focus ::	:: Animania 2004 ::
:: Pro 1: Weekend Pix ::	:: OZSCAPE Convention ::	:: Winter Magic Festival ::	:: Pro1: Lens #3 Testing in Sydney ::
:: SCA Viking Feast ::	:: Pro 1: Weekends Part 2 ::	:: LASERS ::	:: Supanova 2005 ::
:: Magick Happens 2005 ::	:: Star Wars DVD Launch ::	:: Pro1: Weekends Part 3 ::	:: Pro 1 Touchups ::
:: QUEENSLAND VACATION ::	:: Ebay Items ::	:: SUPANOVA Sydney 2006 ::	:: Weekends Part 4 ::
:: BRISNOVA 2007 ::	:: Weekends 5 ::	:: SUPANOVA SYDNEY 2007 ::	:: NSW GOLDFIELDS ::
:: SUPANOVA 2008 ::	:: CANADA 2008 ::	:: Gold Coast & Brisbane ::

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dan dunn		13-Sep-2005 01:13
Great Gallery with a great camera!...I use a Pro 1 as well....DD

Rafael Capanema		30-Aug-2005 19:06
This picture looks great: http://www.pbase.com/nero_design/image/31353480 Was the external flash used on it?

phyllis		06-Mar-2005 09:53
may I ask a stupid question... I just bought my first pro1. if I wanna attach the filter(like hoya 58mm uv filter), should I buy a adaptor? sorry..I am a real newby. thanks a lot! btw I really like ur photos that's why I choosed pro 1.

Anson		01-Feb-2005 14:54
the QC of pro1 is really.....XXXXX I owned 4 th pro1 and going to have the 5th Here you go...! http://www.powershotpro1.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=490&PN=1&TPN=1

Anson		28-Jan-2005 15:46
Marco, me again. I bought pro 1 last week finally. However, I found that there is some "gigi" sound during zooning (not those normal mechincal soung). Do you have the same problem and Is it normal? Thank you

Marco Nero		19-Jan-2005 00:25
That's the same problem - and it's instantly fixed (gone) with the new update. This means you can track moving objects such as overhhead aircraft and still get the shot.

Anson		18-Jan-2005 10:00
Sorry. Questions again: I found the LCS and EVF suddenly "freeze" during focusing. 'And I saw your commment for the fireware update :Gone is the slight LCD freeze during subject evaluation. is it the same problem that can be sloved by updating the fireware?

Anson		18-Jan-2005 05:10
Marco In fact, I am going to buy my second DC (my first one is canon s40). I am now considering canon pro1 and Nikon 8800. I have tried both of them but I still can't make the decision. Do you have any advice for me?

Anson		18-Jan-2005 05:03
thank you very much :)

Marco Nero		18-Jan-2005 00:35
The Pro 1 can vignette slightly depending on other factors. MANY good camera with good lenses will vignette but this is usually the result of certain large filters in front of the lens. Some cameras vignette terribly. The Pro 1 is slight. It's the same for MANY digital cameras including the excellent s400. The vignetting is only visible in SOME shots... usually where the wrong aperture was used or if the zoom is at max Tele or Max wide. The only reason you are hearing about this slight darkening of the occasional corner (vignetting) is because the Pro 1 has an L series lens. And being the Elite lens that it is, no-one had ever seen vignetting on an L series lens before. The issue is slight and easily corrected digitally. It does NOT occur on all pics and seems to only happen under certain conditions.

Anson		17-Jan-2005 16:08
Marco could you tell me more about the problem of "Vignetting" for pro-1. I heard many many complaints for this issue.

Adam Witkowski		15-Dec-2004 20:46
Marco, Very impressive album, but I'm absolutelu sure that the same results you'll achieve with every camera, because you are an artist. Cheers, Adam

tony		12-Oct-2004 12:50
Hi Marco I really like your hawaii pictures - the blue in the sky really take you there. Especially the waves breaking - it looks incredible. The firedance2 photo at night is also very cool. I tried some beach photos at the weekend (with a circ polariser), and I'm generally pleased with the results, the only thing is I'm really suffering from the "dark corners" on almost all photos - I'm told vignetting is to blame for this. How do you get around this? It's a lot less noticable on your photos! Many thanks. Tony

Steve		07-Oct-2004 03:40
Hello Marco, first of all, i must say that i just loved your gallery. The colors are vibrant and very accurate and the locations are just amazing. Though some of the shots look so "perfect" that i was wondering whether you use PS (or something else) to enhance the images or whether the beautiful colors are just thanks to the various filters and/or manual settings? I am about to get a new DC as well but i am still struggling between the nikon 8700 and the Pro1 but after seing your gallery, i'm speechless... i read that the canon has quite a few problems with noice, vignetting and purple fringing so i just wanted to ask you whether it was really such a noticeable problem. also, two things that bother me are that the pro1 doesn't offer the nowadays common 3:2 ratio and it costs over $200 more than the nikon 5700. Do you think that a future firmware could allow for such a ratio to be used or not? I do a lot of stitching, especially panoramas and that's why i find the 3:2 ratio so attractive but i've never used a nikon before and so i don't know whether it can produce such vibrant colors like the pro1 can... I am only one step away from buying the pro1 but i would love to get some input from someone whos been using the cam for a while and obviously knows what hes doing so if you think you can help me out, i'd appreciate it :) thank you

Marco Nero		10-Aug-2004 01:45
Hello Linda, The 500D is a tricky filter to use, even with the Pro 1. It allows you to take full 8MP images in Macro Mode but with the strength of magnification of the built-in Super Macro feature. The 500D is limited to stationary objects because it's area of focus is quite narrow. You have to be at least two or more feet from the target and there is NO room to zoom (it's a fixed zoom with this lens attached). The advantage of using this lens is that your image is not cropped and you can take pictures that are not affected by aspherical distortion due to the close proximity. I find that the built-in Super Macro is generally the most useful. I rarely use my own 500D lens although it will be quite practical to apply it when shooting dangerous insects such as wasps and for shooting jewellery etc for catalogues. The Teleconverter is useful for wildlife and I use it for this purpose myself. Note that when attached, you get a zoom that ranges from about 230mm - 300mm which is rather narrow in range. Still, whilst I rarely use mine, it's VERY good quality glass and only cuts down the light slightly. I have set one of the two pre-set icons on my Command Dial to switch my Pro 1 into Teleconverter Mode to allow a quick change of lens when needed. I'd suggest that setting for wildlife since you never know if you'll need the full zoom range for some shots. I set my other Pro 1 pre-set to RAW just in case I need it. To be perfectly honest, the 200mm range of the Pro 1 is perfect and the Super Macro is superb. For that reason, I'd only get the optional lenses if you REALLY have the money to spare and like to tinker with your camera. Otherwise, they are a chore to change and alittle too heavy and cumbersome to carry everywhere. The 500D is the least useful of the two and Aquarium photography is tricky enough indeed, even with the filter handy. Use a tripod or a monopod for each if you can unless in sunlight. Cheers!

Linda Zhang		06-Aug-2004 01:36
Dear Marco, Your photos are wonderful, and your little cat is very beautiful. I have had the Pro1 for about two months now and am still learning the camera's verious functions. I love it! I am thinking about purchasing the Teleconverter, mainly for photos of birds, but also the 500D close up lens. The latter is for my son to take photos of his reef tank. I think the macro and super macro functions work quite well, but he feels he can do even better with the close-up lens. It's about $125 to purchase it, along with another $140 for the teleconverter and lens adapter. What are your thoughts about these lenses? Thank you in advance for responding. Linda Z.

Marco Nero		04-Aug-2004 02:55
Hi Ronald, First up: I usually have my Pro 1 set to "P" mode and simply point and click as required. In lowlight situations and even bright lighting, I will manually change the settings as required but generally, it's left on P Mode. As for the night shots without settings, they were edited and uploaded from a computer using an older version of Photoshop which does not extract the EXIF data. For shots like those, I was seated in my car and stopped at traffic lights. I held the camera close to my chest with both hands and probably held my breath for the duration of the exposure. It's best to keep the lens as Wide as you can (28-32mm) so as to increase the light. A Monpod combined with a street pole (or just the pole) is VERY useful for taking night shots freehand. The Pro 1 in my opinion is not a slow focusing camera UNLESS you are using the zoom in lowlight. In such cases, I use a laser pointer or an LED torch to help the camera lock focus and then recompose the shot. Manual focus is easier yet I seem to get it wrong most times and end up with a picture which may or may not be in focus. In daylight, you can lock the focus, lock the exposure and then take pictures as fast as you want. So far, the Pro 1 does well in lowlight in my opinion although other types of cameras (DSLR) will obviously be faster in locking focus and picking a target. You would probably get a lot of use with a Circular Polariser in Portugal. It will increase saturation, reduce "softening atmosphere" and eliminate reflections on water and glass is used corrctly. The best thing it does in increase cloud definition in daylight. All the best!

Ronald Powell		03-Aug-2004 16:29
Hi Marco, Really enjoyed looking at your photos in Hawai. I have recently moved to Portugal and am contemplating the Purchase of a Pro 1. I have the use of one, next Friday for a whole day to try out - and have made a note of the exposures, speed and apertires etc you used - as light conditions will be similar over here. Which filter(s) were on the camera when shooting the bright beach shots and those taken at dusk or alternatively in the evenings? I then went across to your night shots - hand held - not in Hawai - but no Camera settings were given. Could you give me some recommendations? - Whilst a day seems a long time - I am sure it will fly bye - and at the end of the day I shall undoubtedly wish I had tried this or the other! The one major point that does concern me is the reference in all the reviews bar none - to the slow focusing problem! Would you care to add a word or two as to how you deal with this particular problem of the camera. Regards, Ronnie

Marco Nero		28-Jul-2004 01:34
Glad to assist although I feel uncomfortable is people base their purchases on my own results... just remember that I usually post the pics that are most appealing so there's always room for me to mess up a shot. Glad to hear your Pro 1 is everything you expected it to be... I'm still very pleased with mine. Great performance from this camera so far.

Dave		27-Jul-2004 23:56
Marco...Thanks to your site bought a Pro 1. Shot a bunch of great sailing photos over the weekend and am really impressed. The camera does a fine job. Really please so far. Your site was a big help in making the decision to buy.

FRED		12-Jul-2004 11:34
MARCO GREAT PICTURES I HAVE EOS 30 WITH SUNPAK 5000AF FLASH WOULD THAT WORK AN A PRO 1 THAT I AM THINKING OF BUYING THANKS FRED

Marco Nero		12-Jul-2004 05:41
The Pro 1 performs better than other respected Powershot-series cameras including the s400. But I have found from time to time that certain subjects (such as a cat with no defined markings up close or an object cluttered amongst a group of nearer subjects) are difficult for the Pro 1 to target. I can overcome this by using the following techniques in the following order: 1/ Targeting an area of contrast on the subject and recomposing the shot. 2/ Manually Focusing on the subject. 3/ Using a laser pointer or an LED torch to illuminate the area to be targeted. Then lock the target/focus. The latter technique is actually very effective. The only cameras I have found to be more effective in lowlight focus are DSLRs and the Sony F828 & Sony V1 (which also use a laser to focus) although they too have their downsides in other areas in operation.

Dave		12-Jul-2004 00:41
Marco...I've read reviews indicating the Pro 1 has autofocus problems in low light. What are your comments.

Marco Nero		21-May-2004 02:45
Will do... I'm going out today to feed the ducks and swans... perfect opportunity to test the Circ-Polariser. I don't intend to take any more IR shots though because the Pro 1 clearly has one thing it doesn't deal will: Infra Red. This is because there is a double IR coating on the CCD sensor that reduces IR transmission in order to increase image clarity. Cheers!

mike asuncion		20-May-2004 06:19
Greetings from California! For the past 2 weeks or so, I've been debating if I should go for the Pro1 or the Olympus c8080. I'm heavily favoring the Pro1 mostly because I love the picture quality (sharp and bright colors that stand out) and the manual controls that the Pro1 has to offer. Thanks for making my decision easier! Before I end, if it's too much to ask could you post more pictures with the circular polarizer filter and a bit with the IR filter? Thanks! -Mike

Marco Nero		16-May-2004 13:22
1: Dust in lens is possible because the outer lens is designed to be easily replaced if damaged or scratched. It is held in place with 3 screws and in theory, dust should generally be kept at bay. Anything that makes it's way past the outer lens is not going to be visible in any shots and can be removed by a professional. 2: I just took a 58mm lenscap from my SLR and put it over the 58mm filter for protection. I had a spare so I just used that.

Arno Poon		13-May-2004 13:33
Thanks so much for your reply. But i have few more questions about it: 1. The dust in lens - is it the QC problem or is the design problem that cannot be prevent? 2. As you said u always put the filter on pro1 right? since the original lens cap cannot fit the filter, have you buy other lens cap to cover it? Is it possible to buy original Canon lens cap that fit to it? Thanks a lot. I am sorry if my post makes u trouble. :P

Marco Nero		10-May-2004 03:08
Arno Poon: 1 = No. The 58mm filters can be put on together (double-stacked)and because they are wider than the actual lens itself, there will be no additional darkening of the corners. I have tested this myself and it is not a problem, even in very low light at full wide and tele. Three filters might be a problem although I haven't tried that. Too much glass will soften your image and will reduce the light transmission, slowing your lens and exposure as well. A UV with a CPL filter together are fine. 2 = ONLY if you leave your filter adapter on for a subject that is somewhat close to the camera. The adapter will block the flash slightly and casts a small shadow at the bottom of the picture. By removing the filter adapter (or by putting an external flash on the Pro 1), you can eliminate the shadow effect completely. 3 = No, the vignetting is quite faint. It is easily avoided when you think it could show up by zooming in or out just a tiny bit. The vignetting only shows up in certain types of shots with certain types of lighting. Changing the aperture will supposedly remove the vignetting (according to Canon) although it's so slight that most Camera reviewers do not consider the Pro 1 vignetting to be harsh enough to warrant concern.

Arno Poon		05-May-2004 03:43
I have some questions regading pro1 before I make my decision: 1. If I add BOTH UV and CPL filters on the lens, Does it exhibit "dark corener" problem at wide end? 2. Would it also cause "dark corner" problem when use with internal build-in flash? 3. Is the vignetting problem really annoying at both wide/tele end? Can I solve it by using smaller aperture such as f/4? Thanks so much.

Marco Nero		26-Apr-2004 12:20
Hi Scott, You're right about the Pro 1 performing at it's peak between 50 & 100 ISO. The only time I notice noise issues is during lowlight (evening shots). Noise-wise, the Pro 1 is really no different from any of the other 8MP cameras on the market. But as you say, it's certainly comparable to the D70 and even the 10D under ideal conditions. I have just turned down an offer to replace my Pro 1 with a 10D for the second time. The twisty LCD, compactness, ergonomics, menu, zoom range, accessories and image quality of the Pro 1 won me over yet again. The only thing a DLSR with CMOS would offer me over the CCD of the Pro 1 would be low noise at high ISO. Cameras utilising the 2/3" CCDs are all very much in the same boat when it comes to noise for anything over 4MP on a CCD this size . The D70 seems to show a little less noise than other cameras in the same genre although the Canon CMOS chips would be a better choice for lowlight noise-free images if that's something you'd be likely to be pursuing as a theme or subject.

Scott		08-Apr-2004 07:37
Purchased the Pro 1 a few days ago and have been testing it extensively over the past few days. Really enjoyed your comments and photos here on the site. I have found that it operates best at ISO 100 or below and the AE and FE locks are useful in a variety of manual situations. Some reviews are starting to surface and some have suggested that the camera is a bit noisy, but I find the image quality quite comparable to the Nikon D70 in daylight conditions and the compact size of the Canon seems (as you have said) optimal for travel. Have you shot with the D70 in lower light conditions (ISO 200+)? Do cameras with the 2/3" ccd's suffer as much as some have suggested?

Marco Nero		28-Mar-2004 14:22
Will do. Just give me another day... was hoping for some clean skies but it's been cloudy lately. Possibly tomorrow. Cheers!

JP		28-Mar-2004 05:35
Hi from South Africa Thank you for all the great photos. The PRO1 is definately the next digital camera for me. I can't find any PRO1 IR photos on the net. Have you tested the PRO1's IR capability? Would it be possible to do a infrared test in the future like you did with the S400? Thanks JP

The E@sterbunny		25-Mar-2004 18:48
Hi from Belgium! Since a few weeks I'm searching for a new digital camera, because my old one (Nikon CP880) wasn't easy to use in manual, he was too slow and battery lifetime was poor. I'm not searching for a high MP camera, just for a fast, high quality, big zoom camera with the possebility of an exernal flash and lenses. In some other camera reviews I read that 8MP camera's have al lot of noise and are only useble on low ISO's. How about that noise on the Pro1? If is it not too much asked, I wish to receive a few full pic�s (Sunset street, Fox studio�s 2 and Sunset traffic) from your album. Do you also have got the camera configuration of these pics? Only rest me to say: nioce shots and than you for helping me forward!! best regards The E@sterbunny

Marco Nero		24-Mar-2004 06:19
Hello Jean-Pierre, The Pro 1 is an ideal travel camera and I purchased mine to take "stock images" with as well as reference material for my job as a Matte Painter in the film industry. The G5 IS slightly easier to use but the Pro 1 takes a better picture. It has a better colour translation as well as more professional features. For the work you do, this camera would be all you need. If you desired to do more with Macro or Telephoto, there are some accessories available for the Pro 1 to enable you to enhance the subject in your pictures further. You don't need these though. I held out from buying a G5 because I felt that the design was long overdue for a change. Nearly a year later, the Pro 1 is released and I am very pleased with the image quality so far. I find that in the Adobe RGB mode, the Pro 1 will make very nice exposures for desert and earthy locations. The size is virtually the same as the G5 although differently shaped. I STRONGLY recommend getting used to the camera a day before you need to use it. The battery life is very good, the image quality is exceptional and of the 8MP cameras I have tested, the Pro 1 gives be the best resolution detail and the least amount of optical aberrations. It's ready to use right out of the box. A bag to carry it in would be suggested. Buy a Circular Polariser to use in bright daylight with the filter ring adapter that comes with the Pro 1. Your camera takes BIG pictures so a storage devise to download your images onto as you travel is likewise highly suggested. Other things you can use to store your pictures are: Apple 20-40 GB iPod (for PC and Mac) with Belkin Card Reader, Laptop computer (small), a portable HD, A picturemate device that allows you to download from your CF cards. I have opted for a Laptop so I can be certain that my pictures were correctly transferred. Some of the portable hard drives have an LCD screen to view your pictures on too if needed. I try to put up new Pro 1 pics each day when I can. So far, I am very pleased with this camera. The built in flash is extremely good. For the kind of travel you do, you will get excellent pictures from both the G5 and Pro 1.

jean-pierre		24-Mar-2004 02:44
hello from France ! I enjoy your gallery to whom I go by a link you left on D-Preview. I wish to know your advice about the CANON PowerShot PRO1. It seems to be forgotten on PBase forum : is it because it is a very new brand ? or some other models shadows it ? I am addicted by compacity and swivel screen because i like to travel "light" on African deserts and Asia/India trips. That is why first I was very interested by the CANON G5-Pro that is well reputed and much more cheaper ; and I keep the idea to buy this G5-Pro model if the PRO1 is not preferable. Buying a new camera, I look now for good results... so I wait for your opinions, and thanks you indeed for quick answering.

Stefan V		22-Mar-2004 15:19
Marco, You've some great shots in your gallery! It's obvious that your having loads of fun with your Pro1. Those typical "everyday" shots are really nice to see from someone at the other end of the world (I live in Europe). I wish you and your lovely wife all the best and keep those pictures coming! Stefan V (the one from dpreview forum)

Michael		21-Mar-2004 02:40
Great stuff Marco Nero, Great stuff ! I'm going to buy one next week. Looks like the Pro 1 is right up my alley. Thanks for your time & effort you put into this stuff. Regards, Michael.

Michael		19-Mar-2004 23:42
Thanks Marco, I'm in Melbourne Australia and looking at purchasing a Pro 1. You are helping me a lot. Thanks.

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