How to take good action shots? I see reviews where everyone raves about action pictures... what am I doing wrong?
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Hi Aimee, put the camera in Shutter Priority mode and try 1/250th or faster shutter speed, depending on how much light you have available. A speed of 1/500 of a second will usually stop a bird in flight clearly. If shooting at long telephoto lengths leave Image Stabilization on. Once you master the way to use this (or any other) camera, you'll find it capable of producing beautiful images. Leaving it in Auto mode (or any other) for all situations is not a good answer, they are a compromise. Don't despair, take a few days to really get to know how to use the camera, maybe take a Digital Photo class. You'll be happy with your purchase, you'll understand what a good photo requires and you'll produce great shots time after time. This camera will stack up well against $3,000 + rigs once you master it and it's really not that hard. I know, I have both. Great design, lens, price and results. Have fun!
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Hi,I don't have advice- but have the same problem! I'm frustrated that I purchased this camera and now can probably not return it!!! Good luck!! let me know if you find any tricks to get better pictures.
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No. Pictures are great. I'm happy with this product. If you let it sit a long time the action shots stick (the shutter stays open). Would be nice for the video, but still takes nice pictures.
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Hi, I don't have advice- but have the same problem! I'm frustrated that I purchased this camera and now can probably not return it!!! Good luck!! let me know if you find any tricks to get better pictures.
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Sorry, I don't know. I have great results on auto focus, Closeup indoor with flash and action soccer shots, zoomed in outdoors. Tip: On the out door action shots, regardless of natural lighting, I ALWAYS use flash--I believe it shoots faster with flash on and stops the action better.
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My understanding from reading posts on dpreview, www.dpreview.com, the jpgs are excellent. I cannot comment personally since I only shoot RAW.
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I didn't have great luck with it. We were in Europe and finally gave up trying. I'm sure I was probably just missing something but it wasn't happening for me. BUT on the other hand, it took great pics and video. Stabilization feature on still shots worked great.
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It does pretty good action shots. I've done some of my people jumping into the pool, my dog chasing ball, and my dog swimming. Just make sure you get the nikon 1 j2 or j3 series because because I owned the j1 first and it takes horrible action pictures. Hope this helps.
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I apologize for taking so long to respond to this - it got lost in my Inbox. Yes, I would highly recommend this as a great beginner camera. Spend a bit of time and study the manual and practice with the different settings, and you will be amazed at the pictures you take!
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I figured out the aperture mode. This seems to be where the HS10 can take decent pictures. NOT pleased with exr auto, that is a crap shoot. So I am still so confused as to what camera is right for me. So frustrating. Still need to try the video as well. Oh, the free sony software was easier to use. I am having so many problems with SilkyPics. sends pics to my windows photo shop poorly, sometimes combining two pictures. GRRR
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It's great. I actually use the camera to take pictures of martial arts. The speed is fast, I can always capture the moment that I want. The only problem is that the flash always goes off in this mode. I am not sure if I can add flash in the action mode -- I have not figured out yet.
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I ended returning this camera but fast auto focus depends to what you would like to shot at.My experience with this type of cameras is that they have a decent autofocus, sometimes even better than expensive bodies such as the Canon 5D MarkII.One thing that is usually true is that auto focus is well balance with the type of pictures you can get with these type of cameras. For action shooting you will need a prime lense with a prime body that will take you to the $3000 minimum.
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Many other reviewers and discussion forums talk abt the same subject too (blurry images). Are you using the auto mode? Many have suggested that the auto mode is not the best mode to take the fotos in... Did u try taking the foto in different modes. Not sure if you have done that already, but just in case....
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Have you tried changing the ISO (the equivalent of film speed)? Perhaps it's set too low. I'd try either 400 or 800 if you're shooting indoors. Also try either the sports mode or night (not night tripod) in the Scene Position. I've had no problems with shooting indoors without flash and I get pretty good pics. If the lighting is extremely low, I prop the camera on something. If the kids are moving fast, either use flash or the settings I mentioned above. I've not had any problems with the picture quality indoors with mine. Hope this helps.
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If you do a once in a lifetime trip then shoot a lot, actually play tourist like in the movies and make yourself annoying to everybody else by shooting everybody and everything. I often come back after a trip and when I look at the pictures I often wish that I had more shots to choose from. Years ago film and developing cost a lot but now its cheap so shoot a ton of pictures later you will be happy you did.I wish I did follow my own advice on my last trip.RegardsAlfred
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It has burst shot action. You might find some limitation if the camara is off and you want to capture a quick shot. I've kept the camara on and gone walking trying to capture "moments". Works pretty well. I understand there are other camaras that are good for that. Don't know brands or prices though. The Samsung has been a lot of fun for low cost.
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Hey there, This camera is a great action shot camera, I used it for my little sister's gymnastic meets as well as soccer shoots and running shots, I just bumped up the shutter speed and the incredible focus motor did the rest!