i having issues with blurry images if the subject is not absolutey still,any advice to get better pictures?
1532922
I'm having a similar problem. I've noticed it most in low light, when the subject moves. I don't think I've experienced it much outdoors in bright light. I've not taken the time to research it yet. I'd say I've been somewhat disappointed in the camera.
1532923
If the subject is moving, hit the scene button (just right of the screen on the camera) twice and chose the third icon from the left on the top row (action shots). For any shot it is important to choose which Scene fits what you are shooting. Another important function is to hit the +/_ side just to the right of the OK button. You can then set up or down to set what used to be known as the F-stop, how much light is introduced. Those 2 functions are pretty much all I use on this camera. And I have been getting some really nice shots. This camera is the best camera I have used!
1532924
I thought I had that problem...but, I really didn't. Sometimes when I aim at camera at a scene I want to photograph, that scene is blurry. However, it does not last. I lightly click the button that takes the picture, without pushing it down hard enough to take that picture. Every time, so far, the image rights itself and is no longer blurry, but sharp. I believe every time I have had the blurry image appear, it has been in daylight and on auto setting.
1532925
I had a problem with blurry images, too, so finally checked the owners manual (duh!) It mentions that if you press the shutter too hard, you actually cause the blurriness. I have lightened up my touch, and things have improved. I still love this camera.
1532926
I have had the same exact problem with indoor and low light pictures. It's the ourtcome of ther slow focusing zoom. I wish I had not made this purchase. Very disappointing as I have owned Nikon Coolpixs in the past.
1532927
Two thing may remedy your situation: 1. Use flash if the subject isn't too far. 2. Select SPORTS mode to increase the shutter speed.
1080981
check your lens for fingerprints. Got a bunch of pix one time blurry because of that.
1076525
Focus is good, but blurred background is a much more complicated issue involving a clear understanding of the elements of depth of field. Apeture/shutter speed combinations control depth. High shutter speeds will help by givng a larger apeture
1609945
I am Sorry i forget to Include this Information with My Response! Be Sure to Include a f-Stop Increase to being thing into Focus Also! This is Very Important Too! It is Something You Have To Experiment with to get Correct! Not Hard to Do, Just Use Live View on your Camera and Play with it from there! This Aspect is Very Tricky for Focusing and Experience will be Needed to some degree!
896149
I did not find that there was blurry edges. I found that if you get a ring around your picture if you are trying to take it full frame.
1080092
Definitely turn ON your AF-assist Beam. This is a beam of light that helps your camera to auto focus more accurately. Try evaluative metering instead of the center weighted avg. Evaluative metering will cover a greater range of complex lighting situations. M3 will allow you to focus better without camera shake in the zoom capacity up to 46x digital (pg 81 of your manual) but your pixels are greatly reduced so playback and prints at a larger size will be compromised. Unless you really need to get clear photos at a great distance stick with L superfine as mentioned above. Try keeping the ISO in Auto. And please comment again so we know if anything has worked for you. Definitely turn ON your AF-assist Beam. This is a beam of light that helps your camera to auto focus more accurately. Try evaluative metering instead of the center weighted avg. Evaluative metering will cover a greater range of complex lighting situations. M3 will allow you to focus better without camera shake in the zoom capacity up to 46x digital (pg 81 of your manual) but your pixels are greatly reduced so playback and prints at a larger size will be compromised. Unless you really need to get clear photos at a great distance stick with L superfine as mentioned above. Try keeping the ISO... » Read More Definitely turn ON your AF-assist Beam. This is a beam of light that helps your camera to auto focus more accurately. Try evaluative metering instead of the center weighted avg. Evaluative metering will cover a greater range of complex lighting situations. M3 will allow you to focus better without camera shake in the zoom capacity up to 46x digital (pg 81 of your manual) but your pixels are greatly reduced so playback and prints at a larger size will be compromised. Unless you really need to get clear photos at a great distance stick with L superfine as mentioned above. Try keeping the ISO in Auto. And please comment again so we know if anything has worked for you. « Show Less
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Our camera has a same issue. It was bought 3 years back. The problem started when any picture with Zoom came out blurred. Now, all pictures are blurred.
1080090
What is your usual ISO setting? If you are not already, try shooting in ISO 80 or 100 and don't increase it unless when you hold the shutter button half way down to focus the view goes dark. Re focus, unless it is necessary to shoot immediately, hold the shutter button half way down and don't depress it further until you can see, either through viewfinder or on screen, that the scene is in focus. Other suggestions already given are to shut off digital zoom and leave it off, use compression setting L instead of M3 to greatly reduce the number of pixels lost, thus the quality of the picture.
216037
Hey Mark, Try setting the camera to the "P" on the dial (stands for Program AE). Once you do, click the Q. MENU button on the bottom right of camera. Select the ISO setting and change it to 200 or 400. I'm having the same issues as you with this camera and its poor low light performance. To get better shots indoors, it helps to crank up the ISO to a higher setting. The downside is that the picture may come in a bit grainy. The higher the ISO, the more grain, but at least you'll have a brighter and clearer picture. At ISO 200 and 400, you shouldn't have too much grain for it to ruin the picture. Let me know if it works!
28837
There is lag time..also after taking the picture you should not move the camera quickly..image will blur..
741422
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.
1597222
try putting your finger in front of your lens, move it closer to the lens or further away until you can see it clearly. I use a 300mm lens and extension tubes. you have to experiment with where to put your subject. be patient, it works! I got snowflake photos this year!
1821545
have you check the ISO youre using? I had the same problem when i had my setting at the highest ISO. I now just leave it as AUTO and have great pics. If thats not the problem, then i dunno what is. Sorry!
938104
Use the aperture priority mode and set +/- exp. to +2. Depending on the light level, try to use the lowest ISO possible. 400+ is likely to be grainy. If you can get away with it, 80-200 looks great in most situations. In a restaraunt, you may be better off using the flash -- perhaps on a lower setting.
414376
Hi j michael, I suggest checking on the distnace of your camera to your subject to avoid blur and out of focus shots. Thanks_Mitch
1751162
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....
1597223
Find with that lens you have to get very close and use tripod or be steady. Use a shorter lens.