Blurry Photos - Every Time: Can I really not take quality pictures without a tripod?
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A couple of thoughts. Generally, an ISO speed of 400 under average room light requires a shutter speed of 1/30 and lens aperture of 5.6 on a tripod. If you were to use a 500 watt halogen light, you could shoot at 1/125 shutter hand held. The metaphor is the same as if you were using film. You should always shoot with a tripod when using available light @ ISO 100 indoors whether its by candle light or bright 100 watt bulbs. Remember, the lower the light, the longer the shutter exposure (the lens can only transmit the maximum amount of light that it is designed to capture.) If you increase the the ISO (film speed) you increase the amount of graininess in the image, but you may be able to shoot handle held and likely end up with grainy not-so blurry results. Almost all blurry images are a result of camera movement or shooter jiggles (even with patience and calmness.) Good functioning autofocus works reasonably fast, so I suggest using the highest shutter speed whenever possible or shutter priority. And remember, when shooting in late overcast light outside in most instances is brighter than interior room lights and a flash should be used. Most pro-photographers use a flash inside for a reason... they can't sell blurry natural light pictures.
183805
I have a similar question, I'll just add it here. Is it fast enough, for example, take pictures jumping in the air (without being blurry)? Just so I can have a perspective.
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.
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it depends on what f-stop your lens goes down to, the lower the number the "faster" or better the lens will take in light in dark situations such as night photos. Also recommend shooting solely from a tripod using a remote or wireless trigger, that might be your "crisp picture" issue.
1115432
in bright light-the camera is fast with the shutter, but in low light it is definitely slow and you would need a tripod
1811712
I took some AMAZING picture on a virtually black night with just a little bit of moon. Be careful, though -- you need to use a tripod. Above 200 ISO the images are very noisy, and the image stabilization only works down to about 1/8 second. But with a good tripod you can go to a multiple second exposure.
1764795
This little camera CAN'T be used with a tripod unfortunately. You might be able to jerry rig something but I wouldn't really recommend it. It's still a fun camera to own though.
1820311
Tripod is fine. Monopod you're risking shaky footage. Image is incomparable, but I use the 24-105 IS if I have to do handheld or monopod work.
864533
There was an update that lets you specify the ISO setting and/or shutter speed. You'll need a tripod if the required shutter speed is too low, but this helps immensely with the grain you'd otherwise get. Two examples: https://pictures.lytro.com/ancientlore/pictures/425907 https://pictures.lytro.com/ancientlore/pictures/341741 I haven't really had trouble with moving pictures when there is enough light.
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If you are using the telephoto lens, you have to hold the camera very still or the images will be blurry. I use the tripod or rest my elbows on something to hold the camera still.
229063
It would be awkward and very heavy. It's not a small grip. I really don't think it would be possible, and certainly not practical, to try and use it without a tripod.
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yes u can, however, these binos are a bit heavy so I would suggest a tripod
700413
I can't answer your question because I have not used the tripod attachment.
402926
A little. I have used it handheld and on a tripod and I have noticed that if I am not still the image can come out blurry, but as long as you are still the pictures are great!
767144
I have the same blurry problem, I think that I got a faulty camera. About 1 in 4 pictures are usable, this camera was a waste of money. Mount Fuji! eat my shorts! My cannon elph sd200 which is 3 years older takes far superior pictures and is 3.2 Mega pixels. Causing me to learn, its not the megapixels that matter.
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I think you could dial that in--but what I've found is it's really difficulet to use without a tripod and then without a micro adjustment--a mm can throw it out of focus! So just remember--you could to it but I'm guessin you'd take maybe 10 shots to get one that worked handheld!!
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No and the camera often has trouble focusing. So lots of your photos will be blurry