Does anyone know how this camera is with sports shots? Indoor basketball and swim is what I am asking for?
2054994
Probably not the camera you want for that. My daughter plays high school volleyball and I have tried in various gyms under all manner of light conditions and camera settings to get both action and stable shots with very mixed results, with most action shots being fails. That said, that type of photography is not this camera's forte and you really need a dslr with a good lens to do that job right.
2054995
No, the shutter speed is way too slow. I attempted to take photos at an adult birthday party and although most people were sitting down just talking to each other, I still had a bunch of blurred photos. Get a small Pansonic (fx 15 or 20) instead. Panasonics take fast pictures and are not that expensive!
2046155
Honestly, the key to getting good pictures at indoor sports events without a flash is to invest in a high speed lens. Other things are important too and should be factored in, such as focus speed and the quality of high ISO shots. But if you really want good shots, you'll need to shell out some big bucks for a nice fast lens.
224453
This camera is fabulous at fast moving sports. It can take a shot a second, consecutively. I love it!
240914
The camera is basically used for vacation shots/scenery and people, so am not really sure how it would do for sporting events. So far the camera takes awesome pictures for what it is being used for, not sure that helps you or not though!!!
282171
I can't speak to indoor basketball shots but I did take action shots fully zoomed in of a dozen sea gulls swooping down for fish and it caught them like they were still. You also have advance control of shutter speed, aperture etc beyond the preset action function. I have had it for 6 months and could not be happier. The camera capability is amazing by itself, the fact that it's a smart camera is just a bonus.
2060161
I have not tried it on a sports event yet but it will probably struggle in keeping with the fast action. Auto focus is 'adequate' and not pro-level. I will update this answer when i have the chance to use/test it for that. I can tell you in a moving (freeway speeds)car, shooting at mountains, trees or landscapes, it is fast and accurate.
653990
I found that it took better pictures in bright light or outside. Low indoor light provided the most challenges, when trying to get a good shot. I found the closer I was to the subject, the better the picture. There are modes you can use on the camera to compensate and enable you to get a good indoor photo. Good luck.
1759698
I get great results using "sport" scene with my video. I have not tried to use shutter speed.
525471
Outdoor video is okay, as long as there is good lighting. The low lux on this particular brand is not all that exciting, making playback of videos taken in low light situations somewhat fuzzy and greyish. The zooming qualities should work fine for sports, although you shouldn't expect the quality as compared to that taken with , lets say, a 14 0r 16 megapixel camera. Hope this was helpful.
761409
Yes it's a great camera. Pictures have turned out brite and crisp. I took it kayaking last summer and no problems. I have also used it at the water park and got some wonderful pictures of the kids underwater and in the spray. I have been using this camera more than my large 26x high pixel because it's steady and easier to carry for many events. Although I do carry both a lot too.
147213
ken....absolutely....just put the setting on the camera icon / push the shutter button to start / again to stop. it shoots pretty good quality video, too ! upload it to your computer as a gif file/avi file & watch it from there . i taped my son playing tennis with good audio & video quality.
1418537
So glad I found this post as I'm in the same boat and just printed out the specs on both cameras. I'm curious as to which camera you ended up getting and how you like it? My original intent was to upgrade from my Canon Powershot due to a long lag time in between being able to shoot the next picture now that my kids are in sports, but I would still like clear nice pictures. What did you get and how do you like it?
1345224
I want to purchase this camera, however, I would like to know if it takes pictures inside a gym on the auto setting. My neice plays basketball and I would love to use this camera.
1760740
It did very well when I took photos inside at a college basketball game. I used the shutter priority for 1/400 speed. The "scene" sports setting was giving me 1/250 and 1/300. I'd post a picture, but don't know how. I was impressed.
224454
this camera is GREAT for any and everything!! i've taken some great sports pictures with the lens it came with, but i'm sure it would be even better with a special lens. also, it really depends on the amount of light; if there's lots of light, no problem!! it's trickier the less light there is. the camera is amazing. i couldn't be happier with it in any way!! good luck!!
2169567
Yes, the indoor photos are pretty good, not SLR, but better than a smartphone. It is a nice all around camera.
1210719
I haven't tried shooting sports, but it does extremely well in low light by using aperture priority and adjusting the AV. This has proved to be especially satisfactory in churches and museums when flash is not permitted. The menus are intuitive, it is light weight and comfortable in my hand. I am not an expert but more of an above average amateur. Buy Canon batteries - knock-offs don't hold the charge. I bought a Nikon in the same price class and returned it. In short, I like my Canon very much.