How is it for action shots? My daughters play sports and my wife is always having trouble finding a camera that takes good indoor basketball action..
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This camera was a gift to my wife and she's the primary user. But the camera does have a feature which allows you to select a mode specifically for taking action photos. Overall this camera is very simple to operate and takes great photos according to my wife.
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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.
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This camera comes with decent 5X zoom. But a problem with this camera is that there is some time lag between you click shutter button and actual image is collected. Therefore, I don't recommend this camera for action pictures. This camera comes with good water proof and shock proof. If that's the main reason for buying a new camera, this camera is recommended. Your daughter needs some practice for action pictures before she goes Africa. If picture quality is priority, I would recommend Cannon EOS M for picture quality and relatively smaller size.
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Following something indoors is difficult. I used to shoot basketball games and would zone focus at midcourt. When a player reached my focus zone .... CLICK.
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I bought 3 of these for my family. Takes awesome photos. Good low light images. I don't use for action shots much, but no doubt in my mind it would do a fine job. My next, easy to carry camera, will be in this family line. I had the model before this one too. Good choice.
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I've been using it for about a year to shoot several weddings. The only sport like activity I have recorded has been related to running. The camera performs very well when recording in 60fps. The camera is lightweight and very sturdy. The one downside may be the lcd screen that is tucked away within the handle. It may be difficult to pull it in and out during sporting events. However, it should be fine if you leave it out. One thing I might add is that the camera isn't always amazing in low light. I would still recommend this camera over all others at the price range!
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Hi I am a Nikon shooter , but I am very happy how it compares to my Nikon 70-200 2.8 that died at half the price . A have done a lot of indoor shots and very happy with it. Good luck
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The Camara is very slow, so the way I get action shots is to preplan. If I know where the action is going to be I focus on a spot and wait for the object to come into view...then I can catch a shot....the shutter speed needs to be set at a fast speed. This camera is not the best for action shots...I do not use it for that.
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Even if your baby moves, you're sure to get a good picture in just a few shots. Will depend on if you want the baby looking at you when you take the picture or if an action shot is find. I don't know the exact speed of the capture, but I haven't been disappointed with the camer so far.
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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.
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It could work for action shots but might be better for outdoor sports vs indoor. The lens itself is fast enough for good indoor photo's but you might not get the results you are looking for. I tried using it for my daughters graduation which was in a gymnasium. Got some good close up photo's but because of the 100mm lens you have a narrow field of view.
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This camera does not have a "sports" setting. It does have a "burst" setting for continuous shooting when you hold down the shutter button, but it is not real fast. If you are taking single shots, its not too bad, especially outdoors.
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First, I'm in the market to buy this camera, I don't own one. I'm not trying to complain about the posts so far, but I'm wondering if you are simply using the auto mode when indoors, or have you tried other modes (Indoor Mode), ISO speeds, etc that the camera comes equipped with? If the images are "VERY POOR", what exactly have you tested? (Others report indoor images have been good).
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I have used this camera for shooting my little brother's basketball games. It has done the job pretty well. It has the shutter speed to take clear, crisp pictures, even during quick basketball games. The camera also has a sports setting designed to shoot multiple successive pictures while holding your finger down. All-in-all, it's done the job for me nicely. That being said, I have not used a telephoto lens yet because I haven't been that far away from the action. It's my next goal. Hope this helped a little bit!
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I just got mine today and have taken 300+ pictures. I've previously owned all Kodaks and a polaroid digital and I think this one takes excellent photos indoors, even with flash on (I usually always hate flash!). I have a 20 month old and have found that the ISO scene selection along with the "burst" shot mode works great for getting him in action.
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I bit the bullet and went with the Sony. Mainly because Circuit City was offering it for $329. Also because it had a better fps and ISO capabilities, if I remember correctly. The 4 gigs of memory set me back $59 though and the case was another $20, so that put me at $415 after tax. I must say that this thing takes awesome pics. I got it mainly for my kids sports. The 2.2 fps and sports mode are nice. The image stabilization seems to do a good job to on other pics. I have not used the remote control yet, but plan on usnig it to try and get some close ups of birds or squirrels, etc on a day when I have nothing else to do.
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This camera does a great job with action shots. I can photograph my grandsons jumping into the swing pool and stop the action as they are entering the was the water including the splash. I have taken water fall pictures and you can stop the water drops in motion. As far a s low light I think the camera will work well with the flash attachment that goes on the hot shoe on top of the camera. I have done ok in low light setting without a flash, but I would need to know more about what you trying to do in low light. Here again you have to keep in mind that this is $300 camera and it will not preform like a $1,000 Cannon. But for $300 it does a great job. The stop action on this camera is incredible. This camera does a great job with action shots. I can photograph my grandsons jumping into the swing pool and stop the action as they are entering the was the water including the splash. I have taken water fall pictures and you can stop the water drops in motion. As far a s low light I think the camera will work well with the flash attachment that goes on the hot shoe on top of the camera. I have done ok in low light setting without a flash, but I would need to know more about what you trying to do in low light. Here again you have to keep in mind that this is $300 camera and it will not... » Read More This camera does a great job with action shots. I can photograph my grandsons jumping into the swing pool and stop the action as they are entering the was the water including the splash. I have taken water fall pictures and you can stop the water drops in motion. As far a s low light I think the camera will work well with the flash attachment that goes on the hot shoe on top of the camera. I have done ok in low light setting without a flash, but I would need to know more about what you trying to do in low light. Here again you have to keep in mind that this is $300 camera and it will not preform like a $1,000 Cannon. But for $300 it does a great job. The stop action on this camera is incredible. « Show Less
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i am also looking for a good indoor shooting digital...not slr, smallhow about the canon s95, the newest one?