I have 2 grandsons who are always moving, does this camera take good action pictures? Im tired of taking blurry pictures!
1471221
I used two of these cameras shooting polar bears in the arctic. I also own numerous Nikon cameras and lenses and I can assure you this is an awesome camera that shoots excellent quality photos where only an expert could tell the difference between a comparable zoom lens costing thousands alone. Set the photo on action and it will automatically capture anything your grandchildren do running, etc.
1471222
Hi Julie. Yes this is an awesome camera. I have taken pictures in the car driving 70 miles an hour and they were perfect.
2233712
I have 4 young kids that never slow down and it seems to capture them just fine. Just took pictures at a demolition derby also and it seemed to capture that fine. LOVE the video feature on here too. Forgot to mention that.
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.
1008617
It is good to take pictures of kids playing. If you use video ,you have to consider its battery life (too short)
1710424
No, this is a very cheap and worthless action camera. If you are looking for an action camera I suggest you spend the extra money and buy a GoPro.
1008613
This camera should do a good job for you. It has a sports setting for capturing very fast action. The camera does an amazing job with focus. While at Disney this summer, I took a photo of a still object that was about 1/4 mile away using the zom feature. The framing and focus were perfect. I mention this because I was moving at aprox 10 mph on a train when I snapped the photo. The only thing you have to keep in mind when using this camera is the location of your fingers on the left. It is easy cover up the pop up flash. You should also have a spare battery.
590978
The Photo quality was descent for an action camera. It's not a DSLR thought so don't keep your expectations to high. It's only 8MP. If you can pay the the extra cash go with a GoPro. This doesn't handle vibrations nearly as well as GoPro. Also, the GoPro will over saturate the colors. It's fake but makes your videos stand out with green grass being very green and blue sky being very blue.
638075
If you can get your toddler to be still it's great. Unfortunately for my toddlers who are constantly on the go, I get a lot of blurry pictures.
172978
What if you're trying to take pics of kids who never slow down long enough for the shutter lag to catch up...is this a good camera for it?
2284987
I have two children under five-years-old and they do not sit still. I can get great shots of them running and moving with both the Full Auto mode and the Action mode.
1115153
I have given these cameras to my grandkids (ages 8-10) and they've done very well. They not only shoot pictures, they love to make videos. This next trip has a 6 year old, but you'd be surprised what they can do with a simple point-and-shoot auto function. I would definitely recommend it for 8 and up (we'll see about the six year old).
1556753
it depends how fast are the kids? This really zooms pretty fast however zoom and focus on moving object difficult for experts. Does better than my last two cameras tho
370471
No, it's reaction speed is not very good for pictures of moving objects. It will give you good HD videos though, although the zoom control is not available in video.
247174
I think camera has enough features for an age range - toddlers will have fun just snapping pictures, while bigger kids will enjoy extra features, such as games and video recorder. I have two kids, ages 3 and 5, and they both equally enjoy the camera. Just keep in mind that it is pretty bulky and heavy, so it is harder for younger ones to hold it steady while taking pictures.
1008616
Once you learn how to use the camera, it can be good for moving kids. However, it does take a moment to focus and you need to learn the nuances of operating the camera to improve the focus ability. It does have a sport setting which will take several photos in succession.
949129
If you can follow action with an LCD (no eye level finder) the camera is capable of making an image. It would not be my first choice for action shots.
1571077
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.