Does the camera focus well and easily?
1316050
Yes, my daughter loves it. She's been able to take stunning pictures with it.
1951211
Yes. This camera is easy to use. Takes good quality pictures. Very easy to adjust the settings. Also simple to download pictures to the computer. We used it last few months and like it.
719925
I bought this camera for my son as a gift. I did tried a little before I gave it to him. I did not have issue with autofocusing. Of course, it depends on what you are shooting and what lens you have it on. I did remember my son was saying that with the 200 mm zoom lens, the focus may be slower. I bought a Sony NEX7 latter myself. I do not have 200 zoom lens so I can not comment on that. If I need to zoom in for a shot, I use Nikon 70-200 lens on Nikon D700. Sony NEX camera is a great all around camera. I take that everywhere I go. Great image quality.
1409499
The camera only has good quality auto focus when in the fully automatic mode. When using other programs the auto focus mode is not a top priority feature for the software. The auto focus takes a while to adjust the more you use the zoom feature. I love the camera. I own several high end Nikon SLR's but have more fun with this unit. There are several good books available from Amazon which are excellent on explaining the many features of the camera.
15209
The low light performance is the best I've seen in this price range. I've noticed that in low light conditions that the auto focus can sometimes cause a few out of focus moments like when somebody walks through the shot slowly. I take videos of bands in dimly lit bars and they usually come out fairly good. If low light is critical, try doing a search for reviews on more expensive cameras.
1549938
Yes, it's excellent. As an example, I took some photos today while bouncing around on a wagon being pulled by a tractor off road. I was zoomed in on my subject and the shots were crystal clear. This is a truly awesome camera!! The photos are stunning and the image stabilizer is great. I take photos daily and have taken hundreds since I got it and I don't think I've had one blurry shot in any condition. The color is stunning, photos are so sharp and clear. The zoom is excellent on this camera, as is the lens. You won't regret it if you buy it. Highly recommend.
1961107
Yes it has. It's a god performance lens, the focus is something soft, but works well for a casual photographer like me.
409413
It seems like it is. It takes amazing, clear pictures and videos. Best camera I've ever owned. It even focuses and makes everything else blurry in the background if you do it right.
1364479
I have not noticed any problems with auto-focus. I've shot video of a baseball game and didn't have any problem seeking proper focus. I've not had any problems where people were the center of interest. The only time I've noticed any auto-focus seeking was on a scenic shot on high zoom with low contrast in the scene. This camera does very well when people are the center of interest.
570187
While it doesn't have a macro mode, it does focus well up-close to objects. Overall, I'm pleased with the all-around performance of this camera, especially considering its price, size and weight. I carry it clipped onto my belt using a flip-phone case (regular camera cases are too big for this), it has ultimate portability.
1938138
Is very simples to use, you don´t have to miss that is not autofocus and you have to use it with a tripod.
110357
Taking 'good' pictures mostly depends on your skills as a photographer. This camera focuses very fast - it definitely helps in aiding you at children's sporting activities and recital's.
1758799
yes, just set the camera and lens to auto focus. Go to Dpreview.com for a complete review. Good luck and Happy Shooting!
1404535
well, i got the camera....was in loosely packed condition but intact. i took some shots after charging the battery. The auto-focus makes quite audible noise while focussing. However, the pictures are clear if you know how to work with settings.
2041441
It does fine, but I haven't been to impressed with the autofocus in video with it. Manual focus is too slow for video. I would suggest going with a higher end lens for video.
1605713
I'm an amateur and use the camera mostly for shooting rock concerts. I'm able to get decent shots in low light. The major issue I have is that it takes a while for the auto-focus to lock in these conditions. So a lot of time I miss shots while the AF is locking. I'm usually using the camera in shutter priority @ 1/30th with flash off and ISO at auto.
183808
It is very fast depending on the settings you use. One setting takes a little longer, but it's understandable because that setting is for really "high quality" pictures that you would "set up" for. The other settings are very quick. Overall, the camera is phenomenal. The colors are great and it makes the necessary adjustment to focus well. I love it!!