Looking for a camera for action shots at indoor volleyball games. I'm a novice, so I will need very good automatic features. Is this a good choice?
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This camera has excellent automatic features. However, it really depends on the lens that it comes with. If it's the stock 18-55 it might not be enough zoom. I would suggest the 18-140. If that's within your budget then sure but there might be a cheaper option out there.
1090876
My T5 works wonderfully for action shots. I use an 18-250 lens which lets me get the shots even if they are further away. The focus is very fast and all I have to do is make sure I have the subject in the viewfinder. I have become fairly good at panning (following the subject as it moves) and have been happy with the results. I use a 32GB SD card with a fast transfer rate (90mbs/sec). I have been experimenting with the video mode and while the video is excellent I'm not much of a cameraman with it...yet! Have fun and enjoy, the T5 is the absolute best camera for the money.
1805733
I love the G20. I don't know of a feature I would use...that it doen't have. Great camera. I record mostly high school wrestling and football. They have very different lighting. On auto mode they both look great.
496027
I understand your situation, but for shooting indoor sports the wider aperture is the way to go. Save up for the 200mm telephoto. It's a great lens and considerably less expensive than something like a 70-200 IS ii.
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.
1529953
I have used it in some action shots, but mostly in weddings or school band concerts. You will need to set the camera in manual focus for some fast pace events. This model is a little old now, you may be able to find a newer model for less $$.
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.
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.
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This would be a nice camcorder for beginners, it's main flaw is it's lack of a fully manual operation, which is a must if you're learning how to shoot video in general, as most professional shoots are done using custome settings in manual mode of the camera.I would recommend getting a video optimised DSLR, becuase it has a big sensoras it would give you a more "cinematic" feel to the video
1753954
Would this work well for recording athletic events - higher speed action shots?
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Neither. It's more like 3 or 4 with a max of 7 in a row if you are doing DNG files. It does list out its specs on their website. It's not good for sports unless your extremely good with manual focussing, and capable of getting close to the subject--think wrestling or ping pong, not football, baseball or soccer, etc... Either way, for sports or spray and pray photography, there are much better cameras for less than this. This is a nice camera for good lighting situations like daylight street, outdoor family events, landscape, and vacations, but definitely not a top pick for rapid fire situations (IMO). Neither. It's more like 3 or 4 with a max of 7 in a row if you are doing DNG files. It does list out its specs on their website. It's not good for sports unless your extremely good with manual focussing, and capable of getting close to the subject--think wrestling or ping pong, not football, baseball or soccer, etc... Either way, for sports or spray and pray photography, there are much better cameras for less than this. This is a nice camera for good lighting situations like daylight street, outdoor family events, landscape, and vacations, but definitely not a top pick for rapid fire... » Read More Neither. It's more like 3 or 4 with a max of 7 in a row if you are doing DNG files. It does list out its specs on their website. It's not good for sports unless your extremely good with manual focussing, and capable of getting close to the subject--think wrestling or ping pong, not football, baseball or soccer, etc... Either way, for sports or spray and pray photography, there are much better cameras for less than this. This is a nice camera for good lighting situations like daylight street, outdoor family events, landscape, and vacations, but definitely not a top pick for rapid fire situations (IMO). « Show Less
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It has great frame rates taking 4fps. The action setting makes shooting sporting events really easy I use it all the time for swim meets and my pictures turn out great. Make sure you look at the white balance for the indoor stadiums and other highly lit events so you don't use a flash and wash out your subjects.
150419
For me, the color comes out orangey in indoor light. I have a low end DV camera (Canon ZR850) that does much better than this in low light. You can compensate a bit with some of the controls, but of course you might have missed the shot by then. Don't expect to get anything worthwhile in completely artificially lit rooms (although bright light - e.g. school gymnasium - not a problem). I also found that the camera goes in and out of focus if the room isn't lit well enough - face recognition helped a bit.
880578
it will take very nice indoor and low light photos, in low light you will need to hold it steady or use a tripod as the shutter stays open for longer, it does have a flash that needs to be manually flipped up to be used, and will flash if it needs it. I have not taken any photos of indoor concerts myself, though it does take good pictures of fireworks, and things of that nature. There are settings for all kinds of different situations and can take some very clear professional looking photos. The battery life is also excellent i have taken it on trips for several days and not needed to recharge it until i got home.
2135139
JVC is a good camera. I personally own that and a Canon VIXIA. what I dislike about the JVC is the shutter sound every time the camera is turned on. The shutters automatically open and make noise. If that's no issue to you in your filming than nothing else should. I personally love my Canon over this though.
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I can't say. I have only used it in an automobile and and open aircraft. I didn't get it to use indoors. A regular camcorder would probably be better suited for indoor work than an action cam. I use a Sanyo VPC-CS1 for regular use. It is very compact and has more recording features and options.
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Sorry, I don't know. I have great results on auto focus, Closeup indoor with flash and action soccer shots, zoomed in outdoors. Tip: On the out door action shots, regardless of natural lighting, I ALWAYS use flash--I believe it shoots faster with flash on and stops the action better.