I cannot get a good resolution with the photos, especially in dark light. What setting should I use?
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Hi Whykay, you can set the intelligent auto mode to "ON" so that it will adjust its settings depending on the situation automatically. On your case, setting this camera on this mode will allow a better shots under low light situation (dark light). -Ely
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We use this at sporting events ie football games and at practice in daylight. We use the setting that lets in the max amount of light and have not had any problems, but everything is usually well lighted.
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Try turning the brightness down and the contrast up and also adjust the color so it looks as real as possible. Also you can change the energy saver setting to make to lighter or darker. Offhand my settings on dynamic mode are: Contrast: 95 Brightness: 32 Color: 64 Sharpness: 90 Energy Saver: Level 1
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If you encountered this issue only under dark environment, when high ISO is applied to picture, the camera need to be fine tune it's dark noise. it is either need a parts replacement or re-calibrate dark level.If you were taking this purple color under day light, take a look if this picture is a flash picture. For some case, the color balance under day light with flash is difficult so that the Image Processor does not do a precise judgement. Turn off flash under day light will fix it.
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The camera gives you the option to use a higher ISO setting. Try using a higher ISO for moving subjects. Keep in mind the higher number may result in a grainy picture if the light is too low.
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Thanks - I tried that and it helped a lot. I kept the ISO at 100, but moved to better light to try some photos and the shutter priority mode helped. Actually, the "use tripod" sign still flashed, but the photos were sharp (sharp enough for my purposes.) I also figured out a few more things that helped with trial and error.
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Yeah I dont have any problems with my display, but make sure your camera is decent and adjust to the light so the image looks good. Camera quality makes a difference.
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Hey Mark, Try setting the camera to the "P" on the dial (stands for Program AE). Once you do, click the Q. MENU button on the bottom right of camera. Select the ISO setting and change it to 200 or 400. I'm having the same issues as you with this camera and its poor low light performance. To get better shots indoors, it helps to crank up the ISO to a higher setting. The downside is that the picture may come in a bit grainy. The higher the ISO, the more grain, but at least you'll have a brighter and clearer picture. At ISO 200 and 400, you shouldn't have too much grain for it to ruin the picture. Let me know if it works!
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I left mine on the medium resolution setting and it has taken alot of decent pics at night!
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Las fotos salen perfectas con mi cámara. Revisa la configuración, usa el máximo de megapixeles.Pictures are perfect with my camera. Check the settings, use the maximum megapixels.
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I believe you (ranthon007) are operating under a false assumption. Regardless of what image size you choose to use, the actual physical pixels on the sensor must necessarily remain the size they are, and if that's too small to let in the ideal amount of light, well then you're stuck. I'm not sure whether smaller output sizes are done by rescaling or by simply using fewer of the pixels (i.e. not the whole sensor), but while you MAY be gaining some reduction of noise, there is NOT an actual increase of detail.(Anyone please correct me if any of the above is in at all incorrect!)
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thank you for the question actually I returned it back as it didnt match my requirements using it in big room, regarding resolution and illumination (lumins units) wish to help you more :)
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What is your usual ISO setting? If you are not already, try shooting in ISO 80 or 100 and don't increase it unless when you hold the shutter button half way down to focus the view goes dark. Re focus, unless it is necessary to shoot immediately, hold the shutter button half way down and don't depress it further until you can see, either through viewfinder or on screen, that the scene is in focus. Other suggestions already given are to shut off digital zoom and leave it off, use compression setting L instead of M3 to greatly reduce the number of pixels lost, thus the quality of the picture.
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Wireless: no / Zoom: no / when dark, it looks like a black and white picture. I haven't set it up via the web yet, I know it can be done, just haven't had time to do it yet. They are not the highest grade cameras. I haven't yet, but I want to get atleast 1 high resolution camera
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With no lighting and no flash, it will be dark. No way around it. try using better lighting. I shoot underwater, and movies are great.
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have a great zoom! and crop I didnt search for it, I'd like the picture as raw as possible, then i'll modify at the Destop PC. Also have a great focus and great night pictures, if u wanna some example what I want to explain check this picture! https://plus.google.com/photos/112840903503404504761/albums/5958573131404525569
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You might check to see what size you have your photos at. If they are too large, they take a long time to upload. I have mine on the smallest resolution, because I use it for work and have to upload everything, and that seems to work fine.
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Hi, I don't have advice- but have the same problem! I'm frustrated that I purchased this camera and now can probably not return it!!! Good luck!! let me know if you find any tricks to get better pictures.