Is this camera good for action shots? I like to capture the moment when its happening to i need a good camera to do so.
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While not as fast as Canon 7D, this camera can be used for action shots. Keep in mind that you will need a proper lens and some skill to obtain satisfactory results.
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Yes, the Canon EOS Rebel T4i is great for sports action shots. It has a good burst rate, a great fast shutter speed, and a good autofocus system when using the STM lenses.
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Hey there, This camera is a great action shot camera, I used it for my little sister's gymnastic meets as well as soccer shoots and running shots, I just bumped up the shutter speed and the incredible focus motor did the rest!
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Yes. This camera is great for action shots. Like any SLR camera, you will need to be sure to have it on the right settings when taking action shots. It will also take three pictures back to back with one click. The shutter speed is fast. It only takes three pictures with one click if you set it to do so. Great for action shots. I am a new learner to SLR CAMERAS.
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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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This camera has a great response time if you are not using the live view. Unlike most small digital cameras, the SLRs tend to have a more immediate response, even in low (indoor, lights on, room). When the live view is on (looking at the screen instead of looking through the viewfinder), it is slower to focus and slower to shoot.
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Hi Theo - There is limited aperture/shutter control, so it is more difficult to take photos of fast moving objects. I would say this camera is best for still images! However, I have taken great photos even when the objects are moving. Hope this helps.
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It snaps them fast....but in between shots is extremely slow. It processes phots for awhile even in auto, If you have a filter setting or any other kind of setting it is even longer. This is not the camera for action stuff. It does not have burst option, it has action freeze which is just fast shutter.
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Yes this is an awesome camera. I use it for concerts as well and it takes fabulous pictures. I wish I could share a few for you. Its light weight and the speed is awesome. Not a point and shoot. You will have make settings for each situation just like any DSLR. I love mine and intend to use it as my primary camera.
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Probably not the camera you want for that. My daughter plays high school volleyball and I have tried in various gyms under all manner of light conditions and camera settings to get both action and stable shots with very mixed results, with most action shots being fails. That said, that type of photography is not this camera's forte and you really need a dslr with a good lens to do that job right.
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Like other responses, I have used the Panasonic app successfully on an Android phone. There is a noticeable lag when taking a picture. I have not timed it but feels close to 1/2 to 3/4 a second. The live display is also delayed and is probably show at 10 frames/sec. ( but again I have not timed it.) So I would not recommend the interface for taking action shots. It is fine for group portrait shots - especially to get the framing right, but not to catch that fleeting expression. Best use I have found is for a remote shutter release of a long exposure when camera is on a tripod.
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Judith; I have primarily used the camera for still /semi-still pictures. I have a friend who uses hers for live action at rock concerts and gets outstanding results. Hope this helps, R
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It has a high speed burst mode for action videos. In still mode, it has a really fast lens (f2.0) which means the shutter can be cranked up high to capture faster motions.
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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 $$.
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The camera is good. I've used it for instagram and posting to fb. Sometimes it looks grainy but need to make sure the settings are on the highest resolution/pixels possible.
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It does take pretty good shots of moving objects when the flash is ON. But since this camera lacks image stabilizer, it's not 100% perfect. If you plan to take pictures of moving objects, I recommend looking into the Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP. Hope that helped.
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I just received my manual a few days ago and haven't checked into all the camera will do. Will definitely try the action shot.
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I am not sure it would be the absolute best for it out of every camera ever made, but I believe it would be the best among cameras in this price range. You would want to read the online manual and determine which of the 'scene' modes would be best suited for night action shots. Additionally, my niece is in marching band, and it was great for taking video of her during competitions, etc. For video, be sure you change the focus to "AF-F Full-time AF" under the video mode menu so that it can change focus as you zoom in and out. And for both video and pictures, I was able to zoom in for a close-up from far back in the stands. I would highly recommend getting a couple extra batteries and a wall/car charger as well.
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I need a camera that takes good action pictures indoors. My daughter is a dancer and my point and shoot pics are always disappointingly blurry.
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The sx500 is not really designed for action shots. I beleive the continuos shooting speed is only .8 fps which is extremely slow. That less than a second! In order to freeze action, I would place the camera mode to shutter priority (Tv), adjust/increase the shutter speed using the dial and give it a try. As long as you got plenty of day light, you should be able to adjust the shutter speed in Tv mode to freeze shots. But as for continuously shooting, with .8 fps its going to be tough. Also increasing the ISO's will help too but this camera doesn't handle ISO noise very well.
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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.
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Are you talking about how short an exposure you can get or how quick between pictures. I haven't been limited by shutter speed in high or low light situations, but if you are trying to take actions pictures the time between frames probably isn't what you are looking for.