Why do the pics looks fuzzy? My old Sony took super sharp pictures, yet no matter what, all my pics turn out with fuzzy detail. I've tried different settings, but to no avail. Does anyone know how to remedy this? Why do the pics looks fuzzy? My old Sony took super sharp pictures, yet no matter what, all my pics turn out with fuzzy detail. I've tried different settings, but to no avail. Does anyone... » Read More Why do the pics looks fuzzy? My old Sony took super sharp pictures, yet no matter what, all my pics turn out with fuzzy detail. I've tried different settings, but to no avail. Does anyone know how to remedy this? « Show Less
1080981
check your lens for fingerprints. Got a bunch of pix one time blurry because of that.
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Doc - Try switching to "neutral" or "Standard" if you are in "Vivid" color mode. Both of those settings provide less contrast, saturation, and sharpening than "Vivid." Those 3 things add noise (and blurring) if used to much - particularly in low light. I think the skin tones look better in Neutral or Standard also. You can add those things back individually in post processing in the computer if you want. "Vivid," however is great for bright sun or bright open shade - and, of course, to capture the most "vivid" colors - but at some price. Color modes are found in 3/3 of the capture menu. Doc - Try switching to "neutral" or "Standard" if you are in "Vivid" color mode. Both of those settings provide less contrast, saturation, and sharpening than "Vivid." Those 3 things add noise (and blurring) if used to much - particularly in low light. I think the skin tones look better in Neutral or Standard also. You can add those things back individually in post processing in the computer if you want. "Vivid," however is great for bright sun or bright open shade - and, of course, to capture the most "vivid" colors - but at some... » Read More Doc - Try switching to "neutral" or "Standard" if you are in "Vivid" color mode. Both of those settings provide less contrast, saturation, and sharpening than "Vivid." Those 3 things add noise (and blurring) if used to much - particularly in low light. I think the skin tones look better in Neutral or Standard also. You can add those things back individually in post processing in the computer if you want. "Vivid," however is great for bright sun or bright open shade - and, of course, to capture the most "vivid" colors - but at some price. Color modes are found in 3/3 of the capture menu. « Show Less
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It's not the focus!! It's the overly aggressive noise reduction! No way to turn it off unfortunately.
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Another thing occurred to me about what might be causing your blurry, fuzzy pictures. Make sure that you are at least about 7 feet from what you are trying to focus on at the long end, and about 3 1/2 feet from your subject at the short end in "normal" mode. If you are closer than that the camera won't achieve focus. If you change to "macro" mode you can get focus as close as about 2 inches at the short (28mm) end, and as close as about 3 1/2 feet at the long (280mm) end.
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I have the Sony. (Took 3 thousand photos and video on an international trip). It is mostly fine, but there are 2 complaints with which I agree on the message boards. 1. Blue purple tint and glare from the lens coating in bright sunlight. 2. In general, not perfectly sharp pictures usually. (I have 5 year old Kodak 5mp that is often more sharp). The good...amazing motion stabilization. 'Able to take photos in almost any light condition without the flash!! I also have some good photos from moving vehicles. Very compact and no protruding lens or lens motor. Quick startup. HD movie is ok also. Acceptable battery life. FYI. There are assorted complaints about the Canons also. I have now read enough not to expect perfect photos from ANY point and shoot, but like you, I hate to drag around that Nikon. (You might try one of the new cameras with a bit larger sensor, like 4 3rds).
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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.
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WOW, YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS . . . THANKS FOR HEADS UP ABOUT EXR , (caps lock), i was about to spring for it with the reduced price. I can't afford it at the moment anyway; well, let's say another mistake would be disastrous for me, I've just GOT to figure out how to lighten those shadows on th hx1, Portraits are IMPOSSIBLE when eyes turn black as coals. Sony should be ashamed. The earlier Fuji's did such a great job with color . . . not as SHARP OR QUICK AS X1 THOUGH. BUT I take pics (not real professional, but essential, and dull eyes are, well, really really dull. Kills the pic really.) I MUST SOLVE THIS! Enjoying talking wth you. ANy other scoops would appreciated. WOW, YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS . . . THANKS FOR HEADS UP ABOUT EXR , (caps lock), i was about to spring for it with the reduced price. I can't afford it at the moment anyway; well, let's say another mistake would be disastrous for me, I've just GOT to figure out how to lighten those shadows on th hx1, Portraits are IMPOSSIBLE when eyes turn black as coals. Sony should be ashamed. The earlier Fuji's did such a great job with color . . . not as SHARP OR QUICK AS X1 THOUGH. BUT I take pics (not real professional, but essential, and dull eyes are, well, really really dull. Kills the pic really.)... » Read More WOW, YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS . . . THANKS FOR HEADS UP ABOUT EXR , (caps lock), i was about to spring for it with the reduced price. I can't afford it at the moment anyway; well, let's say another mistake would be disastrous for me, I've just GOT to figure out how to lighten those shadows on th hx1, Portraits are IMPOSSIBLE when eyes turn black as coals. Sony should be ashamed. The earlier Fuji's did such a great job with color . . . not as SHARP OR QUICK AS X1 THOUGH. BUT I take pics (not real professional, but essential, and dull eyes are, well, really really dull. Kills the pic really.) I MUST SOLVE THIS! Enjoying talking wth you. ANy other scoops would appreciated. « Show Less
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None. Lol. If you're looking for crisp pics, this isn't the camera for you. I bought this for a brilliant four year old boy and with natural light, his pics came out pretty good. With low light in the home, it's ok as well. Definitely not crisp, but clear enough to see what he took a pic of. For the record, he loves it and figured out how to work it in a few mins.
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Use a higher ISO setting. This camera takes great smooth pics all the way up to ISO 800. If your using it at the lowest setting (ISO 100) and you are indoors and/or outdoors with not enough light your pictures will blur occasionally.
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I've taken a couple thousand pictures with mine since December 07. I think the problem is the image size/resolution setting. If you take every photo like you might want a huge enlargement from it, the process of recording to the card is what takes a long time. I think it's going to be slow, but I'd play around with smaller resolution etc. to find a bearable compromise.@S.K., yes it seems worst if you're using flash and stale batts.
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I think you are right here. I don't believe it is a lens problem as I have see this problem across a couple of lens. I did two things that seem to make a different, the first was I completely reset all the camera setting and second thing I did was up grade the camera fireware from version 1.0. 4. to version 1.0. 9. This seems to have made a difference.
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Nope, mine actually look fine. You might not be waiting enough before you press the button down all the way. You're supposed to push the button down halfway, wait until the little square turns green and then press the button down all the way. One of the things that I actually really like about this camera is that I can take pictures even when moving and they don't turn out blurry. You just have to wait for that little green square.
725383
My pics are the best I've ever been able to produce, they are excellent... something is wrong with your setting, I'm sure... I absolutely love this camera... posted several remarkable pics and videos on FB on my 5 week vacation in the tropics which I have just returned from!!
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Fuji has inconsistent quality control, which I found when I purchased the F10. The first camera took VERY blurry photos, the second 1/3 and the third maybe 1/5 (in default settings). Don't doubt yourself and your picture snapping skills. If you've read the manual and you are still having problems I would recommend an exchange.
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Yeah same here its all blurry and fuzzy i dont know how to focas it or anything i tried turning the lens but its not work help?
1598257
We didn't have that issue; I mean just like with many cameras or even your phone it can be a harder to see the image while taken it! But the pics still turned out good!
1959022
Same problem here, I think Sony should send out new camera's I have only had mine for a couple months.I lost my son's wedding pictures.
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i used mine this past weekend in a low light indoor situation, I wasn't happy at all with the results. I find this camera very hard to get crisp clear pictures. Not happy with my purchase, its very sensitive to blurring.
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I took several pictures with both and the Sony seems to have more reddish tints in the pictures. I even used the P mode and used the natural setting. It did not help when in the landscape, etc modes. That is the only complaint I have so far. Neither the Canon or the Sony had real good picture quality, I did not think. Maybe I should try something else all together. I liked the idea of having a larger zoom on a point and shoot but maybe it takes away from teh quality??
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yes, at times the picture is a bit grainy. i am going to check out the manual. if i find a anything that helps i will let you know.