How do I fix the setting so that my photos aren't blurred?
1677081
Hi Nancy, I'm sorry I can't help you. When I received mine, it was broken and wouldn't work, so I had to send it back.
1080090
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.
1532924
I thought I had that problem...but, I really didn't. Sometimes when I aim at camera at a scene I want to photograph, that scene is blurry. However, it does not last. I lightly click the button that takes the picture, without pushing it down hard enough to take that picture. Every time, so far, the image rights itself and is no longer blurry, but sharp. I believe every time I have had the blurry image appear, it has been in daylight and on auto setting.
263363
I'm having the same problem ^^^. It is greyed out when scanning photos, in any mode.
1283625
Hello,Maybe try turning flash off, if you haven't already. There is also a macro mode built in this camera to account for close up shots. Hope this helps. :)
1425101
Try using the ADJUST tab first, and avoid so-called "EDIT" mode. This pares down your options quite a bit. In addition start with the Smart Photo Adjust or whatever in adjust and look at how the recommended settings look. Then mess with the levers and knobs and see what all they do, and how they adjust the picture to get the look you want. Also, with Ultimate mode you can use their plugin that is bundled with it, which kind of does the same thing. Its meant for quickly doing basic improvements on a photo, with a few basic sliders that adjust settings.
919488
On the underside of the camera there are 2 screw adjustment slots (one for focus, one for zoom); please make sure your camera is in focus by adjusting both slots. If you still get blurriness problem, please use the button control on the camera to adjust the camera's color contrast and backlight setting (press on the button to bring out OSD menu, and then move up&down for choosing between menus, left&right for adjusting menus)
2194259
I know this is an old thread, but I suspect your problem has to do with shutter speed. Unless the camera is mounted on a tripod and the subject of the photo is stationary, you are susceptible to motion blur. You need to remember that the amount of light needed to capture an image with your camera is greater than what your eyes need to see. Set your camera to its highest ISO setting and then put your camera in Tv (time value; also referred to as shutter priority) exposure mode. Set the shutter speed to 1/125 or faster and take a few shots - your camera will set the correct aperture. Depending on lighting conditions, the camera may over or underexpose the photos. Look at the aperture selected by the camera and use it as a starting place to set the aperture manually. With a little trial and error you will eventually get the exposures you are after.
1326226
try putting the camera on a table and taking a picture while is absolutely still. If it is still blurry I would call Nikon
1082490
I corrected the problem on my camera. To do this, I went to MENU, selected SETUP (third menu on left), then went to page 2. Under LCD MODE, press the right MENU Toggle button. It is probably set to OFF. Set it on the next item down which is a sqare with an A and a star in it. That sets the LCD to the Auto light mode. That took care of my problem. Now when I take a flash it doesn't get dark. In looking at the photos on my computer, the photos looked ok. They weren't dark. It is just a LCD problem. That took care of it for me. Try that one time.
216037
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!
1665883
I had not tried that feature yet. I usually only leave the camera at its native settings for the highest quality. I usually edit the photos/videos after the raw footage is uploaded to keep the full resolution.
2089332
Your shutter speed is probably not correct. If you call the company, they will advise you as to correct settings. They are very helpful.
1012646
Hi, Suzanne, with regard to the washed out photos when took with flash, check the ISO level (sensor sensivity to light), perhaps ISO is set too high (400-800-1600)? Set ISO to 160 or 200. I suggest you to exercise a lot changing the camera controls and you'll learn the differences and how to manage it. With flash off, check to set Vibration reduction in OFF when using tripod, and reversely, set it in ON when using handheld. Also try to take lot of pictures in Auto, Scene Mode, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, etc. and see what suits better. Print the PDF manual (220 pages) and read it carefully and check controls and take pictures as you read it. Remember that you get a red box in the screen when the camera cannot focus. So move the camera back or front, and focus again. I bought this camera on July 2011 and it has a personality specially when focusing but I've got beautiful pictures. And I love the zoom, panorama mode and the capacity of taking pictures in low light . Hope this helps you!!
827159
I actually returned the camera. My pictures were out of focus. I tried several settings and different lighting and it was inconsistent. I didn't have that problem with the other point and shoots I've owned. I only uploaded a photo to Facebook once and it wasn't difficult. You connect with wifi.
638072
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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The most common cause of blurry pictures is movement of the camera while the picture is being taken. There are two ways to avoid this. The first is to make sure that your arms are not resting against your body. Your breathing can rock the camera. Hold your arms away from your body. The second is to make sure you press gently on the shutter button. Too much force can also cause the camera to be moved while taking the picture.