Want to take better pics... Can someone give me an idea for some simple settings? I received the Lumix LZ7S for Christmas and I played around with some of the settings. My pictures are coming out blurry, grainy, and slightly reddish. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Want to take better pics... Can someone give me an idea for some simple settings? I received the Lumix LZ7S for Christmas and I played around with some of the settings. My pictures are coming out... » Read More Want to take better pics... Can someone give me an idea for some simple settings? I received the Lumix LZ7S for Christmas and I played around with some of the settings. My pictures are coming out blurry, grainy, and slightly reddish. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks « Show Less
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read the manual, front to back. read everything. you should be an expert when you're done. if not, come back and i'll try to help you if i can.
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Get out your operating manual. Find the page which tells you how to reset all options to factory default. Then I suggest you reduce the megapixels to 3 or no more than 5. That should solve your problem. If it doesn't your camera is a lemon.
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I am also VERY frustrated with this. Many of my pictures are coming out blurry despite holding the button half way down to focus before firing. The manual is mute on the subject. I just called Canon and they were basically no help---just said to make sure the flash was up when firing inside. I have the SD card in that it came with. Any other ideas??Thanks!!!!!!
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I've always liked the image quality of the Canons. I know a couple of people with the TZ5 and its predecessor, the TZ3, and a common complaint from both them and many online reviewers is that it's just horrible in low-light conditions - and that often, they have to try several times to get a shot that looks good, or they have to play around with the exposure and white-balance settings themselves. Which is all well and good if you've got the time and luxury to do that, but if you're trying to capture a moment quickly, you need the "automatic" settings to be pretty close to perfect every time. I've always liked the image quality of the Canons. I know a couple of people with the TZ5 and its predecessor, the TZ3, and a common complaint from both them and many online reviewers is that it's just horrible in low-light conditions - and that often, they have to try several times to get a shot that looks good, or they have to play around with the exposure and white-balance settings themselves. Which is all well and good if you've got the time and luxury to do that, but if you're trying to capture a moment quickly, you need the "automatic" settings to be pretty close to perfect... » Read More I've always liked the image quality of the Canons. I know a couple of people with the TZ5 and its predecessor, the TZ3, and a common complaint from both them and many online reviewers is that it's just horrible in low-light conditions - and that often, they have to try several times to get a shot that looks good, or they have to play around with the exposure and white-balance settings themselves. Which is all well and good if you've got the time and luxury to do that, but if you're trying to capture a moment quickly, you need the "automatic" settings to be pretty close to perfect every time. « Show Less
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Did you end up buying this camera? My D7100 did horrible in low lighting. I got "Banding". My D7000 did much better.
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seems to be an epidemic. same problem no autofocus. if I use the zoom to get in focus then pics come out ok but not good.
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I figured out the aperture mode. This seems to be where the HS10 can take decent pictures. NOT pleased with exr auto, that is a crap shoot. So I am still so confused as to what camera is right for me. So frustrating. Still need to try the video as well. Oh, the free sony software was easier to use. I am having so many problems with SilkyPics. sends pics to my windows photo shop poorly, sometimes combining two pictures. GRRR
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If you do not buy these cards you will kick yourself in the end. I will tell you about the low light setting you ask about. You need to know if you are using a tripod or not the settings are different. The card says you need an extra wide max aperture (like f/1.8) use a low ISO (200-400) for maximum image quality for tripod shots. The cards will also tell you settings for Noise, White balance, and Stills. This is page 9 of 18 in these cards. I am telling you this is the best source of info I have run into. I tell my kids when they ask how to take pictures of there kids (my grandkids) to look at these cards. I have them clipped to my camera bag. I hope this helps, Dale If you do not buy these cards you will kick yourself in the end. I will tell you about the low light setting you ask about. You need to know if you are using a tripod or not the settings are different. The card says you need an extra wide max aperture (like f/1.8) use a low ISO (200-400) for maximum image quality for tripod shots. The cards will also tell you settings for Noise, White balance, and Stills. This is page 9 of 18 in these cards. I am telling you this is the best source of info I have run into. I tell my kids when they ask how to take pictures of there kids (my grandkids) to... » Read More If you do not buy these cards you will kick yourself in the end. I will tell you about the low light setting you ask about. You need to know if you are using a tripod or not the settings are different. The card says you need an extra wide max aperture (like f/1.8) use a low ISO (200-400) for maximum image quality for tripod shots. The cards will also tell you settings for Noise, White balance, and Stills. This is page 9 of 18 in these cards. I am telling you this is the best source of info I have run into. I tell my kids when they ask how to take pictures of there kids (my grandkids) to look at these cards. I have them clipped to my camera bag. I hope this helps, Dale « Show Less
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I have the same camcorder and haven't gotten any grain in a well lit room. There are a few options you can try to reduce the graininess, especially in low-light conditions. Depending on how well a room is lit, it may well still be considered low light. I don't know if you've tried any of these yet, but here it goes: Try setting the camcorder 'cine mode' at 24p. Another setting which works for me is to set your camcorder to aperture priority (Tv) at 1/30, and your frame rate at 30 fps. Hopefully, one of these settings will work for you.
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I have the same blurry problem, I think that I got a faulty camera. About 1 in 4 pictures are usable, this camera was a waste of money. Mount Fuji! eat my shorts! My cannon elph sd200 which is 3 years older takes far superior pictures and is 3.2 Mega pixels. Causing me to learn, its not the megapixels that matter.
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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.
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Thank you for the advice. I played with the ISO, MP and color settings a little bit today and got some pictures that came out a little better. Sadly, I am comparing the pictures to my 8 year old Canon S50 and the S50 takes better pictures. Indoor flash pictures are particularly disappointing. It is hard for me to accept this. The reason I want to upgrade the S50 is for the smaller size, wider angle, zoom and HD video. I expect the pictures to be at least as good if not better after so many years.The S95 is a great suggestion. I may look into a Panasonic too. Now back to the search for the S50 successor. Thank you for the advice. I played with the ISO, MP and color settings a little bit today and got some pictures that came out a little better. Sadly, I am comparing the pictures to my 8 year old Canon S50 and the S50 takes better pictures. Indoor flash pictures are particularly disappointing. It is hard for me to accept this. The reason I want to upgrade the S50 is for the smaller size, wider angle, zoom and HD video. I expect the pictures to be at least as good if not better after so many years.The S95 is a great suggestion. I may look into a Panasonic too. Now back to the... » Read More Thank you for the advice. I played with the ISO, MP and color settings a little bit today and got some pictures that came out a little better. Sadly, I am comparing the pictures to my 8 year old Canon S50 and the S50 takes better pictures. Indoor flash pictures are particularly disappointing. It is hard for me to accept this. The reason I want to upgrade the S50 is for the smaller size, wider angle, zoom and HD video. I expect the pictures to be at least as good if not better after so many years.The S95 is a great suggestion. I may look into a Panasonic too. Now back to the search for the S50 successor. « Show Less
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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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Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony... » Read More Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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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.
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This is my second Lumix and I only used it for a short while and gave it to my granddaughter. I think I had the same thing happen and fixed the flash part by playing around on the menu settings. When I got my first Panasonic about 3 years ago it was highly rated for taking fast in low lighting. I drop my small cameras alot and that took it's toll. That's why I won't pay over $150 for a camera and besides they change technology so fast. But I was disappointed in this camera because the focus is off in some of the shots. So I read new reviews and bought a Canon Power Shot ELPH340 HS this time. I am happier with the Canon but did pay more. Lee This is my second Lumix and I only used it for a short while and gave it to my granddaughter. I think I had the same thing happen and fixed the flash part by playing around on the menu settings. When I got my first Panasonic about 3 years ago it was highly rated for taking fast in low lighting. I drop my small cameras alot and that took it's toll. That's why I won't pay over $150 for a camera and besides they change technology so fast. But I was disappointed in this camera because the focus is off in some of the shots. So I read new reviews and bought a Canon Power Shot ELPH340 HS this... » Read More This is my second Lumix and I only used it for a short while and gave it to my granddaughter. I think I had the same thing happen and fixed the flash part by playing around on the menu settings. When I got my first Panasonic about 3 years ago it was highly rated for taking fast in low lighting. I drop my small cameras alot and that took it's toll. That's why I won't pay over $150 for a camera and besides they change technology so fast. But I was disappointed in this camera because the focus is off in some of the shots. So I read new reviews and bought a Canon Power Shot ELPH340 HS this time. I am happier with the Canon but did pay more. Lee « Show Less
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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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Michelle, I do not have a DLSR. My camera is a Canon Powershot SX160 IS. I do use image stabilizer on it. That being said. I have used my galaxy tablet to take photos. I used the highest setting for pixels. I go only as close as not to be blurry. (speaking of the tablet) My photos turned out well and the products sold. Practice with the location of the lights. Practice being steady with the smartphone. Take the photos and then upload and see them as how your customers will see them. After you have some practice using the light box, I think you will be ok. remember to take many views of the product from different angles. You will do fine. Do not let not having a DLSR hold you back. It did not hold me back. And yes, a DLSR is on my wish list! Take Care, and be well, Debra Saturday