will this camera take good sports/action pictures?
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Without knowing exactly what you are photographing, I would give it a qualified yes. However, if you are going to be photographing from a distance, then the kit lens of 18-55mm is not going to fill your needs. Depending on distance, you may need something like an 18-135mm or for even greater distance, something like the 55-300mm lens. Beyond that, you'll be looking at large aftermarket lenses in the 150-500mm range.
2162834
Yes, this camera is very versatile at a really reasonable price. Before you try to take sports action shots, be sure to read the manual so you will use the correct settings. It is well worth the trouble and cost of ink to print the manual yourself if your camera does not come with one.
1577269
It will work well for action. If you go with the kit lens(es), try to keep the f stop above 5.6. They are sharper in that area. Also, set your focus point to center (most likely). I used it extensively for my daughters indoor volleyball
2275221
There is a bit of a delay, so it's not great for taking action shots. It's a generally great camera, and I love it a lot, but you do have to anticipate a shot.
949129
If you can follow action with an LCD (no eye level finder) the camera is capable of making an image. It would not be my first choice for action shots.
1713774
It is great for action videos. If you also want stills, I agree a great digital camera with video might be a better option? Also give yourself time to play with it so you are ready and able to use it.
1983038
No, it does have a good selection of modes and if you need a "sports" for fast action you can go into the setup mode and manually change the shutter speed, The camera takes very good pictures. My only complaint is that the camera body is made out of plastic and feels cheap.
1710424
No, this is a very cheap and worthless action camera. If you are looking for an action camera I suggest you spend the extra money and buy a GoPro.
1454154
If you're trying to capture sports or quick movement, this is not the camera for you. It captures video at 24fps, typical HD quality. But overall, it's a good value for what it does, smaller than a smartphone but easier to adjust settings quickly.
1334101
hello!!! it has the sport setting from the scene mode. faster shutter speed is selected to freeze the action. recommended when taking pictures in bright daylight. and it also has auto focus tracking for moving subjects. this is a nice camera , I highly recommend it. and if You buy it from amazon.com they have a very good return policy, so maybe You can give it a try.
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The Camara is very slow, so the way I get action shots is to preplan. If I know where the action is going to be I focus on a spot and wait for the object to come into view...then I can catch a shot....the shutter speed needs to be set at a fast speed. This camera is not the best for action shots...I do not use it for that.
2046156
I see your post from a few weeks back. Great question. Have you made a purchase yet? I am also seeking a quality camera for indoor sports events without flash.
460372
I am a BEGINNER and I took very good pictures of my boyfriend playing football with his nieces and nephews. It was easy to set it to the sports setting and got some great "play by play" shots. I have a lot to learn, but I am really enjoying my camera.
588554
Yes, this is a great camera for anything outside of sports photography. The frame rate is not the best out their but I shoot wedding and portraits with my DF with no issue.
1547553
I don't take a lot of sports photos but I find that on my 40D it focuses quickly and produces sharp images. With the wide aperture, you should be able to use a faster shutter speed, which would help stop the action. So I would think this would be a good lens for sports if you were close. If not, then your 70-200 mm would be better.
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This camera should do a good job for you. It has a sports setting for capturing very fast action. The camera does an amazing job with focus. While at Disney this summer, I took a photo of a still object that was about 1/4 mile away using the zom feature. The framing and focus were perfect. I mention this because I was moving at aprox 10 mph on a train when I snapped the photo. The only thing you have to keep in mind when using this camera is the location of your fingers on the left. It is easy cover up the pop up flash. You should also have a spare battery.
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Yes. In use a lot of SD Cards to film football with this camera and it works well for me.