does it need to have VERY STEADY HAND while taking picture....i am worried about blurred images....that i had problems with my other Nikon camera
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Depends. In good lighting, it's really good and little problem even at full zoom. However, in low light and night shots, I have found that if I take multiple shots of the same subject, I can often end up with one or more crisp usable shots. To solve this, I might suggest a tripod to ensure a crisp shot.
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A steady hand is necessary for the H200 because it does not have an eye-level viewfinder.The best way to avoid "camera shake" is to use a tripod.
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If you have the shakes, I wouldn't buy it. No, I think you have to steady, but not like a rock. I've not had problems with blurry pictures.
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Hi William. I was able to get better hand held pictures by increasing my shutter speed. Sometimes it is not convenient to carry a tripod when the objective is to find a bee on a flower. By the time you get set up, the object is gone. I have two good tripods and will use them when I have to. I really appreciate your insight on VR and how it doesn't help in macro photography. I feel a lot better about my lens now and am getting some really good detailed shots with it. Thanks again. Ken
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No, not really. Cameras for years have not had image stabilization. And they worked just fine. Honestly all you need to do is boost the ISO and increase the shutter speed to compensate for hand jitter. Or place the camera on a sturdy tripod.
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Not a perfect match without the battery grip for sure. However, with a fast enough shutter you should be able to get good shots considering the camera stabilization. I prefer to use the 50-200mm lens and this camera with a monopod. The lens as you know is a long one and can get tiring to handhold for long.
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try putting the camera on a table and taking a picture while is absolutely still. If it is still blurry I would call Nikon
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Hi Wendy,I shake a lot ( to much coffee i guess..lol) and my hands are not always as steady as I would like. one thing I've found that helps is the use of a tripod with a quick release mount so that you can go from tripod to hand held in seconds. Also try playing with your shutter speed. for action photos I'd start at 400, and take a few test shots of a moving car or a bird in flight. before taking the actual shots. That way you know right where to set the speed before I take my shot.
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No, we have never encountered this issue. We use the camera frequently for road and mountain biking. If you move/shake the camera while just holding it in hand I would say may be a manufacturing issue, I would return and request replacement. We have not had any issue with this camera and love it!
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The Sony does have a stabilization feature. How steady depends on you. I know I've pulled away from the shot too soon and had it blur. But I've taken photos of a large fountain, and photos on a moving ocean liner in choppy water and the photos were fine. Hope that helps.
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yes i use it that way all the time. its great making it so i don't have to hold the camera unless i am taking a picture then since the weight is on my shoulder i don't get the blur from my shaking hands , i highly recommend it
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I have had one for about a year. I use it on Autofocus and hand held.I have been pleased with the quality of pictures I have gotten.RZ
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Shutter lag isn't really a problem, but I would be concerned about the need for low ISO (200 max) unless you're shooting b&w;, in which case, it is simply a lovely camera.
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After buying this product I took it as a lost. I have a canon 70d with a battery grip. Can you explain your problem a little more. The problem I have with it is that the bottom never threads enough onto the screw (on my slider). As a result it wobbles from side to side. But in terms of hold the camera it does just that once I turn the only nob available
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In my experience the camera has to be held very steady. I usually set the camera on something solid like a table or balcony rail or use a small tripod. I even use the shutter time delay sometimes so that I don't jiggle the camera while pushing the shutter. Oh and make sure the flash is turned off. It usually takes me a few trials with different modes. JP
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I bought this camera (and kit) as a present for my sister, but have used it on various occasions. The images are sharp, with beautiful saturated color. Unless the shutter speed drops below 1/60 I see no reason for problems with "camera shake". I'm a professional photographer and found this camera to be an excellent performer. Good luck.
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Hi, I have not noticed a lag between the shutter and the photo. And I find the Lumix to be an excellent point and shoot. One of the very best that I have tried.Harry
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What do you mean by a "movement"? If you mean there seems to be something loose inside the camera, I have not experienced that. If you mean you get a blurry shot of a moving object, I have found that sometimes the focusing mechanism works well and sometimes it does not. I have gotten clear shots of my kid playing tennis and some blurry shots... trial and error.
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It's a very nice camera, I have it for more than one year and it's almost as new (I have dove with it, I took it to high altitudes - above 4,500 m.a.s.l - and extreme temperatures, and it always works).If I should said about any problem with the camera, is that sometimes when you want to take a fast photo and don't push a little bit to focus, the picture taken is blur (It also happens when I request any stranger to take a photo and he just push the button without focussing).Buy it, you won't regret!