What are best settings for interior 'people' shots? I've been unable to get decent photos.
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For me, the Sunset preset works best for just about everything without flash. I do agree that it's hard to get satisfactory skin tones with the camera in most settings. However, I am so pleased with the results I get from the Sunset setting that I haven't been unhappy. I do mean to create an array of settings under the custom setting, but I haven't gotten around to figuring it out yet. To be clear, I'm a big fan of the camera: manual zoom and viewfinder are must-have features. I've taken thousands of nice pictures with this camera, bought refurbished from Amazon site for under 200 dollars.
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For interior people shots, use advance mode and select portrait and make sure face recognition is turned on.
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Thanks so much . . . a bit un-unnerving coming from you about the exposures on theHX1 . . . yes, black hair vs.brown,exactly . . . and this can really kill a picture . . . I was hoping something could be done . . . but, I really appreciate your time and I hope your issues are resolved too!
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Thank you for replying. I am having a photographer look at the camera today. Maybe he can point me in the right direction. I just havent been happy at all with the photos.
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Miss Woracheck: I take a lot of my indoor pictures without flash, but always include at least one with flash. Work with the camera settings--"Auto Flash," "Flash On," Flash Off," etc., and check out how the Portrait setting changes things. You have a wonderful camera and it has more features than so far I have used. Best wishes.
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The more I read about it online, the more it sounds like it's the iA 'algorithm' that is slightly flawed. Many blogs/websites all sight setting adjustments as the easy fix. Not so cool for someone like me that was hoping to rely on the iA for my day-to-day pics, but I guess it's a learning opportunity! Good luck yourself, I will say that other than this one issue I love every aspect of the camera. Will play with settings tonight to see if I can crack it.. ~Rich
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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.
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Have you tried changing the ISO (the equivalent of film speed)? Perhaps it's set too low. I'd try either 400 or 800 if you're shooting indoors. Also try either the sports mode or night (not night tripod) in the Scene Position. I've had no problems with shooting indoors without flash and I get pretty good pics. If the lighting is extremely low, I prop the camera on something. If the kids are moving fast, either use flash or the settings I mentioned above. I've not had any problems with the picture quality indoors with mine. Hope this helps.
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I need a camera that takes good action pictures indoors. My daughter is a dancer and my point and shoot pics are always disappointingly blurry.
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By reading the answers it seems you are a novice without much experience with photography. Use the auto settings. You cannot do better unless you take some classes on photography. Which I recommend you do if you can. Most Community Colleges have Photography classes for pretty cheap.
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Avoid extra digital zoom. The brighter the light the better. In lower light try evening setting. Do what you can to hold still. I can't remember if there is a setting for stabilization method you can check.
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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!
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Make yourself into a triangle- elbows sticking to your sides so there is no daylight between them. Legs spread out like a tripod. You do not need them way out just so you are steady. I. Know there will be times that you won't have time to set your self up until becomes a habit. Do not worry what others think or say. This might be an award picture that's what counts. Also no matter what way you are standing or sitting take a deep breath and hold it OR let your breath out then breath in again and CALMly let it out when have to. You can buy a tripod or a single tripod - looks like a stick. THE MAIN THING YOU HAVE TO DO THROUGH ANY OF THE ABOVE SUGGESTIONS - is push the button down slowly and keep the camera in place until you hear it click and be silent. Too many people are in a hurry and the picture looks it. Also if you push button halfway it will focus it then you push further. Remember you have a digital take several pics you are not wasting any film. Patience, perseverance, practice and prayer. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a tripod. I did not like it at first but with the 4 pc's I learned to Not let it get in my way. I shoot most of my photos on the fly. I take a lot of photos. Good luck and I hope you like this camera. I do. Don't forget the 4 p's
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I am strictly an amateur/casual photographer but I've had pretty good results in all lighting situations. I mostly use the preset modes.
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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!
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i have not tried that setting-- but there is a delay in taking photos a single shot at a time....I bought rechargeable batteries 2800 something to get more power....still is a delay......pictures are good ......camera is slow,
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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.
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Try setting the camera to Shutter Priority and setting the shutter speed to 1/30 or faster. If the images are too dark set the ISO to a faster setting.