Is there a setting for action pictures. I am getting blurred pictures
1430745
There is a setting for action pictures. If you email me @ devinedelta@yahoo.com I will try to help you further
1430746
I have not tried any action shots. Sorry. Try looking thru the manual. All of my pictures-are still shots-using the 14X optical zoom
1430747
Hit "Scene" button > scroll down to "Portrait" > scroll R into choices > scroll R to "Sports" (runner icon) > hit "OK" > momentarily press shutter button 1/2 way down. Your camera is now set in that mode until you do the process over again to change it. Also, hit "Menu" >scroll done to "Set Up" > scroll R into choices > scroll down to "Vibration Reduction" > scroll R > scroll to "On" > momentarily press shutter button 1/2 way down. Similar to "Sports" setting above, camera is locked into "Vid Reduc" until you turn it off. "Vib Reduc" uses quite a bit a juice. Hit "Scene" button > scroll down to "Portrait" > scroll R into choices > scroll R to "Sports" (runner icon) > hit "OK" > momentarily press shutter button 1/2 way down. Your camera is now set in that mode until you do the process over again to change it. Also, hit "Menu" >scroll done to "Set Up" > scroll R into choices > scroll down to "Vibration Reduction" > scroll R > scroll to "On" > momentarily press shutter button 1/2 way down. Similar to "Sports" setting above,... » Read More Hit "Scene" button > scroll down to "Portrait" > scroll R into choices > scroll R to "Sports" (runner icon) > hit "OK" > momentarily press shutter button 1/2 way down. Your camera is now set in that mode until you do the process over again to change it. Also, hit "Menu" >scroll done to "Set Up" > scroll R into choices > scroll down to "Vibration Reduction" > scroll R > scroll to "On" > momentarily press shutter button 1/2 way down. Similar to "Sports" setting above, camera is locked into "Vid Reduc" until you turn it off. "Vib Reduc" uses quite a bit a juice. « Show Less
804333
Good question! Go into the settings and adjust the flash to Auto, check other settings and adjust accordingly this may be a try and adjust type mine came out of the box shooting good pictures of good quality
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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
518572
Yes, I noticed the same thing, you may want to change the ISO speed depending on what your shooting. Remember when using film in the old days, you would purchase 100, 200, 400, etc. The choice was depending on the numbers of what makes your photos grainy/smooth. Try the ISO change and see if that makes a difference. This camera doesn't work well if your image moves. Works well if your image is still. Also you could change the pixel size of the image to a smaller one, this might help also. Good luck!
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.
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Use a higher ISO setting. This camera takes great smooth pics all the way up to ISO 800. If your using it at the lowest setting (ISO 100) and you are indoors and/or outdoors with not enough light your pictures will blur occasionally.
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I think I have a solution. The way to fix this is to play around with the camera settings. First, set the camera to the 'P' mode on the little wheel that turns. then press menu. Scroll to the right until you come to the 'focus' setting. sroll up to 7.0m, and you shouldn't have that problem anymore. After that's done, scroll over to the REC Mode and make sure its set to 'normal. That should fix it, It was bothering me too ;)
1227478
Overall these setting really helped. Thank you. When I go to the real cinema setting in the advanced menu, it is shaded gray and I cannot change that setting. Does anyone know why?
783733
No. I have had to use an editing program for background blur but I havent tried the manual settings. On their own the pictures are just ok. But they do clean up very well if you edit them.
1080981
check your lens for fingerprints. Got a bunch of pix one time blurry because of that.
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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.
381161
Not sure about action shots. It was a gift for somebody else so I can't test it. However I can tell you that my father-in-law was impressed with the ease of use and we had a great time playing with all of the settings on a recent visit. The front camera also plays cartoons so a young child will stay still for pics!
998409
I am experiencing the same problem. Dont know what settings should i put it in. I did change the picture mode to clear. Hopefully it works
1476956
Yes you can if it's on video mode you just simply press the photo button on top though be sure to focus it so it isn't blurry. If you want advance options switch to photo mode and simply read the instructions from that point :)
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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.
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I'm having this issue, too. Camera seems to get confused and the whole frame becomes blurry rather than focusing on the one object. It takes several attempts to register what I'm trying to do, and then it's too late - opportunity has passed and subject has moved. Time to really study my manual I guess or maybe this is a shortcoming with this camera.