I am tired of getting blurry pictures of my quick moving kids. Does this camera take clear and quick pictures?
781961
Yes. There are several ways to approach this problem. First I would try moving the camera from auto to that little guy that is running.
781962
It should! It actually has a "kid" setting in the menu. My wife takes wildlife shots, birds in flight etc and loves this camera more then her high end Nikon
781963
I haven't taken any of kids, but it does pretty well with my 4 month old puppy and his 3 yr old step brother outside, I have to experiment a bit more.
1008616
Once you learn how to use the camera, it can be good for moving kids. However, it does take a moment to focus and you need to learn the nuances of operating the camera to improve the focus ability. It does have a sport setting which will take several photos in succession.
1697917
Nope, it has a quick shutter lag speed, I believe it's called. This was the number one priority for me too when researching cameras. I'm happy with this one. It also takes good pics in low light on the right setting and good action shots. Very happy with the camera for the price and size.
111694
Yes but not moving subjects. Distant subjects are especially hard to capture without blurring the image. For casual pictures it is actually very good in low-light and rarely to I need a flash unless it is truly dark.
1089974
THis camera replaced my DX6340 and I am not as happy with the picture quality of the new camera. Like you said, pictures are blurry and just not as sharp. Did these suggestions help you? My husband will be heart broken if I ditch the new one since he gave it to me for Christmas.
183805
I have a similar question, I'll just add it here. Is it fast enough, for example, take pictures jumping in the air (without being blurry)? Just so I can have a perspective.
1215022
I've found that the camera takes blurry pictures indoors, when the subjects are more than 6 feet away from the flash, when the handshake mode is on, or in general low light. The blur is not hand motion, it is color dithering from the too-small sensor, too-slow lens, and poor color processing. As for motion blur, even in sunlight I have to hold the camera extra still. I have had better luck with 64 speed slide film and an f4.0 lens.
1724240
It will do both but I cant recommend this camera! After short periods of use the cameras' sensor developed "dark spots" that look like little black clouds on every picture. I thought it was a fluke or something I did. I bought an identical one and the same thing happened within 2 weeks. They can not be used for anything that needs a "clear" now picture and I will not buy another Panasonic of this type.
900743
Sorry but I am not happy with this camera. I had one before like it that was great so I purchased the same one again after mine went kaput but unfortunately it doesn't take that great of pictures. Ourside are better than inside.
755318
buy a canon. This camera is not a point and shoot. Its also terrible for shooting kids!!!
686881
Tracy I would keep looking for another camera. I've adjusted settings on this camera, even setting it to sport mode to remove shake, but pictures continually blur. It's difficult to take good shots even when people are just incidentally moving their arms or changing positions. I've noticed in the review section others having the same difficulty with this camera. It's not user error it's something inherent in the camera.
761409
Yes it's a great camera. Pictures have turned out brite and crisp. I took it kayaking last summer and no problems. I have also used it at the water park and got some wonderful pictures of the kids underwater and in the spray. I have been using this camera more than my large 26x high pixel because it's steady and easier to carry for many events. Although I do carry both a lot too.
585736
Yeah, it does. One of the functions helps action photos look clearer. I have also used another function that allows to take sequential photos. I am sure I have to learn more about this camera but It has been a good buy. I still think the camera doesn't take good pictures in dark places, but as I told you, I have to play a little bit more with it.
567353
I have the Sony. (Took 3 thousand photos and video on an international trip). It is mostly fine, but there are 2 complaints with which I agree on the message boards. 1. Blue purple tint and glare from the lens coating in bright sunlight. 2. In general, not perfectly sharp pictures usually. (I have 5 year old Kodak 5mp that is often more sharp). The good...amazing motion stabilization. 'Able to take photos in almost any light condition without the flash!! I also have some good photos from moving vehicles. Very compact and no protruding lens or lens motor. Quick startup. HD movie is ok also. Acceptable battery life. FYI. There are assorted complaints about the Canons also. I have now read enough not to expect perfect photos from ANY point and shoot, but like you, I hate to drag around that Nikon. (You might try one of the new cameras with a bit larger sensor, like 4 3rds).
114732
YES - I bought it, since the KIDS options have been dropped by most models (ridiculous). It is fast shutter, so you can pick the best frame to save. The frequency may not be as fast as you wish (like movie frames) but I guess 3-4/second. The longer you hold down the shutter, the more frames taken. I would set the area to shoot...start the shutter 1/2 down (focus time) just before anticipating the shot, then shutter Down.
1543688
Hi, this camera is my daughter's as well. She takes it to friend's houses and just recently a trip to Florida. I was happy to see that it does stay clean and simple marks can be wiped off. I was worried about the white, but so far so good!
133565
I took 100's of pictures on a short trip - most of them of my grandchildren. The youngest is a shaker and mover too. ;) He is ALWAYS in motion. I probably had to delete 6-8 photos of the 200 for movement (mine or theirs). One of the events I attended was a pizza party and my pictures of the children (who were moving constantly) turned out great. This camera also takes videos, but I haven't played with that yet. I was very pleased with this camera overall. I am not sure how it would do in sports applications or constant movement, but I assure you the toddler never sat, stood or posed - and I still able to get some great pictures.