Do I have to be very still when taking pictures? Or can I just snap and know it won't be blury because my hand wasn't steady?
1249663
I enjoy the camera,I pay no attention to movement when I take pictures and they all come out sharp and clear,I also like the video setting it works great also,this camera fits my needs.
1249664
All bets are off with this camera. For one thing, the still/not still question is about 3 heartbeats AFTER you depress the shutter button. Buy something else. Sony once again has watered down their own brand reputation on this one.
1249665
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.
2161447
With this Sony model you cannot take a still photo while shooting video. On some previous models you could. Sony took that feature away on this one - and I was unhappy to find that out (after I bought the camera)
53605
Just to see what would happen, I actually shook my G7 up and down while taking a photo and it turned out very good. The only drawback is when using a good bit of zoom and then the photo does get blurry sometimes.
246705
My suggestion as a photographer is to skip out on the cheaper camera and spending more on a intuitive camera if you can. I use this camera for snap shots. I cannot really depend on it for quickness.
629944
The picture pops out from the top' so no worries on your fingers getting on the way. When it stops ejecting u just lightly pull it away from the camera. And don't shake the picture while developing that's just a myth that it helps it ok &#128522;&#128522;&#128247;
366828
You have to keep it really steady because then it won't focus and the picture becomes blurry...but it could just be I don't know how to adjust the settings properly.. the camera does take really nice pictures.
1330807
I am seeing Same issue. I wasnt able to take a single "background defocused" snap yet in a month. :(
1083991
Can someone help me to reduce the delay or shutter lag between when I press the button and when the picture actually takes? I have a one and a two year old and they only smile at me for a second and I can't seem to snap in time. Thanks
28837
There is lag time..also after taking the picture you should not move the camera quickly..image will blur..
221010
My Pen Name said it exactly.Does your camera have a "high iso" Feature? thats good for low light situations, but you will have to hold the camera very still.
1476955
Yes you can as the other comments covered the subject well. I have never checked but I think you need the camera operating to take a still photo?
854161
You might put it on spot focus and keep it steady on her. Focus is also slower with telephoto; on any camera. So get as close as you can. Pre-focus (especially telephoto shots; with half shutter) before recording the video.Hold steady. Take more than 5 seconds but not forever, between clips. Rotate smoothly left to right. jerky hand will make you feel sick watching it. Take some stills (sport mode with in range flash, if you can. Assuming fast movement). IS on.
100425
No, only when you want to focus, then that is normal. The there is a delay before the next shot but one can skip that if you want. Best camera we've had, great close-up shots.
562222
A more detailed question would be helpful, especially more information regarding the camera settings, picture composition - closeup or distance, lighting - indoor, outdoor, full sun, night, and so forth. So without that, let's eliminate the camera as being the problem. Adjust your setting to AUTO to eliminate choosing the wrong aperture F-stop setting (AV) or the time value exposure (TV). Mount your camera on a tripod or set on a bean bag to eliminate camera shakiness. 750mm is a lot of zoom to be able to hold your camera steady with just your hands, even pushing the shutter button causes slight movement. Choose a nice bright day, since the zoom is reduced to f6.9 at the far end. Zoom your lens all the way out, but refrain from using Digital zoom, use only Optical zoom. Digital zoom is just a zoom-in of the highest Optical zoom picture, leaving the picture with less pixels or lower resolution. In fact, go to MENU, find Digital Zoom and set to OFF. Next, take a picture by holding down the shutter button half way to let the camera autofocus on an image, then fully push down on the shutter button. Now preview the picture and use the digital zoom to check the focus. (Yes, digital zoom will function previewing pictures, you just don't want to take a picture using Digital Zoom.) The most common issue is probably camera shake while hand-holding a camera. Here are some 'How to Avoid Camera Shake' techniques. http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-avoid-camera-shake/ A short list of items that cause pictures to be blurry. 1) The camera is shaky; 2) the subject was not in focus (AUTO doesn't allow you to choose the focal point); 3) the subject is moving out of focus; 4) the subject is moving too fast; 5) the subject is too close (macro); or 6) there is not enough light for the autofocus to work well. Worst case scenario, your camera zoom is faulty. Hope that's not the case. I wasn't quite sure what your question was and hope you found your answer here. Good luck in your photography!
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No; the lens is crystal clear. The pictures are blurry only if you dont focus the photo correctly or if you have unsteady hands. Also, there is a little bit of blur around the edges of the camera, which shows up in the pictures, but I don't mind this because I think it gives it a cool effect.
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Only if you're using it for video. One can shoot without stabilization if on a tripod, steadycam or even possibly a monopod. Video shot handheld will be unwatchable. Still photography should be unaffected by the lack of image stabilization.
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Just to expand Marty's point a bit... With a non-image stabilized camera, the rule of thumb for a 4/3 camera is to use a shutter speed of 1/(2 X FocalLength) sec or faster in order to avoid camera shake blurring. With the E-500 and a 200mm lens, you would need to shoot handheld at a shutter speed of 1/400 sec or faster in order to avoid camera shake blurring. With the E-620 and a 200mm lens with image stabilization engaged, however, you could use a shutter speed of 1/100 sec or possibly as slow as 1/50 sec. Note that image stabilization will not stop blurring from subject motion.