Does this camera take good "across the gym" pictures as for gymnasts and cheerleaders?
1277283
This camera is amazing! The zoom is fantastic! I can take pictures from across a large room, outdoors, or anywhere and be able to have all the zoom I need. It is great for school functions! It would be perfect for taking pictures of gymnasts and cheerleaders. The only thing is if they are moving a lot. Just like any camera the picture could turn out blurry if there's a lot of movement. There could be a setting on the camera for that, but I have not looked into that. It takes great pictures and video also.
928845
I have used my camera for a bit of indoor shooting (filming industrial equipment for mechanical disgnosis), and the camera seems to work fine with normal indoor lighting. Based on my experience with the GoPro, the image quality is as good or better.
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.
127439
According to Consumer Reports, this camera is good for outdoor shoots and indoor, such as a gymnasium, so yes it is.
621086
Yeah, it should work nicely. With the adjustable weights you can get the balance just right for whatever camera you decide to use. Should be a nice hand held steady tool for you to use in your shoot.
1877497
No, I would not recommend this lens for sporting events. It doesn't zoom, which will limit your ability to compose when you have limited ability to move yourself closer to subject. Plus the apertures aren't super great for low light of a gym. (Although tripod will help with that). In same price range I think you would be better served by the 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 with a tripod. (Or if you can spend a bit more go with the 80-200mm f/2.8)
1717163
Yes it does. Sometimes I have to adjust the settings but overall I do pretty good with my pics.
1759698
I get great results using "sport" scene with my video. I have not tried to use shutter speed.
850167
It does but I wouldn't buy it if I were you. It is a TERRIBLE camera for ANY moving subject- a person sitting still but who happens to be breathing might not be in focus- I would literally have my kids hold their breath for pictures with this TERRIBLE camera
1983038
No, it does have a good selection of modes and if you need a "sports" for fast action you can go into the setup mode and manually change the shutter speed, The camera takes very good pictures. My only complaint is that the camera body is made out of plastic and feels cheap.
1008613
This camera should do a good job for you. It has a sports setting for capturing very fast action. The camera does an amazing job with focus. While at Disney this summer, I took a photo of a still object that was about 1/4 mile away using the zom feature. The framing and focus were perfect. I mention this because I was moving at aprox 10 mph on a train when I snapped the photo. The only thing you have to keep in mind when using this camera is the location of your fingers on the left. It is easy cover up the pop up flash. You should also have a spare battery.
682872
Yes it does great with pretty much any situation. It's a great camera and has great quality. Only downside is it's not amazing in low light situations so you will need a flash or a very steady hand.
2233710
This camera does not have a "sports" setting. It does have a "burst" setting for continuous shooting when you hold down the shutter button, but it is not real fast. If you are taking single shots, its not too bad, especially outdoors.
1022446
We've taken some great pictures with this camera. It is not always consistent though. I do like the camera.
1419738
I would think so. It has a good focus setting and it's a really good quality. I've never really done that specifically but I love the camera so it should be good
247343
I've been using it for about a year to shoot several weddings. The only sport like activity I have recorded has been related to running. The camera performs very well when recording in 60fps. The camera is lightweight and very sturdy. The one downside may be the lcd screen that is tucked away within the handle. It may be difficult to pull it in and out during sporting events. However, it should be fine if you leave it out. One thing I might add is that the camera isn't always amazing in low light. I would still recommend this camera over all others at the price range!
739145
Well, I think it's great. For a lot of my macro/close-up shots, I use this camera instead of my mirrorless cameras. It'll let you get in darned close. Bill