Best Cannon for Sports action such as track: Any suggestions for best sports action camera?
1579247
If you really want sports action, then even the lowest grade SLR beats any point and shoot camera. I use a Canon T3 to successfully take sports action although it rates poor when compared to top line SLR's. Point and shoots have slow buffer speeds when taking fast action particularly if you also want a RAW copy. (low burst response; the Nikon 7000 cannot be used for sports) You can buy the T3 with a basic lens for $499.00 and get superior shots to anything produced by such cameras as the G-12. I love the G-12 and use it for my walk around camera. The T-3 does all my heavy lifting for semi-pro shooting and enlargements.If you are a really serious sports photographer and want pro results then by all means buy at least a D60 Canon! The Sx 40 is a good camera but that lens never produces real sharp prints and the lens speed is slow for fast action.
1409346
I have not but if this is your main reason for the camera I would not get this one. I noticed it does not have a sports setting. Also it depends on the environment you are shooting in, bright outdoors it will probably be okay but it has a small lens and sensor so i would not want to use it indoors. Also distance is important...closer the better.
611817
I LOVE this camcorder. Hi Def is incredible. Still shots (photos) are also great. I use it mainly for sports. I bought a couple different lenses (wide angle & telephoto) because I like what they offer. I personally use Adobe Premiere for editing but Final Cut would be another great option. Wondershare is also decent for quick editing and nothing fancy.
949130
The GM1 is excellent for its size and paired with a fast tele-zoom should deliver adequate results. The auto-focus is pretty good, in good light it should do fine. If you're planning on shooting a lot of low light sports/action (and it doesn't look like you will) I'd look elsewhere.
2060161
I have not tried it on a sports event yet but it will probably struggle in keeping with the fast action. Auto focus is 'adequate' and not pro-level. I will update this answer when i have the chance to use/test it for that. I can tell you in a moving (freeway speeds)car, shooting at mountains, trees or landscapes, it is fast and accurate.
1529953
I have used it in some action shots, but mostly in weddings or school band concerts. You will need to set the camera in manual focus for some fast pace events. This model is a little old now, you may be able to find a newer model for less $$.
611816
I actively use it for filming B-roll action shots. This camera has a great optical stabilizer for moving and following subjects for music videos or tracking subjects. I use Final Cut Pro X for editing.
1689682
I'm sure this is late info for you and now useless, however, YES it does have a 'sports' mode. It is under shooting modes in the menu. Simply not on the dial. It also has a continuous shooting mode for fast action shots. You can download the manual from Fujifilm. com, and or look on the web sight for the technical information on the camera.Kind Regards
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.
1044697
I have had many cameras in my life and this, I must say, has never disappointed me. It takes superb pictures without any noticeable purple fringe or distortion. I have had great success catching a ball leaving a pitcher's hand and both here stopped in the action without any blur. I have shot maximum zoom (even with the digital turned on) and was pleased with the result. I just could never find a reason to buy another camera beyond the SX40. The camera has the ability to shoot 10 pictures in about 1 second. This allows stopping the action at just the right time. Excellent color.
1760740
It did very well when I took photos inside at a college basketball game. I used the shutter priority for 1/400 speed. The "scene" sports setting was giving me 1/250 and 1/300. I'd post a picture, but don't know how. I was impressed.
282171
I can't speak to indoor basketball shots but I did take action shots fully zoomed in of a dozen sea gulls swooping down for fish and it caught them like they were still. You also have advance control of shutter speed, aperture etc beyond the preset action function. I have had it for 6 months and could not be happier. The camera capability is amazing by itself, the fact that it's a smart camera is just a bonus.
1062371
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.
2054994
Probably not the camera you want for that. My daughter plays high school volleyball and I have tried in various gyms under all manner of light conditions and camera settings to get both action and stable shots with very mixed results, with most action shots being fails. That said, that type of photography is not this camera's forte and you really need a dslr with a good lens to do that job right.
396131
The camera does well for both because there are specific camera settings (night/low light and sports/action). I took great shots at our bonfire the other night and the sports/action setting takes multiple shots per second. I have never been disappointed with this camera.
2198941
I'm sure this is late info for you and now useless, however, YES it does have a 'sports' mode. It is under shooting modes in the menu. Simply not on the dial. It also has a continuous shooting mode for fast action shots. You can download the manual from Fujifilm. com, and or look on the web sight for the technical information on the camera. Kind Regards
982868
camera is excellent for outdoor shooting and its was the best game in town at the time of its introduction, if you can get a good deal on it by all means do it. but be warned you may be able to get something better for less $$ these days (its just the way technology works) I mostly use my Nikon D3100 for HD video these days and use my JVC as a secondary camera on a multi cam shoot. The .TOD file wrapper is a pain but most modern softwares seem to be able to handle it these days. (I use sony vegas)