action shots: Is it fast enough without the action setting?
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The S2 has a shutter speed priority mode where you manually set the shutter, and it selects the best aperture. Shutter speeds go up to 1/3200, so it's plenty fast enough.
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There is an Auto function, but it's not that slow. These units (I have five of them) are best used for repositioning a shot then holding still. You can follow action only in wide angle... zoomed in is really jerky.
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Ah, yes, that's what I was looking for. Shutter speed seems a bit slow. At 300mm, you'd need a shutter speed of at least 1/500 sec to stop camera shake (assuming no IS). But your blurrier shot was at 1/320sec and the better one at 1/400sec. Plus a slower shutter speed allows more motion blurring. I'd suggest upping the ISO to 200 or 400 and shooting in TV mode for action shots like this.Also not sure what lens you're using but many of the consumer grade models are much sharper at f8 or f11.
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100 speed is not a high speed film. Depends on what you are shooting....action, no. If you use a tripod and a slow shutter speed for other types of shots, yes.
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there is a selectable scale of continuous shooting speeds, from 1fps over the duration of 30s (or it will stop sooner if you release the shutter button), up to 40fps within 1s. Your choices are 1fps, 3fps, 5fps, 7fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps, and 40fps. I think a lot of people who like photographing sports would disagree with your statement about the utility of 40fps, even with the 30 picture cap. I'm also surprised you think the Sony has a better feature set. I think you'd get more regular use out of longer battery life, slow motion video, and shutter/aperture priority modes than you would out of optical video zoom and panarama shooting.
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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
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Sometimes in low light it seems to be too long. It depends on the setting and if the lighting is appropriate for the setting you choose. There is a high speed burst feature that lets you take high speed single photos, like a movie only freeze frame that is really fast. Overall, I'd say once you are familiar with the settings and features its pretty quick. It does take some playing with it to get used to all the options.
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There is a bit of a delay, so it's not great for taking action shots. It's a generally great camera, and I love it a lot, but you do have to anticipate a shot.
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I shoot substantial hi-speed stop-action in/out doors as well as with the flash. Once I knew which setting to use, it's been flawless. Experiment with the settings and you'll see for yourself there are NO shortcomings with what this camera can do. It's best if you use a tripod with the 40x optical zoom if you do stop-action shooting.
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it's been a while since i've used manual settings on a camera and i seem to have forgotton a lot, are there any websites out there that review what shutter speeds are appropriate for low light, action, etc.? Thanks!
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Hi Theo, yes and no...this question depends upon how fast is fast and how clear you need the fast moving subject to be. Is slightly out of tune ok, or do you need tack sharp. If tack sharp is your answer then it's no. If slightly out of tune is ok, then yes. I personally use this camera and give it a thumbs up for an all around camera. Fast action shots such as a sports game or stock car, it's ok, Try the auto and program modes, see which results you like best. Use the different settings this camera offers. Try panning the camera with the subject. Read some articles on this subject and some reviews on this camera, it may give you some insight as to, how to...hope this helps. Good Luck Hi Theo, yes and no...this question depends upon how fast is fast and how clear you need the fast moving subject to be. Is slightly out of tune ok, or do you need tack sharp. If tack sharp is your answer then it's no. If slightly out of tune is ok, then yes. I personally use this camera and give it a thumbs up for an all around camera. Fast action shots such as a sports game or stock car, it's ok, Try the auto and program modes, see which results you like best. Use the different settings this camera offers. Try panning the camera with the subject. Read some articles on this subject and some... » Read More Hi Theo, yes and no...this question depends upon how fast is fast and how clear you need the fast moving subject to be. Is slightly out of tune ok, or do you need tack sharp. If tack sharp is your answer then it's no. If slightly out of tune is ok, then yes. I personally use this camera and give it a thumbs up for an all around camera. Fast action shots such as a sports game or stock car, it's ok, Try the auto and program modes, see which results you like best. Use the different settings this camera offers. Try panning the camera with the subject. Read some articles on this subject and some reviews on this camera, it may give you some insight as to, how to...hope this helps. Good Luck « Show Less
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Unfortunately the action is pretty jerky. I try not to use the tripod for panning. I just use it for stable shots with my DSLR.
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No, this is a very cheap and worthless action camera. If you are looking for an action camera I suggest you spend the extra money and buy a GoPro.
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According to the manual, it should be great. I have not used the fast action feature.
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Its pretty fast, not in burst setting its about a sec. I never use auto though because ever since watching the videos online its pretty easy making better pictures using the other settings.
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It has the capacity to take action shots depending on the shutter speed you need. Just be aware the quality of pictures won't be that great. It's nothing more than a glorified point and shoot and my experience with it wasn't that great at all. I was glad when it got stolen, but felt a little sorry for the thief!
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Yes you can take instant shots. Delayed timing and intervals are additional features actually