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I have a FujiFilm Finepix digital camera which is about 2 years old. Recent photos taken when the flash has been used have come out blurry and things look quite 'ghostly'. Shots taken without the flash are fine. Its not just me - shots taken by my partner are the same so it isnt me with the shakes!

Has anyone else had this? Is it repairable or do I give up and hope Santa brings me a new one for Xmas?

Please help. I've just lost all the photos taken at a special reunion this weekend and do not want to loose anymore.

2006-11-26 05:03:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics Cameras

10 answers

Try not to shake your arms when taking a picture. Don't zoom. Get some light in and shoot at a lower ISA.

2006-11-26 05:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

First of all, a camera is nothing more than the box you capture a view with. Once you get beyond those that cost less than ten bucks they all can produce decent quality images. It's how you use it that makes the difference. You begin by learning how to "see" the picture. In this I mean that you begin to use your eye (singular) like a viewfinder, and merely put the camera in your line of sight at the last moment. And what is a picture? It is a rectangle, within which are things that when taken together produce a pattern that ideally will attract the eye and cause the viewer to linger and gaze upon it. Where are they? They are everywhere, and often thousands of miles from here. It depends. If you're looking to make pictures like picture postcards, start by getting some and imitating the picture yourself, right down to going to the same spot the original photographer stood and shooting the same shot. Learn the rules of composition, usually the "rule of thirds," which is where you divide up the rectangle into 9 smaller rectangles, three rows and three columns, like a tic-tac-toe grid. If you put your "point of interest" on the corners of the center square it tends to look better overall than anywhere else. It's not a hard and fast rule, I just took some great pictures of the sun setting today where the sun was exactly on the centerline of the image. Like I said, it depends. Beyond that, WATCH YOUR BACKGROUND!!! This is where more people mess up than any other. Almost anything looks good in front of a good background, but a mistake back there can ruin the best shot. You don't want tree branches or roads or rivers or power lines or radio towers or anything like that running through the ears of that cute boy or girl you're photographing in the foreground, right? Look for a good background first, and most of the rest will fall into place. Lighting? Most of the time if you have it coming in over your left shoulder you'll be okay. There are times it should come from almost any angle, but to learn how to do this get a picture by someone else that got it right and imitate, imitate, imitate. That's how we all learn. If you're really serious about getting good pictures your first accessories should be a tripod and cable release, and a good powerful automatic flash, preferably with a long synch cord so you can hold it off-camera at times. Then start getting longer and wider lenses, filters, etc. Get as stout a tripod as you can afford and is consistent with the size camera you're using, preferably one with a rising center post and leg braces. You might also consider a strap or a bag for it too. Then go and practice, practice, practice. When you can go out and get the shot when someone is paying you to do it and you make them happy with the results, then you've arrived. Now get busy.

2016-03-12 23:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Few possibilities - most likely one is that camera is taking shots in night mode or something similar which means a slow shutter speed. Check this by seeing what mode your camera is on....does this happen more in the dark?

Or does it switch modes when it uses the flash? If so you may have the flash on some kind of setting such as "slow sync" or "auto sync" which menas when the flash is on, the camera thinks you want to have a slow shutter speed.

If you can, try using it on a table/solid surface and let the auto timer trigger the shutter rather than you touching it. If it is working then any static parts of the image should be in good focus - things that are moving SHOULD look blurred or ghostlike. If you have a tripod, then use that as well.

Hope you fix it!

2006-11-28 01:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Pete 2 · 0 0

Go out and by a disposable camera for the weekend. They may not be as good but they are dependable. You can buy several for $20. They even make digital disposable cameras.

Or, buy a new camera. Depending on what you paid originally, it probably won't be economical to have it repaired. If you buy a new one, take the time to become totally familiar with the controls and to make sure everything is working.

Norm

2006-11-26 10:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by nikonphotobug 3 · 0 0

The lens probably needs a clean, you can do this with a cotton bud or soft tissue. Also check the camera setting - make sure you haven't left it in 'macro' mode or disabled the flash or accidentally adjusted the shutter speed. If possible reset the camera to the factory setting in the menu, this should resolve the problem.

Good luck !

2006-11-26 06:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yeah, it sounds like there is a problem with the camera. Get it checked out before Christmas so you'll know if you have to replace it. Sorry I can't ofer a real solution, but you've ruled out the #1 problem - the shakes or moving too soon after snapping the shutter.

2006-11-26 06:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0 0

I agree with checking your camera to see what mode you are in. The only time I had all blurry pix was when I used the digital zoom on the camera. I now only zoom to the optical level.

2006-11-26 15:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by Pammie 2 · 0 0

Buy a tripod

2006-11-29 08:40:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Try pressing the button half way to allow it to focus ...I need to do this on mine

2006-11-26 08:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2006-11-27 01:49:48 · answer #10 · answered by kapitan . 1 · 0 1

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