What's up with my camera?

Question

Everytime I take a picture...okay 99% of the time when I take a picture..it comes out BLURRY! Even if I am resting the camera on a solid surface that isn't moving, it comes out blurry. The batteries are fresh, it's on all the right settings, but it's always blurry. Tips anyone? Also, it's a newer camera..not a cheap/crappy one either..just doesn't take good pictures! Help?

Answer 1

If it's a regualr point and shoot digital camera, move in closer. My point and shoot did something similar once and a while. Read the manual, too. turns out the reason way mine did that was because when you hit the shutter release, your supposed to hold down the button HALF WAY down so the camera can auto focus. I will either beep or the focus points will light up red. Then push in the button all the way.

if it's a DSLR, then the same rules apply, but also check and make sure that the lens and camera are clean. INSIDE and OUT!
Good luck!

Answer 2

There are a myriad of reasons why your camera is producing blurry images, but each camera has its own very unique functions. Since you say that your camera produces blurry images even when placed on a solid surface we can probably rule out slow shutter speeds. We can also rule out fingerprints on the lens, or the sensor (if you are refering to a digital camera) as you mention that the pictures do on occasion turn out good 1% of the time. A good question would be when do the photos turn out well: certain times of use or day, any similarities in lighting conditions, similar environmental conditions i.e., sunny days etc? Another question would be how is the camera being stored, do you live in an area high in humidity, or does it rain a lot? What I am getting at is whether or not the environmental conditions could have resulted in some kind of internal malfunction, or if there is a defect in the lens itself that could be permitting moisture into the lens itself. As I said without really knowing what kind of camera this is, I am just throwing out guesses, you may want to call or write to the manufacturers technical support, or better yet go to the manufacturers website to see if they have posted any kind of service notice for your camera.

Answer 3

It could be that when you are pressing the shutter release you are moving the camera enough to cause camera shake. Try setting it on timed release, hit the shutter release, and let the camera sit there and take the shot. If that doesn't work, I'd check what you are focusing on. If it's a DSLR, you may be in for a surprise when it comes to depth of field, something point and shoot cameras don't deal with nearly as much, at least on the narrow DOF side. You might want to call up customer support as well. Could be a bad copy of the camera.

Answer 4

makes sure that camera is not set up in "Macro" (flower icon) mode which is used to take close shots. For normall shots it should be in "landscape" (mountains icon).

Answer 5

Clean the lens


I know thats a dumb answer but what else am i supposed to say?