I want to set the camera to make sharp pictures indoor, it's still new and I don't know how to work with it yet. I need sharp pictures from certain items.
Thanks for your help.
2007-05-09 08:46:06 · 4 answers · asked by Sweet 1 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I have this camera, and have some suggestions:
1) Set it on Program (P) mode, NOT auto ... this camera does not take consistently satisfactory images on full auto.
2) Set Image Stabilization on "shoot only".
3) In general, set ISO on 100 and keep it there, if you do not manually set ISO, it will be on auto. For indoor shots without flash, you will want a higher ISO ... start with 200, go up to 400 if needed ... 800 is very noisy ... avoid it ... .
If you are taking indoor photo's without flash, best to use a tripod or set the camera on something stable (like a table or something). Using aperture priority can help, too, but you need read up first if you are a novice.
If you use flash, try some of the various program settings. Experiment with your camera, take lots and lots of pictures on various settings, and see which results are most satisfactory. You can read on the Information (EXIF) what settings you used on each photo.
2007-05-09 09:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that your new camera is not defective, I suggest that you look first at the things directly related to focus.
1. Make sure that you are in Autofocus mode, not Manual Focus. Manual keeps it in one spot until it is manually reset. The focus button is easy to hit accidentally.
2. Make sure the Autofocus is set for "Single" not "Continuous". Continuous is good for movies, but keeps focusing still shots even if you are ready.
3. Make sure the focusing frame is set in the Center of the frame. This camera allows you to move it around, but if you think it is in the center and it's not, the focus will be off.
4. Make sure the focus-assist illuminator is On. This helps the camera find the subject indoors.
5. Make sure the Image Stabilization is On, and set to Shoot Only.
6. Make sure you hold the camera very steady when you push the Shutter Button all the way down. Use the Viewfinder and brace the camera against your face. (It's very difficult to hold it steady at arms length while framing through the LCD.)
7. Make sure that you use the technique of pushing the Shutter Button down 1/2 way, then waiting for the camera to focus and set exposure. Then push the button the rest of the way down to take the pic.
If you cannot get sharp results with these things, take it back to the store (or to a experienced photographer friend), and see if they can get better results. If not, there may be a problem with the camera.
Good Luck
2007-05-09 21:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by fredshelp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Point and shoot cameras default to 1/60 sec shutter speed when shooting with a flash. A faster shutter speed (closer to 1/250) will provide a much sharper result.
I recommend changing the camera to aperture priority (Av mode). Then adjust the flash output to a higher setting. This will increase the amount of light hitting your subject so that you can obtain a faster shutter speed. If you find your subject is washed out with too much light, switch to Manual mode, and choose an even faster shutter speed that the Av mode produced. With a bit of practice and patience, you can achieve fast shutter speeds with a nice even exposure.
2007-05-09 16:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the auto setting
that is the easiest
2007-05-09 16:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋