From: avidgamefan (avidgamefan@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu May 01 2003 - 01:25:49 EDT
It might help to see some of the failed shots, to be able to see what
kinds of problems might be causing the blurring.
If you have an add-on telephoto lens, that's going to reduce the
light, which means longer shutter speeds, and more blurring. I find
that it's very difficult to keep from blurring when I handheld,
particularly if the light is low. Even if it's not real low, if it's
overcast, or in your case with the additional lens, it can still make
a difference. Bright sunlight with wide-angle, no problems.
On my 880, I can change the aperture, which sometimes helps. Even in
Program mode, the camera seems to use the large aperture when the
shutter speed starts to get slow, so actually, usually, it's not too
helpful because it's already optimal. You mentioned shutter speed,
but on the 880, I can only change that in manual mode, which takes
more effort to get just right. Instead, you can easily adjust the
exposure, and force it to underexpose; the camera will automatically
speed up the shutter. Unfortunately, your photos will become dark.
Even if you attempt to rescue them in photoshop, that will just
magnify any grain or noise in the photo, and you won't have the
detail compared to a normal pic.
The last option is to change the ISO. I normally force mine to 100,
but you can often use 200 without excessive noise. I would try 400
and just see if its' worth it. I keep telling myself, better to have
some grain rather than a blurry mess. If your camera has the built-in
noise reduction, try it -- it might negate much of the noise.
Unfortunately, my 880 lacks this feature.
Oh, one thing I have done, particularly when I went to an air show, is
move the camera along with the subject, pressing the shutter while
moving. This reduces the motion blur. I got very acceptable shots,
even with planes moving 400 MPH close by.
Then again, sometimes motion blur looks good, particularly on a
racecar. Sometimes a bit of blurring in the right places will work
for ya. (I say this as a strictly ameteur photographer, mind you.
:-) )
Gary
--- In NikonCoolPix@yahoogroups.com, "aka: Ms. Mary" <MsMary292@w...>
wrote:
> I have had my coolpix 885 for several months now and am still
havingproblems getting good action shots when taking pictures of
racecarsmoving on the track. I use the csm, 2x lense and zoom all the
wayout. I do get lucky and get some great shots, but alot are blurry.
Is it my timing or is there any other settings I could use plus whatI
use now? Wondered about shutter speed etc. Can this be adjustedwhile
still letting enough light in so the picture doesn't turn outto dark?
any suggestions would be appreciated. TIA.......Mary
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