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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Originally Posted by DaisyChains
Grace, I think Bazza has has a valid point. I didn't realise you were working on a p&s. The principle of my advice still holds true, but I think you need to accept the limitations of the camera itself.
The whole reason for myself getting a DSLR was down to the shutter lag on my Canon. It was a case of focus, click............................................. .........clunk, followed by a blurry image! I understand the DSLRs dont come cheap, but maybe you can concentrate on stills for now. Focusing on composition and exposure. The, when you are in a position to upgrade, you can concentrate on learning on they have to offer..
The whole reason for myself getting a DSLR was down to the shutter lag on my Canon. It was a case of focus, click............................................. .........clunk, followed by a blurry image! I understand the DSLRs dont come cheap, but maybe you can concentrate on stills for now. Focusing on composition and exposure. The, when you are in a position to upgrade, you can concentrate on learning on they have to offer..
Sorry I wasn't very clear in my original post that it's a p&s...but it does have manuel capabilities. I want to work on getting the best action & stills I can while learning the techniques until I can afford better. Your advice was great regardless of camera, so thank you for that
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No, it was my fault! I skimmed over the camera model! I tend to read the bones of a post. Bad habit I guess!
I did notice that your in the Midlands. So you cant be more than 2hrs out from me, so if you ever want to meet up, im happy to give you some lessons on my camera and spare D50. Fire me a PM and we can sort something out! x
I did notice that your in the Midlands. So you cant be more than 2hrs out from me, so if you ever want to meet up, im happy to give you some lessons on my camera and spare D50. Fire me a PM and we can sort something out! x
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Thanks Daisy Chains, I may well take you up on that 
Thanks all for your tips, I went on the walk today and I know they're not SLR and I'm not expecting that, but I think they're better. These are some of the better action shots I got...they're in better focus at least!
I know I still have work to do, mainly getting down to their level, but I'm hopeful I can get at least decent shots as I practice more.
Thanks all for your tips, I went on the walk today and I know they're not SLR and I'm not expecting that, but I think they're better. These are some of the better action shots I got...they're in better focus at least!
I know I still have work to do, mainly getting down to their level, but I'm hopeful I can get at least decent shots as I practice more.
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From experience, i tend to use 1/600 if i want nice sharp images, and 1/400 if i want a bit of motion in there. It all depends on the light available too, but with a camera that handles bad light well, with good ISO, it shouldn't be a problem.
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The advice on here is spot on really. It seems the camera will be holding you back.
I shot this on my old Canon 350D:
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250) Aperture f/8 Focal Length 50 mm ISO Speed 400
I shot this on my old Canon 350D:
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250) Aperture f/8 Focal Length 50 mm ISO Speed 400
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What a great shot Dan 
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