Could you help out a new S2 IS user?

[slash131]

Hello, I was wondering if somebody would be so helpful enough to give me some basic settings for capturing the following:

1) sports photographs (fast moving objects)
2) group photos (blurred background, sharp foreground)
3) landscape photos (long draw distance)

Many thanks, it is greatly appreciated,

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[slash131]

Also,

4) Taking photos of a production or play (a school play in dim lights etc. without having to use flash would be great)

Many thanks

[Blascid]

Hello, I was wondering if somebody would be so helpful enough to give me some basic settings for capturing the following:

1) sports photographs (fast moving objects)
2) group photos (blurred background, sharp foreground)
3) landscape photos (long draw distance)

Many thanks, it is greatly appreciated,

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1) Put the camera in Shutter-speed priority AE (TV on the camera) and boost the Shutter-speed up to at least 1/500, depending on how fast the action is, since you'll get such a small amount of light you may, or may not have to up the ISO, from the Function button. Use IS.

2) Use a wide aperture, (lower f numbers) and try to line the group up at a consistent distance, so the camera will focus on that region. Use IS.

3) Use a long shutter speed, (usually, unless you have plants moving around in the foreground) and bring a tripod. And turn off IS.

4) I'd say a fast shutter speed again, to capture any prime moments solid, higher ISO for extra light (Although too high will get too noisy, 100, and even 200 if you need to). And since you're probably not going to be able to bring a tripod, try the brace the camera on a chair, or something else solid so you don't get any camera shake, don't forget to turn on IS.

[Blascid]

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2) Use a wide aperture, (lower f numbers) and try to line the group up at a consistent distance, so the camera will focus on that region. Use IS.


Ohh yeah, try not to use flash, if you can avoid it, as I'm sure you've heard, and seen a powerful flash makes everything washed out. If you need to use the flash...

a.) Use it at the lowest flash setting.

b.) Cover the flash with a white piece of paper of tissue to make it a softer more natural light.

Although sometimes flash is a good thing. If it's really dark, and you can't get good light, or if you can't get a fast enough shutter-speed, and you want no movement, or if you need a little 'fill in flash' to make something stand out by making it a little brighter.

[thrpy]

I have to agree with everything that has been said about using the TV setting. One thing that will help is merely practice. Practice panning with cars going by in the front yard, birds, animals. In action shots it is hard sometimes to anticipate the shot, but if you are ready - even to the point of pre-focusing - holding the trigger half-way down - you can be more prepared for the shot. It took time to get the attached and LOTS of dumpped pix.
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[slash131]

Many thanks for your tips blascid, and I appreciate thrpy's ideas on action photographs. However, the attachment won't work... Nevertheless, many thanks to you both!

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[thrpy]

try this again...

[slash131]

Great shot! There must have been something wrong my with connection at the time, the attached pic is fine on both posts. Nice goin!

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