Digital Tips
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smokinstarfish
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Does it have a shutter speed setting?
smokinstarfish
Member
No. Lesser cameras are unable to capture fast movement due to limitations in shutter speed. With record mode, the still pictures will come out terrible.
sammystingray
Active Member
Agreed.....if you can't quicken the shutter speed manually....the cheaper digis will keep the shutter open too long to catch any quick movement without blurring. I set my shutter speed at max, 1/2000th of a second, and turn the flash all the way up to take fish pics, since having the shutter so fast lets in little light.....flash must be set at max usually. The only other thing I can think of is to "follow" the fish with the camera and try to keep about the same speed as him, then snap one on the move.....the background will be blurred, but hopefully since you were moving with the fish.....the fish will be in focus. A few years ago....this was almost standard practice for a lot of folks since digis weren't as good.
waterdog
Member
Sammy,
How about some recommendations as to what cameras to get. I know there is so much variation and personal preferences, but what do you shoot? Has anyone had some great success with other cameras? (Preferably those under $1000 Ryebread). Those of us looking into upgrading or buying our first digi would really appreciate any kind of info.
How about some recommendations as to what cameras to get. I know there is so much variation and personal preferences, but what do you shoot? Has anyone had some great success with other cameras? (Preferably those under $1000 Ryebread). Those of us looking into upgrading or buying our first digi would really appreciate any kind of info.
dacia
Active Member
I use a Fujifilm Finepix 3800. I think it takes marvelous pictures, and the price is reasonable. You can get one for under $400, and last Christmas my dad was lucky enough to find one for half that price. 
I've never had any problems out of it, except when I was dumb enough to not turn the flash on/off at certain times.
I've never had any problems out of it, except when I was dumb enough to not turn the flash on/off at certain times.
