Does anyone have trouble with blurry pics when you zoom? My close ups are clear but my zoomed in are not ...
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I agree with Thomas J. and D. Guio.You need to keep the camera extra steady when you use the zoom because any movement is exaggerated.This will be a problem with most cameras at this price range. If you don't have space for a tripod in your bag, a GorillaPod (http://www.amazon.com/Joby-JB01235-CAM-GorillaPod-Original-Charcoal/dp/B0087FFTT2/) works well because it's small and you can stand it on a table (or really any surface) or wrap it around a chair/pole.
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Hi: Nope, I haven't had any blurred images using the zoom feature. I don't have a clue for a remedy.. But you can adjust the ASA (like film speed) like to 1600, 3200, etc. making it faster & less need to use a flash in dark places & for Fast Action Pics. Otherwise I can't answer your issue. Good Luck. Rosie in Portland.
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Yes there are two things you need to be sure you do. First when you're in zoom mode allow little bit of extra time for the system to focus before pressing the shutter. Twowhen using zoom mode it's best to not go past halfway on the scale. That is your optical Zoom and it will give you a better picture if you need further magnification do that in Photoshop or whatever product to use on your PC. I find that I can get some very good zoom shots if I do the above and have had great success and enjoy the camera very much. Also be sure you are holding very still, I know that's obvious but sometimes with a light weight camera it's easy to move the camera when pressing the shutter. Good luck With these things. Yes there are two things you need to be sure you do. First when you're in zoom mode allow little bit of extra time for the system to focus before pressing the shutter. Twowhen using zoom mode it's best to not go past halfway on the scale. That is your optical Zoom and it will give you a better picture if you need further magnification do that in Photoshop or whatever product to use on your PC. I find that I can get some very good zoom shots if I do the above and have had great success and enjoy the camera very much. Also be sure you are holding very still, I know that's obvious but... » Read More Yes there are two things you need to be sure you do. First when you're in zoom mode allow little bit of extra time for the system to focus before pressing the shutter. Twowhen using zoom mode it's best to not go past halfway on the scale. That is your optical Zoom and it will give you a better picture if you need further magnification do that in Photoshop or whatever product to use on your PC. I find that I can get some very good zoom shots if I do the above and have had great success and enjoy the camera very much. Also be sure you are holding very still, I know that's obvious but sometimes with a light weight camera it's easy to move the camera when pressing the shutter. Good luck With these things. « Show Less
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Sorry, I haven't had this problem. I think I remember it's best to focus from a normal angle to assure good focus zooming in. I presume you are also careful to center the image on the subject you want sharp. Ther might also be a setting to tell the camera how to handle close up shots. There may be levels orb types if selectivity possible. Depth of field is more critical in telephoto so it doesn't take much to throw it off. Sorry I don't have the camera or manual handy.
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Hi j michael, I suggest checking on the distnace of your camera to your subject to avoid blur and out of focus shots. Thanks_Mitch
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I have had great results on auto and sport as I am mainly photographing birds. A hint you will loose focus if you zoom in to close, also when you make your first click wait for the green border to make sure your in focus with the right object. I am totally satisfied with the great results and clarity I get...I am putting together my photos into a book.Hope this helps
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It just doesnt seem like any of my pictures are focused well and that includes ones taken on a tripod with IS turned off of course. I keep reading and trying everything to no avail. I may contact Olympus and see if something is wrong with the camera. I entered a question about my problems in a forum and the responses were so cruel that I wont ever go back to that forum. There is a review that says the E520 pics can be soft... does that mean out of focus too?
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On the underside of the camera there are 2 screw adjustment slots (one for focus, one for zoom); please make sure your camera is in focus by adjusting both slots. If you still get blurriness problem, please use the button control on the camera to adjust the camera's color contrast and backlight setting (press on the button to bring out OSD menu, and then move up&down; for choosing between menus, left&right; for adjusting menus)
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I used my canon only a few times. Did not try the video, but I found out that if you do not hold the camera steady the shots come out very blurry. It seems impossible to get a clear shot because the camera is too small.
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Yes to both questions. A major down fall for this camera is the zoom in. It is absolutely HORRIBLE.
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I thought I had that problem...but, I really didn't. Sometimes when I aim at camera at a scene I want to photograph, that scene is blurry. However, it does not last. I lightly click the button that takes the picture, without pushing it down hard enough to take that picture. Every time, so far, the image rights itself and is no longer blurry, but sharp. I believe every time I have had the blurry image appear, it has been in daylight and on auto setting.
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I have the same problem with the autofocus for video recording (even when set to "Full AF"). It occurs mostly during zooming in and not as much when zooming out. Sometimes, after zooming in, it will lose the focus and then regain it or not at all at times. This problem has occurred in bright light and sun outdoors and indoors in decent and dim light.It's too bad since the quality (color and clarity) seems excellent.
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No, you have two options. One, view photo's as original. Two, there is zoom feature, but all pictures are zoomed.
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I have had problems with this camera, doing things like that. Seems like a good little camera if you don't try to zoom but the image stability feature doesn't work well. Any zoom at all and the picture blurs. I have found that if I want to take pictures that are going to need zoom then I take it on the highest number pixel available and use a program to zoom in on the part that I want, later.
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Yes, you can zoom in while recording, but you do hear the zoom sound on the recorded video. I'm sure there's a way to remove that sound if you are an editing expert, which I'm not. So it's more annoying than anything really. Overall, I am still happy with the camera.
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My pics are the best I've ever been able to produce, they are excellent... something is wrong with your setting, I'm sure... I absolutely love this camera... posted several remarkable pics and videos on FB on my 5 week vacation in the tropics which I have just returned from!!
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have you check the ISO youre using? I had the same problem when i had my setting at the highest ISO. I now just leave it as AUTO and have great pics. If thats not the problem, then i dunno what is. Sorry!
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I have not had any problems with the camera not taking the picture at all, however, focusing sometimes takes a relatively long time, especially when using the zoom. If I use the zoom in less than bright conditions, it sometimes takes a very long time to focus and shoot.
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I have had the same exact problem with indoor and low light pictures. It's the ourtcome of ther slow focusing zoom. I wish I had not made this purchase. Very disappointing as I have owned Nikon Coolpixs in the past.