Digital cameras 101

[shoaflet]

Hello, I recently bought the Fuji S9100/9600 and I am having trouble getting my pictures to not blur. I know it doesn't have image stabilization but my old camera didn't either. I'd like to know what settings I should use so that my pictures don't blur - on my old camera the setting was called 'action' or 'sports'... I'd like to know what ISO, shutter, aperture, etc that should translate to. Thank you so much in advance!

[ShutterbugGail]

Hi shoaflet and welcome to the Q&A Board Forum!

To best help, we need to know more information about the types of photos you're taking that are blurring? Low light? Bright light? When taking action photos, etc? What focal length (wide or telephoto)? What shutter speed?

My first question would be is if you are depressing the shutter release button correctly, in two steps?

Your camera has a FujiFilm Super CCD, so you need not be afraid to raise the ISO to 400 or 800.

Give us more information and I"m sure we can help.

Related reading: ISO

http://www.digicamhelp.com/taking-photos/advanced-techniques/iso2.php

[Deb]

Hi there, "action" or "sports" modes generally are designed to use a fast shutterspeed to freeze the action of your subject. This is different from image stabilizing (IS). IS offsets your movement, ie camera shake, etc. It really isn't intended to stop action of a subject. So, if you had success using "action" or "sports" modes earlier, then try opting for using a faster shutterspeed. Be certain to watch your exposure indicator so that you don't exceed the range of your apetures or ISO.