Creative photography

[mattr2]

 I just bought this Camera last Christmas.   It's nice for day shots.  I've really only been able to use the p mode for really clean pics on action shots.  What settings do u use when shooting movement shots.  Soo many choices/modes etc in the settings menu/ AE points,safety shift/IS mode etc? Gets confusing @ times.  It'd B nice to not just use p mode but othe settings also and get clear pics.    Any suggestions would B gr8.  
                      Thanks
                        Matt        

[Mike54]

Hi Matt and welcome to the Q&A Board. I don't have any first hand experience with the S2 but you might take a look at Gails S2IS Blog. She's put together a fairly extensive amount of information for you to go through. I also have no doubt someone having experience with the S2 will be along to help.  

[ShutterbugGail]

If lighting is good, you'll be able to use a fast shutter speed. It is the key if you want to freeze action. Give some or a combination of these settings/modes/techniques a try:

- Switch to Single Area focus instead of using AiAF mode

- Use shutter priority mode and select the faster shutter speed possible to freeze the action

- use panning Image Stabilizaton mode (check the manual for info about how to use this)

- use the 2-step shutter release button to prefocus

- use continuous mode (also known as burst mode)



We have lots of information at the main site about these and related techniques. Use the search box at the top of the pages to find additional information.

[ShutterbugGail]

I believe you will find these illustrations and shutter speed chart useful to:

Shutter speed effects:

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

Shutter speed chart:

http://www.digicamhelp.com/taking-photos/advanced-techniques/shutter-speed-chart.php