Action Photo Camera

[marci1111]

slow compared to 1/4000 of a second, yes. You need a fast shutter speed to stop action. 60 seconds is a long shutter speed where 1/4,000 of a second is very fast.

I've shot kids soccer at 1/250 of a second, so you should be fine., if not go to 1/500 or 1/1000 of a second.

Ron wouldn't I want to go to the highest maximum shutter speed? I'm just confused as to why I would put it on the slowest shutter speed as you suggested 1/250 for action. Then you say that is a slow shutter speed compared to 1/500 and 1/1000. Don't I need to find a camera 1/4000 for action photos?

 

[rudimaes]

The Nikon 1j1 is not a P&S, but a mirrorless system camera.
It got not such a hight rate on the Dpreview.com review.
1/16000 is overkill for running dogs. f.i. 1/400 to 1/800 is
fast enough. Dogs are no racecars.
Rudi

 

[marci1111]

Starting here: Conquering Shutter Lag - TopTenREVIEWS

and here: Extreme Performance Awards Cameras With the Fastest Shutters PCMag.com

here: Best compact digital cameras of 2015 - CNET

read a little way down the conversation on this one: POINT AND SHOOT with Minimum shutter-lag - Photo.net Casual Photo Conversations Forum

Somebody says he likes the Nikon 1 , which is not a DSLR, but something called "mirrorless". It does allow the changing of lenses, but it is not necessary.

Nikon 1 J1 Review PhotographyBLOG

Nikon 1 J1 Review - DigitalCameraReview

Thank you for these links...I am now more confused then ever I guess from my understanding the Nikon 1j1 is the best P&S camera out. Please correct me if I'm wrong....

 

[marci1111]

The Nikon 1j1 is not a P&S, but a mirrorless system camera.
It got not such a hight rate on the Dpreview.com review.
1/16000 is overkill for running dogs. f.i. 1/400 to 1/800 is more
than enough. Dogs are no racecars.
Rudi

Do you have any suggestions for a P&S camera that would take clear/non blurry pics?

 

[rudimaes]

Can you give a max. budget, cause there are many choices.
Rudi

 

[rudimaes]

For my a dog and running grandchildren a have used the Panasonic FZ200.
A good fast allround bridge camera, not to small so its easier to hold.
Now I the Panasonic FZ1000, but this one is expensive.
Rudi

 

[ronlane]

slow compared to 1/4000 of a second, yes. You need a fast shutter speed to stop action. 60 seconds is a long shutter speed where 1/4,000 of a second is very fast.

I've shot kids soccer at 1/250 of a second, so you should be fine., if not go to 1/500 or 1/1000 of a second.

Ron wouldn't I want to go to the highest maximum shutter speed? I'm just confused as to why I would put it on the slowest shutter speed as you suggested 1/250 for action. Then you say that is a slow shutter speed compared to 1/500 and 1/1000. Don't I need to find a camera 1/4000 for action photos?

Not necessarily. If your shutter speed it too fast, it won't let enough light in and the photo will come out really dark. To compensate for this, the camera will then try to use a higher ISO and this will introduce unwanted noise into your photos.

This is part of the exposure triangle. You want the lowest ISO with the appropriate aperture and the shutter speed to produce the shot that you want to take.

In this case, you want the dog in focus, which will be fine with most apertures but you also want to freeze the action with no blur and the lowest ISO possible to reduce the chances of noise.

 

[Designer]

Ron wouldn't I want to go to the highest maximum shutter speed? I'm just confused as to why I would put it on the slowest shutter speed as you suggested 1/250 for action. Then you say that is a slow shutter speed compared to 1/500 and 1/1000. Don't I need to find a camera 1/4000 for action photos?

Good morning!

You (and others) are getting sidetracked by shutter speed vs. shutter lag.

The actual time that the shutter is open is commonly called "shutter speed", and for normal dogs running, the range of 1/250 second to 1/1000 second will be fine and stop most motion, including their moving legs.

The top shutter speed is not going to be important, as you are not planning to take a picture of a speeding bullet.

My suggestion is to get some idea of the shutter lag time and go with what is in your budget.

According to what I read yesterday, the Nikon 1 J1 is fairly quick, small, and will accept other lenses if you so desire. The price is high, so if that is not within your budget, go with the next best thing.

 

[marci1111]

Ron wouldn't I want to go to the highest maximum shutter speed? I'm just confused as to why I would put it on the slowest shutter speed as you suggested 1/250 for action. Then you say that is a slow shutter speed compared to 1/500 and 1/1000. Don't I need to find a camera 1/4000 for action photos?

Good morning!

You (and others) are getting sidetracked by shutter speed vs. shutter lag.

The actual time that the shutter is open is commonly called "shutter speed", and for normal dogs running, the range of 1/250 second to 1/1000 second will be fine and stop most motion, including their moving legs.

The top shutter speed is not going to be important, as you are not planning to take a picture of a speeding bullet.

My suggestion is to get some idea of the shutter lag time and go with what is in your budget.

According to what I read yesterday, the Nikon 1 J1 is fairly quick, small, and will accept other lenses if you so desire. The price is high, so if that is not within your budget, go with the next best thing.

Thank you again. I don't understand most of these things (shutter lag, speed ISO, etc). I just needed advice from someone who does so I can buy another camera that will photograph my dogs in motion without me having to do much or know much (which is why I need to stick with point and shoot). Thanks so much...actually the Nikon is cheaper then the Panasonic lumix that someone recommended to me down there. And Im confused as the Nikon is rated better but yet the Panasonic is more money....AGain thank you!

 

[marci1111]

slow compared to 1/4000 of a second, yes. You need a fast shutter speed to stop action. 60 seconds is a long shutter speed where 1/4,000 of a second is very fast.

I've shot kids soccer at 1/250 of a second, so you should be fine., if not go to 1/500 or 1/1000 of a second.

Ron wouldn't I want to go to the highest maximum shutter speed? I'm just confused as to why I would put it on the slowest shutter speed as you suggested 1/250 for action. Then you say that is a slow shutter speed compared to 1/500 and 1/1000. Don't I need to find a camera 1/4000 for action photos?

Not necessarily. If your shutter speed it too fast, it won't let enough light in and the photo will come out really dark. To compensate for this, the camera will then try to use a higher ISO and this will introduce unwanted noise into your photos.

This is part of the exposure triangle. You want the lowest ISO with the appropriate aperture and the shutter speed to produce the shot that you want to take.

In this case, you want the dog in focus, which will be fine with most apertures but you also want to freeze the action with no blur and the lowest ISO possible to reduce the chances of noise.

Thanks Ron. Hopefully whatever I buy I can just set it on those 2 settings you suggested and my problem will be solved....I can't believe so many things factor into a shot....

 

[marci1111]

Can you give a max. budget, cause there are many choices.
Rudi

200-300 Thanks again!

 

[marci1111]

The Nikon 1j1 is not a P&S, but a mirrorless system camera.
It got not such a hight rate on the Dpreview.com review.
1/16000 is overkill for running dogs. f.i. 1/400 to 1/800 is
fast enough. Dogs are no racecars.
Rudi

Yea I see that now. That means it would be more complicated to take photos, right? They are more for professionals?

 

[rudimaes]

Of course you have to learn some things about using a camera, but it's not for pros.
You could start using the auto mode. In bright light that might be sufficient.
Some P&S have special settings for fast moving subjects, called sports mode or something like that. That could be a help.
But setting the speed is not that difficult. You put the mode dial on top of the camera
on S, and then you can set the speed. How you do that, you can mostly find in the user manual
of the camera. Learning photography is best done by trial an error.
If you're interested, here you find a free online e-book, that explains the basics:
Creative Photography A Complete Online Book - Book Contents

Rudi

 

[rudimaes]

If you don't wan't to learn, a think a camera with sports mode might be
the best solution. In this mode the camera takes a faster speed, to avoid
blurry pics.
Rudi

 

[Designer]

I don't understand most of these things (shutter lag, speed ISO, etc). And Im confused as the Nikon is rated better but yet the Panasonic is more money...

I'm happy to go over this again.

Your first post told me that what you are most concerned about is shutter LAG, NOT SPEED. Shutter lag is the time it takes for the camera to respond between the time you press the button and the time it actually makes the capture. There are reasons for this lag time, but suffice it to say you will experience an undesirable lag in time with the less expensive cameras.

The posters who thought you wanted a faster shutter speed were not helping, IMO, and the conversation went off into the weeds.

Anyway; I went looking for reviews about the lag time specifically, and most reviews that I read said that the Nikon 1 had a very short lag time, similar to a DSLR.

Never mind the shutter speed rating, because as I said; you're not taking pictures of bullets, so any speed between 1/250 second to 1/1000 second should be fine for your dogs.

There will still be a tiny lag, but it was said to be 0.1 second, which in my opinion is not too bad.