cameras...binoculars..and what about GoPro?

[katfer]

Sounds like you may have a dud.

 

You do hear some whirring when the lens is moving but I've been more than happy with the pictures I take....

 

 

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Hey herfnerd...were u able to get wifi and smart phone connected? By the way ..my pics look pretty good...on the camera anyway...lol..

[Herfnerd]

I have - the smart phone app is nifty but not sure how much I will really use it

 

 

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[Hsmama]

hmmmmm I'm going to keep trying for another day or two- then possibly send this one back if it doesn't improve. For a simple,close up photo of whatever, the iphone takes a better,clearer shot. most esp. with people,still poses,on auto this camera can't seem to focus well at all, how does it do for you with people/faces?

[Coral]

hmmmmm I'm going to keep trying for another day or two- then possibly send this one back if it doesn't improve. For a simple,close up photo of whatever, the iphone takes a better,clearer shot. most esp. with people,still poses,on auto this camera can't seem to focus well at all, how does it do for you with people/faces?

 

Return it. My Lumix takes amazing photos.

 

Where did you buy this?

[marazul]

I'm concerned I may have gotten a defective model (it was factory refurbished and sold as new) -anyone have issues with the focus capabilities?

 

The refurbishing doesn't seem to have worked. Bring it back.

[Tyskie]

I've been following-

 

definitely return it! [emoji327]

 

 

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[Herfnerd]

hmmmmm I'm going to keep trying for another day or two- then possibly send this one back if it doesn't improve. For a simple,close up photo of whatever, the iphone takes a better,clearer shot. most esp. with people,still poses,on auto this camera can't seem to focus well at all, how does it do for you with people/faces?

 

 

Definitely return it. Is it a manufacturer refurb or store job?

 

One thing I like about the ZS50 is that I can set it to macro for extreme close ups but still use the full zoom to take distance shots without changing the settings

 

 

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[Rewind]

I placed an order for a Yi 4k+ last week - according to the specs, it is supposed to be better than the highest end GoPro. I want to use it specifically for video and wide shots. I'm still hoping to grab the Sony HX80 for the zoom function before our trip.

[Hsmama]

@herfnerd...... how do you do that? without changing the settings? ok....... full update after a frustrating weekend with my new camera....... I stopped trying to take pics using auto functions,first of all! That alone changed the results quite a bit. After doing intensive reading on this model,and trying to figure out settings, I set myself to hundreds of photos of the birds at my feeders- since I am mainly interested in this for the oudoor/wildlife capabilities. Well..... I have changed my mind, this thing takes some excellent zoom shots outdoors,using the proper settings! (I'm really enjyoing cataloguing my bird friends) I learned that auto is usually a recipe for disaster..... but one really big question, what setting works best for indoor and people shots? Now that I'm getting the hang of more outdoors photos, I still don't get how to get a crisp indoor shot of people,say in a group,or even singly. I don't really hear that whirring anymore,either I've gotten used to it, or it has gone away. So..... still debating/hoping I don't have to send it back - I will be spending time trying for faces indoors to see if there's an issue. so far,all the faces are too soft focus no matter what I try....

[Hsmama]

Return it. My Lumix takes amazing photos.

 

Where did you buy this?

May I ask,does it take amazing photos of faces,and people,indoors? If so ,what setting do you use? I am learning to use it it almost 100% on manual modes,since auto mode is just the pits on this camera. (or is this a flaw that shouldn't exist?) when I need to take people pics indoors,I use my iphon since it does a better job-no flash

[sagustaw]

I have a Nikon D3200 with 24MP, an 18 - 55 lens and a 70 - 300 zoom lens. I plan to wear cargo pants to slip the lens in when I'm changing them out. I'm getting a knock off Go Pro from Amazon for my son to use when we go zip lining and for the seaplane glacier excursion. I'm debating getting a small point and shoot to slip in my pocket to carry around the ship. That Nikon gets heavy.

[skiiergirl]

Big dummy here with very limited techno knowledge!

 

With the new cameras and new iPads how do you get the photos from the camera onto the iPad? I just used my old camera on a vacation but had to wait until I got home to get the photos onto the iPad. (Old iPad I had a connection that would hook into camera to download but none available for the new 2017 iPad and the old camera....or so I was told.) I had to download the photos onto my computer and then transfer to iCloud to get on my my new 2017 iPad. Is there an easier way with the new cameras? I would like to use camera in port but then get photos onto my iPad that night. Is that possible?

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[aloanldy]

I bought a Nikon Bridge Camera, it's a point and shoot with 60X zoom. I can take awesome moon shots, and i'm bringing it with me to Alaska in July. I am also taking my go pro.

 

I believe you need more than your phone and Ipad also.

 

 

Charlie

[samandlibby]

Big dummy here with very limited techno knowledge!

 

With the new cameras and new iPads how do you get the photos from the camera onto the iPad? I just used my old camera on a vacation but had to wait until I got home to get the photos onto the iPad. (Old iPad I had a connection that would hook into camera to download but none available for the new 2017 iPad and the old camera....or so I was told.) I had to download the photos onto my computer and then transfer to iCloud to get on my my new 2017 iPad. Is there an easier way with the new cameras? I would like to use camera in port but then get photos onto my iPad that night. Is that possible?

 

 

 

I'm probably as tech illiterate as you, but I think with newer cameras and wifi, you can download to iPad without a cable.

 

 

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