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I've just got my fuji finepix 2800. I love to capture nutural and animal pictures. I'm having a problem with the slow shutter of finepix2800. I was trying to take a picture of a playing dog, but I couldn't capture the dog's action that I want because the shutter couldn't go fast enough, under the sunlight.
Please tell me how can I increase the speed shutter.
Thanks you anyone who give me advice.
 
I have a FP2600 and I can't manually set the shutter speed.

I believe the 2800 has the same eletronics so what I'd try to do is to press the shutter to the half (locking exposure and focus) on a bright subject (such as a white wall). Then you aim at the dog and press the shutter to the end. Yes, that's lousy and another great reason to buy a FP6900 or 4900.

You could also try to set a negative EV (such as -0.9). In both cases you will get a dark pic.

Remember, I don't own a FP2800 but I think those are the only options.
chatree said:
I've just got my fuji finepix 2800. I love to capture nutural and
animal pictures. I'm having a problem with the slow shutter of
finepix2800. I was trying to take a picture of a playing dog, but
I couldn't capture the dog's action that I want because the shutter
couldn't go fast enough, under the sunlight.
Please tell me how can I increase the speed shutter.
Thanks you anyone who give me advice.
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--Claudio Ferreiramail: [email protected]: http://www.pbase.com/claudio_fln/rootICQ: 14145545
 
Thanks you very much for your messages.

Before I bought this camera, I studied for a months throught many websites. I knew that the slow speed and the dark LCD and EVF under low light are the problems, both FP2600 and FP2800; however, I didn't know that it is going to be very slow in the shutter speed.

I'll try to capture a moving object again by using your methods.

Thanks you again.
Chat
Claudio Luiz Ferreira said:
I have a FP2600 and I can't manually set the shutter speed.
I believe the 2800 has the same eletronics so what I'd try to do is
to press the shutter to the half (locking exposure and focus) on a
bright subject (such as a white wall). Then you aim at the dog and
press the shutter to the end. Yes, that's lousy and another great
reason to buy a FP6900 or 4900.

You could also try to set a negative EV (such as -0.9). In both
cases you will get a dark pic.

Remember, I don't own a FP2800 but I think those are the only options.
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That will lock the exposure but it also locks the focus too, becareful with that one.

I dont know if you can fool the camera by using the flash to speed up your shutter. There is lots that I have not done with my 2800 yet.

Did you try both man and auto?
 
Dear EddyB,

I tried both manual and auto but the shutter was too slow to capture the moving object, even in the sunlight outdoor.

I was trying to take a running dog, but before I was able to take a shot, the dog was out of frame or the dog action was not right.

What do you have problem with FP2800 so far, EddyB?
EddyB said:
That will lock the exposure but it also locks the focus too,
becareful with that one.

I dont know if you can fool the camera by using the flash to speed
up your shutter. There is lots that I have not done with my 2800
yet.

Did you try both man and auto?
Click to expand...
 
I have only had a chance to use the camera for a couple hours. I'm still getting the white balance and exposure settings figured out. I should be able to mess around with the unit this weekend (after the Bears game).

Ed
chatree said:
I tried both manual and auto but the shutter was too slow to
capture the moving object, even in the sunlight outdoor.

I was trying to take a running dog, but before I was able to take a
shot, the dog was out of frame or the dog action was not right.

What do you have problem with FP2800 so far, EddyB?
EddyB said:
That will lock the exposure but it also locks the focus too,
becareful with that one.

I dont know if you can fool the camera by using the flash to speed
up your shutter. There is lots that I have not done with my 2800
yet.

Did you try both man and auto?
Click to expand...
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Hi Chat,

good advice from all posts so far. Action shots are always a challenge with autofocus cameras, it's not so much the shutter speed as the focus lag. Things that work for me include:
  • use the focus/exposure lock where possible by pressing the shutter half way.
  • anticipate the shot, take the photo early just before the subject hits the centre of the frame
  • try to minimise sideways motion, the camera seems to get a better focus when the subject is moving towards you. Panning is the best option if you need to capture sideways motion.
  • watch out for the continuous shot mode indoors as the flash is not used, shutter speed slows right down, and everything comes out blurred.
I was initially dissappointed when I first got my 2800z and tried to take shots of the kids at gym. But with a bit of experimentation I've captured some wonderful shots. Anticipation and good lighting seem to be key. Just keep pushing that button and see what works for you.

Good luck,
Mark-- http://www.pbase.com/mhickman/
 
Dear EddyB

I've just have a first short with an animal. The outdoor pictures were great, but I still cannot figure out the settings for the indoor pictures.

my first pic. http://www.geocities.com/finepix2800
EddyB said:
I have only had a chance to use the camera for a couple hours. I'm
still getting the white balance and exposure settings figured out.
I should be able to mess around with the unit this weekend (after
the Bears game).

Ed
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Hi Mark Hickman,

Thanks you for sharing your experience. As I told anyone that I've just this FP2800 two days ago, I'm having hard times capturing moving actions and, another big big problem, seeing LCD or EVF in low light.

Everytime I try to take a shot at low light, the AF error message comes out and the camera can't focus.

I'll try to use everything, settings, to get a good shot. Because of digital camera, I don't have to worry about developing film. Salute Fuji.

Chat.

http://www.geocities.com/finepix2800
 
Hi Chat,

yep, digital is great for experimenting. Action shots and low light conditions are the biggest problem areas with the 2800z. There's been a few threads posted about it but as I recall they seem to come down to try focusing on a high contrast area and just point, click and see what you get.

Action shots can work though. Here's one of my boy in mid-air coming off a mini trampoline at gym. http://www.pbase.com/image/982952

I love the opening shot on your homepage and look forward to seeing more from you.

Cheers,
Mark-- http://www.pbase.com/mhickman/
 
Chat that picture gave a good laugh. thanks. I love the caption.

Nice photo editing, I though there was originally 2 animals until I noticed the shadows on the hind leg.

ed
 
Hi Dizer,

thanks for the kind comments. To get this shot I prefocused using the AE lock on the previous child. Then when my boy came through I pressed the shutter just as he took off. By the time the picture was actually taken he was in center and in focus. Everything else was in auto mode.
Cheers,
Mark-- http://www.pbase.com/mhickman/
 
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