Is The Canon Powershot Sx100 Is Good At Taking Sports/fast Moving Pictures?
Posted on December 7th, 2009 by digital camera canon powershot
I am very interested in this camera, but also into the Canon powershot S3/S5 which both have dedicated sports modes. I know this one does not but is it good at taking fast moving sports pictures?
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I doubt if there is much difference between the three cameras you mention (other than the higher optical zoom on the S series cameras). It’s true that the SX100 IS doesn’t have a dedicated Sports/Action Mode button…however you can easily select your own shutter speed by using Tv on the Mode dial. For action shots you will need to use a fast shutter speed, e.g. 1/500 sec, 1/640 sec, 1/800 sec…to much faster (depending on how fast the action is). The SX100 IS has a minumum shutter of 1/2500 sec, so you will need to experiment a little.
You can also use the ‘kids & pets’ mode to help freeze movement.
To minimize shutter lag, try to lock the focus on your subject first, by half pressing the shutter button (follow them with the camera) and then press the button all the way when the moment is right.
You can also use a camera technique called ‘Panning’, to add interest to your action shots. A slower shutter speed can be used for this technique.
To select your own shutter speed AND aperture, select M on the mode dial.
check out the links below for advice on how and when to use shutter speeds and panning etc…