new camera user - please help (1 Viewer)

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cash32uk

New member

• Oct 3, 2016

• #1

Hi guys,

just purchased a new camera and I can't understand what causes the picture to be so bad. It looks really 'fuzzy' and 'grainey' to me. Does anyone know which setting to change or why this is happening?

I'm making a video but the forum has size limits so i've taken a still image from the video to try and demonbstarte what I mean.

Many thanks

 

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nikonmike

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2016

• #2

Looks to me like not enough light so the camera used a high ISO,there are plenty of good sites out there to explain but here is one for a start.

https://photographylife.com/what-is-iso-in-photography

 

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seaspirit

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2016

• #3

Here's another site covering the basics.
https://expertphotography.com/a-beginners-guide-to-photography/
ISO is only one parameter that defines an image. Aperture and shutter speed are the other two and the image is a result how those three are mixed together.
Your example shows a result of insufficient lighting resulting in high and grainy ISO and a slow shutter speed causing blur.

 

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cash32uk

New member

• Oct 3, 2016

• #4

yes thats what the problem is - really appreciate all the help. I had it on A+ setting and maybe need to read some more on operating the camera before i start filming lol. thanks guys

 

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Mickr

Well-known member

• Oct 4, 2016

• #5

cash32uk said:

yes thats what the problem is - really appreciate all the help. I had it on A+ setting and maybe need to read some more on operating the camera before i start filming lol. thanks guys

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It might also help if you say which camera you have, you might get some tips specific to that camera and it's settings.

They're not usually optimised straight out of the box.

 

ammadoux

Registered doux

• Oct 5, 2016

• #6

Mickr said:

It might also help if you say which camera you have, you might get some tips specific to that camera and it's settings.

They're not usually optimised straight out of the box.

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was going to say this.

 

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Dave Williams

Well-known member

• Oct 6, 2016

• #7

Although it seems ridiculous to start using a new piece of electronic kit without reading the instructions ( it's a typical man thing anyway) it's not as daft as it sounds. It's amazing how many things are bought with only the very basic start up instructions , the rest is on a disc. If you haven't got a disc player ( and I haven't) you might think you are snookered but in actual fact you can usually down load the full instruction manual on line.