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    Nikon P900

    Hey Guys.
    Just wondering if anyone on here is using a p900 and can give me a tip of two. I have not long had the camera bought second hand but I am really struggling to get a decent clear photo of anything when using the zoom, have tried most setting but it’s all pretty new to me, any help much appreciated. Cheers

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    With My 600 I zoom in and then focus as @Dusty Fog said

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    Thanks for that I have tried doing as mentioned but still carnt seem to get a clear image, acouple mates are running the Canon SX60’s and they are out performing it by far even with the Nikon’s superior Zoom, I’m sure I must have something setup up wrong, or I bought someone’s dud ha.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hunter9 View Post
    Hey Guys.
    Just wondering if anyone on here is using a p900 and can give me a tip of two. I have not long had the camera bought second hand but I am really struggling to get a decent clear photo of anything when using the zoom, have tried most setting but it’s all pretty new to me, any help much appreciated. Cheers
    I have tried all the modes on mine and have found the green camera one works the best. In low light I have to zoom out a bit to get a clear shot otherwise the photo is unreasonable.

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    I find it hard to get a clear photo using such huge zoom, I get better results filming short bursts of video off a tripod then grabbing a still off that

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    There is an "anti vibration " feature that may have been disabled, think it's in the menu screen somewhere?

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    Cheers, I’m pretty sure I have the anti vibration on, will have abit more of a play with afew seetings and failing that I might just go back to the spotter.

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    Take the photo on a lower zoom setting. This will also help you focus. You can then 'zoom' into the photo further once it's been taken.

    Also have a play with the auto focus settings. I find 'spot' focus to work best.

    There's a lot to taking a good photo and the auto settings will only get you so far.
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    If i remember right..mine was like this for a while after I mucked around with the settings. it took me a few minutes but I got it back to how it should have been. Might have been something to do with the auto-focus being turned off???

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    I use bird mode in the scene settings works good in the bush too

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    A good way to get clear photos zoomed in is to set the 2 second timer if it has one, then take the photo. Stops the camera being moved when you push the shutter button.
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    Does anyone know how to change the shutter speed on these? Photos of moving things arnt real clear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dvk-kp View Post
    Does anyone know how to change the shutter speed on these? Photos of moving things arnt real clear.
    sports mode

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuidog View Post
    sports mode
    Cheers man, will have a play

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    Quote Originally Posted by dvk-kp View Post
    Cheers man, will have a play
    Bird mode also has a higher shutter speed

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