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Out of Focus or Blurry Images

Blurry images may be caused when there isn’t enough light for the camera to set a fast shutter speed. The camera’s shutter opens and has to stay open for up to several seconds for enough light to hit the CCD to capture the image. Most people cannot hold a camera 1 perfectly still for more then /60th of a second.

In addition, when the telephoto feature is used on an Ultra Zoom camera, the field of view becomes smaller. Since a lens with a large focal length provides a small picture area, even slight imperceptible camera movement will cause a blurred picture.

To help eliminate out of focus or blurry images, try one or more of the following when applicable:  If inside use the flash.  Change to a fast shutter speed.  Put the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.  Brace yourself against a tree or wall.  Put the camera in sports mode.  For situations with low light, raise the ISO. (Please note this will impede image quality)

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