Kodak DX7590 anyone have trouble with indoor photos?

[D L and K's Mom]

DH got me this camera last year for Christmas. I love it EXCEPT for the inoor shots. They all seem to come out dark. I have tried all different ways of taking the photos but they still seem to come out dark. I read a review that suggested buying an exterior flash to help with the problem .Anyone else have this camera and have the same problem? Anyone found a good external flash that did not put them into debt!!??!! I love the camera except DD is a diver and the phots are horrible, when she plays indoor lacrosse the photos are horrible. The outdoor shots are GREAT !!!

 

[ukcatfan]

A flash will not help with sports. The subject is just too far away. If you are using a flash, that could be why you are having problems.

Kevin

 

[disneyfreakjackie]

A flash will not help with sports. The subject is just too far away. If you are using a flash, that could be why you are having problems.

Kevin

You are absolutely right!!! I have the same problem with taking pics at cheerleading competitions! Unless you are VERY close the pics come out like CRAP!!! I haven't tried it with my new Rebel ... I'll find out how that works in January!!

 

[ukcatfan]

You are absolutely right!!! I have the same problem with taking pics at cheerleading competitions! Unless you are VERY close the pics come out like CRAP!!! I haven't tried it with my new Rebel ... I'll find out how that works in January!!

If it has enough focal length, consider the 50mm prime for the competition. It is a very well respected lens for less than $100.

 

[D L and K's Mom]

I am just disappointed in the camera only for thus reason. I love it other than this. I know that my friend has a little camera (don't know what kind) and her photos came out great. I was disappointed.

 

[ukcatfan]

I believe that the newer Fujis are well respected for their low light capabilities. The Canons generally do well also. If a new camera is not an option, try to set the manual settings. You want to use a high ISO, wide open aperture(i.e. ~F/2.8), and then try to pre-focus the shot.

 

[disneyfreakjackie]

If it has enough focal length, consider the 50mm prime for the competition. It is a very well respected lens for less than $100.

We have the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens!!! Is this the one you are talking about?? We'll give it a try!! As a matter of fact I'll try it out during the next practice.

 

[ukcatfan]

We have the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens!!! Is this the one you are talking about?? We'll give it a try!! As a matter of fact I'll try it out during the next practice.

That sounds like the one. Just be aware that with the aperture wide open, the depth of field will be very small.

Kevin

 

[JR6ooo4]

THat is the number one dilema. Getting enough light into the camera quick enough to stop the action with a fast shutter. THat is why a lens that will do that (for a SLR body) can be $1000 and way up.

for fastest shutter set your aperture to the lowest number which will be the biggest hole in the lens. Then set the Iso to the highest available. shoot a few samples in all iso to compare the difference in shutter speeds and in the noise. Some noise is OK and can be removed with a noise reduction program.
Mikeeee