How do I reduce motion blur with a point-and-shoot camera without using flash?

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I’m a beginner using a Sony HX200V compact camera and I want to freeze movement without flash or a tripod. I mostly shoot in JPEG and don’t know much about camera settings yet. What’s the simplest way to reduce blur from subject movement, especially indoors or in low light?

user4191 · Answer

If you don't understand aperture and shutter speed, and don't want to learn, and the other answers are already too technical for you, then there are a few simple things you can try.

Your camera has several "Scene" modes.

Sports mode - this will anticipate that you are shooting something moving, so it will select as fast a shutter speed as possible to freeze the motion. This is great for good light outdoors, but not so helpful indoors in poor light.

Anti-Motion Blur - this will help reduce blur of indoor shots in poor light without flash. If you are taking shots indoors without flash, this is the mode you'll want to use.

The other thing you need to know is that when you press the shutter, there is a brief delay before the photo is actually taken. If you hold the camera still, press the shutter, then immediately move the camera, it will take the image as you're moving the camera and you'll end up with blur. So get in the habit of holding the camera steady for a second after pressing the shutter.

How do I reduce motion blur with a point-and-shoot camera without using flash?

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