Powershot SX710HS-PAEmode, zooming problem

[newsense52]

When zooming for far distant object, the screen is unstable, shaking  or can not focus object for still picture. Digital zoom is "on", Intelligent IS is Dynamic, handheld use, needs guide to solve the problem...thanks.

[cicopo]

YOU are the problem. At high magnification even the slightest bit of camera movement becomes huge. The only way to prevent it form affecting your photos is to keep the camera rock steady & the best way is with a very stable tripod. Next best ways are by holding it tightly against an immovable object like a solid table, door frame, utility pole etc. None of us can hold our cameras perfectly when shooting at high magnification, and although Image Stabilization helps it can't cure your problem.

[newsense52]

You're right, but it seems there is a way to remedy instablity without a tripod use when you are in "spur at the moment"  situation and you do not have time to think what is the best way.

I will try manual focusing or  short video and select the best frame on video.

Could you think of other way?...thanks anyway.

[cicopo]

Im not familiar with that camera but in general the solution is a fast shutter speed which requires good light & maybe using a higher ISO (you need to use Tv mode to set the shutter speed) AND using the viewfinder to frame the shot & NOT the LCD. By using the viewfinder the camera gets held tight against your face vs out in two shaky hands so you can see the image on the LCD as you frame it. DSLR users learn how to hold the camera against their face & to lock their arms against their body as they support both the camera & the lens. .

[newsense52]

Thanks for the response, appreciated.

Not tried yet on time value mode, what is the best shutter speed ? 1/3200 sec? ( this is auto - default )

What is the apperture setting?  (f/6.9 to f/8) or lower

Daytime use , no flash, no tripod use, can zoom 30x in the opposite football field.

[cicopo]

The golden rule for long lenses is to use a shutter speed = to or higher than 1 / focal length. SO if your lens & (guessing here) digital zoom create the equavilent of a 1000 mm lens you need 1/1000 second or faster. In Tv mode the camera will pick the Aperture IF there's enough light & if it's dim you may be forced to raise the ISO until the camera can pick a working aperture from those the lens has.

IF YOU DON'T know. Digital zoom is no different than zooming in to a higher magnification than 100% on your computer. 100% is the max resolution of the sensor, and prints should be made at 50% or lower to keep them sharp. A print at 100% or higher won't look veryt good unless you stand way back.