A picture taken with a camera's action mode.
Action shots are fun, and they are easy to take with a digital camera. There is very little you need to do to get great shots, but here are the settings you need for perfect action shots.
Instructions
Using Action Mode
1. Look at the top of your camera for an icon of a man running. This icon stands for the digital camera's action mode.
2. Set your digital camera set to action mode by switching the dial to this icon.
3. Take a picture in this mode to capture a great action shot.
Action Settings for Digital Camers Without Action Mode
4. Set your camera to its manual setting by switching it to the icon marked by a capital '"M."
5. Set your camera to a fast shutter speed setting such as 1/250th, 1/500th or 1/1000th of a second. Many cameras will automatically do this when set on "Shutter Priority." "Shutter Priority" is marked by a capital "S."
6. Turn off your flash.
7. Take a picture in this mode to capture a great action shot.
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