Action Shooting With the Coolpix P610

A viewer requested a video on shooting action with the Coolpix P610. I originally misunderstood and posted samples of action shot in the video mode. What was really wanted was action shot as still images. This video is a quick look at how to shoot action images with ease.
There are two things to master when shooting action and they have little to do with the camera. First, know the activity you intend to shoot. Knowing the activity lets you position yourself to get the best shots. That knowledge also lets you anticipate the path of the action.
Second, be patient. The Coolpix P610, like most point-and-shoot cameras is much slower than mid to upper level DSLR cameras. So you need a technique to allow it to prepare for the shot, and that means you have to get the camera ready and WAIT for the shot to come to you.
All the clips and images in the video were shot with the Coolpix P610 except the ones that document the camera, which were shot with a Panasonic DMC-TZ5. Editing was done with Corel VideoStudio. Audio dubbing was recorded with Audacity.

[@steveharrington6070]

Another terrifically valuable video! Thank you!

[@MrAkihiros]

So basic, so helpful, often forgotten. Thanks for reminding us.

[@cheenuray]

Thank you a billion Sir... You take requests seriously and act upon them

[@CorazonCoraza33]

Awesome!! Thank you so much for this video!! I really was looking forward for this :') Your pictures are amazing. To be honest I didn't think it was possible to take pictures like that with the Coolpix P610 but I am so glad it is. A bunch of thanks!! I can't wait to practice!! :D

[@MissSassieee]

THANKS a lot!! I was looking for this technic for a loooooooong time. I'm glad I finally found it :)

[@chamilsara]

thank you sir!

[@cdduffy]

top tutorials Mr M, could you possibly do one for birds in flight probably similar settings I know but would be good for reference

[@MontanaMonk]

I'll probably get a video for shooting birds out in the future. I might have to wait for a time nearer winter when more birds are migrating. For now, I have posted a few hummingbird shots on my web for you to look at. These were shot recently. I have included the camera settings. These are a pretty good test of the camera. Shooting in more wild locations and with birds moving over a wider area is a challenge with any camera and with the amount of zoom provided by the P610, tracking birds is a real challenge for the photographer. See the hummingbird samples at: montanamonk.com/hummingbirds.html Thanks for viewing and for comments.

[@cdduffy]

+MontanaMonk thanks for your time,in making these tutorials

[@chrisschross666]

thanks sir, very helpful! :)

[@MissSassieee]

You didn't put this video in the playlist with the other video's about the Nikon p610. Maybe you can do that, so other people can find it faster :)

[@MontanaMonk]

I have added the video to the P610 list. Guess I overlooked it. Thanks for comments and thank you for viewing.

[@MissSassieee]

I have a question: can you make a video about shooting in darker rooms. I'd like to take pictures at birthdays and things like that, but I have a hard time finding the best mode for that. So can you make a video about that?

[@MontanaMonk]

I'll see what I can develop for this. Might take a while, since I'll be doing some flight photography as the weather gets better.

[@MissSassieee]

Thank you in advance

[@souhailsuffee7993]

what about in darker place

[@MontanaMonk]

You can shoot action in darker places but as the light decreases, you might have to increase the ISO more, which creates more image noise. Also, as the light decreases, you will have to slow down the shutter speed, so the action may become more blurred. Still, with care, you can shoot action in fairly low light.

[@souhailsuffee7993]

+MontanaMonk thx for your help

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

I have p510 under $300 yours a bit more advanced