Out Of Focus ''Vivitar 8400''

The biggest thing is to make sure the macro switch is in the proper position. This is the switch on the end of the camera, near the SD card slot. If you're taking a picture of something close to the camera (about five feet or one-and-a-half meters, or closer), set it to the flower position. Otherwise set it to the mountain position. Other than that there's not much you can do to affect the focusing.

While not a focusing issue, also make sure you hold the camera steady. If you're getting blurry pictures it may not be a focus problem. Try setting the camera down on a table (or better yet, use a tripod) and take a shot. Then turn on the self-timer and take another shot (the self-timer gives the camera a chance to stop jiggling after you press the shutter release button). Look at the results to see if the blurring was caused by focus or camera motion.

Hello,

The D90 movie mode is not perfect.
Keep the camera steady when shooting movies to reduce flicker.

It sound like you are not in focus when you start recording the movie. Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press ok to record.
If you do not want the camera to change focus in shot keep the shutter halfway down.

I hope this helps.

Its steady shot magnet sensor fault.if u mechanic cut off the steady shot connection fix steady shot lens in center n fix it its cure

See if there is a little key on the shots that wont download. if there is the they have been protected and may be unlocked for transfer in you camera menu. as for you focus problem make sure you are pressing the shutter down halfway to lock the focus on your subject otherwise it will focus on any part of the picture.

Hi,

Your pictures are blurry because the camera did not focus properly on the subject.

First, turn on the camera in any picture taking mode (or video mode), then look at the screen or viewfinder. There should be four white corners in the center of the camera display. This is your targeting area.
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1. Aim the camera at your subject so this center area is directly on it.

2. Press the shutter button lightly, not all the way down. Wait for a second or two WITHOUT RELEASING YOUR FINGER. If the white corners turn green, keep the finger on the button and press it all the way.

(Once the screen flashes black, a picture is taken and you can release the finger).
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If the targeting area turns red and blinks, then the camera has not focused. You can to try to focus again by following step 1 and 2. If a picture is taken when the targeting area is red, then the picture will be blurry.

If there is no targeting area, then you can still focus by aiming the camera at your subject. Now follow step 2. A green box will appear on the subject, then a sharp picture can be taken.
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The red arrow that flashes means that the pictures or videos are being written onto the memory card.

Also, try to be steady when taking pictures, because slight hand movement can cause blurry images too.

Page 25 in the DMC-FZ7's english manual will also explain how to focus.

1. Indoor photographs will not come out well unless there is good lighting in the room.

2. This camera has very old technology and is very cheap. It does not have auto focus. It can only focus to two positions: Macro for less that 6 feet and Distant for everything else. Use the focus ring at the front to switch between these two positions.

3. The camera is very slow in recording the image so you must hold it very steady while it takes the shot.

Good luck.

I think the reason for that is that you are using a wrong focus type. I recommend you using wide focus (not sure if named it right) and make sure you have your steady-shot function on. To change focus type, just find the button next to the shot-button.

Your camera works just like a film camera SLR,. You use the eyepiece to frame and focus your picture. The LCD screen is for reviewing pictures taken or menu operations. You cannot preview a shot on screen before it is taken with the camera.

If you cannot find a solution to your problem you may want to email [email protected]. He has good advice and good used parts at a fair price.

The motor that controls the focus of the lense may be bad. Here is a link to the manual, and you many need to have the camera serviced at a local shop or by Vivatar.
Go here to download the manual for future reference:
http://www.vivitar.com/ecms.aspx/e65dedb4-5c74-4e09-8110-95947ea5f876/SupportFiles/ViviCam3713.pdf