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<blockquote data-quote="patrick in memphis" data-source="post: 201589" data-attributes="member: 10486"><p>hi kurt try using sports mode if you haven't already lighting is a definate issue are you using a flash? when in sports mode it will focus abit faster but due to low light it may be holding the shutter open too long. i would also suggest playing with different modes and try something like 1/100 shutter speed and 400 iso as a starting point.if you find pics are still blurred or too bright shorten the shutter speed remember 1/100 is shorter opening than 1/50(just keep in mind) there is a balance between iso and shutter speed.also the meter built into your camera can help .aim at what you want then the scroll wheel turn it side to side until your meter is close to center (its at top right corner of cam on a d3100) also u have a function button on left side of camera up by the lens (not the one for the flash release)if you hold it and turn the same scroll wheel you can raise and lower your iso quickly.i quickly found after purchasing my 3100 several years ago that i was frustrated by no being able to take evening or night pics.it forced me to start to learn my camera or have a very expensive paper weight. i hope that helps shoot me a msg if need more help.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="patrick in memphis, post: 201589, member: 10486"] hi kurt try using sports mode if you haven't already lighting is a definate issue are you using a flash? when in sports mode it will focus abit faster but due to low light it may be holding the shutter open too long. i would also suggest playing with different modes and try something like 1/100 shutter speed and 400 iso as a starting point.if you find pics are still blurred or too bright shorten the shutter speed remember 1/100 is shorter opening than 1/50(just keep in mind) there is a balance between iso and shutter speed.also the meter built into your camera can help .aim at what you want then the scroll wheel turn it side to side until your meter is close to center (its at top right corner of cam on a d3100) also u have a function button on left side of camera up by the lens (not the one for the flash release)if you hold it and turn the same scroll wheel you can raise and lower your iso quickly.i quickly found after purchasing my 3100 several years ago that i was frustrated by no being able to take evening or night pics.it forced me to start to learn my camera or have a very expensive paper weight. i hope that helps shoot me a msg if need more help. [/QUOTE]

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