Camera Settings For Professional Looking Pictures

As a person who loves taking pictures--GOOD pictures--but has no desire to go professional, I felt constrained by my pathetic Nikon point-and-shoot, but didn't want to invest thousands upon thousands of dollars in DSLRs that various friends of mine had purchased. This camera is the PERFECT in-between camera. It quickly takes clear, crisp, pictures with beautiful color. Even with just auto mode, I feel like I get what I want when I press the shutter button, whereas before I would have to fiddle around with settings upon settings to try and get something satisfactory. This camera also has fun art modes to give your picture cool effects--great for those of us who are more Picasa than CS5 :) In sum, this camera was exactly what I was looking for. I just want GREAT pictures on-the-go without spending a bundle. This camera delivers, but has so much other functionality that it enables (and challenges me) to expand my knowledge of photography without feeling like I have to throw down my life savings to do so. Plus, could you ask for a better, or more retro-chic travel camera?? I argue no! :) Happy shooting!

Got rid of my entire Fuji system for this camera. Looking forward to all the pictures I will be taking in the future.

The photos look like a professional photographer took the pictures with a very expensive camera.

RESPONSIVE- PROFESSIONAL LOOKING- GREAT PRICE

A newbie to the camera world! Paired this with the sony a6600 and I'm in love! Pictures look great thus far. Looking forward to becoming more familiar and comfortable with photography! Plan on bringing this to Africa in October!

I just got the camera and the first pictures are impressive. Looking at the detail of pictures, they are very sharp, colors are great and accurate. This camera has so many features, it will take me at least a month to try everything. I am looking forward to try 4K movies.

Love this camera. Great beginners camera. I'm learning how to use it. Looking forward to taking better pictures on my road trips and vacations.

This camera is intuitive----easy to use without pouring through the manual. It takes great pictures using the auto settings. But I look forward to even better pictures as my knowledge of photography increases and I learn the use of the advanced settings. This is a camera I can grow with....

Had some great sunset shots on day one. Looking forward to more great pictures.

I'm a hobbyist, still using some of the preset settings. Worked well. Switched to manual, and you have yourself a very professional camera. Outstanding for newbies that want to compete with experienced pro's. I have received glowing comments from the work. Get a real good fluid head/tripod, ZR2000 LANC controller and you're in business for real. Stunning results.