Cannot get clear pics from Nikon 5400

[ReefRockerLive]

I am having great difficutly taking clear pictures. Everytime I take a picture, I get a blurry photo. I even used a tripod and I got the same results!
Also, I zoom in on Macro mode and best shot selector and the image becomes blurry!
Any way to fix this?

I also have a FujiFilm S5100 camera, my new camera was suppose to be an upgrade not a downgrade.

Thanks

[gregr]

can you get the exif info for one of the blurry shots? what i'd like to know is the shutter speed.
other things to check- were you in macro mode? were you using autofocus and was the image sharp in the lcd before you pressed the button?
Greg

ps- if you're not aware of it, the exif info is recorded with every image- it has all the data/settings for every shot your camera takes... very handy

[ReefRockerLive]

Here is the exact settings the camera was on:

F-Stop-2.8
Shutter-1/64...I think
Macro mode
Best Shot Selector
Quality-Fine
White Balence-Auto
ISO-50

[gregr]

good deal. if the shutterspeed was 1/64 i wouldn't be surprised to see a little blur where stuff is moving in the current or if a fish was swimming quickly by, but if the whole image is blurry there's a focus issue.
can you post one or two of the blurry shots?
i'm thinking maybe the autofocus is off- you were using autofocus? did the image look sharp in the lcd before you snapped the pic?
when i'm using a point and shoot i like to press the shutter button halfway down and hold it til the focus is locked on, then press the button down the rest of the way.
Greg

[gho]

There's some tips that might help here:

www.ximinasphotography.com/lessons

Start with the "Techniques" section.