Quote Originally Posted by perry46033
I've read lots of reviews on this camera, but none directly address how I want to use the camera. I'm looking for someone who has this camera and uses it to take pictures of kids sports, both indoor and outdoor. I'm trying to replace a camera that gives me camera shake warnings all the time. I'm willing to reduce the resolution to get good pics, if that is an option.
Thanks to all the people who share their knowledge with the masses of us who don't have any (in this area)
I have an FZ8. The shake warnings you are getting from other cameras is due to the fact that you are shooting with too long of a shutter speed. There are several solutions:

1. Raise the ISO. There is no solution for dark environments other than ISO or flash. Be aware that your brain compensates for darker environments making them appear brighter than they really are.

2. Learn to use the flash. I hate flash in general but many others do a great job with it.

3. Light up the area more with natural or indoor lighting.

The Panny FZ8 includes image stabilization (IS) that allows you to hand hold shots with longer shutter speeds than you normally would. It works very well but won't cure all your problems. If it is still too dark even with IS for hand holding, IS won't cure that. IS also has nothing to do with freezing motion, such as moving kids. For that you need a shorter shutter speed and, unfortunately, even more light.

Reducing resolution won't do anything.