Grainy outcomes for a Canon S50 camera at 2592px x 1994px...

[iKwak]

(Sorry, I could not post a pic since it is photo of many people and I did not get their approval, hope is okay)

I checked out the photos I've taken at the maximum setting (2592 x 1994 px) using a Canon S50 powershot.
The result= grainy picture.

I did use AUTO setting and it was indoor ice skating rink with great lights.
Where is the problem from?

1) AUTO Setting
2) Camera is not good at max setting (I've paid lot of money, please tell me this is not true )
3) Indoor lighting
4) Other (do you know?)


Thanks for your help.

[iKwak]

You know what. I looked closely at the photo and noticed that the closer the subject was, the better the output was. I would think it has to do with light mainly as the subjects on the back was more grainy.

Let me know if I am wrong or right. Thanks.

[adina]

As I am not familiar with this camera, I don't know what to say. But you may want to post this in the help section, you may get more response.