well, for the pics I took of Nocona, I used the fast action feature. . . it only works with the flash, and I get great light and color. For scaping, i just put some plastic and silk plants on the floor with a coiled vine underneath to raise them off the ground. It works well cause it keeps him busy, and he feels secure. I'm not sure of your camera type, so I can't inform you on how to set it, but the book should tell you. I have a canon powerhot S2 IS.it has 12x optical zoom. The setting dial on mine for fast action looks like a telescope. I doubt that'll help you find yours, but I thought I'd throw it in there. Can't wait to see pics from you when you have it working .