Camera for low light condition?

happygirl

Looking for either Canon or Panasonic lumix digital cameras. My main concern is that it must take clear pictures especially in low light condition. Preferably pink cameras too ! Any recommendation?

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Bestselling list of Canon point and shoot cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=sr_in_-2_p_4_5&bbn=330405011&qid=1316699059&rnid=15784691&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A330405011%2Cp_4%3ACanon&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera for you:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SX40-HS-Stabilized-Vari-Angle/dp/B005MTMFHU/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1337448657&sr=1-2&tag=faurms-20

This camera is currently ranked as number 3 in the top 100 point and shoot cameras on amazon and is really good for shooting in low light.

Bestselling list of Panasonic point and shoot cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=sr_in_-2_p_4_27&bbn=330405011&qid=1316699059&rnid=15784691&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A330405011%2Cp_4%3APanasonic&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera for you:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GF3CK-12-1-megapixel-Digital-Pancake/dp/B0054YVA8S/ref=zg_bs_330405011_1&tag=faurms-20

This camera is currently ranked as number 1 in the top 100 point and shoot cameras on amazon. Read this review for more info:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R31M6UAM589TJL/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0054YVA8S&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=faurms-20

Hope this helped.

Digital camera?

charlotte6

I'm in the market for a new digital camera and with so many brands and selections i'm torn. What is the best brand of digital camera to buy? Do you have a sugestion on a particular model? I really want 8 mega-pixels or better at a reasonable price.

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Kodaks are all right, but there are much better cameras out there, IMO. A lot of their cameras are extremely slow and the pictures are horrible.

My favorite brands are Canon, Panasonic, and Sony (and Nikon for DSLRs).
A great all-around camera is the Canon A720 IS. It's really nice, and it has full manual control in case you want to start learning more about photography. The image stabilization helps too.

Another camera that is really good is the Panasonic FX30. You can find it for around $170. It has a wide 28mm lens (that means the lens can zoom out more than normal). It is also very small, and it also has image stabilization. While it doesn't have manual control, it's still a great option if you just want to take good pictures.

Whatever you do, I wouldn't buy a camera just based on megapixels. While more megapixels will make you be able to print larger, it can actually degrade the image quality when camera manufacturers don't make the sensor larger.
An example of this is in the Fujifilm F30/31fd and F50fd.

The F30 and F31fd were 6 megapixel cameras that had a very large sensor compared to the megapixels they had (the sensor was 1/1.6"). This made the low light shots very good, because normally in low light when cameras boost the light sensitivity, there is a lot of noise. However, when the sensor is larger, the image is not as noisy.

Fuji eventually came out with a replacement, the F50fd. This camera was 12 megapixels, but still the same 1/1.6" sensor. Because of this, the images were a lot more noisy at higher ISOs.

Another thing you want is true optical image stabilization. (digital image stabilization just fakes it). It really helps camera shake and it will allow for better low light shots without the flash.

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Why is a compact digital camera not so good in low light conditions?

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It's been said that compact digitals don't give such good results as DSLRs in low light conditions. What is the reason for this? Is it really a failure of the camera or more a failing in technique. It is true that most budget compact digital cameras don't allow for manual control over ISO.. but using a high ISO setting can cause problems in picture quality due to noise. But on a basic compact I can set the camera on a tripod with a slower shutter speed and normal ISO. This should give almost as good results as a DSLR? All other conditions being equal? Or is there something intrinsic to the DSLR (other than the ability to control the ISO) that makes it better suited for low light photography?

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Point and shoots have much smaller sensors than DSLRs (Digital SLR). They're made smaller so that the actual P&S cameras could be made much smaller. Smaller sensors mean smaller individual photo-lenses, and that means they collect less light than bigger ones. Less light means more amplification is needed. More amplification means more noise.

This problem is pixel density.

Let's take a 10 megapixel point and shoot.

The average P&S has a 1 1/6" image sensor. 1 1/6" sensors are approximately 7.5 mm x 5.5 mm. That means the sensor has roughly 41.25 square millimeters in which to fit small photo-lenses. When you try to stick 10 million pixels into an area of 41.25 mm^2 you end up with a pixel density of approximately 242,500 individual pixels per square millimeter of sensor area.

Compare this with a popular DSLR sensor format. The Canon 40D has an APS-C sized sensor with 10.1 megapixels. Its sensor is 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm, which makes 328.56 mm^2. This gives this camera a pixel density of just 30,438 pixels per square millimeter.

So, imagine how having eight times the pixel density in the point and shoot affects its image quality.

The pixel density argument also leads to the fact that in order to fit all of those pixels into that small of a space, camera manufacturers have to make the actual photo-lenses smaller. This is what leads to noise problems.

The smaller the photo-lenses, the less light they can collect. This leads to the camera having to significantly amplify the signals coming from the sensor.

We all know what happens when you have an over-amplified guitar right? That's what creates distortion. Now, in music it can be very desirable, but not in photography.

Another thing that comes with point and shoot cameras is the lack of bokeh. With a P&S you won't be able to get that great blurry background that we all love.

So, in my mind, that's the main disadvantage of point and shoots.

If you're a visual learner like me, this should help.

These are from http://imaging-resource.com/

10 megapixel Canon 40D
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E40D/FULLRES/E40DINI0100.HTM

10 megapixel Canon SD900 P&S
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SD900/FULLRES/SD900INI0080.HTM

Open both pictures (they're the same scene) and move the windows to where you can see the top left corner of both pictures at the same time.

You'll see the degradation of the P&S image when compared to the DSLR.

Hope this helps!

What is the best compact digital camera for low light situations?

Q. Looking for the best compact (non-SLR) digital camera for shooting in low light without a flash. Needs to have a street price of less than $500. I've seen the Lumix DMC-LX5 which has an f2.0 lens. Is there anything comparable to this or better on the market? Thanks.

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I would suggest the Canon S95. f/2 lens, pocketable, very good image quality, and it costs about $450-$470.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_s95

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How well does the Canon S5 IS work in low light/portrait situations?

best canon digital camera for low light image

Amanda V

I'm looking to upgrade my digital camera, but I'm not quite ready to make the investment in a DSLR. Out of the cameras I've seen the Canon S5 IS seems like an affordable alternative that will provide me the freedom I'd like. My consistent problem with digital cameras has been that I tend to photograph in low light/high-activity situations, (concerts, plays, late night shenanigans) and I'm always left with obscene digital grain, and unrecognizable blur. Does the Canon S5 IS have the ability to photograph well in these conditions?

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The IS will definitely help you with the blur (as long as they are coming from your hand shaking because of the slow exposure), but I highly doubt that the digital noise will disappear with the S5 IS. The S5 IS use a 1/2.5" sensor which is pretty common in other pocket camera, and it's one of the reason why you see digital noise in low light situation.

Like other said, save up and get a DSLR. The XT is an excellent start for this, or if you want to get into the second hand market, the Digital Rebel/300D is just the camera for you.

What is a really good advanced point and shoot digital camera?

TDKFlashFl

My old camera, a Canon Power Shot S5IS is acting weird. Time for a new one I think.

What a a really good advanced point and shot digital camera that would be a step or two up from the Power Shot S5 IS?

My daughter shows horses, so I need something that can capture moving subject well and is good in low light conditions!!!

I want a camera that feels/looks like a SLR, but is not. I am thinking about a Nikon Coolpix L820or maybe an Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ?

Thanks!

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You'd do better to put a Tamron 18-270 or 18-250 (not 18-200) lens on a small DSLR body like a Sony A37, or other brand of your choice to keep it affordable chose an earlier camera model. The lens can stay with you when you upgrade provided that you don't jump ship from the brand. They can all be used in auto mode just like a P&S only you can develop your skills at your own pace.

http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-18-270mm-3-5-6-3-Built-Cameras/dp/B004FN1W2S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1375040281&sr=1-1&keywords=tamron+18-270+sony

But look at the dinky little DSLR Canon recently put on the market:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/07/26/just-posted-canon-eos-100d-rebel-sl1-review

But if you must have a bridge camera then Pentax made the X5 just for people like you:
http://www.dpreview.com/products/pentax/compacts/pentax_x5

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What digital cameras are good with low-light and up-close pictures?

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I.M.N. Ali

I am looking for a digital camera that will be used for a lot of at night or low-light shots as well as very close-up shots. Additionally, I would like a camera that is in the "compact" or "ultra-compact" category if possible. What are some suggestions for specific cameras, or, in general what features should I be looking for on cameras' spec sheets that would tell me that the camera was good with low-light or up-close shots?

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If the low light shots are of building or such, you can put any camera on a tripod. If you need to do them hand held (street photography/ concerts/ sports/ etc.), you're out of luck. This is the domain of digital SLR cameras. The digital Nikons are good at this, and the Canons are even better. They can go up to ISO 6400 in a pinch, and they'll deliver beutifull image quality as high as ISO 1600. This is better than film ever was. If you add a light sensitive lens, like a 50mm f/1.4, you can do action photography by candle light. No compact camera comes anywhere close to that. (The autofocus will hunt forever, and when it does lock on, you'll need a shutter time of several seconds.)
If it must be a compact, get one where you can crank the ISO up to 1600 (or higher).
For extreme close ups, get a macro lens (or a compact that has a macro function.)

Best point and shoot digital camera for low-light or night photography?

heyiliketh

I'm looking for a good quality, point and shoot compact digital camera that excells at taking photographs at night or under low-light conditions. I know all about using high ISO and fast shutter speed but many digital cameras cannot process low-light images quickly or have autofocus problems in low-light. I've tried several Kodak and Sony models so far but they're very bad. Can anyone help???

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I've had similar problems with Kodak digital cameras - autofocus for a few models I've tried is slow and indecisive in low light or night photography. Most compact point and shoot cameras are notoriously slow to process photos.

A few tips on buying a camera for taking photos at night:

1. You want a camera with ISO capability of 800 or higher.
2. Adjustable autofocus and preset to 3 meters or more.
3. Adjustable white balance.

Most compact digital cameras come have resolutions of 6MP or more. When shooting at night... or anytime where quick processing is needed... reduce the the resolution down to 4 or 5MP.

A few digital camera brands seem to be better than others but Canon seems to make very good compact digital cameras.

Finally... While compact digital cameras are very convenient, they simply cannot beat the performance of a digital SLR. If you're serious about taking photos, I'd just bite the bullet... sacrifice the convenience and affordability and get an SLR.

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Any suggestions for a good digital camera for first time buyer?

best canon digital camera for low light image

sugar swee

I am looking to buy my first digital camera.
I am looking for a great quality camera somewhere in the $150-$250 price range that is not too big so it can easily fit in my purse. I would like a camera that takes good action shots, one that takes pictures right after the other without much delay. I also need one that is good in low light or dark settings. I would also like it to have a decent zoom option.
What would you recommend?

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Canon makes the best digital cameras. They invested heavily in digital camera technology about 10 years ago and it's paying dividends. Now all the other camera companies are scrambling to catch up. Canons are the most user friendly and have the most/best features for the money.

I have a Canon PowerShot A550 that I bought for about $175.00 and it does everything I want it to do (and I'm an amateur photographer). You'll have a hard time finding a camera that takes shots one right after the other very quickly because it takes digital cameras a while to project the previous picture and reset. In addition, most digital cameras are not very good in low-light settings unless you're talking about one of the professional grade digital SLR cameras like the Canon Digital Rebel (which is way out of your price range). Finally, the PowerShot series may be a little big for a purse too. You may want to take a look at Canon's ELPH series, and be prepared to pay $250.00 or more.

Does anyone know of a good compact digital camera?

Kateri

I'm looking to replace my two year old casio exilim s600.
I need a compact (pocket slim) digital camera that takes sd cards. It must have image stabilization, low light shooting options, and a decent video setting. I'm looking for 7mp and up and around the $300 mark. Brands: Nikon, Canon, Olympus....but open to other ones with a good reputation for being reliable and sturdy
Any suggestions?

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canon sd870

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Which digital camera is the best for low light conditions?

best canon digital camera for low light image

R G

I am looking for a camera under £100, and i will mainly need to use it in low light conditions so need one that will produce good quality photos even when there is low light.

I have been considering the sony dsc - w50, or the sony dsc - s700, but the sony dsc - w50 is only 6 megapixels and the sony dsc - s700 is slightly big, and i want a more compact one.

So i need a compact digital camera, for under £100, that is at least 7 megapixels, and produces good quality photos in low light conditions.

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the w50 should work
look at the canon a570
it is about the same price

How well does the Canon S5 IS work in low light/portrait situations?

Amanda V

I'm looking to upgrade my digital camera, but I'm not quite ready to make the investment in a DSLR. Out of the cameras I've seen the Canon S5 IS seems like an affordable alternative that will provide me the freedom I'd like. My consistent problem with digital cameras has been that I tend to photograph in low light/high-activity situations, (concerts, plays, late night shenanigans) and I'm always left with obscene digital grain, and unrecognizable blur. Does the Canon S5 IS have the ability to photograph well in these conditions?

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The IS will definitely help you with the blur (as long as they are coming from your hand shaking because of the slow exposure), but I highly doubt that the digital noise will disappear with the S5 IS. The S5 IS use a 1/2.5" sensor which is pretty common in other pocket camera, and it's one of the reason why you see digital noise in low light situation.

Like other said, save up and get a DSLR. The XT is an excellent start for this, or if you want to get into the second hand market, the Digital Rebel/300D is just the camera for you.

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Which digital camera is the best for low light conditions?

best canon digital camera for low light image

R G

I am looking for a camera under £100, and i will mainly need to use it in low light conditions so need one that will produce good quality photos even when there is low light.

I have been considering the sony dsc - w50, or the sony dsc - s700, but the sony dsc - w50 is only 6 megapixels and the sony dsc - s700 is slightly big, and i want a more compact one.

So i need a compact digital camera, for under £100, that is at least 7 megapixels, and produces good quality photos in low light conditions.

Answer
the w50 should work
look at the canon a570
it is about the same price

How well does the Canon S5 IS work in low light/portrait situations?

Amanda V

I'm looking to upgrade my digital camera, but I'm not quite ready to make the investment in a DSLR. Out of the cameras I've seen the Canon S5 IS seems like an affordable alternative that will provide me the freedom I'd like. My consistent problem with digital cameras has been that I tend to photograph in low light/high-activity situations, (concerts, plays, late night shenanigans) and I'm always left with obscene digital grain, and unrecognizable blur. Does the Canon S5 IS have the ability to photograph well in these conditions?

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The IS will definitely help you with the blur (as long as they are coming from your hand shaking because of the slow exposure), but I highly doubt that the digital noise will disappear with the S5 IS. The S5 IS use a 1/2.5" sensor which is pretty common in other pocket camera, and it's one of the reason why you see digital noise in low light situation.

Like other said, save up and get a DSLR. The XT is an excellent start for this, or if you want to get into the second hand market, the Digital Rebel/300D is just the camera for you.

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