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I also need it to be super quick. Looking to keep blurry shots to a minimum.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-Digital-2-7-inch/dp/B006K554DW
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B0075SUHKI
Oh come on, can't a get a simple straight forward answer? I'm not looking for professional shots I just need a compact camera that I can take on a night out
Answer
Both cameras are poor for low light shooting.
For that type of work, ignore megapixels, zoom numbers and features like wifi or frames per second.
I disagree with the answer that states that there is no such thing as a low light camera. There are cameras that are more suited to low light work.
Sure the cameras you mentioned can get you and OK image in low light, but the only catch is that the cameras will need to be on a tripod or solid surface, and you will need to set the ISO to the lowest value, and your exposure could be as long as 30 seconds, and most compacts will not take exposures that are that long.
So you can't exactly walk around taking snap shots this way. I have a Fuji X100, I can do that, the camera is more suited to low light work.
So you need to start looking at the right kind of camera. A large image sensor and a large aperture is what you need, cost will start at 500 US dollars and go from there. Look at Sony's NEX 3N, from Olympus the E PM2,
You want an image sensor that's micro four thirds or the larger APS-C. Those high end compacts like the Canon G series, or Nikon P series can run up to 500 US dollars and still use a very tiny image sensor, avoid them.
Sorry, there are no cheap compacts that will take a great photo at night. If you use a cheap compact make sure the flash fires every time. No it won't look very good, but at that price point, that's all you can get.
The sad part about all of this? If camera makers made the image sensors in their compacts every so slightly larger, and stopped using these 14,18 and now 20 megapixels sensors, you could get a great low light image. Current compacts should have no more than 5 megapixels, but they are desperate to sell cameras so the number keeps climbing so they can be sold to people that think more is better.
Both cameras are poor for low light shooting.
For that type of work, ignore megapixels, zoom numbers and features like wifi or frames per second.
I disagree with the answer that states that there is no such thing as a low light camera. There are cameras that are more suited to low light work.
Sure the cameras you mentioned can get you and OK image in low light, but the only catch is that the cameras will need to be on a tripod or solid surface, and you will need to set the ISO to the lowest value, and your exposure could be as long as 30 seconds, and most compacts will not take exposures that are that long.
So you can't exactly walk around taking snap shots this way. I have a Fuji X100, I can do that, the camera is more suited to low light work.
So you need to start looking at the right kind of camera. A large image sensor and a large aperture is what you need, cost will start at 500 US dollars and go from there. Look at Sony's NEX 3N, from Olympus the E PM2,
You want an image sensor that's micro four thirds or the larger APS-C. Those high end compacts like the Canon G series, or Nikon P series can run up to 500 US dollars and still use a very tiny image sensor, avoid them.
Sorry, there are no cheap compacts that will take a great photo at night. If you use a cheap compact make sure the flash fires every time. No it won't look very good, but at that price point, that's all you can get.
The sad part about all of this? If camera makers made the image sensors in their compacts every so slightly larger, and stopped using these 14,18 and now 20 megapixels sensors, you could get a great low light image. Current compacts should have no more than 5 megapixels, but they are desperate to sell cameras so the number keeps climbing so they can be sold to people that think more is better.
Question about Video Cameras?
Lzak
So I'm into video editing and all, but when it comes to shooting videos, I'm very confused. What I don't understand is, what do filmmakers use to shoot their films? I have friends who use cameras such as Canon T3I to make 1080p HD music videos. When i researched it, I found out the Canon T3I is a photo camera which can also be used as a video camera. I don't understand how a camera can be better to shoot videos than a camcorder (for example, the Toshiba Camileo X100). Can someone please explain to me if (and why) filmmakers use these photo cameras?
Answer
Sure i will explain...
The latest DSLR (digital single lens reflect) Cameras can also be used to shoot video in FULL HD (1080i/p). But profesional filmmakers does not use those. The Resons for that is:
Jagged zoom - DSLR cams does not have motorized lenses for zooming so the guy handling the camara must turn the lens and that give an un-even effect.
Live-export - Most film copanies export the video live to a computer that records the video on 2HDDs at once for backup and quality. With a DSLR the only option is to record to a SD card..
Realtime focus - altouth is is quiet good the DSLR camaras does not focus that well in video mode like camcorders. But it is improving.
Not made for it - DSLR is made to take still photo's is very very high res, but the video feature is a addon.
It is not unheard of that some film studios use DSLRs for night time filming becuase the DSLR is very very good in low light..
I have seen movies made with only Semi-Pro camcordes like the sony FX-1000 and FX7E that works very well. I hope you understand.
Good luck
Sure i will explain...
The latest DSLR (digital single lens reflect) Cameras can also be used to shoot video in FULL HD (1080i/p). But profesional filmmakers does not use those. The Resons for that is:
Jagged zoom - DSLR cams does not have motorized lenses for zooming so the guy handling the camara must turn the lens and that give an un-even effect.
Live-export - Most film copanies export the video live to a computer that records the video on 2HDDs at once for backup and quality. With a DSLR the only option is to record to a SD card..
Realtime focus - altouth is is quiet good the DSLR camaras does not focus that well in video mode like camcorders. But it is improving.
Not made for it - DSLR is made to take still photo's is very very high res, but the video feature is a addon.
It is not unheard of that some film studios use DSLRs for night time filming becuase the DSLR is very very good in low light..
I have seen movies made with only Semi-Pro camcordes like the sony FX-1000 and FX7E that works very well. I hope you understand.
Good luck
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