Hi ,i am not a professional , i have used nikon d3100 and sony a57,i have mostly used them in auto mode,will this camera be any good for ppl like me?
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Yes you can set it up to do everything on auto if you want and its still easy to change everything yourself if you want to.The best thing about the camera is how small and how well it feels in the hands.
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Very easy to use it in auto! Three external mechanical dials to set auto, F-Stop, Shutter-speed and ISO. You can also set white balance to auto in the menus. To use shutter or aperture priority, just spin the dials, for example shutter speed or f-stop, to a setting other than "A". The mechanical dials on this camera replicate the way an old-school film camera works, and make everything so easy to use that it will greatly increase your understanding of the auto and the non-auto functions. I've owned many cameras over the last 51 years, and this one is by far my favorite!
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Yes you can set it up to do everything on auto if you want and its still easy to change everything yourself if you want to. The best thing about the camera is how small and how well it feels in the hands.
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I just bought the A570IS a few days ago without seeing this alternative, so I hope I'm not wasting my money by not getting a better camera for pennies more! We shall see, I guess. Sometime next week I'll let u know if I was impressed with the A570IS.. (all of my friends have told me it's great, btw).
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I have the Sony. (Took 3 thousand photos and video on an international trip). It is mostly fine, but there are 2 complaints with which I agree on the message boards. 1. Blue purple tint and glare from the lens coating in bright sunlight. 2. In general, not perfectly sharp pictures usually. (I have 5 year old Kodak 5mp that is often more sharp). The good...amazing motion stabilization. 'Able to take photos in almost any light condition without the flash!! I also have some good photos from moving vehicles. Very compact and no protruding lens or lens motor. Quick startup. HD movie is ok also. Acceptable battery life. FYI. There are assorted complaints about the Canons also. I have now read enough not to expect perfect photos from ANY point and shoot, but like you, I hate to drag around that Nikon. (You might try one of the new cameras with a bit larger sensor, like 4 3rds).
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In my opinion, this camera has a fairly large aperature for this price range. This allows the shutter speed to be a bit higher than other similar cameras, which helps stop movement. The main thing for a camera used in an automatic mode (don't we all do this?) is to have as much light as possible for action pictures with no blurriness.
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It copes pretty well, but you should operate under low loght conditions in manual mode.Personally, I am satisfied with the way the camera behaves in low light situatuions, but it depends on what do you expect - it is one step above the majority of the point-and-shoots cameras(as the model is indende to be).For example, I got some amazing photos and videos of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan sceneries during night from the Hudson river.Generally speaking, I can say: yes. :)
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Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony... » Read More Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Sure, just set it to the auto setting and shot. Read the manual that comes with the camera to familiarize yourself with the controls and maybe go to the Nikon website for suggestions. That's all there is to it. Photo are awesome.
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Hello D. Hall have you already bought the camera?? I did and I am not very happy with it. the pictures it takes in the auto mode are not what I was waiting.. and the pictures with the movement mode.. are not clear enough... so tell me please if you get it and if it is working fine. Susana from Ecuador.
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The camera only has good quality auto focus when in the fully automatic mode. When using other programs the auto focus mode is not a top priority feature for the software. The auto focus takes a while to adjust the more you use the zoom feature. I love the camera. I own several high end Nikon SLR's but have more fun with this unit. There are several good books available from Amazon which are excellent on explaining the many features of the camera.
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Hi, I bought this camera for my mom. She loves it...said it is a very versatile. My brother is a professional photographer. He loves the camera and even though he has 3000 dollar cameras thought this would be a great everyday camera. He was impressed with all the features it has for such a compact camera. Hope this helps. Have a good day.
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Because I wanted something more flexible that the strandar quick-shot camera, but not too much professional because I need to learn first. So I asked some friends (who are photographers) and they said that D3100 or D3200 were good options, depending on the price I was willing to pay.
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Yes this is an awesome camera. I use it for concerts as well and it takes fabulous pictures. I wish I could share a few for you. Its light weight and the speed is awesome. Not a point and shoot. You will have make settings for each situation just like any DSLR. I love mine and intend to use it as my primary camera.
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It is a really good camera for taking shots like those. I mean it isnt a professional camera so dont expect professional pictures but it takes very clear and amazing pictures. You have to buy your own SD card though:)
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This is an excellent camera. I have been using it since it was first launched. It can definitely handle low light, however I would recommend a fast lens. That will be the key to keeping the the dreaded noise out of your pictures with higher ISO. Aa far as documents. I would definitely think this would be a great camera to use. I would invest in a tripod though and possibly a macro lens.
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Yes. It's a good camera in low light conditions. You can take the ISO very high and the auto focus does well in low light conditions. Good luck!
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There is no full auto mode. You may be better off with an excellent DX camera like the D5300.
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I've got the a55 and my brother has the D5100....Both are great. Video is tons better on the a55.