How good is this camera at capturing sharp indoor (moderate light) images (still-life, items for sale)? Can a flash be attached to the camera?
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I used it to take photos for E-Bay but only under controlled light conditions. Using normal ambient indoor lighting did not work well for me and the flash created shadows. Ultimately got rid of this camera so don't know if an external flash can be attached - sorry.
788647
Low light pictures are excellent with this camera. I took a couple of pictures with my dog walking around under low light without flash. They came out fine
4761
YES ! I take a lot of indoor taking at 1600 and 3200 ISO. The phots are great! This camera is made for low light situations.For portrait, i try it but less than museum and concert. But i am sure that it good for indoor portrait too.
4764
It performs well indoors, but undoubtedly a camera with a faster lens (f2) might be better. On the other hand, I find that the control over the flash output that the G1X allows is excellent, and few other cameras have this feature. For indoor work I usually connect the 270 EX ll Speedlite which is controlled by the camera, as the range of the built-in flash is limited. Without flash the excellent optics and image processing technology ensure that indoor shots within say 12-15 feet are as good as any produced on a mid range DSLR. Hope this is helpful.
648775
I love my camera! I've never really used it for that type of pics, but for me it does great. I took some pics of my brothers wedding, Kind of an indoor outdoor setting & I'd did great both ways. I think you'll really like it.
880578
it will take very nice indoor and low light photos, in low light you will need to hold it steady or use a tripod as the shutter stays open for longer, it does have a flash that needs to be manually flipped up to be used, and will flash if it needs it. I have not taken any photos of indoor concerts myself, though it does take good pictures of fireworks, and things of that nature. There are settings for all kinds of different situations and can take some very clear professional looking photos. The battery life is also excellent i have taken it on trips for several days and not needed to recharge it until i got home.
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I would agree with most of the assessments on the quality. It isn't bad, but it ain't great! What would really be a great benefit is a strobe flash if they could have provided or would be an accessory to use. Much better for outdoor in full light level photography than for indoor "birthday party" snapshots. AlanW
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I found that it took better pictures in bright light or outside. Low indoor light provided the most challenges, when trying to get a good shot. I found the closer I was to the subject, the better the picture. There are modes you can use on the camera to compensate and enable you to get a good indoor photo. Good luck.
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Yes it has auto focus. You can use manual focus if preferred or needed. There is no built-in flash. Usually deals on the camera include a reduced cost for the flash. I found that with a good lens, flash is not needed for most indoor shots where there is normal light.
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I just got mine today and have taken 300+ pictures. I've previously owned all Kodaks and a polaroid digital and I think this one takes excellent photos indoors, even with flash on (I usually always hate flash!). I have a 20 month old and have found that the ISO scene selection along with the "burst" shot mode works great for getting him in action.
2156789
Any indoor video is relatively poor unless ample window light is present. I would say it is sufficient for capturing family moments but not for quality video. Personally I like the little camera.
1352346
Very good in low light situations - rarely have to use the flash indoors-eh!!
2059968
It is an excellent lens for close ups and distances when there is good light environment, but not for low light situations, unless you have a flash. For indoors would be better a f/2.8 lens or less (f/1.2 or 1.4).
710087
This camera takes good pictures also in low-light indoor situations even without flash, just half press the shutter button to focus your subject then fully press.
1544101
It certainly depends on the size of the room. However, due to the aperture of F8 for this lens, its really not a good choice for indoor shots. Your camera will have to perform really well at high iso.
829679
Hi Rosie, This camera has a good low light capability. However, it still depends on the lens you are using. We recommend using lenses with large aperture opening. -Anthony
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It has worked fine for me indoors, even without a flash, as long as I am not too far from my subject. If in a theater, with hundreds of heads bobing and weaving in front of you, the camera is not going to be able to auto focus, if you don't have a clear unobstructed view on the subject to lock the auto focus. But in those cases I have gone to manual focus with good results.