Night/Low Light shots... I'm in the market for a new digital camera. I'm primarily concerned with finding one that takes good night/low light shots but still performs well in light. How does the H2 perform in this area? Do you know of any camera that performs better in low light than others? Night/Low Light shots... I'm in the market for a new digital camera. I'm primarily concerned with finding one that takes good night/low light shots but still performs well in light. How... » Read More Night/Low Light shots... I'm in the market for a new digital camera. I'm primarily concerned with finding one that takes good night/low light shots but still performs well in light. How does the H2 perform in this area? Do you know of any camera that performs better in low light than others? « Show Less
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I'm going into private investigation and am looking mainly at low-light and zoom features. Googling "best low light digital cameras" always seems to lead to Fuji brand cameras. My only concern w/ Fuji is that the Xd cards are sometimes an issue w/ file size. Hope this helps. Fuji seems to be the low light king, but I am wondering if this sony dsc-h2 can do as well?
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I know your post is old compaired to my answer here but if you go to my webshots webpage you'll see some night shots I took with my Sony DSC-H2.http://community.webshots.com/user/Lenny56759
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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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The Sony DCR-SR42 handycam shoots very well in low light conditions. I use it in ghost investigations exclusivly in zero light . I do use external Infrared for brighter video but the nightshot it comes with is very good too. Great camera and I will buy another with out hesitation. Awesome camera.
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Barry/Richard,I'm still having a heck of a time trying to get a decent snapshot of my dog indoors with typical family room lighting ( not dark but not bright either ) with the S8000. If he so much as wiggles his tail, all is a blur. With higher ISOs I don't expect much sharpness. Faster shutter leads to very dark pics. What am I missing? Do I have to use flash - a tripod is out since he won't sit still that long.Thanks guys,Tony
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The camera is very impressive when it come to night shooting. The night time pictures appear to be filled with light using the ai or automatic point and shoot. Best I vever owned. Very good night time pics...thumbs up.
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I have not tried night time pictures yet, the pictures I have taken are very good though, I would imagine night time would not make too much difference. 16 MP and a very compact design are the highlights as well as the lithium rechargeable battery. Very economical, and a very good overall camera.
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The low light performance is probably the best in the consumer camcorder. Check the camcorderinfo website. Comparing low light performace with my old Canon ZR25, I can't be more satisfied.
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I'm really surprised at how well the camera does at low lighted events. I usually take both flash pics and no flash pics but find many times the pics taken with available light are better than with the flash. Hope that helps.
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The camera works well in just about any light. It has many settings and features that help with this. We actually have 2 of them now, the oldest being 2 years old. They both have been trouble free and take great pictures. We did, however, take a photography class to help us learn how to use the options and and get great photos. I hope this helps.
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Yes, I have been very impressed with the low light pictures. The only complaint I have is you can't force the flash on in auto if you want some fill in light. However, you can force the flash on in other modes.
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I haven't used this camera in a while, but from what I remembered it handled it self pretty well in low light conditions. It depends a lot on the light that is available. I am assuming you're looking to rent the camera because of it's size, but if size is not an issue, there are probably better DSLR's out there that handle low light conditions better in terms of speed and ISO performance. But, for its size the Ricoh does a really good job in low light conditions.
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I am a home inspector and take many photos in dark attics and crawlspaces. I have used many cameras over the years and am very happy with the quality of the pictures it takes in dark areas. My suggestion to ensure good performance is to set the flash to always come on when taking pics in the dark. The auto flash sometimes will not come on if there is a light source present. In my case if I have my flashlight on in a dark area. Not only does it take good low light pictures but I have found that it is very durable and the mechanical lens seems to hold up very well to dust and dirt. Overall in this price range this is the best camera I have found that does not carry the expense and inconvenience of battery packs. I hope this has been a helpful answer.
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First, I'm in the market to buy this camera, I don't own one. I'm not trying to complain about the posts so far, but I'm wondering if you are simply using the auto mode when indoors, or have you tried other modes (Indoor Mode), ISO speeds, etc that the camera comes equipped with? If the images are "VERY POOR", what exactly have you tested? (Others report indoor images have been good).
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Did you end up buying this camera? My D7100 did horrible in low lighting. I got "Banding". My D7000 did much better.
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It's very good compact camera. It has pop-up flash. As all compact camera it's not specifically designed for night shooting. If night shooting is very important, go to the more powerful SLR cameras. They have bigger sensors and can use external flash
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I've been very satisfied with the few low light photos I've taken so far by giving a little thought to setting up the shot and paying attention to the focus box in auto mode. I'm sure there are some override settings that would enhance low light shots but I haven't felt the need to use them yet.
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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).