My Olympus SP-570UZ has a real problem focusing in med-low room lighting and lower. How well does the X-S1 handle low-light focusing?
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Thus far I did not experience any issues with focusing - worked fine for me. Moreover, XS-1 has a manual focus mode with the focusing ring conveniently located on the lens housing and a switch on the body to select manual focusing mode, so if you get into a situation that auto-focus does not work for you, it is very easy to override it.
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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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There is a problem focusing in low-light. This is not particular to the X-S1. The focusing system has to be able to 'see' what it is supposed to focusing on. I have managed super results(my opinion) when taking shots in low ambient light indoors. I live on a bayou and take many shots across the water at dusk; one does have to ensure the focusing system has grabbed a suitable object, it then will produce sharp results. Camera does have to be supported suitable for the speed. So I would say the X-S1 very good in it's class.
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The camera will focus in moderate low light conditions but it will not focus out of doors at light unless their is some artificial light. I have taken photos of a lighted boat parade and the camera will focus if I can get some boat lights in the picture but will not focus on the dark water. Hope this helps. Richard
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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!
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I found on my X-A1 that the focusing is pretty fast though it does Hunt a bit. hunting may be less on cameras with phase detection.
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I have been through the Powershot SD500 and the G7. My sister has the G9 and we have not have issues with those cameras. Yes, my old SD500 still has issues with low light and I have worked around that having it for this long. It was just time for me to try out Casio and see how the new FC100 did. No, I have not tried video yet but I hope to get a chance in next day or two to let you know. being in a gym shouldn't be a problem as they "usually" have good light but don't take my word.
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Results are somewhat dependent on your camera. However, I've not had good success in low light conditions especially at high zoom settings.
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No problem w/ sound quality but more a problem w/ soft focus a lot of the time in normal photos'. Just not as "sharp" as in past models of the Lumix. The ZS19/20 seem to be the last models that were still sharp. Hope that helps..."
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Like the Canon, the lower the light, the more likely focusing will take longer. I found that using the 'focus assist' button (on the camera back - in easy reach) along with manual focus worked best in those conditions.
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It does well in low light, and its macro is good. It also adjusts focus and brightness automatically. Its not as fast as a dedicated video camera, but it does the job well. The built in stereo microphone is also very good. I hope that helps
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i used mine this past weekend in a low light indoor situation, I wasn't happy at all with the results. I find this camera very hard to get crisp clear pictures. Not happy with my purchase, its very sensitive to blurring.
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This Fuji S700 camera uses only the pop up flash for indoor photos. If you need more light or you are trying to light a larger area find a digital camera with a hot shoe/flash synch terminal. The Olympus C4000 has the capability to synch with an external flash source if you purchase the optional small synch adapter cable. I use my Olympus for eBay photos with external strobes and it works great! You can use the S700's flash to trigger external strobe units too, but red eye can be a problem with this camera so you would have to experiment around. Good luck! The Fuji offers one primary feature - the super zoom lens (10X) and is designed to attract the perceived (by Fuji) wave of consumers. It is deficient in other areas, but everything in life (and photography) is a trade off. Fuji makes other cameras that take much better quality images,but at a greater price. You might call the S700 a "Christmas" special.....Again the primary sales feature of this camera is the zoom (not picture quality)! I would suggest you buy it from Amazon and try it out..... Good luck, Jim
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Hi Sandy,I used it at a wedding reception in a pretty dark restaurant and even at 3/4 brightness it was more than enough light on subjects that were within 10' or so. I was using a pretty fast lens with a Canon T2i (which isn't a full frame sensor) and it was fine. Hope that helps.
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Honestly- I sent mine back. I was not happy with the video quality in low lighting. I have the Sony DSC-HX9V & LOVE it! I'm thinking of upgrading to the HX50V. It takes great video in low lighting! I'm a big concert buff!
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Like the S90, it's decent at wide angle. At 24mm, it supports a maximum aperture of f/1.8 (so a little better). Plus, the newer processor will help reduce noise at higher ISO settings (again, a little better).For low light photography, you might look at a camera with a larger sensor like the Sony RX100 or RX100 II. I'd also look at the Panasonic LX7 if you need decent low light performance throughout the zoom range.
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I can confirm that its not good with low light even though the specifications states up to 1 lux. I have a rather bright night light in the baby's room and the camera feedback is black.
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It took some digging, but I found it! The red laser light is the Auto Focus (AF) Illuminator. If you have the selector knob on the top in the iAUTO setting, it will automatically come on. It seems to assist the camera in focusing in low light settings. It can be VERY annoying, but I just read the manual (page 35, hyperlink below) and it is possible to turn it off (I tried it to make sure). Turn the knob to "P", then push the MENU button on the back, select the left column on the screen, then select the "AF Illuminat." and click the ok button. Then select "off". Keep in mind the light assisted the auto focus, so it may make images taken in dim environments less focused. I hope this helps! http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/SH-50_MANUAL_EN.pdf
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I just read your posting and it has been a month since you put it up so I don't know if your still interested in a comparison, so I will keep it brief. I got the X100 in July and the S95 a year ago but by coincidence I just took some test shots in the back yard this morning to compare the two as I will be using both at a BBQ on Sunday. The S95 looks good until you see it next to the x100. The X100 is the first digital camera I have owned where the photos look a bit more real than the other digital cameras I have used. I also have a Nikon D7000 and did some test shots while on vacation using it and the Nikon 12-24mm lens ( set at 23mm) and the X100 looks better, sharper than the $1000 Nikon12-24 lens. There are some down sides as is mentioned on many websites, but you can get used to them, or at least I did. On the video, I like the S95 by far as it is easier to get usable footage. The X100 is sharper and cleaner by a little bit, but the focus is not as good as the S95. The X100 is a great camera for what it is, and I really like mine.
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It has an APS-C size sensor, so if you are comparing it to a small point-and-shoot, it is much, much better at low light. The ISO can be cranked up pretty high, though I try not to use anything over 6400. With the kit lens at f/3.5 (or f/5.6 full tele), low light performance is decent, though a faster lens like the SMCP-DA 50mm f/1.8 would increase the performance even more.
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In my personal experience, it's a bit difficult to focus in lowlight situations. If it's as dark as a room with very dim lights, then I do not recommend this. In addition, I try to keep the ISO at a max of 1600. If I have to, I will go up to 3200. The noise/grain is noticeable around 3200, and it is a bit noticeable even at 1600.