Does it take good pics in bright lights? I want a camera to take pics of a costume contest that won't get whited out due to bright stage lights.
1647720
I love my camera. I just had twins, so I take picture all the time. I haven't had any light issues. I would recommend this camera.
1647721
If you are shooting a subject onstage with bright spot lights use the exposure compensation function to -2 or -3 (the manual can show you how to do this) so the light won't wash out the subject. I have done this quite a few times.
1647722
So far it has been great..I'm not sure how bright u are talking but i can test it out tomorrow and let you know!
1487958
The pictures are excellent. It has a shake resistant feature that works well. I have taken pictures from a cruise ship of a home on an island and it was clear and not blurry. As far as pictures in the dark, the flash is very bright and they do not come out dark. The camera comes with everything you need and the charger is the same set up as a phone, you do not remove it. Hope this helps your decision. This is actually my second Nikon Coolpix. I had an earlier one and upgraded to this one. Still us the other every now and then.
2009035
I really enjoy my D3200. It takes great pictures. I think it would take great concert pictures, but lighting could be a problem depending on your proximity to the stage. I don't think the built-in flash would work well at a distance. However, there are times when I turn the flash off for indoor photos because it takes great photos in low light. You could take pics in manual mode also. This camera takes great video, also.
372072
Yes, the pictures it takes are great, provided there is enough light. If you purchase I would advise buying an extra higher capacity battery. The battery it comes with won't last longer than 2 hours. Otherwise it is a good, inexpensive video camera. I would recommend it.
1613607
Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you insist, it's there, and it's perfectly fine. Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you... » Read More Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you insist, it's there, and it's perfectly fine. « Show Less
2265612
The pics in low light are excellent....and the built-in flash, should you care to use it, is compensating!
9661
My own operates fine particularly on sunny days. The flash is decent too with clear shots of close subjects. You may have gotten a defective camera.
2277201
It's pretty bright, but 20 feet would be *really* pushing it, I think. Of course, it depends on what kind of camera you're using, and how good it is at high ISO. From that far back, though, the light will also be pretty concentrated, perhaps not all that much different than a flash, in terms of shadows and such. Bottom line, I don't think this would do what you need it to.
653984
The SX260 takes excellent low light/no flash pictures. It has a special setting on the function wheel on the back for just this. It actually takes 4 quick pictures with one push of the shutter and then overlays/combines them to come up with an excellent picture. Just remember to hold the camera very still until the 4 "clicks" stop...about 1-2 seconds. For me, it is one of the best features.
19800
It has performed very well for me in low light situations. I have been startled a few times by the brightness of the recorded image. I usually use a Pentax 18-250mm lens.
1458830
Hi Edward. I had a few of my pictures turn out the same way. I was holding the camera wrong and my finger was covering the lens. You do need to have quite a bit of light to take a good picture. Works better on outside shots. Good luck. It is a fun little camera. I do enjoy ours.
1130073
It depends on the settings used. I can take some really good pictures in low-light without flash.I've found that the built-in photo editor can help a little if needed as well.Its best to choose the mode that is best for your shot such as smart, program, scene...etc.; then, adjust the settings to get the desired effect.
2280953
If its on the right setting it takes beautiful pictures. I bought it to use on a cruise so I took pic of the ship at night. With the different lighting the pics came out great.
2227164
Friend the camera records very well in low light day. At night you have to putting on an extra lamp for darkness. and where artificial light very well ... records It is an excellent camera.
2116419
I have had pretty good luck with night shots, however it only works if there's a little light to work with. I have put my camera in an area where there's a lot of over growth and No moon light and my pictures are also dark.If the area is open and there's some light to work with its pretty good in my opinion.
725806
I'm not sur exactly about the types of light, but even in a sunny day, you see perfectly pictures or anything on you screen. For taking pictures, it's the best, you actually see what you're taking a picture of!
1648728
No, it can't. I was impressed with the amount of detail that it could pick up without that, but if you are looking for a camera that has that kind of light, this will disappoint you.