Best low light point and shoot
Nov 1, 2015 11:19:27 #
I currently have an LG G2 phone that takes very good low light pictures. What point and shoot camera (not costing an arm and leg) would give me the same results?
Nov 1, 2015 11:38:05 #
Nov 1, 2015 11:48:07 #
chase4 wrote:
Exactly...good low light point & shoot cameras will start around $500.00 and up.What's your idea of "an arm and leg"?
Nov 1, 2015 12:06:00 #
Look at Nikon S9900. I bought one last week to take on a cruise instead of my heavy dslr and lens and all the stuff that goes with it. Just so much less to look after.
Nov 1, 2015 12:06:32 #
Samsung-my go to camera when I take pics in low light (when I can get close). Also has wi-fi.
Nov 1, 2015 12:17:07 #
barryt wrote:
I currently have an LG G2 phone that takes very good low light pictures. What point and shoot camera (not costing an arm and leg) would give me the same results?
That's pretty much an oxymoron. Even the best P&S is poor in low light compared to any DSLR
Nov 1, 2015 12:49:48 #
Panasonic Lx-7 has a Leica f1.4 lens on it. Should be able to find one in the $350 range if not less.
I use one as my work camera for taking interior photos of hospitals where I can't use a flash.
I use one as my work camera for taking interior photos of hospitals where I can't use a flash.
Nov 2, 2015 06:45:16 #
hj
Loc: Florida
I second the Panasonic Lumix LX-7 with Leica lens which i have and love. Had the prior models also LX-3 and LX-5 and both of those were great cameras as well.
Nov 2, 2015 07:37:13 #
I have the Sony RX100 m IV, and it does GREAT in low light! It was an arm and a leg - but it was worth every penny !!!
Nov 2, 2015 09:59:46 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
barryt wrote:
I currently have an LG G2 phone that takes very good low light pictures. What point and shoot camera (not costing an arm and leg) would give me the same results?
The key is ISO range. I set my DSLR on auto ISO when indoors or low light without flash. Figured that out after seeing that my daughter's cell phone took better pics in a museum than I was getting with my D7000. Also you might find a P&S that can shoot in RAW so you can adjust for noise in post processing.
Nov 2, 2015 11:48:52 #
barryt wrote:
I currently have an LG G2 phone that takes very good low light pictures. What point and shoot camera (not costing an arm and leg) would give me the same results?
I had a friend, just last week, rave about his Olympus TG4 with an f2 lens. About $400.
Nov 2, 2015 12:18:59 #
Nov 2, 2015 14:01:50 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Panasonic Lx-7 has a Leica f1.4 lens on it. Should be able to find one in the $350 range if not less.
Yep, I'll second (and third) the Panasonic LX7.
If you do have problems with an image get rid of noise with Noiseware, which is excellent free software for curing low light horrors. Download it here:
http://noiseware-community-edition.en.softonic.com/
Nov 2, 2015 15:06:44 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
An amr and a leg is a relative term
Leica D-Lux 6-----w/ 1.4 amazing!
Leica D-Lux 6-----w/ 1.4 amazing!
Nov 2, 2015 15:36:40 #
My wife has the LX7 and loves it. I got the Sony because of the slightly larger sensor -the difference is visible (but not huge) at high ISO
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