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May 26, 2014 09:20:43 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

cfusco3 wrote:

Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera HX50V - High Zoom (30X optical) point and shoot which does a good job in low light, particuarly when you use manual. Taken it to many concerts, never use the flash.

http://store.sony.com/cyber-shot-digital-camera-hx50v-zid27-DSCHX50V/B/cat-27-catid-All-Cyber-shot-Cameras

Do you know what the maximum aperture is on that? I couldn't find it.

May 26, 2014 09:49:02 #

cfusco3

Wow, embarrassed to say can't find it either. Have the question into Sony. Will post when I get it.
Sorry, the camera suits me well for what I do and don't get into all the technical stuff that many people here do.
You will get an answer as soon as I have it.

May 26, 2014 09:54:12 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

cfusco3 wrote:

Thanks. Nothing critical. I just thought I had missed it. They list the aperture for their other cameras.

May 26, 2014 09:57:23 #

A. J. Loc: PA. USA

Nannyrazzi wrote:

Going to Disney World. Have Nikon SLR's but want to take a smaller, pocket size, low light camera. Would appreciate any suggestions.

I own a Canon Powershot SX 260, (280 is the upgraded version), am pleased with, but, there is no viewfinder, my only complaint. :-)

May 26, 2014 10:21:09 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

A. J. wrote:

I own a Canon Powershot SX 260, (280 is the upgraded version), am pleased with, but, there is no viewfinder, my only complaint. :-)

I seems like some manufacturers are adding viewfinders - like the new Sony RX100 III. I hate shooting on my Sony WX9 w/o a viewfinder. It's just point-and-hope.

May 26, 2014 11:10:59 #

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

jerryc41 wrote:

I seems like some manufacturers are adding viewfinders - like the new Sony RX100 III. I hate shooting on my Sony WX9 w/o a viewfinder. It's just point-and-hope.

They are a lot more usable if they are touchscreen. The last time out, I didn't use my viewfinder...

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-213366-1.html

May 26, 2014 11:17:22 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Cdouthitt wrote:

They are a lot more usable if they are touchscreen. The last time out, I didn't use my viewfinder...

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-213366-1.html

I don't especially like touchscreens on cameras. We had to replace a Sony camcorder because the touchscreen stopped working. If I can't see the LCD in the sun, then touching is useless. I like a basic, optical viewfinder.

May 26, 2014 11:31:47 #

Nannyrazzi

Will look at this one for sure as the FZ200 did look a little larger than I want. Thank you.

May 26, 2014 11:54:17 #

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

jerryc41 wrote:

Not all screens are built the same.

May 26, 2014 12:27:29 #

Jbynes Loc: CT and AZ

According to all the test reports I've seen the Olympus OM micro 4/3 is the best low light camera out there. I gave an om-5 and it's great in low
Light situations.

May 26, 2014 16:04:34 #