Best low light point and shoot
Nov 2, 2015 17:06:15 #
Nov 2, 2015 17:26:56 #
mowrider
Loc: Detroit, Mi. / Round rock, Texas
I have a Fuji F850EXR & a Fuji F300EXR. both take amazing photographs, have many, many shooting modes.
Nov 2, 2015 18:31:46 #
re Panasonic - yes, the LX 100 does, but it has grown a little too much for my personal taste.
Nov 2, 2015 19:14:45 #
BushDog
Loc: San Antonio, TX
Typically, a larger (and newer) sensor will give better low light capabilities.
You might consider taking a look at the choices on B&H Photo. Look at the digital cameras - filter by "point and shoot". Then filter by sensor size - selecting the largest sensor size (currently 1 inch). See if there is anything you like there and check out the description, specs & reviews. For low light performance, I'd look at the maximum aperture at both the short end and, perhaps more importantly, the long end - hopefully f/2.8 or faster.
I'm primarily a Canon shooter but love the RX100 series. I had the version 1, loved it, gave it to a relative last Christmas. Then bought the version 3. (Version 4 wasn't out yet.) If this is something you like, I'd recommend Version 2, 3 or 4 - depending on your price range. The version 1 isn't as good in low light - max aperture of f/4.9 on the long end.
This may link you:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Sensor+Size_1%22&catName=Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras&ci=8612&N=4288586279+4050180532
You might consider taking a look at the choices on B&H Photo. Look at the digital cameras - filter by "point and shoot". Then filter by sensor size - selecting the largest sensor size (currently 1 inch). See if there is anything you like there and check out the description, specs & reviews. For low light performance, I'd look at the maximum aperture at both the short end and, perhaps more importantly, the long end - hopefully f/2.8 or faster.
I'm primarily a Canon shooter but love the RX100 series. I had the version 1, loved it, gave it to a relative last Christmas. Then bought the version 3. (Version 4 wasn't out yet.) If this is something you like, I'd recommend Version 2, 3 or 4 - depending on your price range. The version 1 isn't as good in low light - max aperture of f/4.9 on the long end.
This may link you:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Sensor+Size_1%22&catName=Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras&ci=8612&N=4288586279+4050180532
Nov 2, 2015 21:12:14 #
Nov 3, 2015 21:24:01 #
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 Olympus XZ-2 has a f1.8 (wide) lens and takes terrific pictures in low light, or any light. You may be able to get one cheap from the Olympus website. At 13 ounces, and the size of an E-PL7 it is not exactly a shirt pocket camera.
Nov 3, 2015 22:23:18 #
Nov 8, 2015 13:23:56 #
kurtwist wrote:
re Panasonic - yes, the LX 100 does, but it has grown a little too much for my personal taste.
That is the Camera I have my eye on. Not a shirt pocket camera, but easily a jacket pocket! It's that bright lens and 4/3 sensor that interests me.
Nov 23, 2015 00:42:31 #
I highly recommend the Sony RX100 series cameras. There are four models to choose and each has upgraded features but all 4 models have excellent low-light capability and 1-inch imagers; 2x larger than most P&S cameras with their small 1/2-inch (1/2.3) imagers. The physical size of the imager is crucial to capturing the picture. DSLR'S have larger ones (full frame: 24mm x 36mm)
Nov 23, 2015 02:16:22 #
P&S cameras are not known for low light excellence. Low light capability comes mainly from a large aperture (small number...like F/1.2), which most P&S cameras do not have, and from high ISO numbers capability (like 6400, or higher), which few P&S models have. At least such was the case the last time I checked, a few years back. Maybe P&S cameras have changed since then. Check manufacturer's websites, and see which have low numbered apertures, and high numbered ISOs.
PS - I just checked, and found a couple of P&S cams which would work, but one costs $450.00, and the other costs $950.00 That is too much of an arm and a leg for me to pay for a P&S. For that, you can get a DSLR.
PS - I just checked, and found a couple of P&S cams which would work, but one costs $450.00, and the other costs $950.00 That is too much of an arm and a leg for me to pay for a P&S. For that, you can get a DSLR.
Nov 23, 2015 02:47:44 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
How about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1P 16GB 4K Communication Camera and Smartphone, Unlocked with a 1" sensor and raw file capability?
http://www.adorama.com/ipcdmccm1.html
http://www.adorama.com/ipcdmccm1.html
Nov 23, 2015 07:34:16 #
Racmanaz wrote:
How about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1P 16GB 4K Communication Camera and Smartphone, Unlocked with a 1" sensor and raw file capability?
http://www.adorama.com/ipcdmccm1.html
http://www.adorama.com/ipcdmccm1.html
Do you have this ? Just curious what you think
Nov 23, 2015 18:44:10 #
If you are looking for a camera specifically for taking travelling photos, a compact P&S camera is the most practical choice. It'S size and lightweight makes it ideal. A single zoom lens attached limits distant closeup shots but makes taking pictures fast and easier, especially in tours with limited time to take photos. Some places will not allow the use of tripods or lens-changing.
Nov 23, 2015 18:47:36 #
If you are looking for a camera specifically for taking travelling photos, a compact P&S camera is the most practical choice. It'S size and lightweight makes it ideal. A single zoom lens attached limits distant closeup shots but makes taking pictures fast and easier, especially in tours with limited time.to take photos. Some places will not allow the use of tripods or lens-changing. Flash photos are not allowed in most museums and a lot of newer P&S cameras have excellent low light imagers. The photo quality of these cameras can never be as good as DSLR'S but is not really needed for traveling pictures. Compact cameras with 1-inch or APS-C imagers are available but costly. Just a suggestion!
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