Low light capabilty: So, does the "Clear RAW Noise Reduction" thing just flat not work, or does it in fact produce an improved, reduced noise shot without flash?
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My experience is that the W50 is not a great low-light camera because of the size of the glass. The marketing is TECHNICALLY correct; low-light shots don't have as much noise as they might otherwise have. But low-light shots are also not very bright! You'll need the flash pretty often indoors. The good news is that the flash is pretty natural-looking. I've been happy with how well it exposes with the flash. I generally use the reduce flash (FLASH -) setting.
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OK it's just a lens and it's fixed at f:8 so unless you're shooting at a very high ISO it's not going to work in low light. Also it's not the clearest lens in the world....
2015402
I am no expert on this. That said, I have used lower ISO speeds trying to get lower noise in the image. I have an EOS 10D. I use a 28-135 Canon zoom lens, since my main reason for buying this flash is to get close-up images of small things.
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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.
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Yes, I have been very impressed with the low light pictures. The only complaint I have is you can't force the flash on in auto if you want some fill in light. However, you can force the flash on in other modes.
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I've used it with very limited light and it does fine with mimimal noise (grain). If you shoot on TV mode at 60 speed. A tripod would of course help at that slow shutter speed.
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Yes it's great in low light. I've taken pictures in pitch black with the flash and they turned out great!
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Yes, I have encountered that issue ... the problem is with the option itself. Motion judder reduction should be called "judder production". Best setting for a smooth image was to use the custom setting and using the led clear motion, it causes a flicker but you'll get use to it after a day or so. I have also just used custom with blur reduction set to 10 and judder reduction at 2.
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Flash is included in the package, but I don't use it. In low light you get a good quality image. A processor, software, and image sensor allow you to do without flash in low light.
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It does if you are shooting in manual mode where you have control over the ISO, shutter, and aperture. When shooting in auto though, it boost the ISO up and the image is grainy. For most low light situations I use an external flash (but bounce the light upward) so the subject is well lit, but not washed out.
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Watched and that is not exactly what I meant by low light since there were a few light sources. I meant if you are in your living room at night with a 40 watt light bulb in a lamp or even just a dimly lit area the fuzziness does occur and is grainy. Try taping something that comes from just the light coming from your television in your living room and you'll see what I mean. The lighting you had was the kind the camera is good at and I have used it like that before.
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Yes, this camera performs well in low light settings.. You just need to familiarize yourself with the different settings (fyi - there is a setting for "low light"). I agree with Paul's response -- it does a pretty decent job even with the flash turned off.
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Hands down, indoor low light is the most difficult for this camera. I find that using the 'action' scene mode helps alot. The picture comes out better and the flash seems to go quicker after you press the button. Since you posted your comment last October, hopefully you've found some ways to improve the pictures that you can share with us.
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Thanks. In day or sunlights With Flash off and Vibration reduction mode On photos are comes Good.Reversely if there is little dark,flash off and vibration mode on photos are blurry. On that time if Flash on photos are OK not much effective.
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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
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The integrated flash feature will give you a cleaner, clearer recording. It will also eliminate any type of hiss you might get. Basically, your not recording into the camera's internal mic and preamp, which can be noisey. Thanks Bonnie.
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I have assumed that low light photography, with this lens, would be a bad idea. So I haven't tried it. Maybe I have been missing a bet! We should both get the answer through trial.