Camera for concert pictures I am looking for a camera that will take excellent concert and low light pictures. I have been looking at the Canon cameras. Can anyone recommend one that is under $300 thats will work well? Experience would help. Camera for concert pictures I am looking for a camera that will take excellent concert and low light pictures. I have been looking at the Canon cameras. Can anyone recommend one that is under... » Read More Camera for concert pictures I am looking for a camera that will take excellent concert and low light pictures. I have been looking at the Canon cameras. Can anyone recommend one that is under $300 thats will work well? Experience would help. « Show Less
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I have gotten excellent pictures with Canon SD850 as well as the SD 770. A bonus - ANY Canon Powershot will take wonderful video. No blown-out sound and quality video. A few suggestions when taking your concert pics: ISO 400 and reduce the exposure by a 1/3 stop. That will speed up the shutter to freeze the action. NO FLASH - security will be on you like white on rice! Turn off the orange focus-assist beam. Here's another little trick - when recording video, use the optical viewfinder of which the above cameras possess. Use those screen protectors and color it black with a sharpee. Security won't know you're there. I have gotten excellent pictures with Canon SD850 as well as the SD 770. A bonus - ANY Canon Powershot will take wonderful video. No blown-out sound and quality video. A few suggestions when taking your concert pics: ISO 400 and reduce the exposure by a 1/3 stop. That will speed up the shutter to freeze the action. NO FLASH - security will be on you like white on rice! Turn off the orange focus-assist beam. Here's another little trick - when recording video, use the optical viewfinder of which the above cameras possess. Use those screen protectors and color it black with a sharpee. Security... » Read More I have gotten excellent pictures with Canon SD850 as well as the SD 770. A bonus - ANY Canon Powershot will take wonderful video. No blown-out sound and quality video. A few suggestions when taking your concert pics: ISO 400 and reduce the exposure by a 1/3 stop. That will speed up the shutter to freeze the action. NO FLASH - security will be on you like white on rice! Turn off the orange focus-assist beam. Here's another little trick - when recording video, use the optical viewfinder of which the above cameras possess. Use those screen protectors and color it black with a sharpee. Security won't know you're there. « Show Less
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I have not used a canon point and shoot recently, put I purchased a Panasonic fz8 about 9 months ago specifically for concerts and I haven't been disappointed. Be sure to stick with the fz8, not the upgraded fz18.
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The microphone capabilities are excellent! I was very surprised at how well this camera stands up to concert audio. It records concerts very well. For interviews, just be very careful to not cover the microphone which is on top, in the place you would normally hold a camera. I've been looking for a camera that doesn't have auto focus, or where that ca be disabled, and in my price range, I can't find anything else that has the same video & audio quality of this one. The only drawback to the camera is the very slow auto focus.
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Hi, I was wondering if you could elaborate more on your response? I am trying to decide between these two cameras. I love the look of the Lumix photos taken in good lighting, but I have read many reviews commenting on the weakness of the Lumix in low-light situations. I read one person's comment that they returned their Lumix ZR3 for a Canon SD940 to have better overall quality of photos regardless of the lighting situation. Can you tell me what your experience has been with this?
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Just read this:..."I believe Canon discontinued these because they use the same sensor as their "professional" cameras costing up to $4k."They don´t make these cameras anymore, and they come with a very expensive piece. Probably it´s this.
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For a concert, you would have to decide what kind of shots you want. The pancake would only be good if you were rather close, like in the front row. The 14-45 would allow you to zoom some, but the lens is way slower, and in low light, would be not good. Truthfully, if you want to shoot concerts, this is completely the wrong camera. You need a D-SLR with a fast zoom. A Canon 50D with a 24-70F2.8 would be great for you. The focus will be fast enough to capture the action, and the camera and lens combo will make shooting in low light possible. Brian www.brianach.com www.thebettershot.blogspot.com
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What is the best camera that fits my needs (mainly outdoor and landscape photos)? I'm looking for DSLR that provide one of the best image quality for a lower cost.
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Nex vg10 has a very good recording (I have one of this), but it is obsolete. Now is the VG20. VG10 make a good pictures too, but it is not a photocamera, It depends if you like to take more pictures than video or not. If your target is the video, of course vg10, if your target is pictures, then canon
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I recommend the Canon A720IS !!!!! My pet pictures are breathtaking (IMO) and I'll put a couple up to prove it! (If I can figure out how)
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You could probably find a smallish SLR and a good 50mm lens that would do great low light and still fit in your purse.If you have to have a pocket cam, the SD990 does better-than-usual low light work, but the higher ISO's are still going to be a bit grainy, and you don't have a huge amount of zoom going on. Indoor concerts and events really require good SLR's and good lenses on them, too, especially if you're at a distance.Anyway, the SD990 is probably going to be about the best you'll find as far as pocket cams, and the graininess shouldn't matter for things like 4x6 prints. I'd just keep your expectations realistic compared to what a decent SLR and lens combo can do in those settings. You could probably find a smallish SLR and a good 50mm lens that would do great low light and still fit in your purse.If you have to have a pocket cam, the SD990 does better-than-usual low light work, but the higher ISO's are still going to be a bit grainy, and you don't have a huge amount of zoom going on. Indoor concerts and events really require good SLR's and good lenses on them, too, especially if you're at a distance.Anyway, the SD990 is probably going to be about the best you'll find as far as pocket cams, and the graininess shouldn't matter for things like... » Read More You could probably find a smallish SLR and a good 50mm lens that would do great low light and still fit in your purse.If you have to have a pocket cam, the SD990 does better-than-usual low light work, but the higher ISO's are still going to be a bit grainy, and you don't have a huge amount of zoom going on. Indoor concerts and events really require good SLR's and good lenses on them, too, especially if you're at a distance.Anyway, the SD990 is probably going to be about the best you'll find as far as pocket cams, and the graininess shouldn't matter for things like 4x6 prints. I'd just keep your expectations realistic compared to what a decent SLR and lens combo can do in those settings. « Show Less
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I absolutely love my canon 7D. The Canon 7D mark ii is supposed to be a little better with low light. You really can't beat the price right now on the canon 7D. It has really dropped in price since last year.(about 700.00) I have a Nikon too and I love the menu on the canons. They are easier to use. I love to photo birds in flight and I have gotten some amazing photos. You can buy a fast lens for sports too. The 70-200 lens with 2.8 f/ stop is a great sports photography lens. That is on my wish list. Hope this helps and good luck!
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It would depend on the lighting available and lens being used. Is it possible to shoot at a concert with this camera, the answer is yes. But to give a concise answer i would need additional information to provide a more complete explanation (Type of concert, how close to stage, lens type etc....) Know that the maximum ISO is 1600 on the XSi.
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Well I do have this camera. And unlike the other review, one week after I got it, I had a wedding to go to in Florida. My pictures came out pretty darn good. In the reception hall, there was a couple of red eye pictures and some were darker than I liked, but overall I was satisfied. Plus, at the time I was still learning to use it. I've owned a Sony, Kodak, and now a Canon camera and I have to say the Canon is the best thus far. Indoor pictures are always tricky because of the lighting. I don't know how soon your wedding is, but my suggestion is to buy the camera, take a couple of pictures indoors with it see how they come out, and decide whether or not if you want to keep it. You can always return it if you don't like it.
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Late to respond, but my previous camera was a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18, a point and shoot camera which I thought took outstanding pictures...until I bought the DMC-FZ150. Holy cow! What a jump in performance that even an unsavvy enthusiast like myself can actually use. I am, however, shocked by the price increase. I had to buy it online because it wasn't available locally but with the reviews and my past experience with Panasonic, I took a deep breath and did it, purchasing it through Amazon for $439 in early April 2012. I consider it top echelon of the "amateur" use cameras.
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it will take very nice indoor and low light photos, in low light you will need to hold it steady or use a tripod as the shutter stays open for longer, it does have a flash that needs to be manually flipped up to be used, and will flash if it needs it. I have not taken any photos of indoor concerts myself, though it does take good pictures of fireworks, and things of that nature. There are settings for all kinds of different situations and can take some very clear professional looking photos. The battery life is also excellent i have taken it on trips for several days and not needed to recharge it until i got home.
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Depends on your expectations. Fixed lenses in general require more footwork which is hardly possible on the concert, though this lens may be enough in terms of low light performance. If we say of professional concert photography first thing to discuss should be a remote operated camera crane, not a small lens :-) Nikon 1 S1 is not the kind of camera to shoot concerts.
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Judith; I have primarily used the camera for still /semi-still pictures. I have a friend who uses hers for live action at rock concerts and gets outstanding results. Hope this helps, R
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Let me start with a few obligatory questions: how much experience do you have with photography, what do you want to photograph, and how much are you willing to spend?? The Rebel XT is a great camera. You can start learning on it, and continue with it for a long time. I currently use one. The biggest limitations this camera has are: Slow fps (3) Extremely small buffer if one shoots RAW (I shoot RAW exclusively, and the buffer only holds 4 shots) Small(ish) screen - the 2.5 on the 30d makes me drool... Rear wheel on higher canon models seems more efficient than four buttons Smallish, and plastic construction. Don't let these turn you away - I am a sports shooter, and that is very demanding on the equipment. You said you want to do a little semi-pro; for that reason, I would reccommend the canon 30d for you if you can afford it. The higher fps, bigger screen, larger buffer, better build quality, and rear wheel would all be of benefit. But if you don't want to splurge on the 30d, the rebel makes a fine choice. Don't forget that the newer 400d has come out - it is an upgraded version of this camera. And most of all, remember that the camera can only capture what a lens sees. Invest in some good glass.