I am looking for a camera specifically for low light actions shots like dance performances (no flash situations) - is this a good option?
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Yes. The lens is very fast, f 1.4 and with higher iso and manual control to set shutter speed and aperture it can perform like a digitalSLR camera. Low light, nonflash action always a challenge.
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The LX-7 has the fastest lens (f1.4) of any compact camera which translates to good pictures in low light. It`s not magic though and it`s possible motion blur will occur if the situation requires long exposures (1/30 second or longer). It`s possible to configure the LX-7 to reduce resolution and increase ISO to prevent motion blur but it`s mostly a question of trying it out in a live situation. Most theatrical stage lighting is quite bright though which helps. The LX-7 does not have a long zoom range though so filming or shooting pictures from the audience might not be that rewarding.
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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!
2042462
Flash is pretty underpowered; understandable at this size. Without flash it pops up to ISO 800 and if the camera is stablized, generates a decent picture with a bit of noise/grain - but not terrible. Anti-shake not great in low light, so needs to be set on a table or tripod to take a decent pic
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Depends. It's a little slow if you want to use autofocus on action shots but amazing depth of field and sharp images. But if it's bright light and you have some experience tracking moving objects, I'd say it's a great choice.
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This is an excellent camera. I have been using it since it was first launched. It can definitely handle low light, however I would recommend a fast lens. That will be the key to keeping the the dreaded noise out of your pictures with higher ISO. Aa far as documents. I would definitely think this would be a great camera to use. I would invest in a tripod though and possibly a macro lens.
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It has burst shot action. You might find some limitation if the camara is off and you want to capture a quick shot. I've kept the camara on and gone walking trying to capture "moments". Works pretty well. I understand there are other camaras that are good for that. Don't know brands or prices though. The Samsung has been a lot of fun for low cost.
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Sorry, I'm not much of a camera buff. A friend of mine recommended it based on my guidelines of good for action shots and being simple to use.
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The low light performance is the best I've seen in this price range. I've noticed that in low light conditions that the auto focus can sometimes cause a few out of focus moments like when somebody walks through the shot slowly. I take videos of bands in dimly lit bars and they usually come out fairly good. If low light is critical, try doing a search for reviews on more expensive cameras.
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Great little camera, there is NO flash. There is a little tiny light you can turn on for taking "close-ups" like within 3 feet. That's it. It's "pretty good" for movies, for stills, be very study or use a tripod.
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Yes. This is very much a low light camera, with both a 'fast' lens (f1.8 wide angle to f2.8 at full zoom) and fast film speeds (up to around ISO 2000 without serious pixelation). If your specific need is a low light camera for indoor use where the (only) 5x zoom is not a limitation then this is probably as good as you'll find.
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There is a bit of a delay, so it's not great for taking action shots. It's a generally great camera, and I love it a lot, but you do have to anticipate a shot.
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For low light it will do for sure. I do beluce for sone action too, but not to much. Photographing groups pf friend together i had no problems lime "phantons" ir shades of people moving. It is not a pro camera but a long step from regular ines. If you know how to operate in manual yoy will be able to do it.My experience is only on automatic mode.
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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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Hi Rosie, This camera has a good low light capability. However, it still depends on the lens you are using. We recommend using lenses with large aperture opening. -Anthony
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Sona, This camera does that and more. There are many, many features - both auto and manual that will allow you to take night shots and low light scenes. Enjoy.
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I see your post from a few weeks back. Great question. Have you made a purchase yet? I am also seeking a quality camera for indoor sports events without flash.
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It does take pretty good shots of moving objects when the flash is ON. But since this camera lacks image stabilizer, it's not 100% perfect. If you plan to take pictures of moving objects, I recommend looking into the Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP. Hope that helped.