what are the low light capabilites of this camera?
1659715
I bought 4 and carry one use one on my office and have a spare and gave one as a gift excellent camera! it is worth what you pay. I almost never use the flash and they are used mostly in my office for skin and wound pics. Excellent camera. I'm not a pro but I think it shoots ok in low light. I use Auto 99% of the time with flash turned off. Good luck.
1659716
I think they are not good at all. The noise level of this camera is high even at base ISO. Previous versions (ZS1 and ZS3) are much better.
317566
It does have both. I haven't had trouble with low light/night photography. It focuses way faster than the 18-55mm.
2057567
These are the settings I currently have: Standard Picture Mode Backlight 14 Contrast 80 Brightness 50 Sharpness 60 Color 50 Black Tone Dark Dynamic Contrast Off Shadow Detail 0 Gamma 0 Expert Pattern Off RGB Mode Off Edge Enhancement On Motion Lighting Off LED Motion Plus On Auto Motion Plus Standard
1058502
It has an APS-C size sensor, so if you are comparing it to a small point-and-shoot, it is much, much better at low light. The ISO can be cranked up pretty high, though I try not to use anything over 6400. With the kit lens at f/3.5 (or f/5.6 full tele), low light performance is decent, though a faster lens like the SMCP-DA 50mm f/1.8 would increase the performance even more.
1034420
It depends on your definition of low light and picture use. I love the results, I shot at a school musical (Les Miss) (GX7 + 20mm f1.7) with excellent results (I can send you originals for your review at your request). The BEST option for low light will be a large format camera with very bright lenses, (maybe a Hasselblad?). I don't like to set the ISO over 1600, but the camera goes up to 25000. What is your current camera?, what will you measure the results aganist? What is your budget?, What will the pictures be used for?
1568594
Pics are great in low light with no flash and the delay is very short. I love this camera!
1101106
There are small infrared lights for night time vision. It's not too bright but bright enough for the camera
2034335
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.
1759226
With good light it takes about 5 pictures per second, autofocus is not very fast but very good for such a low price camera. The iso is high enough for taking pictures at low light without using flash.
19800
It has performed very well for me in low light situations. I have been startled a few times by the brightness of the recorded image. I usually use a Pentax 18-250mm lens.
943784
Seems to handle low light shooting (Especially with high ISO) very well: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/10/09/night-time-street-shooting-with-the-sony-rx1-amazing-high-iso-samples/
1591807
I have not tried night time pictures yet, the pictures I have taken are very good though, I would imagine night time would not make too much difference. 16 MP and a very compact design are the highlights as well as the lithium rechargeable battery. Very economical, and a very good overall camera.
434488
Yes, I just got mine. Going to shoot some video tests this weekend with it. It has good low-light abilities.
1034418
That depends on how close you are to the stage (light source). The best camera in low light photography is the Sony A7S.
1928266
yeah there is actually a setting that you can use for low light. i've used it in the dark and you can't even tell that you took it in the dark
2020396
I have only used it in low light conditions at home, it takes decent pictures.
1940253
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.