Night pictures? How is this camera at taking night pictures outside?
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If you make sure to use the "Night Snapshot" mode and not the usual "Auto" mode, it's takes shots that are quite good. Also, I find that if you set the camera to "Manual" and have the ISO set to 200 and the +/- set to -2/3 with the colour setting on "Vivid" and the exposure set to "Center weighted", with a slightly steady hand, you can take good indoor shots without a flash.
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Good Question. As I have written in my review posted below, no real user guide to help. I have not used the camera at night as of yet. It may actually make the transition to night mode as it senses the decrease in available light. From my Post: "It is not so much that I have any real problems with the camera's performance (for the price), it's that you are left to suffer much trial and error in figuring the thing out because there is no real "User Guide." Oh you get one. but it is more like a "Quick Reference" guide that you would use after you have read a real one. The camera design employs multi-use buttons. No real manual, no helps, Very disappointed with that!" Good Question. As I have written in my review posted below, no real user guide to help. I have not used the camera at night as of yet. It may actually make the transition to night mode as it senses the decrease in available light. From my Post: "It is not so much that I have any real problems with the camera's performance (for the price), it's that you are left to suffer much trial and error in figuring the thing out because there is no real "User Guide." Oh you get one. but it is more like a "Quick Reference" guide that you would use after you have read a real one.... » Read More Good Question. As I have written in my review posted below, no real user guide to help. I have not used the camera at night as of yet. It may actually make the transition to night mode as it senses the decrease in available light. From my Post: "It is not so much that I have any real problems with the camera's performance (for the price), it's that you are left to suffer much trial and error in figuring the thing out because there is no real "User Guide." Oh you get one. but it is more like a "Quick Reference" guide that you would use after you have read a real one. The camera design employs multi-use buttons. No real manual, no helps, Very disappointed with that!" « Show Less
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Use a tripod and have multiple batteries it should work fine. There will be a slight color distortion is shot during the day, but at night as with all full spectrum cameras you really need good lights to use with it.
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The outdoor colors are very good. I have it outside our front door, and have some software snap three shots while panning when motion is detected. Like the other comments here, I'm very pleased with this camera.
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Hi, for this Sony camcorder, it doesn't have night shot feature, however you may use "Twilight" settings under scene selection in which it maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scene. Hope this helps. -Ely
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Looks pretty decent at night. I left all wiring inside the vehicle so only the camera is on the outside of the vehicle. Been through snow and rain and no issues.
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Honestly, this camera is purpose built for street photography in daylight or overcast daytime outdoor conditions. I've found it to be quite wonderful in that kind of lighting. In low ambient lighting situations, I've found this camera to be quite poorly suited.
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I've installed the camera near a feeder which deer regularly visit despite a bright flash a night. While I've never had a problem with this camera, I do recommend mounting it a little high as I've had another camera with a bright flash attacked by a buck. I'm not sure if you can turn off the flash but I doubt if you could get night photos if you do.
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The night time visibility is surprisingly good even though the camera is not a night vision camera. I would stuck to camera that comes with the system.
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You can use a night mode portarit, it will help you capture the real atmosphere of a low light environment. When using such modes you should be aware that camera has to be very still, if not you can get blurry photos. Best solution for this is using a tripod.
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It's OK. If you have an outdoor light with motion-sensing capability that would help with image quality. This is my first system, so I don't have much to compare. So far this has been the best camera. I've purchased 3 different types. Lorex, another off brand, and this one. These are the best so far. The more IR lights a camera has the better night vision. 700TVL or higher recommended for any camera. Good luck!
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This camera does not have night vision. I'm a private investigator, and I purchased this camera for work purposes. Its a great camera, lightweight, good battery life, and good zoom. Its has a small light you can turn on while recording at night but its not night vision. The small light helps just a little. But keep in my mind I use this camera as early as 6am while its still dark outside through my tinted windows. Its work great for me.
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I have only used it in low light conditions at home, it takes decent pictures.
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The camera has the ability to shoot exceptional photos in low light conditions such as dusk in the evening. It has a built-in flash and a hot shoe to use to add light to the subject.
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reveiws about the Canon Rebel point to underexposed pictures...is that a problem with Nikon as well..How well is the low light or night pictures in Nikon compared to Canon?
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I left mine on the medium resolution setting and it has taken alot of decent pics at night!
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The camera is very compact. Takes very nice pictures when there is good light. Battery life is good. The camera is horrible during late afternoon, night and low light conditions.