will the canon speedlite 430 ex II help my indoor photos in low-light situations?
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Kristen, the 430EX II is a great flash and yes it will help you with the shots of your kids. Though using it to your best advantage will have some learning curve. You'll probably want a diffuser like the Sto-Fen OMEW Omni-Bounce Diffuser and Sto-Fen Green and Gold Colored Omni-Bounce Set for Canon 430EX Flash. You'll also want to consider the flash sync speed of your camera (the fastest shutter speed with full flash output), you can always use slower shutter speeds, or high speed sync on the flash and still have it work. I don't want to scare you about buying the flash, as you can put batteries in, stick it on your camera, turn it on and it will work. Just to get optimum results from it, there is a lot more to consider.
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almost all cameras have a delay with flash.. try using the indoor mode withOUT flash and it will fire much faster and usually you will have more than enough light.
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It performs well indoors, but undoubtedly a camera with a faster lens (f2) might be better. On the other hand, I find that the control over the flash output that the G1X allows is excellent, and few other cameras have this feature. For indoor work I usually connect the 270 EX ll Speedlite which is controlled by the camera, as the range of the built-in flash is limited. Without flash the excellent optics and image processing technology ensure that indoor shots within say 12-15 feet are as good as any produced on a mid range DSLR. Hope this is helpful.
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This camera is great in low light if you use the flash. Without the flash the photo will come out a little dark. Trust me; you'll love this camera :)
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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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The low light indoor photos are not very good on the Nikon. The focus is also often off if there is low light indoors on the Nikon 3500. The Canon cameras are much better in low light.
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I would definitely not get this. The light output will be similar to your built-in flash, but without the biggest benefits of having a hot shoe flash, like being able to change the angle of the flash. Save up and get the Canon Speedlite 430EX II. The only reason I got the 90ex is because it is tiny and can be carried in a pocket easily in case the need arises to use on my 5d Mark iii which does not have a built in flash.
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It depends on the settings used. I can take some really good pictures in low-light without flash.I've found that the built-in photo editor can help a little if needed as well.Its best to choose the mode that is best for your shot such as smart, program, scene...etc.; then, adjust the settings to get the desired effect.
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I would check online for a speed light attachment! Google the name and model number to find the right one for your camera. It will enhance your images!
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Yes this lense works well in low light because of its apature of 2.8. You still will be workin in a higher ISO so make sure your camera can handle that. As for the type of photos you want, for ill body you will want to be in the 7meter range,, and if you want pictures tighter than that you will want to be closer. Those numbers will change if your camera is a crop censor. Hope this helps
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It is excellent with standard lighting inside a home. Use the Scene Mode selection to adjust for low lighting. If you really need a light, purchase a camcorder battery powered light, attach it to the bottom of the camera.
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I would definitely not get this. The light output will be similar to your built-in flash, but without the biggest benefits of having a hot shoe flash, like being able to change the angle of the flash.Save up and get the Canon Speedlite 430EX II. The only reason I got the 90ex is because it is tiny and can be carried in a pocket easily in case the need arises to use on my 5d Mark iii which does not have a built in flash.
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It is an excellent lens for close ups and distances when there is good light environment, but not for low light situations, unless you have a flash. For indoors would be better a f/2.8 lens or less (f/1.2 or 1.4).
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I haven't used this camera in a while, but from what I remembered it handled it self pretty well in low light conditions. It depends a lot on the light that is available. I am assuming you're looking to rent the camera because of it's size, but if size is not an issue, there are probably better DSLR's out there that handle low light conditions better in terms of speed and ISO performance. But, for its size the Ricoh does a really good job in low light conditions.
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I would use 400. It's a little more "grainy" looking in prints but you won't really need your flash in daylight.
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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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Compared to prior point & shoot camera's I had, this camera wasn't as good in low light an indoor, even with flash. I was disappointed with the quality of the pics.