How good are the images produced in low light from an 18mp sensor?
1825471
I,too, can't say enough good things about this camera. All images have been excellent for me.
1825472
The quality average. But what average means, you'd better find out yourself browsing the web for sample images. However, I returned the camera for the complete inability to shoot adequate NIGHT PHOTOS. This happened because the longest shutter time is of only 4 seconds and it isn't enough for good quality night photos. There is another setting that allows 15 seconds but that is too much, and between 4 and 15 seconds there is nothing.
1825473
Before I answered you I walked into my dark closet and took a shot. My camera could see better, and clearer, in low light than I could. I cannot say enough good things about this camera. Read the info online at Panasonic.com and you will learn much more than I can say in this reply.
1825474
I bought this camera (ZS40) recently. In my experience, (I use the iA setting) the day time photos were very good although the night time (low light) photos were not very good; they had 'noise'. However, the video clips were very good and, I like the optical zoom of 30 times.
489798
I believe you (ranthon007) are operating under a false assumption. Regardless of what image size you choose to use, the actual physical pixels on the sensor must necessarily remain the size they are, and if that's too small to let in the ideal amount of light, well then you're stuck. I'm not sure whether smaller output sizes are done by rescaling or by simply using fewer of the pixels (i.e. not the whole sensor), but while you MAY be gaining some reduction of noise, there is NOT an actual increase of detail.(Anyone please correct me if any of the above is in at all incorrect!)
389355
Yes, images are quite clear and bright even in nearly total darkness. However, don't expect to see natural colors low-light conditions... at night the images are more black & white in tone.
1908112
Low light performance is pretty marginal -- about a full stop more noise than is typical for its class. Otherwise, the camera is excellent -- quick, excellent viewfinder, plenty of external controls, very good image quality. The 16-50 2.8 is an unusually good kit lens.
1674903
I have been more than pleased with the image quality of the LF1. I have not seen the images you are evaluating. Check out Gordon Liam & Camera Labs for his review and serious sample photos.
1290789
You could probably change the ISO/shutter/aperture settings to compensate for low lighting, but I usually set it to Auto mode, and I feel it's not bad. I can still see relatively well although it's rather noisy/fuzzy (it hardly bothers me, but I usually try to avoid low lighting anyways).
907946
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
1245264
The sensor will let you to shoot at ISO 6400 or higher which will enable you too get shots in pretty dark environments. This will produce an image with quite a bit of noise in the dark areas so you will need to use a post processing program to remove the noise. I use Lightroom 5 and it works very well.The 18-55mm kit lens is not a very long telephoto so you will not be able to zoom in from very far away, but the high megapixel sensor allows you to crop-in to use the center of the image.
2228813
No this camera do not work well in low light. If you need it to make good pictures it wont work for you. I bought this tablet about a month and is fast for what I use it, mail, read books, videos. I recommend it but not for the cameras.
1352345
I have had the FZ70 for about 3 months but I have had great results from taking available low light shots (dimmed incandescent ambient light, indoors on very cloudy days, shadows, evening, darkened rooms at night, etc., no flash) in the iA and iA+ (automatic exposure) modes. I checked after and according to the file properties for those pictures the camera used ISO speeds in the 400-800 range. The pictures are very well exposed and lighting is even, and noise is not an issue. When necessary in iA or iA+ modes, in some low light situations the camera will take multiple exposures automaticallly (HDR) and combine them internally produce a great shot with balanced exposure levels. In the iA+ mode there is a wheel on the back of the camera that allows you to adjust the lightness of the exposure. Plus as you get acquainted with the many capabilities and menus on this camera you can set the shutter, aperture, ISO limits, etc. For those few people who have negative comments about this camera in low light situations, I'm not sure they are using the camera properly. There are MANY ways to adjust the settings for brightness even in the iA and iA+ and other modes.
1162998
It's not that good but in its class it's ok. If you want a small, pocket sized point and shoot digital camera you should be ready for lousy performance in low light. Unfortunately bigger sensors and better lenses are the keys for better low light performance.
894227
The bigger the sensor, the faster the lens, the better a camera's low light capabilities. This camera, for example cannot compare with the Sony A7S or most other full frame (large sensor) cameras. But for its size and price, this camera has no equal - you'll be surprised how good it is. I've taken very good pictures in low light with no flash, and even better ones with flash. It's the perfect camera to carry at all times. I highly recommend it.
604930
It would be perfect for real estate in low light. The large sensor takes great pictures in low light.
2205902
yes. this is a good camera in low light.I used sensitivity up to 6400 and I got good noise all the way through
848891
Sure thing (I was somehwat surprised to see this thread started from 2008 again). The 17-55 is a real treat in low light, I think you'll love it!
86102
Hi. I have been playing with this camera a good deal the last couple of weeks but mostly on how well it does bracketing and comparing the exposure control settings vs a true representation of the scene at low light. I will keep a hold of the question and test out the GPS this weekend and let you know. Hope that helps. (Great little camera by the way).
1374125
I just tried them out in low light at home - they work great in low light - of course they don't brighten the image, but whatever is there to see, you'll see it bigger and better!