Which is the Best Bridge Camera for Low Light 2012?
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What about bridge cameras for low lights?
It is true that millions of people take decent photos from their handheld digital cameras. However, professionals or serious amateurs don't deal with such cameras. They might use them when they just want to take leisure pictures, but when it comes to serious business and magazine shoots, a professional digital single lens reflex camera is the way to go. What about bridge cameras for low lights?
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Aperture Priority and ISO settings
Help a bridge camera function well in low light, you need these
Some bridge cameras will allow you to set the aperture priority to low or high. This can be used depending on how much details you want to get from the main object in the foreground compared to the background. If you want more detailed definition, you need to lower the aperture priority setting.
A bridge camera that allows you to set the ISO feature can also provide better function in low light. It is generally advised that you keep this setting to a minimum if you want crisp and sharp photography.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Bridge Camera
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera (Black)
Amazon Price: $429.50 (as of 05/29/2012)![]()
This quality camera will allow you to adjust the setting of the ISO ranging from ISO 80 to 1600. The higher the setting the more sensitive it will be in low lights. You need to decide whether to sacrifice sharpness for a brighter take. This camera also allows you to choose the aperture priority. You will not be able to fully control the shutter speed but that camera will automate the speed depending on the aperture setting.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 12.1 MP Digital Camera
Panasonic DMC-FZ150K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom (Black)
Amazon Price: $484.00 (as of 05/29/2012)![]()
You will get all the features of modern camera with LCD screens, optical zooms and many more. When it comes to low lights and better exposure, this $400 camera will give you a lot of fun both indoors and outdoors.
Now you know what to look for when buying the best bridge camera for low light conditions
You will be best served if you can get the camera with hot shoe to which you can attach an extendible flash. This will likely give you the best of both worlds. You will be able to easily direct the light and bouncy it of the wall or the ceiling in order to improve the quality of the pictures you will be taking.
It is true that you can tweak the ISO and the aperture priority settings, however, a good source of light is still needed. Enjoy your new bridge camera.
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Sadheeskumar
Feb 9, 2012 @ 2:48 pm | delete
- Nice lens. Interestingly I too have a lens which talks about bridge camera.
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WriterJanis
Jan 16, 2012 @ 4:27 am | delete
- Very informative.
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