Digital Camera Help please

Kate27M

Hi I'm looking for a new digital camera and would love some advice. The only must is that it takes photos in poor light situations. Got up to £150 for it. Hope someone can help. Thanks xxxx

C_Mababejive

My top tips for you are..

a)Buy a camera with a proper viewfinder
b)buy a lightweight or mini tripod

Paulingreenwich

Panasonic Lumix. They are arguably the best low light cameras on the market. Here is an absolute bargain: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ45-Digital-Camera-leica-lens-/270978301040?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item3f1790bc70
I know it's a bit above your budget but trust me, you won't regret it. This one has been refurbished but still comes with manufacturers warranty.

boatman

Wilkinson cameras have the Nikon S9100 for £130, they sell on ebay aswell as a normal high street shop.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-COOLPIX-S9100-12-1-MP-Digital-Camera-Black-/251065111010?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item3a74a591e2
Also a nice little Canon for £80
http://www.wilkinson.co.uk/canon-digital-ixus-115-hs-silver.html

Kate27M

Thank you so much I will take a look at them x

C_Mababejive

Also beware of buying cameras that dont allow easy swappage of industry standard lenses i.e the commonly used lens mounts such as nikon/canon etc.. If you want to get creative in future and you cant swap the lens..well you'll have to swap the camera again.

santer_2

This is £94:50 at the moment

Panasonic Lumix FS35 Digital Camera - Black (16.1MP, 8x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-FS35-Digital-Camera/dp/B004I1KP5C/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1337414428&sr=1-1

Or in Violet for £99:99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-FS35-Digital-Camera/dp/B004I1KP7K/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1337414430&sr=1-2

sinar

If you don't mind the second hand route you might be able to pick up a Canon S95 for that sort of money, it has an F2.0 lens at the wide end, and a larger than average sensor for a compact, that said it won't come close to the abilities of an DSLR for low light, unless you're shooting static subjects on a tripod using a low ISO.

C_Mababejive

I'd recommend an Ebay Nikon D40

mr_fishbulb

C_Mababejive wrote: »

I'd recommend an Ebay Nikon D40

It's a great camera, but it doesn't perform well in low light (which the OP is looking for). Anything above ISO 400 is noisy.

I'd echo the second hand S95 advice above. Can go to higher ISOs with lower noise, and also the flash is very good for an on-boarder.

C_Mababejive

It doesnt perform well in low light? I have one and havent perceived any issues. Obviously low light might equal lower shutter speed,the need for a firm grip/support etc.. I have just got a Hoya +4 filter for mine and am having fun taking macro shots on the cheap..