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@uth · Dec 30, 2002, 8:54 PM

First, I’m not an artist or a prof. photographer. So I don’t need something that is top of line with all the bells and whistles. I just needs something that’s going to capture the moment with clarity. I’m from NY and I’m going to use the camera for nightlife pictures (clubs etc). Most pictures will be low light. So the digital camera should be a great low light performer. Being able to take multiple shots quickly is plus. And it has to be a "front shirt pocket" camera

I’m also torn between 2 and 3 mp digital cameras. I don’t think I really need a 3 mp camera but I’ m unable to find 2.0mp cameras with features, looks, and size of the 3mp cameras.. eg MINOLTA DiMAGE Xi

i dont want to spend the extra cash on a 3.0mp camera if a 2.0mp camera will do the job.

thanks for the help

Mike_PEAT · Dec 30, 2002, 10:26 PM

Well, get a camera that has a focus assist beam (that will allow the camera to focus in low light). You may also want to get one with manual focus (in case the object won't come into focus or you wish to override).

Also, you have to make sure the one you get has a tripod socket, low-light photograph may drop the shutter speed below 1/30th of a second. Another idea is to see if you can adjust the "film" speed (ISO)...you can make the camera more light sensitive (although your pictures will be more grainier).

As for the 2/3mp arguement, 2's enough for 8x10, but if you want to crop you'll want 3mp.

Dec 30, 2002, 8:54 PM	#1
@uth Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1	what camera fits my needs? First, I’m not an artist or a prof. photographer. So I don’t need something that is top of line with all the bells and whistles. I just needs something that’s going to capture the moment with clarity. I’m from NY and I’m going to use the camera for nightlife pictures (clubs etc). Most pictures will be low light. So the digital camera should be a great low light performer. Being able to take multiple shots quickly is plus. And it has to be a "front shirt pocket" camera I’m also torn between 2 and 3 mp digital cameras. I don’t think I really need a 3 mp camera but I’ m unable to find 2.0mp cameras with features, looks, and size of the 3mp cameras.. eg MINOLTA DiMAGE Xi i dont want to spend the extra cash on a 3.0mp camera if a 2.0mp camera will do the job. thanks for the help

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Dec 30, 2002, 10:26 PM	#2
Mike_PEAT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,910	Well, get a camera that has a focus assist beam (that will allow the camera to focus in low light). You may also want to get one with manual focus (in case the object won't come into focus or you wish to override). Also, you have to make sure the one you get has a tripod socket, low-light photograph may drop the shutter speed below 1/30th of a second. Another idea is to see if you can adjust the "film" speed (ISO)...you can make the camera more light sensitive (although your pictures will be more grainier). As for the 2/3mp arguement, 2's enough for 8x10, but if you want to crop you'll want 3mp.