I am searching for a current model digital camera, no more than $700, that takes great shots in darkened and indoor locations. Failing that, recommendations for what features to look for in order to meet this requirements would also be very handy! Thanks. With or without flash? Without, I would do a D50 with a 50mm f 1.8 lens. That would be around $600. If it is with a flash, I would suggest loo at the SB 600 or SB800.
Here is what to look for: a) lower noise at higher SA speed settings; b) faster lenses (f2.8 and below); c) ideally, image stabilizatio; and d) the ability to use an external flash. Well, I assume you mean a point-and-shoot...you ought to be buying a digital SLR, but that requires a lot more photography skills. Nonetheless, Nikon D50 would be a good start if you choose the SLR route. Don;t know much about point and shooters. Whatever you choose, for darkened interior shots you need a fast lens, meaning a lens with a good maximum aperture (2 or 2.8 would be good). If you plan on using flash, a good flash would be needed as well...not the one that is built in, but a separate one. But that takes you above $700... |
