(OT) Cameras in low light

[William Muriithi]

John,

Should have responded earlier, just kept postponing it for some
reasons. I did appreaciate your take on this problem, very
informative.
> Look for a large aperture -- this is usually indicated on the lens; it
> will read something like "5.0-20.0mm 1:2.8-5.8" or "5.0-20.0mm
> F2.8/5.8".  The "F-number" (or that ratio) indicates the aperture size
> -- smaller numbers mean a larger aperture, and better performance in dim
> light.
Hmm, like an eye, in darkness the aperture widens. Would there be
cameras with adjustable aperture?
>
> If you're going to shoot scenes that aren't moving, look for a camera
> that can handle long exposures (look at the camera's shutter speed in
> the specifications -- the longer you can set the shutter speed, the
> less light you need).  You need to use a tripod to do this, though.
>
Ok, now I think I would rather have a camera that can not see in dark
than one that will need me to be still during picture capturing. The
whole goal of owning a digital camera is to take pictures
spontaneously. Or from a moving vehicle without having the picture
being blurred.


Regards,

William
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