Digital Camera Opinions--Sony or others?

[jmw1137]

I have been waiting and waiting to get one of these and now I think I'm ready. Does anyone have opinions on them? Which model do you have? I'm considering the DSC-P71 which has 3.2 megapixel, 3x optical/2x digital zoom.

Any opinions or other suggestions? I am a DJ and want it to be able to take good pics. in lowlight situations, I need to be able to see what I'm taking pictures of when in the dark, I would like both an LCD screen and traditional viewfinder, and I don't want anything really bulky and big. I am open to other ideas!

The camera doesn't have to be "known" for taking great lowlight pics, but I would like something that takes decent ones along with good regular pics, too!

Thanks!

[Ghosthunter]

The best camera for lowlight I think is the Sony 707/717

but will cost you a lot of money, from $799-999

[Needlefreak]

The 707 is awsome !! The photos were shot by Shelby Chan using a 707...

http://home.attbi.com/~enduraduck/wsb/media/57900/graphic_org_pub.jpg

http://home.attbi.com/~enduraduck/wsb/media/57900/site1057.jpg

http://home.attbi.com/~enduraduck/wsb/media/57900/site1058.jpg

[jmw1137]

Wow--those are amazing!! I'll definitely look into that camera!

Any other suggestions?

[nepenthe]

Needlefreak,

Those are timed exposure with the camera mounted on a tripod, no? If so, nearly any camera is capable of the same. I do not believe that there is much of a difference in the electronics (CCD or CMOS), so you should look into a camera with the widest lens aperture.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html

http://www.dcresource.com/

shant,
david

[CatKing]

hi,

it seems that sony dc is a bit good at shooting under low light though its overall image quality is not as good as canon or other big brand.
i have a dsc p-9, i like its cool design, handy and has a very good feel in my hand. sorry, i'm a sony fans

[Randy]

i dont know too much about low light but ... the canon s230 seems like a great camera if you dont want to spend alot of money..

its really hard to buy a camera without trying it first so ask the store if you can buy and exchange return the cameras so you can try them all out and buy the one that you like the best. Thats what i did. ;)

[jmw1137]

Which one did you end up buying Randy?

[Needlefreak]

Originally posted by nepenthe
Needlefreak,

Those are timed exposure with the camera mounted on a tripod, no? If so, nearly any camera is capable of the same. I do not believe that there is much of a difference in the electronics (CCD or CMOS), so you should look into a camera with the widest lens aperture.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html

http://www.dcresource.com/

shant,
david

Yes....Yes and yes..:D