Low light

[jimmy83]

Do you guts always use a tripod, when shooting in low light conditions?

 

[cowasaki]

Something has to give!

You need a certain amount of light on the sensor which is dictated by the ISO level so you can either increase the ISO level in order to reduce the amount needed

OR

Increase the hole the light comes in through (aperture)

OR

Increase the time

IF you increase the time then you increase the amount of movement the camera is going to get UNLESS it is stationary.

So basically if at all possible then I would use one. If you are taking pictures in a nightclub or event it is not always feasible so its either the aperture or the ISO or FLASH.

 

[arclight]

Do you guts always use a tripod, when shooting in low light conditions?

No, and the quality suffers.

 

[Marc]

Depends what you're shooting. If the subject is moving (Street Photography for example), then upping the ISO is the better option. If shooting something static, then a tripod will give you the best quality.

 

[susie]

I am usually trying to shoot fastish moving objects in bad light, so the ISO goes up as I need a fast shutter speed. If I was using a slow shutter speed I would have to use a tripod as even the IS would not be able to compensate for the camera movement I would get

 

[the_doctor199]

I am usually trying to shoot fastish moving objects in bad light, so the ISO goes up as I need a fast shutter speed. If I was using a slow shutter speed I would have to use a tripod as even the IS would not be able to compensate for the camera movement I would get

If its fast moving your going to need to up the iso

 

[MJ Stebbings]

Fast moving, or "active" subjects then high ISO and largest aperture possible.
If stationary and a tripod is usable then yes, and ill set a long shutter but reduce ISO and aperture

 

[Nod]

As a ROUGH rule of thumb, if the shutter speed is slower than the reciprocal of the focal length of the lens*, I'll use some sort of support - either bracing against a wall or using a beanbag, monopod or tripod. On a good day, I can get 1/2 a stop slower but on a bad day, I need VR for 1/1000th!!!

*ie, if I'm using a 60mm lens, I want to try to get the shutter speed up to 1/60th of a second and if I'm using a 500mm, I'll want 1/500th. This is only a rough rule of thumb - practice and experiment for yourself to see what you can handhold with your lenses.

 

[Gary.D]

I would always try to use a tripod to get the best results

 

[Davec223]

I use a tripod or make shift rest when shooting low light or other times that I feel it is necessary. Make shift rest can be anything from a gate to a wall or the car roof.