Sony DSC-T1 and low light

[LanMan]

Does anyone have a Sony DSC-T1 here? If so, can you give me any advice on what is the best setting for low light areas without a tripod? I have tried the night option "moon", but I can't hold the cam still long enough to have it come out clear.

[Reggie]

From my experience, Sony digital cameras have had problems with low light with pics appearing grainy. As you have experienced, unless you are using a flash, you need to have the shutter open longer so more light comes in to produce a clearer picture on low light settings. Of course when you have the shutter open longer, even the slightest move will cause you pic to be blurred. The only way is to make the cam stable by maybe placing it on a flat surface, use velcro to attach it to something, or of course use a tripod. Another tip is if you have to hold it, use the timer function rather than pressing the button. This will let you focus more on making your hand steady.

Good luck.

[LanMan]

Thanks for the tips, Reggie. I even went out to and bought one of those small tripods, but I doubt that I will carry it with me all the time. The T1 is so small, and pocketable that I can take it with me wherever we go for those candid kid-pics. Even a small tripod isn't very pocketable.

BTW: I really like the new OT format!

[ucfgrad93]

I have one of the T1s and find that it is not the best in low light situations. I generally try and rest the camera on something when I'm using the "moon" setting.

[Reggie]

The small tripod is actually a great idea. With it you can have the camera positioned the way you really like -- tilted, portrait, landcape, macro, etc. A mini-tripod is a must in any camera bag. ;)

[LanMan]

The small tripod is actually a great idea. With it you can have the camera positioned the way you really like -- tilted, portrait, landcape, macro, etc. A mini-tripod is a must in any camera bag. ;)

Yeah, it's kind of a great idea. The other problem with the T1 is that it is so small that it doesn't have a tripod stud on the bottom. I had to buy a special Sony T1 case ($30) with a tripod stud to slip the cam into when I want to attach a tripod. Yet another thing to carry, because I like my Lowepro case to actually carry the T1 on my belt. So now my very petite T1 has two accessories that I have to carry with it for a steady low-light. :(

[RD100]

Another conversation regarding T1 and Low Light can be read here (http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=19336&forum_id=28). :)