All these problems may be a hindrance and even difficult to overcome, but they're definitely not impossible. All you need is a bit of patience and this simple three step guide. Let's start with:
Step 1: Setting the cam
Your camera's auto mode is great for most situations, but when it comes to taking pictures in low-light, you'll do a lot better by taking a bit of manual control. Of course it all depends on how much control your camera can offer too.
Auto mode just doesn't do justice to the available light at night
The most basic setting change you can make is using your camera's 'Night Scene' mode. Using this mode, the camera automatically adjusts itself to a higher ISO sensitivity level and a slower shutter speed, which makes it optimal for taking pictures under low-light conditions. This is the best option for cameras that offers no manual control. For ones that do, there's a bit more you can tweak.
The main things you need to look out for when taking night shots are:
ISO Sensitivity: These days most mid-range level cameras and above offer manual ISO settings. ISO sensitivity is basically how sensitive your camera's image sensor is to light. The higher the sensitivity setting, the faster it will capture light, which is what makes higher ISO levels ideal for night photography. For a night shot I would generally recommend a high setting like ISO 200, ISO 400, or above depending on how dark the location is.
Note: Using higher ISO settings may also cause digital noise on the image, so it's advisable not to go overboard with higher ISO levels.
The manual modes may seem overwhelming as of now, but luckily most cameras that support it, give you a basic preview of the end result while you're adjusting the settings, leaving lesser space for mistakes. Still, as in all skills, practice makes one perfect.
Now that you know how to set the camera right, lets move on to the second step...
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