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Conditions where the ambient (existing) light is of a low level (dark). Photographers often use additional lighting equipment or long exposures in low light conditions.

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How should I set the Canon T2i for low-light?

Your best bet is probably the 50mm. Since the maximum aperture is f/1.8 instead of f/3.5 or f/4, it will work in significantly lower light. This is because it is at least 2 stops faster (meaning 4 t …
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Can you recommend any resources about dance photography?

Like ahockley mentioned, a camera with high ISO performance will be very helpful. Also, go ahead and use a wide aperture. That will give you a lot more control of shutter speed, which is really the …
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Tips for shooting in an aquarium?

Cleaning the glass is a great suggestion, however, even with clean glass you have a few more issues. Fast moving fish - Since fish often make quick movements, you will probably want a fairly fast shu …
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What are some tips for shooting in low light?

This is the exact reason I got a 50mm f/1.8. The 1.8 aperture makes a huge difference in low light.
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Is it possible to take silhouette photos with Nikon CoolPix S70?

You should be able to, but the controls (or lack thereof) on the s70 will make it a little difficult. The key to getting a good silhouette is to put your subject in front of a bright background, then …
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What features should I look for in a DSLR to shoot live bands?

The most important body features are: The max ISO levels (and the noise levels at high ISO) Low light shooting is much easier at high ISO settings, but many lower end cameras have trouble with nois …
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