Taking action shots of music perfomances, pets, weddings, etc.

Michele-Davis-Hogsett | Asked a year ago | Last response was a year ago

I'm a DJ and singer/soundperson in a band. I want a professional grade camera that takes crisp, clear photos, has a fast shutter speed, all without bumbly lenses that I have to change or spend more money on. A lot of pictures I take will be in clubs in low and flashing lighting. I'm also a wedding DJ and would like to snap some pictures then as well. I don't want a basic point and shoot. I've grown up with my mom as a photographer and know my way around a camera pretty well but I want something easy when I'm multi-tasking. I've been looking at the Canon powershot sx40. Is this what I need?

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a year ago Diego-Kuschausky recommends the Canon Powershot SX40

It is almost a DSLR without the worry of changing lenses. Good sensor and a huge zoom. Great effects on manual mode, the best your money can buy in point and shoot cameras.

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a year ago Tim-Matthews recommends the Canon Powershot SX40

I own the SX40. Great in low light with excellent battery life. The lens action is smooth and quick. If you don't mind a larger body it's the best of the two.

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a year ago WaterlooAlex recommends neither camera

The SX40 has a TON of zoom, I'd only recommend it if you are going on Safari or taking pictures of things way off in the distance.
For low light shooting I'd recommend either a pro digicam with a larger sensor and fast aperture, or a mirrorless camera such as the NEX-5n.

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a year ago Omar-Torres recommends neither camera

I recomended a Panasonic Lumix FZ-150, is a great camera, please compare, the functionaly, resolution, and some features that make the diference.

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a year ago Ezra-Gildesgame recommends neither camera

Why not get a small DSLR and a single, fast lens that you don't worry about changing?

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a year ago John-Kim recommends neither camera

Not happening with these cameras. Concert / band shots in poor lighting are impossible / extremely difficult to do (well) with P&S.
You really need a DLSR rig with fast lenses (with f stops in 1.4 - 2.8 range) for your stated needs.

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