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Tips for Improving Low Light Photography with Canon Cameras

Nolan1
Apprentice

Hi everyone,

I’ve been practicing low light photography with my Canon EOS, and sometimes it’s tough to get sharp, clean shots without too much noise. I tried some basic tricks (wide aperture, higher ISO, RAW shooting), and even asked ChatGPT for ideas — it suggested playing with city lights and reflections, which turned out surprisingly fun!

What are your go-to tips or favorite Canon lenses for low light shooting?

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shadowsports
Legend
Legend

Greetings,

I suggest you start by educating yourself on the exposure triangle.  Without knowing the body you are using, It's difficult to recommend suitable lenses.  Lenses with constant faster apertures are going to be the best for low light.  

~Rick
Bay Area - CA


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kvbarkley
VIP
VIP

Which camera?

You might have a nighttime exposure mode that combines multiple images.

MAT04
Enthusiast

Everything depends on what are you shooting, steady, moving subject, slow or fast. The need of a flash, continuous light or maybe a long exposure could help. 

Nolan1
Apprentice

Great tips! Low-light photography is always a challenge, but experimenting with ISO and aperture really makes a difference. I recently tested some techniques shared here and saw noticeable improvement in my night shots. Also, I found that discussing ideas on forums and even using tools like chatgpt online for quick guidance can spark new approaches. Thanks for sharing such practical advice!

Tintype_18
Authority
Authority

Experiment and note the settings. Plus the manual should have some directions for this.

John
Canon EOS T7; EF-S 18-55mm IS; EF 28-135mm IS; EF 75-300mm; Sigma 150-600mm DG
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