taking photos in the dark

[Mr P Cannop]

whats the best camera for taking photos in the dark ??

[Deemac]

High ISO pickup with a fast lens (f1.4 etc)

[Mr P Cannop]

for how much (price) ??

[North Light]

You might find these articles interesting

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/night-photography.htm

http://www.schoolofphotography.com/night/night.html

[Deemac]

Interesting links Northlight, thanks.

[Mr P Cannop]

took 2 photos this morning about 7am still dark then went to review them too dark

[Seabird]

took 2 photos this morning about 7am still dark then went to review them too dark

Use a tripod and use a longer exposure.
Not sure of your camera but you may need a remote cable to stop camera tremble.
Long exposures dont work if it's windy, unless your sheltered.
Try a few test shots 5 seconds then 10 seconds then 15 seconds then see what you've got.
Thats about as basic as you can get.

[Mr P Cannop]

Kodak DX3600
Zoom Digital Camera

[Seabird]

Your camera has an exposure range from 1/8 t0 1/1200 sec.
This would give your camera a very limited use for low light photography.
If you want night pics with car light streaks and moving lights from planes you need much longer exposures than your camera can provide if what i have read is correct.
Unless there is a way of holding the shutter open for many seconds on a tripod your not going to get the type of pictures you want.
I'm sorry to say it's very much a case of try something else or get a different camera.
Someone else may know more about your camera than i, and may have a better answer for you.

[Mr P Cannop]

ok thanks for your help and time