After trying out a few different brands (Canon, Lumix for 8000-10000r, and Sony for 4300r), I finally settled on the Sony. While the camera's ability to capture night landscapes handheld at F2.8 is impressive, it has trouble focusing on individuals in dim lighting, leaving as much as 70 percent of the image in shadow. The camera features a wide range of creative shooting options. Check out vk.com/vlad. Kuzmichev for some visual aids.
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