Digital Night

I need to take a portrait outside during the night using a digital camera (not digital slr =( ) What settings?

What settings should I use to get a really good photo?

Whenever I have a question/problem such as yours, I read the user’s guide
(aka “the manual”).
It is amazing just how much I always learn from that.

If that doesn’t help (or if I’m interested in a product I don’t own), I check the manufacturer’s website.
They have descriptions and specs for their gadgets, often have user forums, and the decent manufacturers all let you download the manuals in electronic form (so losing the book is no longer a problem).

99% of the time that does the trick.

Without knowing which camera you have, how could we answer your question?
Mind you, it is much MUCH better for you to read the book, anyway. You’ll love how much you’ll learn from it.

O’Reilly Webcast: Digital Night Photography

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