Hand held twilight Sony camera

 

When I go photo walking my camera is on auto and I shoot Jpeg's. Sometimes I have to use different features on my Sony camera.

I went to a museum on Saturday that was built in the 1800's. The only lighting was from the windows.

They said we could not use a flash to take photos. I took my first photos that I took were dark.

I then used the hand-held twilight feature on my Sony A5000 to take photos.

These two photos are not using hand held twilight.

These three photos are using hand held twilight

On the Sony A5000 camera, "Hand-held Twilight" mode is designed for low-light situations where you want to avoid using a tripod or a flash.

Here's how to use it:

Steps to Enable Hand-held Twilight Mode:

Turn on the Camera: Switch on your Sony a5000.

Set Mode to SCN (Scene Selection):
Use the mode dial to select the SCN setting.
Press the Control Wheel to bring up the scene mode options.
Select Hand-held Twilight Mode:
Scroll through the scene options until you find Hand-held Twilight.
Select it and confirm by pressing the Control Wheel button.

How Hand-held Twilight Mode Works:
In this mode, the camera takes multiple shots in quick succession and combines them into one clear image. This reduces the chances of blurring caused by shaky hands and enhances the image quality in low light without using a flash.

Tips:
Hold the Camera Steady: While the camera will compensate for some shake, it's still best to hold the camera as steady as possible.
Use When Flash Isn’t an Option: This mode works best for dimly lit environments where you don't want to use flash, like capturing evening indoor settings or night-time street shots.