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<blockquote data-quote="aroy" data-source="post: 549604" data-attributes="member: 16090">Faster action requires higher shutter speeds. Considering that the available light is a constant, for proper exposure, you can increase the shutter speed only by increasing the aperture opening and/or increasing the ISO. The smaller sensor in the P series will limit the usable high ISO as noise will creep in fast. Nor do these cameras come with a fast lens. So your options are limited to increasing the ISO while using fast shutter speed. If there is a lot of noise, then that is it, nothing can be done about it.This is one those situations where you have reached the limits of the camera. You can try high ISO and high shutter speeds, but I doubt that you will be happy with the results. Even a low end DSLR will give better high ISO performance, not to speak of higher shutter speeds and a host of controls over the image taking process.You best bet is to get a DSLR, entry level D3300 with its kit lens if you are cash constrained or a D750 with a fast zoom if you can afford it. The D3300 with it kit zoom is quite good for your purpose. Add the 35mm F1.8 DX and you have a good low light solution. Shoot RAW and you can recover at least 2 EV of dark areas with minimal noise.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="aroy, post: 549604, member: 16090"] Faster action requires higher shutter speeds. Considering that the available light is a constant, for proper exposure, you can increase the shutter speed only by increasing the aperture opening and/or increasing the ISO. The smaller sensor in the P series will limit the usable high ISO as noise will creep in fast. Nor do these cameras come with a fast lens. So your options are limited to increasing the ISO while using fast shutter speed. If there is a lot of noise, then that is it, nothing can be done about it. This is one those situations where you have reached the limits of the camera. You can try high ISO and high shutter speeds, but I doubt that you will be happy with the results. Even a low end DSLR will give better high ISO performance, not to speak of higher shutter speeds and a host of controls over the image taking process. You best bet is to get a DSLR, entry level D3300 with its kit lens if you are cash constrained or a D750 with a fast zoom if you can afford it. The D3300 with it kit zoom is quite good for your purpose. Add the 35mm F1.8 DX and you have a good low light solution. Shoot RAW and you can recover at least 2 EV of dark areas with minimal noise. [/QUOTE]

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