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Which of these two cameras is better to take pictures of lightning?
Nikon Coolpix P90 12MP digital camera with 24x optical zoom, 3 "LCD http://www.walmart.com/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-Digital-Black/ip/10928333 or Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS Black 10.1 MP Digital SLR with 18-55 IS lens, and 2.5 "LCD http://www.walmart.com/Eos-Rebel-Xs-Slr-Digital/ip/10669032
Any DSLR is best for taking pictures of the lighting, it can open the shutter and keep it open for a couple of lighting strikes, including this: The http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10910906 fine of P & S Nikon is unique since it is one of the few P & S cameras have modes that allow the user to choose the aperture and shutter speed. It also has a fireworks show Night Landscape mode and also must work to shoot a beam if the time your shot correctly. Do you have the two cameras? If so, do some tests. Use a tripod during exhibitions. From a DSLR has a larger sensor will produce higher resolution images.
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