Cloud is also driving evolutionary change in its components, like server microvisors for stronger security, low cost Flash storage for large data sets and energy-saving chips.
Both products abandoned the "do everything poorly" philosophy that permeated the low-end flash camcorder space and were recently upgraded to enable more recording time, and have best captured the new spirit of short, good quality video clips that are now dominating the Web.
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As a result, the PENTAX Q10 produces sharp, blur-free images even under demanding conditions that are prone to camera shake, such as use with a telephoto lens or shooting in low-light without flash.
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To get creative in challenging light, a built-in pop-up flash supplies extra lighting when capturing images in low-light situations or to provide a fill flash to eliminate shadows.
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Suddenly a flash of fur, a low growl, and a leopard sprung across our path, leaping atop a hulking solitary boulder.
To complement the speed of the f1.8 lens, the camera's low-light mode automatically adjusts the ISO sensitivity up to ISO 12, 800 to take sharp, full-resolution photos in dim conditions, and an easily accessible built-in pop-up flash and AF illuminator brightens low-lit subjects, reduces red-eye and fills in dark areas.
Flash memory works best in small, low-memory gadgets such as phones, cameras and portable music players.
These devices use flash memory to create a rugged and low power internal storage.
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Starting at ISO 100 and ranging all the way to ISO 3, 200 (previously only available for incredibly grainy black and white film shots), the camera can manage in low-light situations previously resigned to lots of flash or lots of black.
This allows the camera to capture natural, low noise handheld images in near-dark conditions without needing flash.
An AF Illuminator and accessory FL-LM1 flash, included with both cameras, adds to their low-light performance.
Typically, a flash can be too bright and wash out one's subject when used in low-light or night-time settings, ruining what could have been a great image.
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