Low light help?

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Having recently got back from Paris where I visited the louvre museum I realised that flash photography isn't allowed so my question is how could I improve my photos in this situation?

I used aperture priority F3.5 on my dx 18-200mm lens with the ISO upped too 800 but the Photos still looked a bit dark and gloomy and way to make them brighter or better?

The white balance was set to indoor light (incandescent is it?)
 
You have several options. If they allow monopods/tripods - use one and reduce your shutter speed. Get/borrow a faster lens (maybe a 50mm f1.8 - only £90 or so). Get/borrow a camera with usable higher ISO. Shoot in RAW to increase your exposure latitude. Plan ahead - most galleries will not allow flash. If you plan on shooting in any public place (indoors) its worth doing some research into what is/isn't allowed. Hope this helps?
 
Wizardfire - what camera are you using and what is the maximum ISO?

Personally, I'd rather get the shot I want but have noise/grain in it, than not get the shot at all because I don't want to increase the ISO.

Like smudgie says, a faster lens with a wider maximum aperture will give you some more stops of light. Also, try breathing out when using slower shutter speeds; it will cut down on the amount of shake. I find it works better than holding my breath. :)
 
specialman said:
Wizardfire - what camera are you using and what is the maximum ISO?

Personally, I'd rather get the shot I want but have noise/grain in it, than not get the shot at all because I don't want to increase the ISO.

Like smudgie says, a faster lens with a wider maximum aperture will give you some more stops of light. Also, try breathing out when using slower shutter speeds; it will cut down on the amount of shake. I find it works better than holding my breath. :)
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My camera at the moment is a Nikon d5000 with a maximum iSO setting of 3200 I think and I used a 18-200mm dx lens,I also have a 35 mm f1.8 dx lens should I of used that instead ?
 
Use the 35mm, if only to give you a bit more light without having to increase the ISO. Personally, I'd go up to ISO 1600 and see how noisy it is - shooting in raw and/or using good noise reduction software could help also.:)
 
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