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Moth
May 16, 2014 18:19:47 #
This moth settled tonight in a shadowy area by the kitchen ceiling and I took these photos handheld with camera flash balancing on a chair with my lovebird hanging from the camera.
My YN56111 flash will not arrive here in Spain until June 5th., that is a month since ordering - must be coming from another planet.
Settings - f 6.3, 1/60 sec. 2000 ISO. Nikon 105mm
My YN56111 flash will not arrive here in Spain until June 5th., that is a month since ordering - must be coming from another planet.
Settings - f 6.3, 1/60 sec. 2000 ISO. Nikon 105mm
May 16, 2014 19:51:25 #
Exif info of image #1:
Camera Model: NIKON D7000
Lens: 105.0 mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2014-05-16
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60-sec)
ISO equiv: 2000
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: program (Auto)
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Fine Weather
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
I suggest that you set your speedlight to Manual, which will provide maximum illumination. Manual should allow you to lower ISO, which will improve the digital noise.
Camera Model: NIKON D7000
Lens: 105.0 mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2014-05-16
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60-sec)
ISO equiv: 2000
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: program (Auto)
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Fine Weather
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
I suggest that you set your speedlight to Manual, which will provide maximum illumination. Manual should allow you to lower ISO, which will improve the digital noise.
May 16, 2014 23:36:15 #
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May 17, 2014 01:42:20 #
Thank you Douglass for the advice. and thank you Ambrose for your comment.
May 17, 2014 01:50:23 #
Which speedlight are you using?
In Manual speedlight mode, you can select your illumination output. With softbox diffusion, my manual setting is 1/8 to 1/4 output. This is how most macro-photographers control exposure.
In Manual speedlight mode, you can select your illumination output. With softbox diffusion, my manual setting is 1/8 to 1/4 output. This is how most macro-photographers control exposure.
May 17, 2014 02:08:44 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Douglass my YN560 III is on order from Amazon and will not arrive until 5th. June - it is taking a month to get here which seems a little long. Last night I just used the camera's flash in the dark corner hence the high ISO. I was surprised that this camera showed so much noise at 2000.Which speedlight are you using? In Manual speedlight mode, you can select your illumination output. With softbox diffusion, my manual setting is 1/8 to 1/4 output. This is how most macro-photographers control exposure.
May 17, 2014 02:15:28 #
Trudy wrote:
Got it. You can still set camera to manual exposure with built-in flash. Under-exposure will enhance digital noise. Proper illumination at ISO 2000 will not generate such digital noise. Your Yongnuo will make a huge difference.. . . my YN560 III is on order from Amazon . . . I just used the camera's (built-in) flash. I was surprised that this camera showed so much noise at 2000.
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May 17, 2014 02:35:09 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Got it. You can still set camera to manual exposure with built-in flash. Under-exposure will enhance digital noise. Proper illumination at ISO 2000 will not generate such digital noise. Your Yongnuo will make a huge difference.
I will do this now Douglass, thank you. I have only rarely used the flash but today I will practise.
May 17, 2014 02:52:19 #
You can make a Do-It-Yourself diffuser for your pop-up flash: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-3.html#1177497
This will soften illumination until your Yongnuo arrives.
This will soften illumination until your Yongnuo arrives.
May 17, 2014 03:30:03 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks again, I have put that job on my list for today. There seems to be lots of options and I have an empty milk container in the bin, I will retrieve it. I have ordered a diffuser as you originally suggested - that is due to arrive today but things don't always arrive on time.You can make a Do-It-Yourself diffuser for your pop-up flash, This will soften illumination until your Yongnuo arrives.
May 18, 2014 00:08:43 #
There is some good details on these photos. Angle of the shot needs work. Head wedges out like an arrow and tapers from wide to thin on the vertical axis. Shooting on a lower plane, perpendicular to the subject will reduce the noticeable OoF areas.
May 18, 2014 03:30:54 #
A-PeeR wrote:
Thanks A-PeeR, I appreciate your suggestions and will put them into practice. This little fellow had settled for the night in the angle where the wall meets the ceiling in the kitchen and I didn't think it fair to move him or disturb him by cutting a hole in the ceiling. In the morning he was gone. There will be a next time I'm sure.There is some good details on these photos. Angle of the shot needs work. Head wedges out like an arrow and tapers from wide to thin on the vertical axis. Shooting on a lower plane, perpendicular to the subject will reduce the noticeable OoF areas.
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