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Jul 25, 2016 11:12:55   #
Moose Loc: North Carolina
 
I have a Sony DSC(Digital Still Camera)-HX400V which has a lot of bells and whistles and a great point and shoot camera. However, I've noticed that when I go to shoot a water fall the slowest shutter speed is 1/4. I'm using Shutter Priority and Auto ISO, but still it stays at 1/4. Perhaps that is enough for a milky effect, but not sure. What further steps can I use to get that milky effect with this camera?

Thanks for your help.

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Jul 25, 2016 11:20:40   #
ggttc Loc: TN
 
Take a look here..

https://photographylife.com/what-is-shutter-speed-in-photography

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Jul 25, 2016 11:23:11   #
twowindsbear
 
Here's my WAG:
Try setting the lowest value for ISO rather than AUTO.

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Jul 25, 2016 12:11:29   #
Moose Loc: North Carolina
 
Thanks GGTTC for the link, however, it appears I cannot get a slower shutter speed than 1/4 second. I contacted Sony support and they say that 1/4 is the slowest. Thanks for answering and providing the information.



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Jul 25, 2016 12:12:29   #
Moose Loc: North Carolina
 
Thanks two.. I've tried that and it will only go to 1/4 sec. After checking with Sony support, it appears 1/4 is the slowest I can get.


twowindsbear wrote:
Here's my WAG:
Try setting the lowest value for ISO rather than AUTO.

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Jul 25, 2016 12:21:35   #
hcmcdole
 
Moose wrote:
Thanks two.. I've tried that and it will only go to 1/4 sec. After checking with Sony support, it appears 1/4 is the slowest I can get.


Try this website

https://www.community.sony.com/t5/Cybershot-Cameras/HX400-setting-slow-shutter-speeds/td-p/375302

I wonder if you have bracketing turned on?

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Jul 25, 2016 12:38:37   #
BebuLamar
 
I check the specs it says the slowest speed is 30 seconds.

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Jul 25, 2016 13:20:59   #
Moose Loc: North Carolina
 
hcmcdole: Thank you, thank you. It was bracketing that I had set on for auto/hdr. I knew one or more of the hoggers would come through.
That's great. Now I can shoot the waterfalls with the blur/milky effect. Thanks again.


hcmcdole wrote:

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Jul 25, 2016 13:22:19   #
Moose Loc: North Carolina
 
Thanks Bebu.. I would have thought Sony support would have answered that, but not. Thanks for checking and I've found the problem. I had bracketing on which prevented the slower speed.

BebuLamar wrote:
I check the specs it says the slowest speed is 30 seconds.

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Jul 26, 2016 06:26:17   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Moose wrote:
What further steps can I use to get that milky effect with this camera?

Thanks for your help.


If 1/4 second isn't slow enough, a ND filter is the next step.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Sony+DSC+HX400V+nd+filter

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Jul 26, 2016 07:47:27   #
dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida
 
Also important is sync speed with flash... DSLRs are often limited to 1/180 compared to bridge or superzoom builtin flash will sync at 1/400. Important for taking photos in FL during hurricane when flowers are at their best but moving a bit. Seriously stops motion if a gusting wind day or rain drops etc. 1/180 does not cut it.

I have the Sony HX50 and when clicked to manual it is flash always, 1/400/f=8, ISO 100. Flash intensity is regulated by toilet tissue and/or distance from subject.

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Jul 26, 2016 09:15:57   #
Leitz Loc: Solms
 
Moose wrote:
...I would have thought Sony support would have answered that...

Perhaps Sony support assumed you knew how you had the camera set up??

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Jul 26, 2016 09:30:59   #
Moose Loc: North Carolina
 
Jerry, thanks for the link regarding ND filter.

jerryc41 wrote:

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Jul 26, 2016 09:33:47   #
Moose Loc: North Carolina
 
I always use Chat to work with support folks as I don't understand many of them and can't hear that well either. I didn't mention that I was using auto HDR, but when I specifically asked about only getting 1/4 shutter speed, that should have raised a flag that I had a setting that was causing it. Anyway, the problem is resolved.


Leitz wrote:
Perhaps Sony support assumed you knew how you had the camera set up??

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Jul 26, 2016 09:35:24   #
Moose Loc: North Carolina
 
dpullum, thanks for that info on the flash sync.

dpullum wrote:
Also important is sync speed with flash... DSLRs are often limited to 1/180 compared to bridge or superzoom builtin flash will sync Flash intensity is regulated by toilet tissue and/or distance from subject.

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