Ancient caves.
Jun 26, 2017 21:54:45 #
Instead of a tripod, consider taking a beanbag on which you may be able to rest and stabilize your camera. Also take a remote shutter trigger.
Jun 27, 2017 06:34:13 #
We have visited several caves with Cro-Magnon art in southern France and made no attempt to take pictures (which generally was forbidden) except at the entrances. I remember a "bi-lingual" tour when the guide would give a five-minute talk and then turn to the English-only speakers (just us) and say "this art is very old" before walking on. Still, a great experience.
Jun 27, 2017 06:37:46 #
rosarioc62 wrote:
Going to visit an archeological site which consists for ancient caves. No flash photography permitted. Any tips will be highly appriciated.
It looks like BJW has it covered.
These are some links I accumulated in about 2012. Hopefully, they'll still be good.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/a-shot-in-the-dark---guide-to-cave-photography-4680
http://www.goodearthgraphics.com/showcave/photo.html
http://digital-photography-school.com/14-tips-for-cave-photography
http://www.weatherfriend.com/travel/txcave/cave_photography.htm
http://museumca.org/caves/onli_photo.html
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/cave-photography-color-gear-and-light-painting-underground-style
I asked a similar question in 2012. This is a link to the answers.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-35757-1.html
Jun 27, 2017 06:49:44 #
rosarioc62 wrote:
Going to visit an archeological site which consists for ancient caves. No flash photography permitted. Any tips will be highly appriciated.
Wondering if a small LED torch is permitted if OK you could do a little light painting or just filling in ???
Jun 27, 2017 07:08:50 #
Great link. Fascinating place. I'll have to add it to my bucket list.
Try to 'hand clamp' your camera to a guardrail or other solid surface and use your 2 second timer. Also bring a white/grey card for custom WB - any lighting is likely to be mixed.
Try to 'hand clamp' your camera to a guardrail or other solid surface and use your 2 second timer. Also bring a white/grey card for custom WB - any lighting is likely to be mixed.
Jun 27, 2017 07:23:41 #
Try a JOBY Gorilla tripod for wrapping your camera around a railing. At B&H but available elsewhere on line. I've seen them for a low as $25.+/-
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Jun 27, 2017 07:39:04 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
rosarioc62 wrote:
Going to visit an archeological site which consists for ancient caves. No flash photography permitted. Any tips will be highly appriciated.
Shoot without the flash.
Jun 27, 2017 08:00:25 #
Jun 27, 2017 08:03:15 #
I was in that neighborhood last Fall - didn't make it to Alorra but went through all 30 of the Ajanta Caves. Magnificent paintings and a 9 meter long stone "Sleeping Buddha". You've already gotten good advice on the settings. Ajanta was absolutely No flash/No tripod. I had my trusty old D300 with me - it did ok.
Jun 27, 2017 08:06:14 #
The 6D should be good to ISO 12,800 with minimal noise. Consider renting a Canon 35mm f2 IS - it's the fastest wide/ standard lens with IS that Canon makes and should let you shoot with shutter speeds in the 1/4 to 1/8 second range if not slower. Any sort of support you can arrange would be helpful.
Jun 27, 2017 08:33:05 #
Try shooting from well inside the caves to the mouth of the cave. I would also have something that I could use as a reflector possible for small artifacts. Sounds like a fun trip.
Jun 27, 2017 08:41:12 #
jackpinoh
Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
rosarioc62 wrote:
Going to visit an archeological site which consists for ancient caves. No flash photography permitted. Any tips will be highly appriciated.
Rent a Sony A7S2 with a 24mm, 25mm, or 28mm lens. Whatever camera/lens you use, test it in a dark room to see how to optimize performance. You may find it difficult to autofocus--good to know and figure out a work-around before you go.
Jun 27, 2017 08:55:27 #
dlmorris
Loc: Loma Linda, Ca
Most caves are pretty ancient, I think 😊. I took a light weight tripod with me when I visited Carlsbad a few years ago, and the pictures turned out quite well. The remote shutter release is a good idea. If you can walk in from an entrance (as opposed to going in through an elevator or something) try shooting back towards the entrance. You will get colors that your eyes didn't perceive.
Jun 27, 2017 09:16:56 #
BJW wrote:
(1)Hopefully your camera performs well in low light and u can push the ISO as high as you can w/o too much noise; (2) your lens is fast (1.4-1.7);(3) your body and/or lens have IBS ( in body stabilization); (4) consider a wide angle prime lens
Enjoy the scenery.
Enjoy the scenery.
And shoot in raw...
Jun 27, 2017 09:25:17 #
Definitely RAW.
And have an anti-noise PP software just in case.
And please post photos when you get back for all of us to enjoy. Awesome trip of a lifetime.
BJW
And have an anti-noise PP software just in case.
And please post photos when you get back for all of us to enjoy. Awesome trip of a lifetime.
BJW
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