Taking photo's in a cave
Aug 4, 2017 19:33:10 #
I don't know you or who you are. But you have definitely shown you are an asshole. This is a legitimate question. If you are so good, why are you here? Go away.
Aug 4, 2017 19:39:51 #
RickSask wrote:
I don't know you or who you are. But you have definitely shown you are an asshole. This is a legitimate question. If you are so good, why are you here? Go away.
Is your quote reply not working. So others know who you are talking about.
Aug 4, 2017 19:52:01 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Thanks Jack...but dang...I don't have a flash yet. I am just starting out with my first dslr - just got it this past Nov and still in the beginning stages of learning. Would the on board flash be good to use or not?
Yes, your built in flash will work for you, specially since it's all you have. Set your ISO on auto, your mode on P. Practice holding your camera as steady as you can, use VR if you have it. Shoot a lot and have fun! 😎
Aug 4, 2017 19:54:58 #
She can practice holding her camera arm against her body tightly an holding her breath when hitting the trigger.
Aug 4, 2017 20:11:15 #
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Tripods were allowed in Luray Caverns and I did not have problem taking pictures without flash when I was there. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-255481-1.html
CindyHouk wrote:
I will be visiting the Lewis and Clark Caverns... ... (show quote)
Tripods were allowed in Luray Caverns and I did not have problem taking pictures without flash when I was there. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-255481-1.html
Aug 4, 2017 20:35:24 #
Kissel vonKeister
Loc: Georgia
cthahn wrote:
You are the photographer and have to decide how to take the picture. If you can not take a picture of what you see, then you are not a photographer.
Oh YOU again!
Aug 4, 2017 20:41:45 #
cthahn wrote:
You are the photographer and have to decide how to take the picture. If you can not take a picture of what you see, then you are not a photographer.
I wonder if your parents are especially proud of you when you post this kind of response to someone who is seeking information.
BATMAN
Aug 4, 2017 20:46:35 #
dirtpusher wrote:
People need read entire threads before posting.
Some people need to re-read their own posts before they post 'em. ( Your President Trump does. )
BATMAN
Aug 4, 2017 21:02:28 #
JeffR
Loc: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
cthahn wrote:
You are the photographer and have to decide how to take the picture. If you can not take a picture of what you see, then you are not a photographer.
Jerk
Aug 4, 2017 21:03:20 #
Batman wrote:
Some people need to re-read their own posts before they post 'em. ( Your President Trump does. )
BATMAN
BATMAN
Are you trying hijack again.
Aug 4, 2017 21:09:43 #
JeffR
Loc: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
nemcn wrote:
Note to cthan: such snotty remarks are off-putting and uncalled for. Diminishes the purpose and participation of photographers of all interest and skill levels. Shame on you
Agree entirely.
cthan is added to my ignore list.Aug 4, 2017 21:57:24 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
nemcn wrote:
Note to cthan: such snotty remarks are off-putting and uncalled for. Diminishes the purpose and participation of photographers of all interest and skill levels. Shame on you
He does this all the time, eh ?
Aug 4, 2017 22:05:16 #
Well aren't you the most helpful little person out there. I'm sure she will learn a lot from your smart#%&$ answer. Not all of us are perfect like you. Maybe someday.
cthahn wrote:
You are the photographer and have to decide how to take the picture. If you can not take a picture of what you see, then you are not a photographer.
Aug 4, 2017 23:05:29 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Thanks ....caves will have soft yellowish light on floor and no tripod allowed....so a high ISO is what I will need....should I use Auto ISO? If yes, what should the max be set to?
I can't accurately answer your question because I don't know the ISO characteristics of your camera. Mine I would push up to 12,800 iso, but there is a good chance that you will start to see a lot of noise at anything above 6400.
As far as using flashlights if you get several people to work together they might still help fill in some of the shadows, but it is a lot more difficult without a tripod.
Big think is stick with a shutter speed of at least 1/15th of a second, 1/30th would be better, but with a wide angle lens you may get away with 1/15th. The lights on the floor will help some. If it was me I would jack the ISO up as high as I thought I could set my shutter speed to 1/30th and my fstop wide open and underexpose if necessary.
And I'm sorry it appears that the cave photos I was going to use for an example are on a hard drive that is in the computer shop for repair.
Aug 4, 2017 23:07:51 #
billnikon wrote:
Find out what lighting they will use inside the cave, set for that color temperature, once you are in the cave, set aperture priority and stop lens down two stops from wide open, use ISO and shot at least 1/60 sec.
Setting your white balance for the type of lighting inside the cave is an excellent idea. Two stops from wide open is fine if you have enough light, but there may not be that much light. As far as shutter speed at 18mm should be able to go at least down to 1/30th and maybe 1/15th. General rule of thumb is to go as slow as the mm of the lens.
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