Startled Hummer
Aug 18, 2013 10:55:39 #
Its been rainy and cool. I set up my 100mm macro about 5 feet from the feeder set the camera mounted flash at 1/16. ISO 200shutter 1/200 f7.1.
What do I need to do to eliminate the ghosting?
What do I need to do to eliminate the ghosting?
Startled hummer
Aug 18, 2013 11:46:28 #
The ghosting occurs when the ambient light is high enough to register an image in addition to the flash. You need to underexpose the ambient by reducing the ISO, putting the feeder in the shade, decreasing the aperture etc. The flash should be moved as close to the feeder as possible so that you can use the lowest power possible as this is when the flash duration is shortest and you have the best chance to freeze the wings. If you have more than one flash, that can give you even more light but with low power settings.
Aug 18, 2013 13:56:52 #
Once you elect to use speedlight illumination, your camera defaults to 1/200-second, which is too slow to stop wing movement.
If hummer is in full sunlight, increase to ISO 1000 and shutter duration 1/4000-second. You can let camera select aperture.
If hummer is in full sunlight, increase to ISO 1000 and shutter duration 1/4000-second. You can let camera select aperture.
Hand-held Nikon D5000 at ISO 1000, with Nikkor 55-200 zoom at 200-mm, 1/4000-sec at f/8, full sun.
Aug 18, 2013 15:28:15 #
I have shot at fast (1/2000) shutter speeds and still had blur. I looked on the web and multiple sites said what you did can't be done. I need to wait for full sun and give it a try at 1/4000.
Aug 18, 2013 15:29:30 #
Aug 18, 2013 22:08:52 #
Although technically not correct I like the ghosting in this image as it conveys a sense of motion.
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