Christmas decorations
Dec 7, 2011 10:14:08 #
Can anyone give me some advise on taking Christmas light pictures at night ? I would rather not use atrypod if I can help it, I'm using a Olympus sp-510uz
Thank you and happy holidays Joe
Thank you and happy holidays Joe
Dec 7, 2011 10:47:37 #
Thanks for bringing up this topic. I have the same question. I know you are supposed to take them while there is still some lite, but tried like9 different settings on two lens and nothing..
Dec 7, 2011 11:05:14 #
I was told ISP 400 with a SSof 1sec and an aperture of 5.6 with try tripod And use a remote. Good luck
Dec 7, 2011 12:34:17 #
Weidoh wrote:
Can anyone give me some advise on taking Christmas light pictures at night ? I would rather not use atrypod if I can help it, I'm using a Olympus sp-510uz
Thank you and happy holidays Joe
Thank you and happy holidays Joe
I'm not familar with your camera or lens speed, but try test shot with wide open apature and distance at infinity and subject distance more than 30 feet away with manual set for 1 second hand held trying to hold by eye on a single target. If too dark and lens has been used wide open, try for 2 seconds.
I shoot electric neon signs hand held 1 second fast lens more than 40 feet away from a moving car (wife driving) and the effects are streaking lines that terminate into the sign or any lit object, and at time produce neat images from light patterns. You can paint by light (check the Internet on that topic). Larry
Dec 7, 2011 12:44:15 #
I forgot to mention shoot at high ASA 400 or better...it's all with testing. but for fireworks try this. setup camera on tripod aim at location where lights are happening. use a lens cap that slips over the lens and not snaps into place (don't want to shake camera). can use small ASA 50, but open aperature in bulb, catch a bust, close cap over opened aperature, till next burst and repeat for a few (more than 3 bursts). Know this exposure is seldom on the same exact spot, each shot increases the exposure value, but on slow exposure speeds (small ASA) it takes many shots to produce a fully exposed image. I use Digital and speak in film terms as I understand and have ample experience with both. Larry
Dec 7, 2011 16:58:34 #
ltruex wrote:
I forgot to mention shoot at high ASA 400 or better
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
Dec 7, 2011 17:07:40 #
The other thing is to go take them before it gets dark. Do it right at dusk. Just before sun set or just a little after. That way the lights don't get blow out. And dress warm :)
Dec 7, 2011 17:09:07 #
snowbear wrote:
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
ltruex wrote:
I forgot to mention shoot at high ASA 400 or better
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
Dec 7, 2011 17:11:22 #
Thank you, all. Will try suggestions and let you know if I was acctually able to get some good shots.
Dec 7, 2011 17:12:16 #
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
Oh Hey! I never thought of that!!! Good idea!snowbear wrote:
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
ltruex wrote:
I forgot to mention shoot at high ASA 400 or better
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
Dec 8, 2011 06:12:19 #
Dec 8, 2011 06:12:55 #
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
snowbear wrote:
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
ltruex wrote:
I forgot to mention shoot at high ASA 400 or better
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
{{LOL}} no fun at all!
Dec 8, 2011 06:32:22 #
I did forget to mention HAVE FUN DOING THESE THINGS, and you will find night light shooting or painting can be both rewarding and often unexpected results that pop your eyes open...try it and see
:thumbup:
Dria wrote:
{{LOL}} no fun at all!
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
snowbear wrote:
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
ltruex wrote:
I forgot to mention shoot at high ASA 400 or better
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
{{LOL}} no fun at all!
:thumbup:
Dec 8, 2011 07:30:45 #
gizzy.whicker wrote:
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
snowbear wrote:
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
ltruex wrote:
I forgot to mention shoot at high ASA 400 or better
I haven't heard that term for a while!
For all you young'uns out there, ASA = ISO.
Why bother with ISOs and ASAs and shutters settings and F-stops and tripods and all such the like. I scan all my Christmas light pictures out of Target & Walmart sales fliers, sometimes Sears.
One problem - my lights are prettier than theirs. :-) :-)
Dec 8, 2011 07:56:51 #
Weidoh wrote:
Can anyone give me some advise on taking Christmas light pictures at night ? I would rather not use atrypod if I can help it, I'm using a Olympus sp-510uz
Thank you and happy holidays Joe
Thank you and happy holidays Joe
Outside at night (very dark) you need a higher ISO, more like 2500 to 5000 ISO ...... set your camera on manual with settings of SS 60 aperature f4 ..... at this point you can play around with the SS and aperature & ISO to get what you want ....I hope this helps .... happy shooting ....
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