Water Blur
Sep 28, 2011 12:47:55 #
I would like to receive information on setting my T2i with neutral density filter 3,6, & 9, for shutter speeds, I have a good tripod and remote control for my camera, any help please?
Sep 28, 2011 13:23:19 #
ThomasV
Loc: California
I'm not to technical when it comes to choosing a SSpeed for my ND filters. I take shots of the scene and preview them in the camera. I actually count ...one Mississippi, two Mississippi .... ( no kidding i do count) I then set my remote timer after I get the exposure I need. Trial and error, yes it is. But, without knowing what scene you are shooting this seems to be the best answer I can think of. It is simple but it works for me with waterfalls and beach scenes. Here is a link that shows some beach examples I have done with my ND filter. Feel free to look around.
http://chasinglightphotography.zenfolio.com/p359044659
Good luck,
TV
http://chasinglightphotography.zenfolio.com/p359044659
Good luck,
TV
Sep 28, 2011 15:31:03 #
I want to get a Photo like your La Jolla Cove.CA, I think from you photograph near my location of Ventura County, as I recognize the area you have shot photographs in
Sep 29, 2011 05:46:52 #
Sep 29, 2011 07:22:45 #
ThomasV
Loc: California
MickiV wrote:
Love your photos....and composition...oh my!
Thanks MickV for the feedback and for taking time to view my site. Feel free to visit often as I will be adding more shots from europe very soon.
Sep 29, 2011 07:42:29 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Each filter has a filter factor that has to be added to the final setting, you can do the math in your head, or use the meter in the camera.
Here are the numbers
ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop, reduces ISO 1/2)
ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops, reduces ISO 1/4)
ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops, reduces ISO 1/8)
ND 1.8 (exposure adjustment = approx. 6 stops, transmits 1% of light,)
ND 3.0 (exposure adjustment = 10 stops, transmits 0.1% of light)
ND 4.0 (exposure adjustment = 13-2/3 stops, transmits 0.01% of light)
ND 6.0 = (exposure adjustment = approx. 20 stops)
If you stack them, at one point you may have an exposure that is longer than 30seconds, so just go to the bulb function and use a stop watch.
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Here are the numbers
ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop, reduces ISO 1/2)
ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops, reduces ISO 1/4)
ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops, reduces ISO 1/8)
ND 1.8 (exposure adjustment = approx. 6 stops, transmits 1% of light,)
ND 3.0 (exposure adjustment = 10 stops, transmits 0.1% of light)
ND 4.0 (exposure adjustment = 13-2/3 stops, transmits 0.01% of light)
ND 6.0 = (exposure adjustment = approx. 20 stops)
If you stack them, at one point you may have an exposure that is longer than 30seconds, so just go to the bulb function and use a stop watch.
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Sep 29, 2011 08:30:59 #
Candy wrote:
I would like to receive information on setting my T2i with neutral density filter 3,6, & 9, for shutter speeds, I have a good tripod and remote control for my camera, any help please?
The F/stop has little or nothing to do with blurring your waterfall. Set your shutter speed on a tripod to 1/15 of a second and forget it.
Sep 29, 2011 08:50:37 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
They indicated that they are using the shutter speed, and ND filters, which may or may not change the 1/15 speed.
Sep 29, 2011 09:01:31 #
photocat wrote:
They indicated that they are using the shutter speed, and ND filters, which may or may not change the 1/15 speed.
When photographing a waterfall you don't need to cut the light. In fact set your f=stop to F/16 and shutter speed to 1/15" or slower on a stable tripod and voila!
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Multnomah Falls
Sep 29, 2011 12:06:23 #
Thank you so much for the information Bob. I look forward to putting your information to good use, we were going hiking on Saturday to water falls near us, but at 90+F forecast inland, I think we may choose something on the coast instead, I will let everyone know how we get on. Thanks C.
Sep 29, 2011 12:20:55 #
I can get 30 second exposure stacking a .3, .6, .9 (6 stops) with ISO 200 (and a CPL). I just got ND's that will block more lightm but I have not been out yet to use them.
Sep 29, 2011 13:17:03 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
So your telling me , there was no need to post the information regarding the use of ND filters?
Sep 29, 2011 13:35:16 #
Sep 29, 2011 17:41:46 #
Candy wrote:
I would like to receive information on setting my T2i with neutral density filter 3,6, & 9, for shutter speeds, I have a good tripod and remote control for my camera, any help please?
Candy, you might want to check this link out (http://blog.gregdisch.com/2009/03/22/how-to-shooot-waterfalls/). It helped me get pictures like the one I have attached.
Hope this helps you.
Mystic Falls at Yellowstone National Park, WY
Sep 29, 2011 19:08:33 #
bobmielke wrote:
When photographing a waterfall you don't need to cut the light. In fact set your f=stop to F/16 and shutter speed to 1/15" or slower on a stable tripod and voila!
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photocat wrote:
They indicated that they are using the shutter speed, and ND filters, which may or may not change the 1/15 speed.
When photographing a waterfall you don't need to cut the light. In fact set your f=stop to F/16 and shutter speed to 1/15" or slower on a stable tripod and voila!
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There are instances when things are just too bright, that you DO need to use an ND filter depending on how much water blur you want. Some of the beach pictures that turn the waves into almost a fog effect require pretty long exposures. I personally don't have ND filters and shoot lot's of waterfalls as I live next door to a series of them including one right on my property. I just usually tend to shoot them when there isn't direct bright sunlight on the water.
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