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Camera setting for Christmas lights?
Dec 16, 2012 23:35:49 #
I'm using a Nikon D7000 with an 18-200mm lens. Could you suggest where to start with my settings? Thanks
Dec 17, 2012 00:26:15 #
Is this your house or around town? First thing you need is a tripod. When get to where ever you want to shoot before it gets dark. You want a little light to help with the shots. I decorated the house and got done to late to take good shots But I tried any way. I am now waiting for the snow.:) But if you would like to see what I did, you can see how they turned out. :) They range from ISO 400-900 SS-1/30 F 4- 5.6. It was to dark and I did this hand held. But this might give you a start. I would say get there early and play. Here is the link to my pictures.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-81247-1.html
Erv
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-81247-1.html
Erv
Dec 17, 2012 10:41:34 #
naturepics43 wrote:
I'm using a Nikon D7000 with an 18-200mm lens. Could you suggest where to start with my settings? Thanks
Put your camera on a tripod, use the Scene mode, and turn to Night Landscape. I also use the remote release. You'll want to use closer to the 18mm end of your lens.
I set ISO at 500 but I think maybe the Scene mode put it on Auto. Not sure.
Also be sure to try the cross screen filter. You apply after shooting in the retouch/filter menu. It lets you add stars to the lights. You need to play with it to see what you like. It makes copies of your originals so you don't have to worry about messing them up.
Here's some from the other night with my D7000. Taken in full dark.
Dec 17, 2012 11:03:47 #
Dec 17, 2012 11:11:30 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
So where is Clark Griswold living now?
Looks like you found him.
Looks like you found him.
Indeed!
We did another one that night which was even more amazing. It is a 20 minute animated show. You back your car up into the cul-de-sac facing the house and tune your car radio to a station he has set on a sign. Fabulous fun!
He has a collection box for Make-a-wish which we had to add to after enjoying all his work.
These are in Boise, Idaho.
Dec 17, 2012 11:12:30 #
MtnMan wrote:
He has a collection box for Make-a-wish which we had to add too after enjoying all his work.
These are in Boise, Idaho.
He has a collection box for Make-a-wish which we had to add too after enjoying all his work.
These are in Boise, Idaho.
Now that's a great idea!
Dec 17, 2012 14:44:17 #
ollie
Loc: Ogdensburg, NY
I've had a great deal of success with nighttime lighting by shooting at ISO 400 f16 for 16 seconds. All adjustments are made with this as you base, larger aperature>shorter exposure...
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Dec 17, 2012 17:38:35 #
Erv wrote:
Is this your house or around town? First thing you... (show quote)
Thanks Erv, just the kind of info I was hoping for. I'll give this a try
Dec 17, 2012 17:43:23 #
[quote=MtnMan
Put your camera on a tripod, use the Scene mode, and turn to Night Landscape. I also use the remote release. You'll want to use closer to the 18mm end of your lens.
I set ISO at 500 but I think maybe the Scene mode put it on Auto. Not sure.
Also be sure to try the cross screen filter. You apply after shooting in the retouch/filter menu. It lets you add stars to the lights. You need to play with it to see what you like. It makes copies of your originals so you don't have to worry about messing them up.
Here's some from the other night with my D7000. Taken in full dark.[/quote]
Thanks MtnMan, good info, I'll give this a try also.
Put your camera on a tripod, use the Scene mode, and turn to Night Landscape. I also use the remote release. You'll want to use closer to the 18mm end of your lens.
I set ISO at 500 but I think maybe the Scene mode put it on Auto. Not sure.
Also be sure to try the cross screen filter. You apply after shooting in the retouch/filter menu. It lets you add stars to the lights. You need to play with it to see what you like. It makes copies of your originals so you don't have to worry about messing them up.
Here's some from the other night with my D7000. Taken in full dark.[/quote]
Thanks MtnMan, good info, I'll give this a try also.
Dec 17, 2012 17:45:23 #
ollie wrote:
I've had a great deal of success with nighttime lighting by shooting at ISO 400 f16 for 16 seconds. All adjustments are made with this as you base, larger aperature>shorter exposure...
Thanks ollie, I'll give you suggestion a try also. More good info to work with.
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