Maybe it's funny to you but it's true for most of the cases. People get pissed off and return or throw away their cameras without realizing they can just focus manually.
i have a question? you've mentioned mirror-up setting.I guess its not available in nikond3100. will you please help me on how to capture better photos during night time? please... thanks! :)
*face palm* This is exactly why you need to read the user manual.
On page 5 of D3100 manual on Quiet Shutter Release, "As for single frame, except that the camera makes no sound after shooting and that a beep does not sound when the camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings."
It doesn't address anything about shutter mirror's behavior. It's LiveView that keeps the shutter mirror raised until you trigger the shutter release button.
I will be shooting a homecoming tonight. Most of the time its pitch black outside and things are moving. Like in sports shots. I have a Nikon d3000 and a 50mm 1.4 lens. I also have an external flash. Can you tell me what i should have my settings at in Manual mode? Thank you
Wauw, great nightshots, and thanks for the tips. I just got the new Nikon D7000, its not a full frame butt its ok for me. Small question, can i use a 50mm 1.4 lens for nightshooting ore are their better lenses for this kind off pictures without costing a fortune ? NIKON NR1 CAMERA's
sorry to bother you again but i have 2 questions. 1: what is the best way to let my Nikon D3100 de-mist/warm up? i have been out in -1 degree for 3 1/2 hours and its all wet as if it has been sprayed lightly with a squirty bottle. 2: do you have any tips on keeping the lense fog/mist/frost free while taking long exposures in cold temperatures? i have been wiping the end with a slightly warm lense cloth. thank you for your speedy reply last time. michael
The camera is not supposed to be operating in freezing temperatures (it could cause battery to leak and fry the circuits in the camera). Keep it at 20ºF or warmer.
In other cold conditions, simply keep the camera *and* lens in the bag for at least 20 minutes to acclimate the temperature change before using. It will make your camera setup cold to prevent moisture build-up. Do the same when entering a warm environment from cold environment as well.
at the end when you have the photos. the third photo is of our galaxy, how did you get it to show? was it on a very long exposure? if so did you have the camera on a rotating/motorised tripod? was it a very clear night. here in england we dont get alot of pure clear nights. i have just started taking photographs and only have the Nikon D3100 so its not as advanced as the d3 and d700. I will change the things on the camera of which i am able. thanks, michael
How did it show? Uh, it was there in the sky. No, not long exposure, it was captured at high sensitivities. No need for a motorized tripod, that is for very long exposure of the deep space. Yes, crystal clear night with zero light pollution. For further information, please refer to How to Photograph Stars and Meteor Showers Tutorial.
Nighttime sports is a different story where it will require large apertures, fast shutter speeds, and high ISO sensitivities. This tutorial is for the opposite (small apertures, slow shutter speeds, and low ISO sensitivities).
thanks for tips, i am trying to shoot a building in real dark conditions with next to no light. what kind of settings should i use for say a 2-5 minute shutter speed(is that even long enough), low iso of about 100 and f/11 came out really dark, should i raise the iso and lower the f stop or will that make quality poor and lighting poor? i guess i have to experiment more....
This tutorial is more suitable for well lit conditions, not completely blacked out conditions. You would need to use higher apertures (low ƒ/number), slower shutter speeds, and higher ISO sensitivities. No, it will not worsen the image quality, as long as you know your lens' useable apertures. It will not make the lighting poor because your camera does not add the lighting; the ambient lighting does.
Why should lens diffraction appear lower on an D300? Diffraction is a lens issue due to diaphragm construction, not a sensor/film defect. If it shows on an D300 it will show on a D700 and on a D3.
Yes, except the D300's and any other DX format sensors have a crop factor of 1.5X, which increases the risk of lens diffraction. In other words, it "magnifies" into the diffraction area. FX / Film format do not have a crop factor so it stays neutral, which is usually F/16.0.
(Copy / Paste) For the moon photo, it is two images stacked in-camera via Multiple Exposure. We used a 600mm ƒ/4 VR for the moon then swapped to 24-70mm ƒ/2.8 for the mountains and voila.
Mojave Desert National Park? Joshua Tree National Park? Big Bear? Yosemite? Big Sur? There are too many places in California you can get similar pictures; it's the timing and location that matters.
No. D700 is basically a dummy-me-down version of D3 while the D3 are cleaner and crisper at higher sensitivities. Only worry about noise performance if you plan to do prints bigger than 8" x 10".
I believe you was speaking of another remote of Nikon MC-30, which is in that price range. The MC-36 is top-of-the-line (and, yes, the most expensive) remote available today in Nikon brand. You should be happy because you will find yourself using it 5 or 10 years from now.
HI kiwiguy , I am very happy with it and now you explained the difference I hastily retreat from my initial hasty conclusion.
We do seem to pay a little more for goods in the UK than most other countries though....we seem to accept prices easier than say the US market does.....you may shoot me down in flames again if Im off the mark. HeHe!
Do you "not" prefer to use off market non Nikon manufacture remote? Nikon remotes for D3 D700 D300 are over $100US, the most expensive one are like $300. But off market ones are much cheaper. Do they do the same job? or there will be a chance to damage the camera body??
Well, that is our preference to use Nikon-brand remote because the MC-36 offers everything that we need rather than just a remote with a button to push. Um, there are other remotes that could be used on big bad boys like MC-30 or ML-3 (we recommend the MC-30, the ML-3 is too maddening to work with) - the MC-36 is about $50-70USD.
For third party remotes, no problem as long as they have 10-pin terminal on another end. Only worry if it is a lens, radio slave, flash, or grip.
Do you mean long exposure with moving subjects, such as cars?
Simply follow this tutorial and use the slowest shutter speed on a tripod and let the cars pass by, they will show up in pretty red and white lines. :)
Mirror Up raises the shutter mirror (vibration appears) - wait about 10-15 seconds until the camera gets rid of the vibration. Then press the cable again to open the shutter curtain (no vibration) to expose the image. Then both shutter curtain and mirror returns at same time.
So, yes, with Mirror Up, completely zero and vibration-free photographs. If your camera do not have Mirror Up, put something heavy over the camera and lens (beanbags) to reduce as much vibrations as possible.
Some settings that are being shown in this video isn't supported in the D60 but use similar results and use a remote control (ML-L3) to trigger your camera.
If I am shooting in RAW, how important is it to set both NR's (ISO and LE) ON? I tried night photography before with both turned off and worked on the noise digitally in Lightroom. Does it make a noticable difference?
Thanks a lot for the very helpful tutorials. Appreciate all this effort.
The Long Exposure Noise Reduction doesn't affect the RAW files unless you use Nikon Capture NX2 to develop the RAW's. Other RAW development programs, such as Lightroom, Photoshop CS3 / CS4's ACR (Adobe Camera RAW), Apple Aperture, etc. ignores these settings.
So, it's not that important to set it on if you wish to control the noise manually when developing your RAW files.
If you set for the lowest ISO, it equals to slow shutter speeds, the stars move while the exposure you will be seeing a lot of lines across the sky. With high ISO's, it equals to faster shutter speeds, the stars freeze in the sky.
3rd photo is 1/15s at F/5.6, ISO 3200
5th photo is 1/30s at F/4, ISO 6400
For the moon photo - it is two images stacked in-camera (Multiple Exposure), I used a 600mm ƒ/4 VR for the moon then swapped to 24-70mm ƒ/2.8 for the mountains then there it is.
Those were ideal settings if using a tripod at night or if a situation dictates. How about settings if handheld? Any suggestions? Is it advisable to shoot at night turning Dlighting to off if handheld?
love those shots of the Milky Way,as for camera manufacturer,It realy doesnt matter the 3 main ones I use are Pentax,Nikon & Canon.Its all down to the photgrapher.ok each has thair own preference but as long as you have good glass & good body its down to you to take the pics
does anyone know if they still make the batterys that u put in the camera but then plug into the wall to have endless power (unless ur house losses power) that would allow for long exposures.
• To keep the camera powered up when connected to a computer
• To allow the camera to do Mirror Lock-Up (for sensor cleaning, some models require it)
• To allow the camera do a long exposure.
For your information, for digital and doing super long exposure will result in poor noise performance. Be patient until November 1st, there'll be a video discussing about super long exposures.
It's the same setting as shown on the video for D40. Don't worry about the other features that D40 doesn't have (such as M-UP, remote cord, Exp. Delay Mode, etc. etc).
Since D40 is limited for ISO 200, use ISO 200 and don't go anywhere lower than F/8, and use Tungsten WB.
Hello, can you teache me how to take pictures at night to people with very low light, outside? I have a nikon d3 and d700 with sb-800 and sb-900 but only in the center its iluminate. Tank you and sorry my english.
That's right except the grain will appear. It's never an issue for me since we print magazines that uses about 2 megapixels in size so the noise is hardly seen.
i said lol cause im a christian and always say Hallelujah
12PROCTOR12 6 days ago
We use that word to express rejoicing...
Lilkiwiguy87 6 days ago
Manuel Focus " HALLELUJAH" .. Lol
12PROCTOR12 1 week ago
Maybe it's funny to you but it's true for most of the cases. People get pissed off and return or throw away their cameras without realizing they can just focus manually.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 week ago
or you could use a timer to avoid camera shake :)
streetboy2k7 1 month ago
Self timer will still cause camera shake.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 month ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 no it will not
streetboy2k7 1 month ago
Try taking a self timer photograph with a telephoto lens at a slow shutter speed.
This stuff is basic primary school's conceptual physics: it causes vibrations.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 month ago
Slow shutter speeds are possible with high ISO, but you'll get a very graining looking image. Low ISO will give nice smooth clear image
acteuro03 3 months ago
@acteuro03 yeah, it's possible but not when you'll be exceeding the lowest useable aperture.
superkiwizorro 3 months ago
why we need to use low ISO for night photography?
i thought we need to use high ISO
linitisplastica 3 months ago in playlist More videos from Lilkiwiguy87
@linitisplastica slow shutter speeds aren't possible with a high ISO sensitivity.
superkiwizorro 3 months ago
@linitisplastica less grain dude.
PhuNguyen88 2 months ago
i have a question? you've mentioned mirror-up setting.I guess its not available in nikond3100. will you please help me on how to capture better photos during night time? please... thanks! :)
MYsweetypieable 6 months ago
Simple: sandbag and self timer.
This video will show you how, watch "Way #2: Self Timer" part that starts at 1:24: youtube.com/watch?v=Sy53bqKul-Q
Lilkiwiguy87 6 months ago
@MYsweetypieable on nikon d3100, you can do an effective mirror lockup by:-
1. Choosing manual exposure mode[M]
2. Turning on to quiet shutter relese mode[Q]
3. Turning on Live View mode[Lv]
If you dont belive, detach your lens, do as I said and see what happens!
Unlike Nikon d90, the mirror does NOT go down and then up again when you press the shutter.
EASY!!
NIBIR98 6 months ago
*face palm* This is exactly why you need to read the user manual.
On page 5 of D3100 manual on Quiet Shutter Release, "As for single frame, except that the camera makes no sound after shooting and that a beep does not sound when the camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings."
It doesn't address anything about shutter mirror's behavior. It's LiveView that keeps the shutter mirror raised until you trigger the shutter release button.
Please sit down and read your manual.
Lilkiwiguy87 6 months ago
ah nice tutorial , and cool pictures
BillieJean900 7 months ago
ISO 1600-3200 for D300 and D700 and 6400 for D3? Are you sure?
D700 and D3 have same sensor / sensitivity.
vperkic 8 months ago
*rolls eyes* Yes, same sensor and sensitivity but different noise performance.
Lilkiwiguy87 8 months ago
Hey there, this is a great tutorial, thank you for being so thorough!
timberwolves03 9 months ago
Great job !!
paorob 9 months ago
Great video. You suggestions helped me a lot. Keep up the good work.
tillasmax 10 months ago
I will be shooting a homecoming tonight. Most of the time its pitch black outside and things are moving. Like in sports shots. I have a Nikon d3000 and a 50mm 1.4 lens. I also have an external flash. Can you tell me what i should have my settings at in Manual mode? Thank you
kareingkara 10 months ago in playlist Photography
• Attach the diffuse dome then tilt flash head up 45º (SB-600, -700, -800, and -900 only)
• Set for iTTL (not -BL and/or -FP)
• Set for F/2.0
• Set for 1/60s
• Set for Flash WB
• Set for AF-S and Single Point AF (so your flash's assistant lamp will illuminate; SB-600, -700, -800, and -900 only)
• Test to see if flash needs positive or negative compensation
• Shoot away
P.S. Next time, don't wait until the day of your photoshoot to learn this.
Lilkiwiguy87 10 months ago
Wauw, great nightshots, and thanks for the tips. I just got the new Nikon D7000, its not a full frame butt its ok for me. Small question, can i use a 50mm 1.4 lens for nightshooting ore are their better lenses for this kind off pictures without costing a fortune ? NIKON NR1 CAMERA's
bluesharkwvl 11 months ago
Yes, set for F/2.0 then shoot away for better image quality.
Unfortunately, other ƒ/1.4 lenses costs a leg, arm, and kidney.
"Nikon NR1 cameras" do not exist.
Lilkiwiguy87 11 months ago
sorry to bother you again but i have 2 questions. 1: what is the best way to let my Nikon D3100 de-mist/warm up? i have been out in -1 degree for 3 1/2 hours and its all wet as if it has been sprayed lightly with a squirty bottle. 2: do you have any tips on keeping the lense fog/mist/frost free while taking long exposures in cold temperatures? i have been wiping the end with a slightly warm lense cloth. thank you for your speedy reply last time. michael
pickledlovesnovas 1 year ago
The camera is not supposed to be operating in freezing temperatures (it could cause battery to leak and fry the circuits in the camera). Keep it at 20ºF or warmer.
In other cold conditions, simply keep the camera *and* lens in the bag for at least 20 minutes to acclimate the temperature change before using. It will make your camera setup cold to prevent moisture build-up. Do the same when entering a warm environment from cold environment as well.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
at the end when you have the photos. the third photo is of our galaxy, how did you get it to show? was it on a very long exposure? if so did you have the camera on a rotating/motorised tripod? was it a very clear night. here in england we dont get alot of pure clear nights. i have just started taking photographs and only have the Nikon D3100 so its not as advanced as the d3 and d700. I will change the things on the camera of which i am able. thanks, michael
pickledlovesnovas 1 year ago
How did it show? Uh, it was there in the sky. No, not long exposure, it was captured at high sensitivities. No need for a motorized tripod, that is for very long exposure of the deep space. Yes, crystal clear night with zero light pollution. For further information, please refer to How to Photograph Stars and Meteor Showers Tutorial.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
and for night sports?...
coluna09 1 year ago
Nighttime sports is a different story where it will require large apertures, fast shutter speeds, and high ISO sensitivities. This tutorial is for the opposite (small apertures, slow shutter speeds, and low ISO sensitivities).
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
it is one of the best Tutorial i have ever seen :)
thanks a lot :)
ahmeaaa 1 year ago
thanks for tips, i am trying to shoot a building in real dark conditions with next to no light. what kind of settings should i use for say a 2-5 minute shutter speed(is that even long enough), low iso of about 100 and f/11 came out really dark, should i raise the iso and lower the f stop or will that make quality poor and lighting poor? i guess i have to experiment more....
lan1son 1 year ago
This tutorial is more suitable for well lit conditions, not completely blacked out conditions. You would need to use higher apertures (low ƒ/number), slower shutter speeds, and higher ISO sensitivities. No, it will not worsen the image quality, as long as you know your lens' useable apertures. It will not make the lighting poor because your camera does not add the lighting; the ambient lighting does.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
That's very Awesome :D
Can I do with my Nikon 310, all such photos make?
(Sry for Bad Englisch)
patrickhajagos 1 year ago
What Nikon 310? As in 310QD? 310AF? D3100?
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 opps,
I mean Nikon D3100
patrickhajagos 1 year ago
Yes.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87
Thanks :D
(Y)
patrickhajagos 1 year ago
HALELUYA !!!
Aldehyde74 1 year ago
Why should lens diffraction appear lower on an D300? Diffraction is a lens issue due to diaphragm construction, not a sensor/film defect. If it shows on an D300 it will show on a D700 and on a D3.
py1hy 1 year ago
Yes, except the D300's and any other DX format sensors have a crop factor of 1.5X, which increases the risk of lens diffraction. In other words, it "magnifies" into the diffraction area. FX / Film format do not have a crop factor so it stays neutral, which is usually F/16.0.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
can i use the same techniqueS for my D90??
fulfuli 1 year ago
Yes. If one or more of the features is not available, simply ignore it.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 thnx for reply.......i don kno what i did wrong..........it was totally black...couldnt take picture.......
fulfuli 1 year ago
Hi, how did you do to get the moon so close in the picture at 09:02 ?
thanks for replay .
pomexable 1 year ago
(Copy / Paste) For the moon photo, it is two images stacked in-camera via Multiple Exposure. We used a 600mm ƒ/4 VR for the moon then swapped to 24-70mm ƒ/2.8 for the mountains and voila.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 Thank you for quick replay , its looks amazing !
pomexable 1 year ago
moon is freakin big!
katingaman 1 year ago
i live in southern California and i could never get those star shots here hah
hogmaster3000 1 year ago
Mojave Desert National Park? Joshua Tree National Park? Big Bear? Yosemite? Big Sur? There are too many places in California you can get similar pictures; it's the timing and location that matters.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
Doesn't the D700 perform same as the D3 at high iso's?
Boggann 2 years ago
No. D700 is basically a dummy-me-down version of D3 while the D3 are cleaner and crisper at higher sensitivities. Only worry about noise performance if you plan to do prints bigger than 8" x 10".
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
hi thanks for the nice information. could you please, let us know.....how did you take the picture with such oversized moon? double exposure?!
thanks in advance.
sugs902 2 years ago
Yup, Multiple Exposure, no Photoshopping was done.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
If you have a rock-solid tripod legs and head combination such as Gitzo, Manfrotto, or Sachtler then yes.
Otherwise, no, it is not enough because you need to allow the camera to bring a stop to the vibration after you let go the shutter release button.
Without a rock-solid tripod combination, cable release, or heavyweight bag, set the self timer for at least 10 seconds.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
I just got an MC36 remote cord and here in the UK it cost me £137 !! How can it only be $50-$70?.....Rip off Britain ?!!
pedalman 2 years ago
I believe you was speaking of another remote of Nikon MC-30, which is in that price range. The MC-36 is top-of-the-line (and, yes, the most expensive) remote available today in Nikon brand. You should be happy because you will find yourself using it 5 or 10 years from now.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
HI kiwiguy , I am very happy with it and now you explained the difference I hastily retreat from my initial hasty conclusion.
We do seem to pay a little more for goods in the UK than most other countries though....we seem to accept prices easier than say the US market does.....you may shoot me down in flames again if Im off the mark. HeHe!
pedalman 2 years ago
Hi Kiwi,
Do you "not" prefer to use off market non Nikon manufacture remote? Nikon remotes for D3 D700 D300 are over $100US, the most expensive one are like $300. But off market ones are much cheaper. Do they do the same job? or there will be a chance to damage the camera body??
HapZungLam 2 years ago
Well, that is our preference to use Nikon-brand remote because the MC-36 offers everything that we need rather than just a remote with a button to push. Um, there are other remotes that could be used on big bad boys like MC-30 or ML-3 (we recommend the MC-30, the ML-3 is too maddening to work with) - the MC-36 is about $50-70USD.
For third party remotes, no problem as long as they have 10-pin terminal on another end. Only worry if it is a lens, radio slave, flash, or grip.
Good luck.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
One other suggestion is to turn OFF the VR on your lenses. This is true for any tripod use.
tjmillsiv 2 years ago
Thank you for the quiet tutorial!!! Very nice.
Lucyrkr 2 years ago
I see the video every time i can. The more i see it, the more i learn.
usmail77 2 years ago
Got the stars and the night pictures are awesome. Thank you!!!!!!
usmail77 2 years ago
Great Vid Thanks For Your Help.
lightpoacher 2 years ago
the 2nd photo was AMAZING!
what was the photo you took while the subject is moving?(sorry for my grammar)
i am trying to figure out how to shoot at night..
thanks lilkiwi.
torkee69 2 years ago
Thanks,
Do you mean long exposure with moving subjects, such as cars?
Simply follow this tutorial and use the slowest shutter speed on a tripod and let the cars pass by, they will show up in pretty red and white lines. :)
Just practice.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
Why mirror on? is it not going to start expose when the mirror is fully up, so there is no camera vibration?
Soniboy84 2 years ago
Mirror Up raises the shutter mirror (vibration appears) - wait about 10-15 seconds until the camera gets rid of the vibration. Then press the cable again to open the shutter curtain (no vibration) to expose the image. Then both shutter curtain and mirror returns at same time.
So, yes, with Mirror Up, completely zero and vibration-free photographs. If your camera do not have Mirror Up, put something heavy over the camera and lens (beanbags) to reduce as much vibrations as possible.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
thanx for the tutorial =)
mkz24 2 years ago
is it ness to use a TRIPOD??while following all these steps?
zaromi 3 years ago
Tripod? Yes, for taking the picture.
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
does it go the same thing for nikond60 ??
dflex89 3 years ago
Some settings that are being shown in this video isn't supported in the D60 but use similar results and use a remote control (ML-L3) to trigger your camera.
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
nice tutorial, my remote is wireless ;)
mouimen 3 years ago
thank's a lot..
this video really helpful, for beginner like me
yo1382z 3 years ago
rats! I dont think my d40x is build for these settings.
Great night shots in the end. drule... :)
UmpaLoempa 3 years ago
I wish I watched this before I was just standing out in the snow freezing my butt off trying to get in the dark.
xD
IdiotsGon3Wild 3 years ago
Thank you very much for this tutorial, has helped me a lot in getting better night photographs.
AlexKall 3 years ago
If I am shooting in RAW, how important is it to set both NR's (ISO and LE) ON? I tried night photography before with both turned off and worked on the noise digitally in Lightroom. Does it make a noticable difference?
Thanks a lot for the very helpful tutorials. Appreciate all this effort.
khayal69 3 years ago
The Long Exposure Noise Reduction doesn't affect the RAW files unless you use Nikon Capture NX2 to develop the RAW's. Other RAW development programs, such as Lightroom, Photoshop CS3 / CS4's ACR (Adobe Camera RAW), Apple Aperture, etc. ignores these settings.
So, it's not that important to set it on if you wish to control the noise manually when developing your RAW files.
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
wow! thanx for the tips man, do u have tips for d90 bec. mirror up are not available in my cam. any other option?
sorry for my noob question.
demonociety 3 years ago
Okat that was VERY HELPFULL! Thank you so much!!!
I do have a few questions:
-Why set HIGH ISO when you're manually doing this with the lowest ISO?
-The picture with the stars (3rd & 5th).. aproximately how long was your exposure? And the moon shot was photoshopped I assume..?
Again, thanks for the video's.. They're great!
ELECTROSAL 3 years ago
If you set for the lowest ISO, it equals to slow shutter speeds, the stars move while the exposure you will be seeing a lot of lines across the sky. With high ISO's, it equals to faster shutter speeds, the stars freeze in the sky.
3rd photo is 1/15s at F/5.6, ISO 3200
5th photo is 1/30s at F/4, ISO 6400
For the moon photo - it is two images stacked in-camera (Multiple Exposure), I used a 600mm ƒ/4 VR for the moon then swapped to 24-70mm ƒ/2.8 for the mountains then there it is.
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
Those were ideal settings if using a tripod at night or if a situation dictates. How about settings if handheld? Any suggestions? Is it advisable to shoot at night turning Dlighting to off if handheld?
sphiney 3 years ago
Your encouragement has inspired me
Lilkiwiguy87 . I envy that you do not have to go searching for lost remote chord covers due to shaky hands. Im going to give this a shot with my D200
lustforlife358 3 years ago
love those shots of the Milky Way,as for camera manufacturer,It realy doesnt matter the 3 main ones I use are Pentax,Nikon & Canon.Its all down to the photgrapher.ok each has thair own preference but as long as you have good glass & good body its down to you to take the pics
infraredtechnician 3 years ago
Im tempted to try this tungten film.
Not sure if I can find it on this Island though.
And I have to see if the Minolta still works first, after sitting on the shelve for some years haha
maltijien 3 years ago
does anyone know if they still make the batterys that u put in the camera but then plug into the wall to have endless power (unless ur house losses power) that would allow for long exposures.
Tuxster424 3 years ago
*raises hand* I know! I know!
Nikon still make them for four reasons:
• To recharge the battery
• To keep the camera powered up when connected to a computer
• To allow the camera to do Mirror Lock-Up (for sensor cleaning, some models require it)
• To allow the camera do a long exposure.
For your information, for digital and doing super long exposure will result in poor noise performance. Be patient until November 1st, there'll be a video discussing about super long exposures.
:)
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
What if I wanted to capture a moving cruise ship as if it were still?
Higher ISO and higher aperture?
cyberscope 3 years ago
Right. Start with higher aperture at Infinity Focus, if you can't get at least 1/30s then boost the ISO.
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
hey i know you guys are "pros" but what settings would you recommend for a Nikon d40 in city type environments.
im new to this photography hobby and i would appreciate some help..thanks..
villanuevabrandon 3 years ago
It's the same setting as shown on the video for D40. Don't worry about the other features that D40 doesn't have (such as M-UP, remote cord, Exp. Delay Mode, etc. etc).
Since D40 is limited for ISO 200, use ISO 200 and don't go anywhere lower than F/8, and use Tungsten WB.
Good luck. :)
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
Hello, can you teache me how to take pictures at night to people with very low light, outside? I have a nikon d3 and d700 with sb-800 and sb-900 but only in the center its iluminate. Tank you and sorry my english.
tuasite 3 years ago
How can you take long exposure pictures to stars without reveilling them as lines?
Even at 1 minute exposure the stars become like a line:|
cortexedge 3 years ago
It was shot at ISO 6400, F/4, 1/4s to 1/30s. :)
It will require a minute or longer to see trails behind the stars. I've done an 8-hour exposure where the trails go into circles. :)
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
Aha...so high ISO means shorter exposure times?
cortexedge 3 years ago
That's right except the grain will appear. It's never an issue for me since we print magazines that uses about 2 megapixels in size so the noise is hardly seen.
Lilkiwiguy87 3 years ago
those pictures at the end are pro
chrishalo99 3 years ago