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DuPont
07-26-2006, 12:12 AM
I've been inspired to take some low-light, night shots of my car.
I tried taking some shots this week, but I'm not getting what I'm looking for. I think my biggest problem is proper lighting.
I'm very beginner, using an Olympus Stylus 500 P&S on the "night scene" setting with a tripod.
Criticism (creative variety preferred), suggestions, or tips on anything from equipment, technique, processing, ANYthing would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

This weeks results:
http://i7.tinypic.com/2118br6.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/2118eih.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/2118f9w.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/2118kr7.jpg

JAYMEZ
07-26-2006, 01:51 PM
I like the first picture , what time was it when you took that?

muse017
07-26-2006, 02:07 PM
your pics looks really good.
My suggestion is that if you have a manunal setting on your camera, set the aperture at around 8~11 and proper shutter speeds(approx 5sec~15sec). Also don't forget to use very low ISO number and remote release or timer to minimize hand blur.

DuPont
07-26-2006, 05:34 PM
Originally posted by JAYMEZ_STi
I like the first picture , what time was it when you took that?

Thanks, that was the very first attempt that night. I'd say that was about 10:30-11.

DuPont
07-26-2006, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by muse017
your pics looks really good.
My suggestion is that if you have a manunal setting on your camera, set the aperture at around 8~11 and proper shutter speeds(approx 5sec~15sec). Also don't forget to use very low ISO number and remote release or timer to minimize hand blur.

The only thing I can adjust manually is the ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400.
I think I'll have to get a camera with more manual settings.
Thanks for the tips, I'll keep experimenting.

qrankz
08-09-2006, 03:50 PM
Here's one I took the other night.
If you use high ISO numbers, your pics will come out very grainy.
And use the 2 second timer on your camera so your tripod doesn't shake when you squeeze the shutter.


http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/funky_buddha/10084afa.jpg

soupey
08-10-2006, 10:39 AM
^^:eek: thats an awesome picture! good work^^

Obscura
08-13-2006, 09:19 PM
I like the third pic except for the headlights being on... kind ruins the shot in my opinion. I like the taillights though.

learn to bracket your shots if you can vary the exposure in a manual mode.

example:

say the exposure on manual settings was say f8 for 4 seconds
take another at f8 @ 8 seconds
maybe take another at f8 for 2 seconds

review the pics and see which one looks the best for the subject exposure.

You may have a hard time getting a proper exposure for your subject and the background if there is a difference between the amount of light for each ie a darkly lit subject and a bright background.

just have to play around a bit.


Oops didn't see where you were using a point and shoot... get a camera with more manual adjustments...