mikie Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I know lot's of you are really really good at taking photos. Tonight I took several shots this one was the best. Tell me what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Looks good - lighting is a bit off but it works. It's all about experimenting. What kind of camera? Were you using a tripod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshV70 Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I'm pretty sure you don't want the light in the background, but actually on the car so the car isn't as dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Looks good - lighting is a bit off but it works. It's all about experimenting. What kind of camera? Were you using a tripod?Okay it's a Canon PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH. I was using a tripod with a shutter speed of 5, ISO 50 with no flash. So the color is off... what should have done differently?ThanksI'm pretty sure you don't want the light in the background, but actually on the car so the car isn't as dark.Most of the light was coming from street lights which was in the back of the car, so actually it was brighter back there then the car itself, plus I didn't use a flash. Should I have used the flash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC850T Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Just as a critique, the edges on the car look soft. Use some USM in photoshop, or use the timer on your camera to release the shutter in the event the softness was a product of motion blur from the tripod. It is possible to get a tack sharp image with low shutter speeds, just takes a little practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gattigang Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Try setting your ISO a little higher and go from there. Experiment with a few settings...... g@ttigang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshV70 Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Okay it's a Canon PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH. I was using a tripod with a shutter speed of 5, ISO 50 with no flash. So the color is off... what should have done differently?ThanksMost of the light was coming from street lights which was in the back of the car, so actually it was brighter back there then the car itself, plus I didn't use a flash. Should I have used the flash?More light in the back of the car, presents the front (part you are taking of the car) much darker. Definitely would not use a flash at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Just as a critique, the edges on the car look soft. Use some USM in photoshop, or use the timer on your camera to release the shutter in the event the softness was a product of motion blur from the tripod. It is possible to get a tack sharp image with low shutter speeds, just takes a little practice.True I should have used the timer, I've tried that before and found that the results were better and much easier to get a better picture. Unfortunately I don't have photoshop... I should get it!So a higher ISO gives more definition right? But more light too no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Im doing the same thing with my simple little camera. Experimenting with the settings so that night shots come out better. Looks like you almost got it but like people have said...lights behind the car are tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 So a higher ISO gives more definition right? But more light too no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850Brian Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I know absolutely nothing about photography, but on a side note I love the look of black wheels on a silver car. Car looks great man, keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC850T Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 No, do not turn up the ISO. Leave the ISO as low as possible and use the tripod. Higher ISO = Higher Noise = shitty pictures. You can use a flash at night, just not a built in flash. Get a speedlight.Oh you can try backlighting the car even more to get a sillouette effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Where's Carson :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoson Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 B)-->QUOTE(Plan B @ Feb 5 2006, 08:02 PM) ←Where's Carson Hello To be honest, I like the shot, the lighting on the car isn't bad at all how there is some fading from front to back, the background isn't bad either.Basically, what everybody else said sounds good: auto timer, tripod, play with settings even more, keep trying, all you need to do :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGB Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 You can use a flash at night, just not a built in flash. Get a speedlight.Speedlight for an Elph? I have the S2 IS and Canon offers an external flash, but it's no speedlight.Did i miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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