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simonknutson · Jul 2, 2005, 10:22 PM

This is a new technique I tried out with my A200. Using a #8 ND filter to enable me to use a long exposure (1/2 second or more) I compose the shot with the lens at it's widest angle position (28mm), then while the shutter is open I zoom to 200mm. Comments & suggestions welcome.

Simon

simonknutson · Jul 2, 2005, 10:23 PM

and this one...

Spritzup · Jul 3, 2005, 9:40 AM

That is very cool, it could work very well depending on your subject. For example I think it works much better on the flower than on the cat. I'll have to give this a try!!

johnsonM86 · Jul 4, 2005, 10:56 AM

been there, tried that. it's an awesome looking effect if done right. nice job on your cat photo.

-michael-
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LINEBACKER 2 · Jul 8, 2005, 12:36 AM

Impossible to do with a P&S camera I'm guessing, correct?

Steve

johnsonM86 · Jul 8, 2005, 12:43 AM

unless you push the camera towards the subject during the shot. I use DSLR and right when i press the flash button i zoom in the lens real fast, at the exact time, that way it gives it the effect of a motion blur. you can try with a P&S i guess, report the results back here!

-michael-
www.pbase.com/mikej86

simonknutson · Jul 9, 2005, 3:35 AM

I wonder whether using a P&S would give the kind of rounded effect of the blur eminating from the centre of the shot? Would be interesting to see. I guess it is possible to try with a dslr or zoom, just don't zoom & move into the subject during the shot! I'll give it a try when I have a minute.

Tippy · Jul 9, 2005, 5:35 AM

That's really nice. I am going to see if I can do that with my Nikon Coolpix 8700. Did you use a tripod?

simonknutson · Jul 9, 2005, 6:12 AM

No tripod, hand held with anti-shake on. I guess a tripod would help though

bigdawg · Jul 9, 2005, 10:13 AM

Not good to view with a hangover!! UUUUUUUUH...

Dawg

Jul 2, 2005, 10:22 PM	#1
simonknutson Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 74	This is a new technique I tried out with my A200. Using a #8 ND filter to enable me to use a long exposure (1/2 second or more) I compose the shot with the lens at it's widest angle position (28mm), then while the shutter is open I zoom to 200mm. Comments & suggestions welcome. Simon Attached Images

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Jul 3, 2005, 9:40 AM	#3
Spritzup Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 12	That is very cool, it could work very well depending on your subject. For example I think it works much better on the flower than on the cat. I'll have to give this a try!!

Jul 4, 2005, 10:56 AM	#4
johnsonM86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 723	been there, tried that. it's an awesome looking effect if done right. nice job on your cat photo. -michael- www.pbase.com/mikej86

Jul 8, 2005, 12:36 AM	#5
LINEBACKER 2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 423	Impossible to do with a P&S camera I'm guessing, correct? Steve

Jul 8, 2005, 12:43 AM	#6
johnsonM86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 723	unless you push the camera towards the subject during the shot. I use DSLR and right when i press the flash button i zoom in the lens real fast, at the exact time, that way it gives it the effect of a motion blur. you can try with a P&S i guess, report the results back here! -michael- www.pbase.com/mikej86

Jul 9, 2005, 3:35 AM	#7
simonknutson Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 74	I wonder whether using a P&S would give the kind of rounded effect of the blur eminating from the centre of the shot? Would be interesting to see. I guess it is possible to try with a dslr or zoom, just don't zoom & move into the subject during the shot! I'll give it a try when I have a minute.

Jul 9, 2005, 5:35 AM	#8
Tippy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15	That's really nice. I am going to see if I can do that with my Nikon Coolpix 8700. Did you use a tripod?

Jul 9, 2005, 6:12 AM	#9
simonknutson Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 74	No tripod, hand held with anti-shake on. I guess a tripod would help though

Jul 9, 2005, 10:13 AM	#10
bigdawg Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thach Alabama Posts: 14,981	Not good to view with a hangover!! UUUUUUUUH... Dawg