|
![]() |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
![]() |
#1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 404
|
![]()
I took about 12 shots of a Christmas tree with lights on it.
First with the flash,the tree lights didnt show up at all. Without the flash it was dark, so I'm thinking I have to open up the shutter??? I tried the "fireworks" mode on the camera, and that just made burry pics. Any suggestions for settings in this scene? ISO, Aperture, White Balance, Shutter speed?? |
![]() |
![]() |
Sponsored Links |
|
![]() |
#2 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 824
|
![]()
techgeek419 wrote:
Quote:
Turn off most/all of the lights in the room (night), so the tree lights are providing most/all of the illumination. ISO 100 White balance: 3000K (for a start, anyway). If you want a warmer look, try 4000 or even daylight (5300) Shutter speed/aperture: Start at something like f8 and 2 seconds and go from there. If it's too bright, close the aperture. If too dark, increase the time. Experiment. And of course, use a tripod. If your camera is a dSLR, lock up the mirror and use either a cable release or remote control to avoid any camera shake. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 921
|
![]()
Yep, go for tripod, then automatic should handle it if you just select mode which doesn't use high ISO&noise with shorter shutter speed.
Adjusting exposure might be easier to do with exposure compensation than using manual exposure. And pressing shutter can equally cause shake so if camera has something like two second timer use it. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 404
|
![]()
Norm in Fujino wrote:
Quote:
one thing thats alittle confusing: isn't it true the aperture of f8 is very small, while 2.8 is open? my cam is a kodak p850, which has settings of: f/2.8– f/8.0 (wide), f/3.7–f/8.0 (tele), 10 position aperture f/2.8–f/8.0 in 1/3 EV step so if f8 is max, there is no way to close it more? also what is 3000k? is that shutter speed you are referring to? thanks |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,540
|
![]()
You could try "night" option on your camera.
Make sure the flash is supressed. -- Terry |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 56
|
![]()
techgeek419 wrote:
Quote:
The beauty of digital is trial and error, so you can play with the shutter speed until you get it right. Now, one other very cool technique that I have learned with Christmas photos and especially with lights is to add sparkle (flare brush) effects during post processing in Photoshop. Use the eyedropper tool to select the color of the light and then add a sparkle brush right on TOP of the lights. Very cool effect! Try it and post a photo for us to see when you are done. Or post a photo and I will be happy to add some sparkle effects in PS if you would like. Brian |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 404
|
![]()
thanks for the info
![]() will work on more pics using the tips in the meantime, here is another similar thread someone else posted: http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/v...mp;forum_id=18 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7
|
![]()
If there's a slow flash setting, try that. It would let the flash oerate and the shutter stay open to "burn in" the lights.
If that's not an option, simply see if a slow shutter speed [1/4 sec] is possible in addition to the flash. I have also done this without the flash by turning on room lights. If you shoot for the lighted room, the tree lights are so much more intense, they should show up that way. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 42
|
![]()
I'm having the same issue..
Slightly different though. Our tree is in front of a picture window, and I would like to capture the snow outside as well.. Problem is the light from the window is throwing things off.. See example picture.. This is about best as I can get it, but everything in the foreground is too bright. I've poked around with the different light metering but I'm just stabbing in the dark. I realize a polarizer will help with the glare in the window, and I'm waiting on one I just ordered.. ![]() Camera is a Kodk P850 ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]()
TRIPOD - Slik Able 300DX
Fuji s7000 @ 8mm (wide) with cable release 1/2 sec - f2.8 - iso 200 Last edited by bernabeu; Jun 27, 2015 at 4:23 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|