Taking photographs in complete darkness?

SidewinderINC · 14-04-2008, 18:23

OK, now I know the answer is "use a flash" but I'm after some more information on taking indoor pictures that will come out well / not looking like a flash was obviously used (if that makes sense) in complete darkness.

I don't have a flashgun yet, so will have to invest in one definitely.

Is there anything else that would be essential other than a flash for stuff like this?

Cheers

Matt

petemc · 14-04-2008, 18:33

Up the ISO. Get a faster lens, like f/2.8 or f/1.4. Shoot near the windows too.

SidewinderINC · 14-04-2008, 18:41

well the Sigma 2.8 that I spoke with you about will be my lens at the time (can't afford the L glass and wouldn't want to risk taking it where I'll be shooting anyway)

Near windows might be an issue, but I can probably shoot in the direction of windows

/secretive mode/

Chuckles · 14-04-2008, 19:11

If you don't want to make it look like a flash was used, get a defuser as well

The other alternative of course is a tripod and long exposure

Mondo · 14-04-2008, 19:23

bounce it off a ceiling, wall, someone, just don't fire it directly at the subject as it's not natural. Just think, your eye balls don't emit light do that?

SidewinderINC · 14-04-2008, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by starscream

If you don't want to make it look like a flash was used, get a defuser as well

The other alternative of course is a tripod and long exposure

How good are monopods?

Want to be travelling light/compact.

vix · 14-04-2008, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

well the Sigma 2.8 that I spoke with you about will be my lens at the time (can't afford the L glass and wouldn't want to risk taking it where I'll be shooting anyway)

Near windows might be an issue, but I can probably shoot in the direction of windows

/secretive mode/

I smell urbex......

Even if that's not the case, a lot of urbexers shoot in complete darkness and use long exposures coupled with light painting using torches to show the detail.

SidewinderINC · 14-04-2008, 20:27

My My miss Vix.. I bet you can smell a rat from a mile away too

Tak · 15-04-2008, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

My My miss Vix.. I bet you can smell a rat from a mile away too

They don't smell

SidewinderINC · 15-04-2008, 07:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takhisis

They don't smell

My point exactly!!!

14-04-2008, 18:23	#1
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	Taking photographs in complete darkness? OK, now I know the answer is "use a flash" but I'm after some more information on taking indoor pictures that will come out well / not looking like a flash was obviously used (if that makes sense) in complete darkness. I don't have a flashgun yet, so will have to invest in one definitely. Is there anything else that would be essential other than a flash for stuff like this? Cheers Matt __________________ No Sig.

14-04-2008, 18:33	#2
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Up the ISO. Get a faster lens, like f/2.8 or f/1.4. Shoot near the windows too. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

14-04-2008, 18:41	#3
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	well the Sigma 2.8 that I spoke with you about will be my lens at the time (can't afford the L glass and wouldn't want to risk taking it where I'll be shooting anyway) Near windows might be an issue, but I can probably shoot in the direction of windows /secretive mode/ __________________ No Sig.

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14-04-2008, 20:27	#8
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	My My miss Vix.. I bet you can smell a rat from a mile away too __________________ No Sig.