Taking photographs in complete darkness?

[Mondo]

Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

How good are monopods?

Want to be travelling light/compact.

Narh.

If its too dark, use a flash or a tripod, just bump up the ISO.

[SidewinderINC]

Originally Posted by Mondo

Narh.

If its too dark, use a flash or a tripod, just bump up the ISO.

Right, can people spec me a compact tripod then Not too pricey, but obviously sturdy enough

I'm after a tripod anyways, but will see if I can borrow a flashgun for the trip.

[Jonny69]

Originally Posted by petemc

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

What does that actually mean? Does that mean it can run a wide aperture at high shutter speeds? Useful in low light conditions right, because it can get a lot more light in, in less time?

On a tripod for example you could just set the aperture as low as it goes and hold the shutter open on the bulb. Same thing?

[petemc]

Basically the smaller the number the more light it'll let in. If memory serves the addition of 1 stop lets in twice as much light. You could put it on a tripod and do a long exposure. If you're looking to capture the detail in an empty room thats probably a better thing to do. f/8, long exposure.

[divine]

Yes, a stop difference is either half/double depending on which way you go.

That applies to Aperture, Shutter Speeds and ISO.

[Pickers]

Originally Posted by vix

I smell urbex......

my first thought too

[SidewinderINC]

Just picked up a nifty fifty from TP for... fifty

That should be fast enough, just need a pod now.

[Tysonator]

The sigma 17-70mm F2.8 - F4.5 DC MArco lens is pretty good for low light.
I use a Slick Tri Pod, got for about £35. It is light and compact, I will get you the model number if you wish to check it out ?