Night photography - Page 2

Will · 07-11-2006, 19:44

I have nothing to add to the thread (

) however - that picture is fantastic. As far as I'm concerned there's a heck of a lot of skill to be able to do stuff like that. I'm in awe of it - I really am.

leowyatt · 07-11-2006, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Raymond Lin

That's slightly different, what you are doing there the camera is doing 2 things. It's trying to focus as it is dark the camera can't see in the dark very well so it can't focus therefore it burst a few flashes of light. If you have an external flash like a 430EX or 580EX it will use the red beam instead to judge distances (can actually set it in Custom Fuctions). Then when you shoot, it'll do a pre-flash. it is REALLY quick just before the real one.

ah ok cool, so a flash gun is the next thing on shopping list

leowyatt · 07-11-2006, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Le Hoff

I have nothing to add to the thread (

) however - that picture is fantastic. As far as I'm concerned there's a heck of a lot of skill to be able to do stuff like that. I'm in awe of it - I really am.

You have nothing to add? You've said that twice so you have added something

Mondo · 07-11-2006, 20:36

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Originally Posted by Leowyatt

ah ok cool, so a flash gun is the next thing on shopping list

Flash photography is mainly used in day light as a Fill in Flash to get rid of unwanted shadows. The other use is in DARK conditions such as night club, it is not design to light up landscapes. I find it funny when people at glastobury, using a flash on their point and shoot. "That little thing isn't going to light a stage 50 meters away love !"

unless your subject is within your flash limit, tripod is the way to go.

leowyatt · 07-11-2006, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Raymond Lin

I find it funny when people at glastobury, using a flash on their point and shoot. "That little thing isn't going to light a stage 50 meters away love !"

I find that hilarious myself. I suppose the best thing is to go out and try night stuff and see how it works out.

petemc · 07-11-2006, 21:25

Ahh that old skyline. Its technically easy enough to do. Raymond is right, the 50mm is a nice enough focal length to get each section. You can cheat with a 10-20 and get it all in, and then some but you won't capture as much detail as a panoramic. With my 10-40 I can get the new Belfast ship dock thing in too. Its uber wide.

Tripod, long enough exposure to capture the detail, pan. I've got a good spot picked out that's safeish for doing it as you can park right on the front so if you see the local villagers you can run to your car

The best time to try it is dusk. It'll add much more to the shot than a dark sky imho. If you guys wanna meet up sometime, strength in numbers, drop me a line

Best time of year for it really as dusk is 5-6pm not 12am.

Dr. Z · 08-11-2006, 03:16

Monks Ferry?

petemc · 08-11-2006, 10:57

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Originally Posted by DRZ

Monks Ferry?

Nah. Its the wrong angle for a pano. Just to the left of Woodside next to the tunnel vent building. I saw a photographer drive his car onto the path there and I've been told it happens a lot for photoshoots.

leowyatt · 08-11-2006, 21:46

Thanks for the offer Pete, will certainly take you up on the offer

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07-11-2006, 21:25	#16
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Ahh that old skyline. Its technically easy enough to do. Raymond is right, the 50mm is a nice enough focal length to get each section. You can cheat with a 10-20 and get it all in, and then some but you won't capture as much detail as a panoramic. With my 10-40 I can get the new Belfast ship dock thing in too. Its uber wide. Tripod, long enough exposure to capture the detail, pan. I've got a good spot picked out that's safeish for doing it as you can park right on the front so if you see the local villagers you can run to your car The best time to try it is dusk. It'll add much more to the shot than a dark sky imho. If you guys wanna meet up sometime, strength in numbers, drop me a line Best time of year for it really as dusk is 5-6pm not 12am.