Taking photographs in complete darkness? - Page 2

Mondo · 15-04-2008, 09:03

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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 · 15-04-2008, 19:29

Quote:

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 · 16-04-2008, 22:38

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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 · 16-04-2008, 22:44

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 · 17-04-2008, 01:30

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

That applies to Aperture, Shutter Speeds and ISO.

Pickers · 17-04-2008, 08:06

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Originally Posted by vix

I smell urbex......

my first thought too

SidewinderINC · 19-04-2008, 15:31

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

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

Tysonator · 26-04-2008, 07:42

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 ?

16-04-2008, 22:44	#14
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	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. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

17-04-2008, 01:30	#15
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Yes, a stop difference is either half/double depending on which way you go. That applies to Aperture, Shutter Speeds and ISO. __________________

19-04-2008, 15:31	#17
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	Just picked up a nifty fifty from TP for... fifty That should be fast enough, just need a pod now. __________________ No Sig.

26-04-2008, 07:42	#18
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	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 ? __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it