Moody night shots?
Moody night shots?
What are generally the best settings on a DSLR for capturing the moody night time shots? I've only ever used my DSLR to take product shots before (stuff on pure white backgrounds etc).
I had a go earlier down the local car park, but couldn't hang round long enough to play as people were giving me and my tripod weird looks
![[Image: s_img_5388_1_.jpg]](http://i2.sqi.sh/s_1/6tj/l_img_5388_1_.jpg)
![[Image: s_img_5391_1_.jpg]](http://i2.sqi.sh/s_1/6tj/l_img_5391_1_.jpg)
Both of these were taken with a 5sec shutter speed iirc. Meh tbh.
Hi Guys,
What are generally the best settings on a DSLR for capturing the moody night time shots? I've only ever used my DSLR to take product shots before (stuff on pure white backgrounds etc).
I had a go earlier down the local car park, but couldn't hang round long enough to play as people were giving me and my tripod weird looks
Both of these were taken with a 5sec shutter speed iirc. Meh tbh.
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Bandit should be able to give you some good advice mate
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
these are some of mine from a while back?
![[Image: lexatnight7.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/lexatnight7.jpg)
![[Image: DSCF2440.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/DSCF2440.jpg)
This one shows how slow the shutter was on the night, i had time to walk round the front and ghost the picture?
![[Image: DSCF2450.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/DSCF2450.jpg)
Couple of my old Skyline...
![[Image: DSCF6390.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/DSCF6390.jpg)
![[Image: DSCF6632C.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/DSCF6632C.jpg)
![[Image: DSCF6716C.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/DSCF6716C.jpg)
![[Image: DSCF6703BW.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/DSCF6703BW.jpg)
The black and white ones always seem to look pretty good at night?
:thumbup1:
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Has it got a night setting on the camera mate?
these are some of mine from a while back?
This one shows how slow the shutter was on the night, i had time to walk round the front and ghost the picture?
Couple of my old Skyline...
The black and white ones always seem to look pretty good at night?
:thumbup1:
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
purplewitch
07-01-2018, 06:31 PM #5You do get some amazing shots
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
For example I set mine the ISO 800 shutter speed to 30 seconds and 5.6 wide on the lens and get great pics of stars for a car I would set it maybe to 15secs on the shutter and see how u get on.
To be honest I learnt through trial and error mate but u can get some amazing shots
![[Image: FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg]](http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee440/davis5835/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg)
I use a sony dslr I take a lot of pics of stars and at night u defo need a stand and you can adjust the ISO settings and the shutter speed and the size of the lens opening
For example I set mine the ISO 800 shutter speed to 30 seconds and 5.6 wide on the lens and get great pics of stars for a car I would set it maybe to 15secs on the shutter and see how u get on.
To be honest I learnt through trial and error mate but u can get some amazing shots
Lexusboy What camera are you using?
I've got a Canon 1000D with a Sigma 17-70mm lens (and also the stock Canon one). I've also got a tripod which I used for the shots above, but from what you guys have said I probably didn't have the shutter open long enough to get a good shot.
Also my surroundings were cr@p
Lexusboy What camera are you using?
I've got a Canon 1000D with a Sigma 17-70mm lens (and also the stock Canon one). I've also got a tripod which I used for the shots above, but from what you guys have said I probably didn't have the shutter open long enough to get a good shot.
Also my surroundings were cr@p
Like I said trial and error is the best way
It sounds like you have all the kit you need so just have a play with the settings
As long as there's some sort of light mate u should be fine just adjust shutter speed
Like I said trial and error is the best way
It sounds like you have all the kit you need so just have a play with the settings
1
Turn on the camera and place your subject /car in the most lit place that is still acceptable to your composition.
2
Set the camera to manual shooting mode by turning the dial on top to "M".
3
Increase the ISO to the highest possible rating by holding the "ISO" button on top of the camera and rotating the dial next to it.
4
Open the aperture all the way by holding down the "Av" button, then rotating the dial on top of the camera to the left.
5
Rotate the dial on top of the camera (by itself) to change the shutter speed. As you do this, look through the viewfinder and place the exposure indicator in the middle of the meter.
6
Press the shutter button partially to gain focus, then fully to take the picture.
7
Review the image. If it is too blurry, increase the shutter speed. If it too dark, decrease the shutter speed. If it is too bright, decrease the shutter speed, or change the ISO to the next highest setting and repeat the process.
Hope this helps:thumbup1:
This is the best setting to try on your night shots on your canon 1000d.
1
Turn on the camera and place your subject /car in the most lit place that is still acceptable to your composition.
2
Set the camera to manual shooting mode by turning the dial on top to "M".
3
Increase the ISO to the highest possible rating by holding the "ISO" button on top of the camera and rotating the dial next to it.
4
Open the aperture all the way by holding down the "Av" button, then rotating the dial on top of the camera to the left.
5
Rotate the dial on top of the camera (by itself) to change the shutter speed. As you do this, look through the viewfinder and place the exposure indicator in the middle of the meter.
6
Press the shutter button partially to gain focus, then fully to take the picture.
7
Review the image. If it is too blurry, increase the shutter speed. If it too dark, decrease the shutter speed. If it is too bright, decrease the shutter speed, or change the ISO to the next highest setting and repeat the process.
Hope this helps:thumbup1:
5 Guest(s)
5 Guest(s)
Views 459
Last Post by
Views 260
Last Post by