The *Official Photography Thread*

I prefer auto iso. leave it on, and forget it, unless it is a studio shot where everything is controlled. set a minimum shutter speed, let auto iso do its thing, and mess with aperture if need be. the other way around, I can't see myself doing.

blackdawg - unfortunately, you have a lens that isn't so fast. get something in f2.8 or faster, and then you will have more success.

 

This. It took me a long time to figure out things i can do on my camera, and i am still learning new things i can do with it.

 

THIS ^^ i still need to get myself some faster glass

 

how much bet would really a f2.8 or f1.4 make? is it a lot more light?

I have no doubts i have a much much better camera then i know how to use. But i like learning how to use it hence my questions and i appreciate the feed back.

 

f2.8 is nice
f2.0 is really nice
f1.8 is super nice
f1.4 is low light heaven
f1.2 <--you had better know how to focus correctly

 

A world of difference. It may not seem like it, but there is

If you have anymore questions on what you can do with your camera, google it , ask here as you are doing , or shoot me a pm. I will do my best to help as i have used the 60d quite a few times.

Just playing around with your camera and experimenting will help immensely as well. I learned a lot just going around the house and playing with the settings.

^^

 

Cool thanks guys. I was curious on how mst deal with the situation i was in of horrible lighting but needed a fast shutter speed. i wasn't sure what i was doing was right or wrong. But i still got some nice photos. Just not near as nice as id like.

i really want to do a lot of low light shooting..have to look at a f1.8 or f1.4

 

50mm f1.2 iso 900 1/80s (auto iso used, hence the 900 value)
f1.2 awesome in low light, but not super sharp, and finicky when focusing.

 

Yea the colors and light is great! definitely not super sharp though.

 

sharpness is compromised when shooting in low light without a flash, generally

edit: for any portrait, the EYES are the main focal point, meaning the sharpest. errthang else is whatevs. them eyes are sharp enough. bokeh is good

 

noted.

So how do they take the awesome night city shot? or something similar? Or is that generally just with a longer exposure and tripod?

 

if you are talking about a landscape shot at night, or a shot that will require at least 1/4s or more, then yes, a tripod is recommended

 

ISO 10000 300mm f/5.6 1/500 sec. Edited in LR4 and PS CS6 reduced noise in both and sharpened with High Pass filter.

 

Most do a longer exposure with a tripod. You can also use a faster lens and shorter time exposure. However most use a higher aperture to get more in focus and also star some street lights.

 

a good compromise with a faster shutter speed to freeze action, f5.6 for some sharpness(but probably closer to wide open for the focal length), and super HIGH iso for this shot

great shot btw. what camera body and lens?

 

Thanks! That was just a quick down and dirty edit to get it online. It could stand to be edited a little more.

Nikon D7000 with 55-300 4.5-5.6

D7000 has great high ISO capabilities. Played with a Nikon 70-200 2.8 the other day. I'm trying to scrounge up the $1500 right quick to grab it before it's gone.

 

Blackdawg,

Have you considered purchasing a prime lens? I purchased three zoom lens, fastest being at f/3.5, before I purchased my first prime lens. You have the Canon 60D so if you want a fast, cheap($$ wise) prime lens I suggest you checking out the Canon 50mm f/1.8. You can find used ones at craigslist for less than $100, I'm sure. That was my primary lens for a little over a year then I purchased the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC this spring so now this is my primary lens. Now you can't zoom in with prime lens but keep in mind that your camera has APS-C(1.6x crop sensor). I currently have the Canon Rebel XS but my next camera of upgrade will be to the 60D Only thing is I'm not sure if the 60D is a EF-S or EF only mount :/

 

you really know how to put that cheap lens to work! you are a great example on using your gear to the fullest

can the d7000 really go to 10000 iso?

 

cool that makes sense.

sweet! any tips on how to reduce noise?

I have. But im also in college and an audio student..that plus my tacoma build and now this..leaves little room for toys. I know i really want a wide angle lens as i love landscape shots and want to do some lighting and star night stuff. But i almost bought a 50mm canon prime before i had a body it was so cheap. haha

60d i believe is ef-s. I am loving it!

my 60d goes to 12400 or something like that. 12800 maybe..

 

It has taken me almost a year to get this lens to do this. I'm more than ready to spend the money on a better lens.

ISO 100 to 25600

exif data is still in the pic.