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Wooly · May 21st, 2007, 10:41 PM

I took some pictures tonight as id just cleaned me motor, and out of about a dozen photos the majority has come out crap

Some of these pictures look slightly 'moved' like my hands were moving as i took them but they were as still as humanly possible!!
Also the crispness, looking at some peoples pictures on here, mine do not even compare.
Another thing ive noticed are 'light spots', on the last one you can see a blueish type circle at the bottom of the headlight, how do you not get these

Or have we just got a dodgy/useless camera... although most pictures during the day come out fine.
Here are a few crappy ones to show you what i mean.

Any tips would be useful

Gristy · May 21st, 2007, 10:45 PM

To take pics in this level of light you would need a tripod to keep the camera still enough

Digital cameras on the auto setting will adjust the shutter time to suit the light level and would put it on 1/50 sec or slower for something like this

Even trying your best to hand hold the camera in this light will give shake

Wooly · May 21st, 2007, 11:16 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. I dont have a tripod, and i dont think will bother. ill just stick to day time photos lol

r1_kde · May 22nd, 2007, 12:03 AM

Hi

I find I get the same results on my phone camera which is not really up to the job, even with a tripod it doesn't look as if the camera is either fast enough or the light from your flash is just not up to what is required, it may be better to go with the day shots! they can be top quality

A lot of the pick up and shoot cameras are just not good enough for large open areas at night, you would need to turn the flash off first then try it and maybe play with the shutter settings if you can.

ScottyB · May 22nd, 2007, 12:12 AM

Night photos/low-light photos you'll definitely need a tripod. As Gristie says, anything slower than about 1/50 - 1/40 and the most tiny fraction of movement on your part will cause image blur.

If you don't have a tripod (or don't want to buy one) you could try sitting the camera on the ground/on a wall etc.. and if the camera has a self-timer feature, use that so as to not trigger any motion when depressing/releasing the shutter button.

Paul · May 22nd, 2007, 07:10 AM

Lots on this subject that could be helpful...

Try here: Night time photography - any hints and tips?

and here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/tags/photography/

:: Jon :: · May 22nd, 2007, 07:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Lots on this subject that could be helpful...

Try here: Night time photography - any hints and tips?

and here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/tags/photography/

best place for the info

Gr1zzLy · May 23rd, 2007, 06:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB (original)

Night photos/low-light photos you'll definitely need a tripod. As Gristie says, anything slower than about 1/50 - 1/40 and the most tiny fraction of movement on your part will cause image blur.

If you don't have a tripod (or don't want to buy one) you could try sitting the camera on the ground/on a wall etc.. and if the camera has a self-timer feature, use that so as to not trigger any motion when depressing/releasing the shutter button.

Love your work mate....

ScottyBoy · May 23rd, 2007, 06:49 AM

As ive just won a new digi cam on ebay i was just about to look up all this info! cheers guys ill be getting a tripod straight away!

LizzyG · May 23rd, 2007, 06:21 PM

We've got a little mini tripod, it wasn't expensive, and it is really useful for taking night time photos.

Paul · May 23rd, 2007, 06:32 PM

Tripod (even a cheap one) and also a self timer help.

jkjn · May 23rd, 2007, 06:59 PM

Even a small bean bag and a wall can work.

:: Jon :: · May 23rd, 2007, 09:08 PM

turn the flash off

JAMIE1131 · May 24th, 2007, 06:54 PM

Image stabilised lenses work well too!

:: Jon :: · May 24th, 2007, 07:00 PM

Tripod and manual mode without flash in darkness

only lighting was a small strip light nr the car & the moon

jkjn · May 24th, 2007, 07:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

Tripod and manual mode without flash in darkness

only lighting was a small strip light nr the car & the moon

Great stuff mate. Big fan of your work

Jaffa Racer · May 25th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Surprise knowbody has asked how are you holding the camera? Hold your elbows tight to your sides and put your feet like a boxer. Check camera settings, any night modes? and as all have siad turn the flash off.

2 secs hand held

monkeynuts · May 26th, 2007, 09:52 AM

Some new stuff here

Shaz Ball 1000 - Europe 2007 - a photoset on Flickr

Some old stuff here

Collection - a photoset on Flickr

Wooly · May 28th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

Tripod and manual mode without flash in darkness

only lighting was a small strip light nr the car & the moon

That looks great mate, it was actually your work that made me 'try' to take pictures

. Weve got a tripod somewhere, when i get the time ill try and use some of your tips.

May 21st, 2007, 10:41 PM	#1
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 1,053 Offline	Mini Photography I took some pictures tonight as id just cleaned me motor, and out of about a dozen photos the majority has come out crap Some of these pictures look slightly 'moved' like my hands were moving as i took them but they were as still as humanly possible!! Also the crispness, looking at some peoples pictures on here, mine do not even compare. Another thing ive noticed are 'light spots', on the last one you can see a blueish type circle at the bottom of the headlight, how do you not get these Or have we just got a dodgy/useless camera... although most pictures during the day come out fine. Here are a few crappy ones to show you what i mean. Any tips would be useful Last edited by Paul : May 28th, 2007 at 04:31 PM.

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ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 191,519 Offline	Night photos/low-light photos you'll definitely need a tripod. As Gristie says, anything slower than about 1/50 - 1/40 and the most tiny fraction of movement on your part will cause image blur. If you don't have a tripod (or don't want to buy one) you could try sitting the camera on the ground/on a wall etc.. and if the camera has a self-timer feature, use that so as to not trigger any motion when depressing/releasing the shutter button. - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 22nd, 2007, 07:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 15,109 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Lots on this subject that could be helpful... Try here: Night time photography - any hints and tips? and here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/tags/photography/ best place for the info EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

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:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 15,109 Offline	turn the flash off EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

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:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 15,109 Offline	Tripod and manual mode without flash in darkness only lighting was a small strip light nr the car & the moon EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

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May 21st, 2007, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gristy Now with added GRRRR My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 1,429 Offline	To take pics in this level of light you would need a tripod to keep the camera still enough Digital cameras on the auto setting will adjust the shutter time to suit the light level and would put it on 1/50 sec or slower for something like this Even trying your best to hand hold the camera in this light will give shake

May 21st, 2007, 11:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 1,053 Offline	Thanks for the quick reply. I dont have a tripod, and i dont think will bother. ill just stick to day time photos lol

May 22nd, 2007, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
r1_kde JCW 210 "apparently" Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Hi I find I get the same results on my phone camera which is not really up to the job, even with a tripod it doesn't look as if the camera is either fast enough or the light from your flash is just not up to what is required, it may be better to go with the day shots! they can be top quality A lot of the pick up and shoot cameras are just not good enough for large open areas at night, you would need to turn the flash off first then try it and maybe play with the shutter settings if you can.

May 22nd, 2007, 07:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 40,712 Online	Lots on this subject that could be helpful... Try here: Night time photography - any hints and tips? and here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/tags/photography/

May 23rd, 2007, 06:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 1,757 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB (original) Night photos/low-light photos you'll definitely need a tripod. As Gristie says, anything slower than about 1/50 - 1/40 and the most tiny fraction of movement on your part will cause image blur. If you don't have a tripod (or don't want to buy one) you could try sitting the camera on the ground/on a wall etc.. and if the camera has a self-timer feature, use that so as to not trigger any motion when depressing/releasing the shutter button. Love your work mate....

May 23rd, 2007, 06:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 2,874 Offline	As ive just won a new digi cam on ebay i was just about to look up all this info! cheers guys ill be getting a tripod straight away!

May 23rd, 2007, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
LizzyG MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 384 Offline	We've got a little mini tripod, it wasn't expensive, and it is really useful for taking night time photos.

May 23rd, 2007, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 40,712 Online	Tripod (even a cheap one) and also a self timer help.

May 23rd, 2007, 06:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
jkjn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands Local Time: 02:18 PM Posts: 228 Offline	Even a small bean bag and a wall can work.

May 24th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
JAMIE1131 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earl Shilton, Leics. Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 792 Offline	Image stabilised lenses work well too!

May 24th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
jkjn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands Local Time: 02:18 PM Posts: 228 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original) Tripod and manual mode without flash in darkness only lighting was a small strip light nr the car & the moon Great stuff mate. Big fan of your work

May 25th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jaffa Racer MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 1,269 Offline	Surprise knowbody has asked how are you holding the camera? Hold your elbows tight to your sides and put your feet like a boxer. Check camera settings, any night modes? and as all have siad turn the flash off. 2 secs hand held

May 26th, 2007, 09:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 5,098 Offline	Some new stuff here Shaz Ball 1000 - Europe 2007 - a photoset on Flickr Some old stuff here Collection - a photoset on Flickr m o n k e y : n u t s

May 28th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 03:18 PM Posts: 1,053 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original) Tripod and manual mode without flash in darkness only lighting was a small strip light nr the car & the moon That looks great mate, it was actually your work that made me 'try' to take pictures . Weve got a tripod somewhere, when i get the time ill try and use some of your tips.

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