General Photography Chat - Page 56

Witty Nickname · #**1101** Posted **Jul 13, 2011, 8:10 PM**

Check this out.

• Video Link

toyota74 · #**1102** Posted **Jul 13, 2011, 9:07 PM**

Thats shit hot!

bulliver · #**1103** Posted **Jul 14, 2011, 1:21 AM**

^^ So awesome! Wow!

toyota74 · #**1104** Posted **Jul 15, 2011, 11:30 PM**

Has anyone used the Siverfx pro plugin for lightroom?Its unreal
for blacknwhite photos.The selective colouring is tops.Using a demo
but really want this little bit of software.
...example I did.

Another thing since I found a serial number for Lightroom online will I have
to do the same for the plugin?

bulliver · #**1105** Posted **Jul 16, 2011, 6:07 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by diskojoe

You may post a lot of construction stuff but you my friend are a true artist at heart and have some really amazing works of art. Dont sell yourself short.

Sorry, missed this, very kind Joe, thanks

mr.John · #**1106** Posted **Jul 17, 2011, 6:12 PM**

need some advice...whats the best camera setting for shooting fireworks, what ISO, shutter, aperture settings work best?

photoLith · #**1107** Posted **Jul 17, 2011, 6:51 PM**

Well, just put your camera on a little higher ISO although that doesnt really matter because you will want to do a long exposure in order to get good lighting and then youll capture many fireworks with one shot. Youll need a tripod too.

Ramsayfarian · #**1108** Posted **Jul 17, 2011, 9:10 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.John

need some advice...whats the best camera setting for shooting fireworks, what ISO, shutter, aperture settings work best?

I like f/11 and a 4 sec exposure. I'll also play with the f-stop and increase the exposure times. A tripod is a must have and it's also nice to have a cable release. I always leave my iso at 200.

mr.John · #**1109** Posted **Jul 17, 2011, 9:57 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

I like f/11 and a 4 sec exposure. I'll also play with the f-stop and increase the exposure times. A tripod is a must have and it's also nice to have a cable release. I always leave my iso at 200.

thanks for the tips,to be honest I really don't plan on shooting fireworks, I just wanted to know the best setup if I decided to do so....a couple of questions... do you lock up your mirror and do you think using the cameras timer would work (I know it's probably a hit and miss)

bulliver · #**1110** Posted **Jul 17, 2011, 10:02 PM**

^ I used to use the mirror lock up, but didn't really notice any difference in sharpness or anything else so I stopped using it. Instead of a cable release I use the timer function. On Nikon cameras you can set the delay for 2, 5, or 10 seconds, so I set it for two.

mr.John · #**1111** Posted **Jul 17, 2011, 10:15 PM**

so I guess all my questions are answered thanks

diskojoe · #**1112** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 1:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatDarnSacramentan

I don't think I'd do well with this service. I'd never be able to pick my 20 best shots.

you have to have 20 good ones first, lol. j/k

Tony · #**1113** Posted **Jul 19, 2011, 2:46 AM**

Hey, does anybody use a program to batch add borders on photos?

Tony · #**1114** Posted **Jul 22, 2011, 2:31 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

Hey, does anybody use a program to batch add borders on photos?

Ha, ok, I found a solution to my own problem.

Infranview (which I used to use ages ago) can actually do it in a hidden, non-obvious way. Anybody interested should check this site for instructions: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-easy-...o-your-photos/

Best of all, Infranview is freeware for personal use.

M II A II R II K · #**1115** Posted **Jul 27, 2011, 7:04 PM**

I discovered that an internal flash in the dark works well at close range, but what kind of external flash be better...

photoLith · #**1116** Posted **Jul 27, 2011, 10:05 PM**

^
For what kinda camera?

M II A II R II K · #**1117** Posted **Jul 28, 2011, 2:08 PM**

Nikon D200. Maybe the external flash would work by itself with that kind of camera or maybe more is needed.

Tony · #**1118** Posted **Jul 28, 2011, 3:27 PM**

I'm honestly not following what you're asking.

I can only suggest that you should pickup an external flash that mounts onto the hotshoe of your camera, one that has an adjustable angle / rotation head.

Get some books on photography from the library too... before Ford closes them on you.

flar · #**1119** Posted **Jul 28, 2011, 4:50 PM**

Nikon only makes 2 or 3 different flash units, get the cheapest one and I guarantee it will work very well with your Nikon DSLR. Stay with the Nikon system and everything will integrate and work automatically. It's still going to have a limited range though.

Robert Pence · #**1120** Posted **Jul 28, 2011, 9:44 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by flar

Nikon only makes 2 or 3 different flash units, get the cheapest one and I guarantee it will work very well with your Nikon DSLR. Stay with the Nikon system and everything will integrate and work automatically. It's still going to have a limited range though.

Good recommendation. If you decide to move up with multiple remote flashes, the lowest-priced SB600 still will work with them as a trigger, if I understand the manuals correctly.