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EHAM 23-10-2008

Post by nuckleuz »

I made a first attempt at a nightshot. I am curious about your opinions.

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Post by adz »

First of all, it is not sharp. Probably you made this shot while holding the camera in you hand. Due to a long exposure time you will get movement of the camera almost every time. Try to find yourself a tripod or keep it steady in/on a fence or something.
Second point is more subjective, but I like the colorsetting and temperature of the photo. Some might say it is too 'yellow' due to the lights surrounding the aircraft, but it seems to me that you adjusted a bit for that already (it could maybe use just a tad extra adjusting). That looks good to me.

So; next time try to find a place (most preferable would be a tripod or something of the likes) to keep your camera still and you'll be okay.

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Post by bramos »

It's quite nice, but it's not really sharp. What settings did you use to make this picture? And did you put your camera on a tripod, or some other stable object?
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Post by marcel32us »

A lot of people will probably not like the colors, but I do, because it represents the way things look under platform lighting. (Like my nightshot from EHEH in this forum).

The pic ain't even close to sharp though. I do suppose you used a tripod, but maybe it was on an object that moved, or there may have been too much wind.

What I like to do is find a place where my tripod can stand directly on the ground. I understand that this is impossible on the panorama terace ofcourse, but on top of a building is second best. At least don't put it on any other object (unless you have to ofcourse), because even though you may not notice, but things (even tall buildings) move in the wind.

Secondly, try to find a place where there is as little wind as possible. Again, you may not notice it, but your tripod moves in the wind.

Thirdly, use your tripod in the lowest possible configuration. The lower it is, the less wind it experiences.

Fourthly, use either the timer of your camera, or us a remote control, but never ever touch you camera when releasing the shutter.

Fifthly, try different apperture settings. Of course if you use a large apperture, the shutter speed will increase, enhancing the chance of a sharp picture. I usually use the A-setting of my camera and try different appertures, choosing the best pic afterwards.
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Post by dj_ad »

It's a pitty the picture is not sharp....next time better luck and keep in mind all the advise that has been given in previous posts than you will surely succeed.

Bearing in mind the weatherforecast I decided to go during the day instead of at night which was intentionally my plan.

Here some results
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Post by amarx »

Number 5 is very cool
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Post by nuckleuz »

adz wrote:Try to find yourself a tripod or keep it steady in/on a fence or something.
I used a tripod, but my tripod isn't very stable and it was very windy yesterday. But I know what you mean.
bramos wrote:What settings did you use to make this picture?
Exposure time 8 s
F-number f/11
Exposure program Manual
ISO speed ratings 100
Focal length 70 mm
Colorspace sRGB
Continuous drive mode Single
Focus mode AI Focus
marcel32us wrote:The pic ain't even close to sharp though. I do suppose you used a tripod, but maybe it was on an object that moved, or there may have been too much wind.
Jep, there was a lot of wind 8)

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Thanks for the comments and tips! I'm going to give it a try again next week and I shall post the progress offcourse!
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Post by bramos »

Agreed! Like nr. 5 the best :).
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Post by rutger330 »

Hey,
I like number 4 :)
here are some of my shots:

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hope you'll like them

grt rutger
kind regards,

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Post by dj_ad »

rutger330 nice shots....specially 1 till 4...18L I suppose....
We have been at the same place at the same time....were you the guy with the sigma 170-500?
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Post by rutger330 »

Yes that's me.. were you the one with the yellow jacket? wich I was talking to at the 18R?

grt rutger
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Post by dj_ad »

Yep..that was me.
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Post by rutger330 »

ok that's a chance like youre white KLM and the Pegasus 8)

grt rutger
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Post by maartenjr »

bramos wrote:What settings did you use to make this picture?
Exposure time 8 s
F-number f/11
Exposure program Manual
ISO speed ratings 100
Focal length 70 mm
Colorspace sRGB
Continuous drive mode Single
Focus mode AI Focus
Try f/5.6 and manual focus.
Which camera uses you? For example, with live view you can really see the result with manual focus!
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Post by Aircolours »

And one from me: the Israir A330 4X-ABE just after take-off from runway 18L.

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