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mgbeach
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 17:54
Having a good time at the bowling alley with dragging the shutter. Av mode, i think f/16, with the 420ex on the Digital Rebel. These are from a while ago, but the technique came up in discussion recently and reminded me of these. Thanks for looking!
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/2815697-md.jpg
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/2098155-lg.jpg
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/2098152-md.jpg
BottomBracket
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 18:03
Nice effect, I love dragging the shutter. More often than not, I get surprised b\y the results. By the way, isn't flash photography frowned upon in bowling alleys?
mgbeach
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 18:09
By the way, isn't flash photography frowned upon in bowling alleys?

Not when the owner is a friend, and the pitchers of Budweiser are flowing free!
Fer
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 18:20
I like it! specially the 1st one.
mdm
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 18:24
Yes, they all look neat but the first one stands out.
steibeldj
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 21:19
Ok, I'm a newbie. What is shutter dragging?:oops:
kawter2
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 21:47
Ok, I'm a newbie. What is shutter dragging?:oops:


Leaving the shutter open a little longer than usual. Then usually you pop the flash with the 2nd curtain, which means the flash fires immediately b4 the shutter closes
ravatm1
26th of April 2005 (Tue), 22:08
I understand the concept but am having a little difficulty figuring out how to actually "shutter drag". What do I actually have to do? Sorry, I'm kind of a visual and hands on learner.
Like all of the shots, especially the first.
pehabe
27th of April 2005 (Wed), 04:52
It is quite easy... press your finger on the shutter and then immidiately shake your camera like a bartender till the flash fires... Dont forget to set the flash to fire in 2nd curtain.
The amount of dragging effect will be determined from your movement and the camera speed. The longer your speed is you could even paint with light... ;)

Have fun...
Mr. Twister
27th of April 2005 (Wed), 05:30
Great work!
am_pitbull_terrier
27th of April 2005 (Wed), 06:05
Nice Shots...... The first one is great
Dante King
27th of April 2005 (Wed), 09:05
Very creative. Love the effect!
kawter2
27th of April 2005 (Wed), 09:15
here is an accessory that makes dragging a little easier :D I think one for dSlrs model is similar

http://media.gregleg.com/images/misc/Strap-3.jpg
Michaelmjc
27th of April 2005 (Wed), 12:40
I like them a lot, very creative and nice effect.
PhotosGuy
27th of April 2005 (Wed), 20:58
Great idea!