Help. How To Take A Picture Like This w/ My G11?

[iLoveMyG11]

Hello, I'm a beginner and would like to know how to take a picture like this with my G11. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Canon%20Forum/post-1-1129613685.jpg

[Jim G]

It looks like a long exposure where the stereo faceplate has moved and left a light trail.

Use Tv or M mode, set a long shutter speed, have a tripod/gorillapod/etc. and go to town. :D

[audiosteve]

And turn on the neutral density filter.

[Rivest]

And turn on the neutral density filter.

Hmmmm what is that? Sorry I'm just beginning :)

[Tadaaa]

The ND filter will lower your shutter speed, so will decreasing your aperture size and keeping your iso at 80. You will need a long exposure in order to capture the entire 2 or 3 seconds of motion in this photo. It should be pretty easy if you do this at night. You can't do this handheld by the way.

[denMAR]

Don't forget a tripod - it will be difficult to do this handheld.

[MikeFairbanks]

First, set your camera on a tripod, and set up the shot in the frame of your camera. You might want to use live view for this.

Secondly, set the camera to TV. Your ISO you can play with. I'd probably shoot at about 400 or so, maybe a bit higher or lower. Some would keep it at 100 or so).

Thirdly, set your shutter speed for about fifteen seconds (you'll have to experiment here).

Fourthly, set the shutter on a timer of two or ten seconds.

Fifthly, push the shutter button.

Finally, about half way through the time the shutter is open, reach up to the video display (try not to bump anything) and push the button that releases it. Be fast so that your hand is not in the picture for too long. If you can operate the stereo screen by remote it's even better.

The picture you diplayed was probably ten seconds or so.

That's how photographers get those cool nighttime city shots where the buildings are in focus but the car headlights and taillights make streaks.

[tmwag]

Slow Sync Flash. Timing has to be right and it may take several tries

http://digital-photography-school.com/slow-sync-flash

[gonzogolf]

If you dont own the photo, please link to it rather than post it. Forum rules.

[Tadaaa]

Definitely use a sturdier tripod than whoever took that picture did... it's kinda blurry.

[kezug]

The ND filter will lower your shutter speed, so will decreasing your aperture size and keeping your iso at 80. You will need a long exposure in order to capture the entire 2 or 3 seconds of motion in this photo. It should be pretty easy if you do this at night. You can't do this handheld by the way.

Close. The filter actually allows you to use a slower shutter speed and allows you to use a smaller aperture value.

ND is an actual filter that slides over the lens (look into the lens and turn it on and off, you can actually see it slide back and forth...pretty cool).

This filter will reduce the light intensity by 3 stops keeping everything neutral so as to not affect the color as well.

[Tadaaa]

Close. The filter actually allows you to use a slower shutter speed and allows you to use a smaller aperture value.

ND is an actual filter that slides over the lens (look into the lens and turn it on and off, you can actually see it slide back and forth...pretty cool).

This filter will reduce the light intensity by 3 stops keeping everything neutral so as to not affect the color as well.

I shoot in AV mode so ND filter automatically lowers my shutter speed like I said, then by choosing a low ISO and a smaller aperture (higher aperture value) I am able to achieve slow shutter speeds. I also use another 3 stop ND on my Lensmate if I want things to get reaaallllll slow....

[iLoveMyG11]

Here's my attempt at it.
My Radio doesn't fold out exactely like the other one.
Thanks for everyones help.
I will keep playing around with it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Canon%20Forum/IMG_0967.jpg

[PhotosGuy]

iLoveMyG11: Please note that posting images that aren't yours is in violation of international copyright laws and forum rules, so I've removed only the [img] tags so people can still reference them.
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Thanks,
Frank

[Tadaaa]

Here's my attempt at it.
My Radio doesn't fold out exactely like the other one.
Thanks for everyones help.
I will keep playing around with it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Canon%20Forum/IMG_0967.jpg

Yup, you nailed it... It might also look good with the camera a little further back so that you can see more of the car.... that would also increase your depth of field so more of the car would be in focus.

[BMWRINO]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the tips.. I'm bookmarking this thread and the DPS website

[tmwag]

A belated thanks to Frank for making this thread legal:)

If anyone hasn't been following the G-Series weekly speed challenge, we had a challenge featuring 'slow sync flash' a while back. Boutty hosted this one and it produced some interesting examples of 'slow sync flash' (with the exception of 'hammer flash')


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=736577