Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Cameras, Lenses & Accessories Canon G-series Digital Cameras 
Thread started 04 Dec 2005 (Sunday) 09:54
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

Lights w/ snow

 
mknabster
Senior Member
Avatar
827 posts
Joined Jul 2005
Location: Limerick, PA, USA
     
Dec 04, 2005 09:54 |  #1

What are some good settings to use when taking pictures of my house's Christmas lights, and the lights glowing off the snow. We just got snow last night, so i want to take advantage of the oppurtunity. I have the G6. Anybody have any sugegstions? Thanks!


- Matt

MK Studios (external link)
My Gear

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
gramps
Goldmember
Avatar
1,058 posts
Joined Oct 2004
Location: Mt. WhereinthehellamI? Southen Utah
     
Dec 04, 2005 09:56 |  #2

Start with a tripod, then play with longer time exposures. I would not be afraid to go out to a 30 second exposure.


Some pics here - http://pbase.com/sjh (external link)
20 D; 85 1.8; 24-70 L; 70-200 f4L (sold); 100-400 L; 420 Light bulb
1550 Pelican "soft case" & too much junk!!!

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Biko
Senior Member
Avatar
639 posts
Joined May 2003
Location: Bradford England UK
     
Dec 05, 2005 03:37 as a reply to  @ gramps's post |  #3

I've just answered a post here that might also help you: https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=118111




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
mknabster
THREAD ­ STARTER
Senior Member
Avatar
827 posts
Joined Jul 2005
Location: Limerick, PA, USA
     
Dec 05, 2005 18:16 as a reply to  @ Biko's post |  #4

Ok, now i have a newer question. It just started to snow here. What settings do i use when taking falling snow, w/ Christmas lights in the background?


- Matt

MK Studios (external link)
My Gear

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Biko
Senior Member
Avatar
639 posts
Joined May 2003
Location: Bradford England UK
     
Dec 06, 2005 03:27 as a reply to  @ mknabster's post |  #5

Snowflakes are moving so will need to use a faster speed to capture them falling, as they fall relatively slow you might get away with a slowish speed on a tripod to create the effect you want.

It depends on how much light but basically your options are to use a wider aperture - f2 being your maximum and if still can't get a decent result then you will need to up the ISO.

As I mentioned in my other post using RAW will give you more ability to change the shot.




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

1,331 views & 0 likes for this thread, 3 members have posted to it.
Lights w/ snow
FORUMS Cameras, Lenses & Accessories Canon G-series Digital Cameras 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member was a spammer, and banned as such!
1804 guests, 115 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.