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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

04/27/2004 04:59:33 AM · #1

Hi all,
would like to have your honest comments on this amatuer photographer here! taken 2 night shots! any room for improvement??

Settings for Boat Quay.jpg
Shutter: 2 seconds
Aperture: 32
ISO 1600

Setting for UOB.jpg
Shutter: 10
Aperture: 20
ISO 1600

Boat Quay

UOB

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

04/27/2004 05:02:47 AM · #2

Hi! :)

For both shots, I would suggest a tripod or some solid surface. There is evidence of camera shake in both.
Also, they are too dark. A longer exposure would help, but I also see you are on f32 .. at night. I think this is too small. Try letting more light in. you can see good dof in your image even at f11.
I like the composition of the second one.
Give it another try. :)

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

04/27/2004 05:05:44 AM · #3

Originally posted by KarenB:

actually i did mount onto a tripod.....but i guess my tripod's not giving a good stability....thanks for ya comment....would try it again with ya advice :)

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

04/27/2004 05:07:53 AM · #4

ah.. That has happened to me before. A light tripod can show movement even in the slightest breeze. I ended up getting a new one for Christmas :)

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

04/27/2004 05:10:51 AM · #5

Originally posted by KarenB:

ah.. That has happened to me before. A light tripod can show movement even in the slightest breeze. I ended up getting a new one for Christmas :)

You might even try weighing it down from the center support. You might be surprised at the result. I know, I've got a cheapie too.

cbeller

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

04/27/2004 05:11:17 AM · #6

I think part of it may be shooting at ISO1600. I'd try going with ISO400 or ISO800, opening up the apeture as Karen suggested and increasing the exposure time. You may also want to check your exposure compensation setting.

jab119

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

04/27/2004 05:12:59 AM · #7

I would recommend an f/8 to f/11 ISO 200 (or 400) and about a 10 to 12 second exposure, maybe a little less on the exposure, but just play with the exposure to get it right for the amount of light in the scene

James

Jovi

Sony DSC-F717

04/27/2004 05:44:28 AM · #8

Just an example of the same shot, somewhat.

F4.0
2 seconds
ISO 200

Those lights on the Fullerton get easily overexposed. Quite tricky to balance the exposure.

Edit: and use a better tripod :)

Message edited by author 2004-04-27 09:48:36.

billster

Canon PowerShot A70

04/27/2004 05:52:47 AM · #9

In addition to the tripod stabilizing, try using the delay timer on the shutter release - just pressing the button can introduce some camera shake. Using the self timer let's the camera "settle" before the shutter actually releases.

superdave_909

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM

04/27/2004 05:55:29 AM · #10

Originally posted by jab119:

I totally agree!

also are you using a remote shutter release? if not you should, it's a bad idea to touch your camera or tripod when you do a shot like this

04/27/2004 06:01:52 AM · #11

it seems i need to do some accessories shopping ;)

Jovi

Sony DSC-F717

04/27/2004 06:04:44 AM · #12

Originally posted by JudeLeo:

it seems i need to do some accessories shopping ;)

LOL.. not that hard in Singapore. You have the best selection of electronics in S.E. Asia there. Funan Center? Good bargains there.