Ozzy and Aiden - Page 2

Melina · 01-03-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Konotashi

It's set on the lowest f-stop it can go to with this lens, I think.

The ISO is set at 1600 (and I'm amazed the pics don't look like they were sandblasted), the f-stop is at 4.5, and I adjust the shutter speed between 25 - 50.

You're shooting with a tripod then, I take it? I'm amazed anything is in focus with that shutter speed. How close are the lights? If you're shooting that wide open, the only other option is to move the light source as close as possible to your subject...

Konotashi · 01-03-2011, 11:15 PM

I'm shooting free-hand. I don't like shooting without a tripod when the shutter speed is under 60, but I've been getting good results thus far. I'm really close. Everything is a few feet from everything. I'm about a foot from whoever I'm taking a pic of and the light is no more than a foot or two away.

Melina · 01-04-2011, 11:34 AM

Sorry, went to bed early last night. It's easier than staying awake thinking about cigarettes when you're trying to quit right now.

If you're shooting under a 60th it's always best to use a tripod, I know it sucks with moving objects, but you're so much more likely to get things in focus. You may think you have a steady hand, but there's a lot to factor in, just your breathing can shift focus. A monopod can be a lot easier to maneuver than a tripod, if you're than opposed.

As far as lights are concerned, it doesn't sound as though you're really able to move them any closer, so you'll just have to keep doing what you're doing I guess.

Regardless, you're getting some good shots, especially for the equipment you're working with!

Stosh · 01-04-2011, 11:38 AM

Have you seen Tim Flach's books? He's got one of dog portraits, one of horses too. He's a fabulous animals photographer- you're not so bad yourself!! Love the Oz Man pictures.

01-03-2011, 11:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Konotashi Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,380	I'm shooting free-hand. I don't like shooting without a tripod when the shutter speed is under 60, but I've been getting good results thus far. I'm really close. Everything is a few feet from everything. I'm about a foot from whoever I'm taking a pic of and the light is no more than a foot or two away. __________________ Ozzy - Chocolate Pom "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." My Photography

01-04-2011, 11:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
Melina Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Surface Of The Sun Posts: 1,836	Sorry, went to bed early last night. It's easier than staying awake thinking about cigarettes when you're trying to quit right now. If you're shooting under a 60th it's always best to use a tripod, I know it sucks with moving objects, but you're so much more likely to get things in focus. You may think you have a steady hand, but there's a lot to factor in, just your breathing can shift focus. A monopod can be a lot easier to maneuver than a tripod, if you're than opposed. As far as lights are concerned, it doesn't sound as though you're really able to move them any closer, so you'll just have to keep doing what you're doing I guess. Regardless, you're getting some good shots, especially for the equipment you're working with! __________________ Mom To: Koda - Sable GSD, Stray Riley - Sheltie Mix, Rescue "Some People Are Like Slinkies. They're Not Really Good For Anything, But They Bring A Smile To Your Face When Pushed Down The Stairs."

01-04-2011, 11:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Have you seen Tim Flach's books? He's got one of dog portraits, one of horses too. He's a fabulous animals photographer- you're not so bad yourself!! Love the Oz Man pictures.

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