Action pictures in dim light

johnlewis · 01-28-2004, 12:42 PM

I have been trying to get a good setting to take action pictures (movement) in low light situation with a digital camera, when I do I get the light saber effect when the moving elements is a blur of color from the start to the end of the shot. I've tried changing my system to it's action setting which works great with flash or lit shots but there are time when you can not use a flash. I've tried to change my ASA to 400 and didn't have any luck either. Does anyone have a good tip or recommended settings ?

Scooterman · 01-28-2004, 01:00 PM

Travis is the one to talk to.
When taking shots like that I go manual, adjust whiteblance and focus separately.

reefrunner · 01-28-2004, 01:25 PM

In low light conditions, your probably going to have to use the flash. At iso 400 your going to have alot of noise in the pic. You can try using the fastest shutter speed possible with your cam where you can still see some detail and bump your exposure compensation up as far as it will go and make your aperture as large as you can (smallest number), but your still liable to come out with blurry pics.

Travis · 01-28-2004, 10:34 PM

Yup, light is the currency of photography. The more light you have, the more you can do. The less you have.... well, you've seen the results. You either have to add light (with a flash) or stick to non-moving subjects. Sorry.

You would be surprised at how many of my pics are taken with flash these days. The key is a GOOD off-camera flash unit. The on-camera ones suck, generally speaking.

Travis

Travis · 01-28-2004, 10:34 PM

Almost all of these were taken with flash, for example:

My Trip to the LFS

wooddood · 01-29-2004, 07:36 AM

awesome travis simply awesome.

Hooked · 01-29-2004, 09:24 AM

Travis,

What flash do you use?

TIA

johnlewis · 01-29-2004, 02:00 PM

Thanks for all the input. I've tried most of the suggestions. The problem is in some places they will not let you use a flash. the unit attachched to my camera provides a pretty good flash and has several modes. i am happy when witht he pictures when I can use it but those times I can not I get bad photos. At least I c an delete them, no film wasted.

I will keep trying/experimenting to see what works the best. Attached is an outdoor image at night that is not moving so you can see the results.

johnlewis · 01-29-2004, 02:01 PM

This is in lower light with the subject moving

drdrew · 01-29-2004, 02:03 PM

travis...what are you shooting with? i recently got into the digital SLR game with a rebel and a 50mm macro...my shots are coming out ok...improving slowly...how do you position your off camera flash for your macros?

01-28-2004, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnlewis Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton, MI USA Posts: 448 View Gallery Karma Komment	Action pictures in dim light I have been trying to get a good setting to take action pictures (movement) in low light situation with a digital camera, when I do I get the light saber effect when the moving elements is a blur of color from the start to the end of the shot. I've tried changing my system to it's action setting which works great with flash or lit shots but there are time when you can not use a flash. I've tried to change my ASA to 400 and didn't have any luck either. Does anyone have a good tip or recommended settings ?

01-28-2004, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,210 View Gallery Karma Komment	Travis is the one to talk to. When taking shots like that I go manual, adjust whiteblance and focus separately. __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

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reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	In low light conditions, your probably going to have to use the flash. At iso 400 your going to have alot of noise in the pic. You can try using the fastest shutter speed possible with your cam where you can still see some detail and bump your exposure compensation up as far as it will go and make your aperture as large as you can (smallest number), but your still liable to come out with blurry pics. __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,657 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Yup, light is the currency of photography. The more light you have, the more you can do. The less you have.... well, you've seen the results. You either have to add light (with a flash) or stick to non-moving subjects. Sorry. You would be surprised at how many of my pics are taken with flash these days. The key is a GOOD off-camera flash unit. The on-camera ones suck, generally speaking. Travis __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,657 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Almost all of these were taken with flash, for example: My Trip to the LFS __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	awesome travis simply awesome. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

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01-29-2004, 02:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnlewis Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton, MI USA Posts: 448 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for all the input. I've tried most of the suggestions. The problem is in some places they will not let you use a flash. the unit attachched to my camera provides a pretty good flash and has several modes. i am happy when witht he pictures when I can use it but those times I can not I get bad photos. At least I c an delete them, no film wasted. I will keep trying/experimenting to see what works the best. Attached is an outdoor image at night that is not moving so you can see the results.

01-29-2004, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnlewis Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton, MI USA Posts: 448 View Gallery Karma Komment	This is in lower light with the subject moving

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drdrew Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: central missouri Posts: 457 View Gallery Karma Komment	travis...what are you shooting with? i recently got into the digital SLR game with a rebel and a 50mm macro...my shots are coming out ok...improving slowly...how do you position your off camera flash for your macros? __________________ caja wrote: get the hell out of my thread you pigs.

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