Chicago Photography - A few new shots around town

[cbotnyse]

[kjonnnn]

Great Shots!

[Northsider]

That last one is great. I'll master the long-shutter-at-night-time shot someday.

[JLew24asu]

Originally Posted by Northsider

That last one is great. I'll master the long-shutter-at-night-time shot someday.

the key is to get a trigger for your camera. thats really the secret

[Northsider]

Was that shot in BULB mode?

[Headsick]

Originally Posted by JLew24asu

the key is to get a trigger for your camera. thats really the secret

Actually, the key is the tripod. No need for a trigger when you can always just use the timer.

[Northsider]

I apologize for my inexperience, but what kind of settings do you use for that? Small aperature and slow shutter? What's your ISO at?

[JLew24asu]

Originally Posted by Headsick

Actually, the key is the tripod. No need for a trigger when you can always just use the timer.

agreed 100% about the tripod. I guess the trigger is key for me....because I couldnt figure out the damn timer on my camera. but even if I did, I feel the trigger is easier to use and completely rules out the chance of shake.

[JLew24asu]

Originally Posted by Northsider

I apologize for my inexperience, but what kind of settings do you use for that? Small aperature and slow shutter? What's your ISO at?

at night the ISO should be low, like 100. as for aperture and shutter speed, just try different settings. trail and error is really the best way to go.

I'm gong to try a few this weekend and I'll record my settings

[cbotnyse]

Originally Posted by Northsider

I apologize for my inexperience, but what kind of settings do you use for that? Small aperature and slow shutter? What's your ISO at?

this was shot at f13, ISO 200 shutter 5 sec.

I've read 5 seconds is the sweet spot for long exposures. Make sure to have a tripod and remote trigger and fire away.

[Headsick]

I always play around with the shutter speeds and do multiple shots of the same thing to get what I want. Sometimes it's 2.5 seconds shutter, sometimes it's 20 seconds. All depends on ambient light and the aperture, really.

[cbotnyse]

[cbotnyse]

a few new ones with the D90. I love it so far.

[Northsider]

a few new ones with the D90. I love it so far.

I've been thinking about getting it. Great shots!

[cbotnyse]

nothing spectacular here, just walking around.