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ProAnaMiaAnti-JonasMiley
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 Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject: How to reduce noise when taking shots in no light or low lig |
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| I just received a canon xsi for a wedding gift and am very interested in learning photography to make it into a profession but I'm having a very hard time figuring out how to use the different settings and whatnot...my biggest problem right now is taking pictures at night or in very low light...I get a lot of noise in the photos..and also, I'm not understanding how different shutter speeds affect the shots. Help please or if anyone has some great websites that can help me.Thank you! |
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PriyaSh
Joined: 25 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:30 am Post subject: How to reduce noise when taking shots in no light or low lig |
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| With noise, the problem is often using too high of an ISO. Try using a lower ISO, and compesate for the light loss by adjusting aperture and/or shutterspeed.The shutterspeed is how long the shutter stays open. It is very noticable with motion. Using a longer shutterspeed (such as 1 sec.) will blur the movement, using a shorter shutterspeed (such as 1/125 of a sec.) will freeze the motion. |
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prncessang228
Joined: 14 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:08 am Post subject: How to reduce noise when taking shots in no light or low lig |
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| First of for low light or night shots you need to use a tripod. I think before tackling tough light situations you need to learn how to use the controls on the camera in normal lighting situations. For low light though you will want to use a higher ISO which means more noise. Always use the lowest possible Iso. If you are using 1600 drop down to 800 and see if that helps. Also check the light meter and see if you are exposing the scene properly. Low light= 1. higher iso 2. slower shutter speed 3. wider aperture( low f/stop number)Keep experimenting until you hit the right combination. If noise is still a problem at 800 drop down to 400. High shutter speed are for freezing actionhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21125021@N05/2748087048Slower shutter speed are used for low light situations(this was taken without flash)http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee265/dms47949/?action=view¤t=IMG_4982.jpgit is a matter of learning the camera and practice! Have fun with that Camera! |
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PriyaSh
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:47 am Post subject: How to reduce noise when taking shots in no light or low lig |
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| In low light, always use a tripod. Then you can turn down the ISO to get less noise. The higher the ISO, the more noise you will have. If the subject is still, such as a tree, just use a really long shutter speed (you MUST use a tripod for a long shutter speed). Also, you can try buying a new lens. Like a f/1.8 lens. The bigger the aperature, the more light enters. If you have a f/1.8 lens, more light will enter faster. |
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Priya
Joined: 10 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:25 am Post subject: How to reduce noise when taking shots in no light or low lig |
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| I think in low light situations, you're going to get a lot of noise whether your ISO is set to high or not. This is b/c cameras don't do well in dark areas. Especially, low end consumer level. The pro model will fair better. As for the effects of different shutter speed, you can try setting your camera to auto and note the settings the camera sets for you. Then change the camera to manual setting and play around with the different shutter speed to see how that affects the image. Without going to a photography course, you're basically learning base on trial and error. Understanding ISO, shutter speed and F stops and how they inter-relate to each is the fundamental of proper exposure. |
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