Assignment 1 : Long Exposure

[rusty_racer94]

OH My GOD!!!! How you guys do that????

How do you prevent a perfect shot from over exposure (i dont knw if there's a word as such). I mean i am sure its a tripod but how does it manage??

Technically over exposure is supposed to be noisy. Plus the way the details are captured, do you guys shoot HDRs or a single shot??

Kamal!!!!!!!

I dont know much about it but i'ld like to be enlightened other than by google.

They are single shots.
The basic idea is to keep the shutter open for a long time and allow the maximum amount of light to enter the camera without over-exposing the image produced. Regarding the noise, it's all about playing with the ISO, get it right and you're on the money!

[rustam54]

They are single shots.
The basic idea is to keep the shutter open for a long time and allow the maximum amount of light to enter the camera without over-exposing the image produce. Regarding the noise, it's all about playing with the ISO, get it right and you're on the money!

Umm... That clears up somethings....Thank you!!!

[VCheng]

OH My GOD!!!! How you guys do that????

How do you prevent a perfect shot from over exposure (i dont knw if there's a word as such). I mean i am sure its a tripod but how does it manage??

Technically over exposure is supposed to be noisy. Plus the way the details are captured, do you guys shoot HDRs or a single shot??

Kamal!!!!!!!

I dont know much about it but i'ld like to be enlightened other than by google.

It is simple.

Use a tripod and remote release.
Wide open aperture.
Low ISO.
Slow shutter speed.

Viola!

Edit: A workaround for the trip and remote release are to prorp up a camera on the tree stump, ledge etc. as can be found, and then using the timer function to fire the shutter without the blur cause by pushing the button.

[istafa111]

VCheng: Zabardast pictures Sir!

[rusty_racer94]

After creating this thread on Pakwheels, I must say that the people here are very talented and keen about what they do, I've done the same ''Assignment'' thing on an Irish forum with professional photographers but that one reaches 4 pages in 2 weeks and Mashallah it's not even 24 hours yet and we're on the 4th page already. Keep up the good work!

[gn2903]

@vCheng: surreal work sir.
@all others: excellento

[khurram_aziz]

@vcheng; great clicks!

Is there any proper way to know how much time is required for the exposure...? Or its just hit and try?

[MominHaq]

@vcheng; great clicks!

Is there any proper way to know how much time is required for the exposure...? Or its just hit and try?

You have to use the camera's light meter. Program modes such as Aperture Priority, Shutter priority do the metering for you.

[VCheng]

@vcheng; great clicks!

Thanks!

Is there any proper way to know how much time is required for the exposure...? Or its just hit and try?

You have to use the camera's light meter. Program modes such as Aperture Priority, Shutter priority do the metering for you.

In addition to what Momin says, I would add that it depends on the camera.

One technique I find useful is to take a picture in the full auto mode and look at the settings the camera has used. After all, most cameras these days are pretty good.

Then I decide on the the type of photo I want to take and the effect I want to achieve. So I will modify the settings starting from the baseline the camera has suggested. I will select an Aperture or Shutter Priority program, or even go full manual if available.

The last thing I adjust is the over or under exposure bias, if needed.

I hope this helps. I am still a beginner student myself, so this advice may not be exactly correct.

[versatilegenious]

Thanks!

I hope this helps. I am still a beginner student myself, so this advice may not be exactly correct.

Oh Allah make me one too Ameen

[aqgmbest]

very nice photos sir

[aqgmbest]

@f.stop means the f number indicating on my d3100 ?
and exposure time is the shuter speed eg 1/6 ?

[aqgmbest]

i want to do long exposure shooting which mode is good to use ? eg A,S,P OR M ?
THANKS

[rusty_racer94]

i want to do long exposure shooting which mode is good to use ? eg A,S,P OR M ?
THANKS

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Longer the Exposure = Lower the ISO

[rusty_racer94]

I'm out snappin' tonight.
Counting on seconds for the sun to go down!

[smartboy_am]

awesome pictures guys.........

[rusty_racer94]

@VCheng is still holding the lead!

[aesiege]

Some more long exposures

0861A by Sabrite, on Flickr

Exp: 8 sec
F stop: f/10
ISO: 100

[aesiege]

0862A by Sabrite, on Flickr

Exp: 25 sec
F stop: f/16
ISO: 100

[aesiege]

0864A by Sabrite, on Flickr

Exp: 30 sec
F stop: f/22
ISO: 100