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  • #16
    Cracking example of how it should be done there Rod!!

    Ian, I used too high an ISO (400) and yes, I did use noise reduction in Elements 4. Considerably so too, to the extent I was worried that it wouldn't look right (which it doesn't)

    My next efforts were even more embarressing and I have quietly ditched them. The wind, even with a tripod, was causing do much movement it was horrible!! I'll wait for a nice clear, still night and ttry again, using all the excellent advice from the people.

    Oh, and Wallace, I always shoot RAW unless I'm taking "happy snaps" Even then with this batch of shots they were too bad to recover adequately.

    Never mind, live and learn. onward and upward - as the mushrooms say.

    Andy

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    • #17
      Andy, next time, try to expose to the right as much as possible. You can then even darken the shadows a bit. I did it with your photo, just to show what happens.




      Forget the JPG compression and the light on the rest of the photo. But as you see, the noise is almost gone.
      My photos on Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/geridominguez

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      • #18
        Andy, just go somewhere and shoot some pictures in the dark. It doesn't matter what you shoot, just get some practice.
        Watch things like the auto controls on Adobe RAW, it can boost a poorly exposed photo something rotten and before you know it you have a tartan rug for a sky, which is what I think happened to your Mu2 pic.

        Shoot manually, let the AF work on the lens and then set it to manual. Set the camera to Manual and then do your interpretation with the light meter readings. A bulb or remote cable is a very useful accessory to have as it eliminates camera shake. The self times does the same job but you get more control as to the exact moment you want to take your picture..... and not have a baggage truck suddenly come into the frame as the timer goes click!
        Wallace

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Macca
          Im going to try and get some night shots for the first time tonight at my local drome with tripod,reading these comments im hearing the following as regards to settings:-

          ISO = 100 to 200
          F22 ( experiment abit though )
          WB = 2100 (on a 400D will the incandesent setting be suffice )
          Remote shutter release

          Anything else,any help would be appreciated ?

          Best Regards
          Mac

          My advice is to try shooting with speed priority. If you have enough time (e.g. shooting at the apron) try several different speeds - 2-3sec, than 10 sec and why not 15 sec.

          Regards,
          Emo

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