The Night Photography Thread

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 09:49 PM

what does the original look like? did you shoot it in raw?

ShopVac · 05-24-2011, 09:55 PM

I did...

http://users.zoominternet.net/~kirin//DSC_0098.nef

Also...as you can see, this picture came out a little grainy. Most of my other night shots were clear and detailed...should I have increased the ISO on this shot?

ShopVac · 05-24-2011, 10:06 PM

Actually looks like I get a little better results opening the raw and selecting the Tungsten lighting. Seems to take much of the orange hue away.

Still have the grain in the picture though...

M_Six · 05-24-2011, 10:14 PM

Some shots around the hotel with the new 85mm f1.8. I'm happy with it.

We ate here tonight. Very good food, but a little too "intimate." Typical for NYC, I guess. Not the sharpest shot, but not bad for a monopod shot after drinks and wine and dinner. ISO 200 f1.8 1/10

Steam vent - ISO 200 f1.8 1/5

The beginning of the Times Square area. You can see from the 100% crop that there is no sharpness issue with this lens. Think I'll be keeping it. ISO 200 f2.8 1/60

100% crop

I still need way more practice with night shots.

ShopVac · 05-24-2011, 10:18 PM

I assume you are placing the camera on objects and not hauling around a tripod to dinner with you.

M_Six · 05-24-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

I assume you are placing the camera on objects and not hauling around a tripod to dinner with you.

Those were taken right near our hotel, so I just came back from dinner and grabbed the camera and my monopod.

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 10:57 PM

I like that last shot Mark! Good lens!

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

Actually looks like I get a little better results opening the raw and selecting the Tungsten lighting. Seems to take much of the orange hue away.

Still have the grain in the picture though...

This is the best I could do on it... unfortunately you are way out of focus on the car.

The1 · 05-24-2011, 11:01 PM

don't be afraid to bump the ISO up to 400, that camera will take it. It may not look as good as 200, but you're on photoshop enough you should be able to pull any grain with a filter or something pretty easily

I know Dave uses DxO's high ISO noise reduction and his shots turn out great (i've played with this a couple times, but not to the same extent)

you'll be able to double your shutter speed, which will help a lot for you with your monopod.

Results are looking good from the 1.8

I`m a bit jealous, it`s the last lens i have on my list of "must have lenses"

The1 · 05-24-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

This is the best I could do on it... unfortunately you are way out of focus on the car.

how did you pull the raw file from that?

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 11:04 PM

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how did you pull the raw file from that?

eh? I don't understand your question.

The1 · 05-24-2011, 11:07 PM

he gave you the link to the raw file.
I clicked the link to grab the file, but it just brings up a tiny picture in quicktime player embedded in the internet browser.

how did you download it? or is it a Mac computer trick?

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 11:08 PM

right-click the link and click Save Link As (or something to that extent).

The1 · 05-24-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

right-click the link and click Save Link As (or something to that extent).

too easy..... I think i'm in need of sleep....

My date wore me out....

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 11:10 PM

Badger came over?

The1 · 05-24-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

Badger came over?

yeah...., as he was packing up to go, he was complaining that he still had a lot of energy, so i sent him on towards your place. He should be there pretty shortly...

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 11:12 PM

haha. Well, it's a shame you couldn't... satisfy him.

The1 · 05-24-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

haha. Well, it's a shame you couldn't... satisfy him.

Damn he's needy.... I've never not satisfied anyone until now... How do you keep up with him?

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 11:16 PM

he is a pesky little bugger.

The1 · 05-24-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

he is a pesky little bugger.

haha, oh well, at least i know i'll have a good sleep after

MATT0404 · 05-24-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Some shots around the hotel with the new 85mm f1.8. I'm happy with it.

We ate here tonight. Very good food, but a little too "intimate." Typical for NYC, I guess. Not the sharpest shot, but not bad for a monopod shot after drinks and wine and dinner. ISO 200 f1.8 1/10

Steam vent - ISO 200 f1.8 1/5

The beginning of the Times Square area. You can see from the 100% crop that there is no sharpness issue with this lens. Think I'll be keeping it. ISO 200 f2.8 1/60

100% crop

I still need way more practice with night shots.

I didn't see what body you're shooting with, but crank up the ISO for shots like these. It will allow you to use a faster shutter speed which will reduce image blur. Nice shots, though. I'd like to try out the 85/1.8.

The1 · 05-25-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MATT0404

I didn't see what body you're shooting with, but crank up the ISO for shots like these. It will allow you to use a faster shutter speed which will reduce image blur. Nice shots, though. I'd like to try out the 85/1.8.

He shoots a T1i. He should be able to pull off a 400ISO without sacrificing quality too badly.
I used to run one of those, the noise was borderlined after 400, but it all comes down to what you think is acceptable or not too.

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M_Six Free Thinker 19965 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Some shots around the hotel with the new 85mm f1.8. I'm happy with it. We ate here tonight. Very good food, but a little too "intimate." Typical for NYC, I guess. Not the sharpest shot, but not bad for a monopod shot after drinks and wine and dinner. ISO 200 f1.8 1/10 Steam vent - ISO 200 f1.8 1/5 The beginning of the Times Square area. You can see from the 100% crop that there is no sharpness issue with this lens. Think I'll be keeping it. ISO 200 f2.8 1/60 100% crop I still need way more practice with night shots. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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The1 Major General 78 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	don't be afraid to bump the ISO up to 400, that camera will take it. It may not look as good as 200, but you're on photoshop enough you should be able to pull any grain with a filter or something pretty easily I know Dave uses DxO's high ISO noise reduction and his shots turn out great (i've played with this a couple times, but not to the same extent) you'll be able to double your shutter speed, which will help a lot for you with your monopod. Results are looking good from the 1.8 I`m a bit jealous, it`s the last lens i have on my list of "must have lenses"
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The1 Major General 78 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	he gave you the link to the raw file. I clicked the link to grab the file, but it just brings up a tiny picture in quicktime player embedded in the internet browser. how did you download it? or is it a Mac computer trick?
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