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just a couple of shots. Any suggestions on how to improve?
#1 f/5.6 1/125sec ISO-400 no flash
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#2f/5.6 1/200 ISO-800 built in flash with a piece of paper to diffuse (I dont have a proper diffuser :()
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Pete
 
first could be great if all the name was in focus, it seems a lil blurry imo

maybe do same shot and post up?

:)
 
Great idea, if you have a tripod then I'd suggest doing a long exposure shot of anything upto 8 seconds which will give a sense of movement (you'll capture the sweep of the second hand) and it means you can drop your ISO and make use of any old light.

Carl
 
CReid said:
Great idea, if you have a tripod then I'd suggest doing a long exposure shot of anything upto 8 seconds which will give a sense of movement (you'll capture the sweep of the second hand) and it means you can drop your ISO and make use of any old light.

Carl
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good idea, thanks
 
i did a similar one a while ago on the kitchen table just messing about:

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f/8 1/6s no flash ISO 100
 
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I like them, but I think you need a bit more DOF on the first one. That would also extend the shutter speed and give that blurred second hand look, I had a bash at a few of that kind of thing a while back, and there's all sorts of effects you can get.
 
I tried a longer exposure on the watch 20sec at f/22 ISO-100
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and i did a shot at 1/8th f/5.6 ISO-400
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Is there anything else other than the exosure time that's key to getting the second hand sweeping round (apart from a working watch). I managed to get an 6 second exposure and just about an 8 but after that the second hand stops registering at all on the picture. I certainly can't get the affect on the 20 second exposure above which looks really great.
 
I think you'd need a larger f# to get more in focus.
I prefer your first pic on the second try :)

Lighting might be better? either in sunlight perhaps (if any available) or use lamps with tissue/tracing paper between the light bulb and the subject to soften the light. Cheap to try too :)

Great shots though :)

Link to one I tried previously (not timed though just hand held)

When I get the time ;) I shall have a go at the timed exposure - looks great :)
 
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