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cindys732003

cindys732003

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What kind of settings do I need to use on my camera to get a good "lit pumpkin in the dark" kind of shot.......I have no clue.........
TIA!!! :)
 
i was just thinking this! i tried to take pics of our newly carved pumpkins and it didn't work out so well.
 
I use a tripod and a lengthy exposure. I also set my ISO low so that I don't have a grainy image. A tip for these longer exposures on a tripod, if you don't have a remote shutter release, use your timer.
 
this is something i struggle with too. i just looked it up and i read that adding extra candles/lighing to the inside of the pumpkin will help and to just take multiple pictures with varying exposures. i recently discovered a setting on my Rebel that will take 3 repetitive shots each with a different exposure setting. i haven't mastered my dslr yet so i'm always playing around. i'm going to try to slow down and take my time when taking pics tomorrow night. lately i've been rushing and not getting the shots i want.
 
lookie how terrible...

pumpkins-1.jpg
 
If you don't have a tripod, try improvising by finding some place nice and stable you can set your camera on and compose the shot. If this is the case, then definitely make use of your timer feature to take the shots.
 
yeah definitely use a tripod or set the camera on a table or something. You need something to hold it still, a long exposure, and no flash
 
I was going to post the same question.

So, on my D80 on a tripod using the timer. What should my settings be exactly and how do I set them?

Yeah, I know... I really need to take those free classes that came with my camera. If only my mother would stay home for a weekend so she could watch the kiddos for me... ;)
 
My pictures aren't the greatest either
6a00d83452703269e2010535886c6c970c-.jpg

But I think its because my ISO was set at 400.

ss 1/8
ap 1.8
ISO should be 100 I think

I used my tripod and the timer, that way I wouldn't bump it.
 
I use a tripod, no flash. I like the idea of extra lighting in the pumpkin...going to give this a go tomorrow.
 
dude...we didn't even carve pumpkins this year~but I might go snag some and carve them for the kids tomorrow since I am off!
 
nesser1981 said:
My pictures aren't the greatest either
6a00d83452703269e2010535886c6c970c-.jpg

But I think its because my ISO was set at 400.

ss 1/8
ap 1.8
ISO should be 100 I think

I used my tripod and the timer, that way I wouldn't bump it.
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I would stop down at least a couple of stops. Your shutter will stay open longer and you should get more of the orange glow of the pumpkin. Experiment with a few different f-stops.

Very cool jackolantern!
 
I guess it kind of depends on what you want. we ONLY wanted the carved parts to show. I am still in the very beginner phases with my camera, but we set the iso low and the shutter speed REALLY low and here's what we got (I also set it on a suitcase)

DSC_1017.jpg


DSC_1020.jpg


Together, not as good, the candles were different and one was much brighter
DSC_1037.jpg
 
Here is mine:

pumpkin-web.jpg


I used my 50mm. Settings were:
1600 ISO, f 1/8, 1/13s

I think it could have been better but we used flickering lights instead of a candle. And I forgot to add the spiderweb back on. Dang it!
 
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