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10/05/2004 11:01:31 AM · #1 |
Here is an idea . . .
A bulb challenge, open topic, the only restriction is that the photo must be taken in "bulb". I think DPC village can be very creative with this topic and would provide a wealth of opportunities.
What wa say . . .?
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10/05/2004 11:05:57 AM · #2 |
| Something I would enjoy very much :) |
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10/05/2004 11:06:32 AM · #3 |
a lot of folks don't have the bulb feature on their cameras.
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10/05/2004 11:06:33 AM · #4 |
| What exactly is in "bulb"? I have never heard that word used except in relation to lighting, but I don't think you are suggestion a lighting challenge. |
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10/05/2004 11:07:46 AM · #5 |
its an option to lock the shutter open for an indefinate period of time, ie: however long you want. you don't have to be in contact with the camera during this time.
i could take about a 4 hour exposure with a fully charged battery.
EDIT: for my manual film camera i have an actual rubber bulb ( thats where the name comes from ) that attches to the shutter button - via an air tube, and uses air to press it down, i then lock the bulb squeezed and it holds the shutter open. with this camera i could take a three day exposure if i wanted - because it doesn't use batteries for anything but the light meter. on the digital rebel i have a wireless remote, one press opens the shutter, the 2nd press closes it.
Message edited by author 2004-10-05 11:11:49. |
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10/05/2004 11:16:44 AM · #6 |
sounds fun but there would be a huge number of DPCers that wouldn't be able to take part.
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10/05/2004 11:17:16 AM · #7 |
| Bit like Wildlife, isn't it? |
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10/05/2004 11:19:14 AM · #8 |
| Soup, thanks for explaining it for me. I would have to skip this challenge, but it does sound like some interesting shots could be made. A good challenge for voting anyway. |
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10/05/2004 11:57:45 AM · #9 |
that would be nice but not everyone has bulb function on their cams. We wouldnt want to be elitist would we?
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10/05/2004 12:00:05 PM · #10 |
| don't you need to buy something so you can walk away from the camera in bulb? I thought if you didn't have it you had to hold the shutter down the whole time you want it to shoot. |
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10/05/2004 12:01:41 PM · #11 |
| A cable release, remote control or a rock would do the job. |
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10/05/2004 12:09:00 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Rooster:
that would be nice but not everyone has bulb function on their cams. We wouldnt want to be elitist would we? |
A bulb challenge would be interesting. Some members don't even have cameras. |
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10/05/2004 12:16:45 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Rooster:
that would be nice but not everyone has bulb function on their cams. We wouldnt want to be elitist would we? |
/Sacarsm
Not everyone have models that will pose nude (Nude and Nude II challenge). . .
Not everyone have Wildlife access (Wildlife Challenge). . .
Not everyone can take a decent picture (me included) . . .
Not everyone know how to take a Macro shot . . .
\Sarcarsm
This Challenges may not be for everyone but neither are some of the challenges posted on DPC either for a lack of creativity or a lack of ressources.
Fred
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10/05/2004 12:22:04 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by phraid2002:
Originally posted by Rooster:
that would be nice but not everyone has bulb function on their cams. We wouldnt want to be elitist would we? |
/Sacarsm
Not everyone have models that will pose nude (Nude and Nude II challenge). . .
Not everyone have Wildlife access (Wildlife Challenge). . .
Not everyone can take a decent picture (me included) . . .
Not everyone know how to take a Macro shot . . .
\Sarcarsm
This Challenges may not be for everyone but neither are some of the challenges posted on DPC either for a lack of creativity or a lack of ressources.
Fred |
true, but isn't this different than not have a nude model or not knowing how to take mac shots. Both have a remedy while getting a bulb function, save buying a new cam, is not so easily fixed.
Regardless, I get your point.
I did say that I thought it was a good idea but one that was not so fair.
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10/05/2004 12:41:47 PM · #15 |
| the idea is good, but any challenge based on a camera feature is not just. |
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10/05/2004 12:43:46 PM · #16 |
| If the challenge is bulb/ 1sec+, I'm sure almost everyone would be able to take part. I think it sounds like a great challenge. |
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10/05/2004 12:58:43 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
If the challenge is bulb/ 1sec+, I'm sure almost everyone would be able to take part. I think it sounds like a great challenge. |
Yes, if you keep a min limit on the exposure time, that sounds good. |
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10/05/2004 01:02:43 PM · #18 |
| On the Nikon D70, is there a way to use the bulb mode without having to hold the button down the whole time? |
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10/05/2004 01:26:23 PM · #19 |
you need to buy a remote - or use some tape, or commision someone to hold it for you.
Message edited by author 2004-10-05 13:27:11. |
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10/05/2004 02:07:53 PM · #20 |
Bulb is a tool used to ge the desired results. The desired results being a longer shutter time. Make the challenge centered around the desired results -- not the method used to obtain them. Please.
David
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10/05/2004 02:49:30 PM · #21 |
| I like this idea a lot but I think like someone said already, it needs to be worded like "1 second or more exposure time" or something like that. I have a picture that I have been meaning to take that would fit this perfectly too. |
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10/05/2004 03:09:29 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by JoshuaM:
I like this idea a lot but I think like someone said already, it needs to be worded like "1 second or more exposure time" or something like that. I have a picture that I have been meaning to take that would fit this perfectly too. |
I, too, like this idea. :)
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10/05/2004 03:17:15 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by soup:
you need to buy a remote - or use some tape, or commision someone to hold it for you. |
Can you not also use the self-timer? Is that at D70 feature? |
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10/05/2004 03:20:40 PM · #24 |
| With bulb, you should be able to stop in whenever you like it. With self-timer I think you can go upto 30secs. Remote is cool. |
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10/05/2004 04:03:19 PM · #25 |
Make it a "long exposure" challenge...
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