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05/31/2005 10:50:55 PM · #1 |
Does anyone have some tips for using candlelight both as the only light source and just in general?
Usually my images just don't work out when I have candlelight in them, always too dark or I can't get a good focus... so.. any advice?
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05/31/2005 11:09:15 PM · #2 |
Long exposure time is the only thing I can think of. I took this for the Surrealism Challenge using only candle light with a white relector and an exposure time of 16 seconds.
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05/31/2005 11:38:01 PM · #3 |
Actually you may be not getting enough light. This shot was actually done with an offboard flash, camera left, and a reflector board, camera right. By using the flash and board, I was able to achieve a nice flame without it being blown out.
-danny
Message edited by author 2005-05-31 23:58:10. |
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05/31/2005 11:39:14 PM · #4 |
1 sorry wrong thread
Message edited by author 2005-05-31 23:40:45. |
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05/31/2005 11:44:48 PM · #5 |
That's such a nice shot.
What's an "offboard flash camera" and a "reflector board camera "?
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05/31/2005 11:46:54 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
That's such a nice shot.
What's an "offboard flash camera" and a "reflector board camera "? |
ROTFLMAO. that is funny. I hope that's not a serious question. hehe. :O
Edit: Oh crap. Sorry if that was a serious question.
Message edited by author 2005-05-31 23:47:50. |
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05/31/2005 11:48:53 PM · #7 |
It's offboard flash, to the left of the camera.
And reflector board, to the right of the camera
And it's a cool shot, too.
Message edited by author 2005-05-31 23:50:01. |
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05/31/2005 11:52:53 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by nfessel:
Originally posted by pawdrix:
That's such a nice shot.
What's an "offboard flash camera" and a "reflector board camera "? |
ROTFLMAO. that is funny. I hope that's not a serious question. hehe. :O
Edit: Oh crap. Sorry if that was a serious question. |
I am not necessarily picking on you nfessel, but I have to say, many people here take for granted that everyone understands the lingo. I had a basic idea of what you meant by 'offboard flash', but wasn't so sure on what a 'reflector board' was.
The setup you describe is the kind of thing that a picture of for us newbies would be really helpful.
Cheers,
rjf& |
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05/31/2005 11:53:52 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by itripn:
Originally posted by nfessel:
Originally posted by pawdrix:
That's such a nice shot.
What's an "offboard flash camera" and a "reflector board camera "? |
ROTFLMAO. that is funny. I hope that's not a serious question. hehe. :O
Edit: Oh crap. Sorry if that was a serious question. |
I am not necessarily picking on you nfessel, but I have to say, many people here take for granted that everyone understands the lingo. I had a basic idea of what you meant by 'offboard flash', but wasn't so sure on what a 'reflector board' was.
The setup you describe is the kind of thing that a picture of for us newbies would be really helpful.
Cheers,
rjf& |
Yep that's why I apologized in my post. See edit. |
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05/31/2005 11:55:27 PM · #10 |
Thanx. It was a serious question but I've been up since 5AM and both my brain and my eyes are shot. What can I say?
My bad.
Now I will exit...stage left!
Message edited by author 2005-05-31 23:57:13.
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05/31/2005 11:58:29 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by nfessel:
Yep that's why I apologized in my post. See edit. |
I know, that's why I said I wasn't necessarily picking on you :-)
rjf&
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06/01/2005 03:00:18 AM · #12 |
| Are you using a tri-pod? Steady in candlelight always helps. |
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06/01/2005 03:08:34 AM · #13 |
Most candlelight shots actually are flash shots. Use a long exposure anyway (1/60 or 1/30) and flash. The long time gets you the ambient light look and feel and does not blow out the candle flame (as in too bright, not extinguish). you can adjust the output of the flash or use the aperture to get the mood right.
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06/01/2005 05:36:36 AM · #14 |
This was taken with just a desk lamp to one side and a candle in the middle. Quite simple and no need for anything over complicated :)
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06/01/2005 05:40:28 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by crabappl3:
Actually you may be not getting enough light. This shot was actually done with an offboard flash, camera left, and a reflector board, camera right. By using the flash and board, I was able to achieve a nice flame without it being blown out.
-danny
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Excellent image and great idea. Only one thought to add, and that is if you want to maintain the amber light color you may want to substitute the flash with some flood lights, to get that yellowish light, verses the white light.
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