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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/22/2003 09:23:59 PM · #1

just got the Canon Rebel and am having trouble getting enough light in my shots. aperature sits a 5.6. what can i do? besides PS editing.
thanks,
ditch

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

12/22/2003 09:29:56 PM · #2

When you say "getting enough light in" I take it that you are as slow as you can reasonably go with shutter-speed, and are at max. aperture (f/5.6) and are still underexposed?
If so, are you using ISO 100? You can easily use up to ISO 400, though you may begin to see a little noise in shadows. ISO 800 is useable for many shots.
If you are still lacking for light, there is only one answer... faster glass.

magnetic9999

Canon EOS-20D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

12/22/2003 09:34:44 PM · #3

you dont give enough info to help you

are you at max aper already? if not, open it up! if it's at max, try raising your iso.

are you shooting still subjects or moving? if it's still just use a tripod, then it doesn't matter how long the shutter speed is.

you can also point lamps at what you wanna shoot!

we need more info about the gear and the subject to help you.

ellamay

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

12/22/2003 09:53:51 PM · #4

what are you trying to shoot?

12/22/2003 10:04:12 PM · #5

okay, okay already. yes i'm at 5.6, yes ISO 100, yes i've left the shutter open. i've just found that when trying macro shots, i can't get enough light. and yes, i'm pointing lights at the subject.
my apartment provides terrible lighting and i'm trying everyway to compensate with little luck.
bored and looking for edges,
ditch

12/22/2003 10:06:14 PM · #6

Originally posted by ellamay:

what are you trying to shoot?

at the moment............ grapefruit