Nightime Photography

[MikeB]

This is the best I can do for now...

http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/tutoria ... graphy.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not very easy to read I know, but I don't have the files I need at the moment to put it into a better format I'm afraid.

HTH,
Mike

[awacsfan]

Thanks for that detailed information I hope to be able to put it into good use in the future!
Cheers

Andy

[Matt]

Very good article

Explains it in a very straightforward and practicle fashion...which is great for beginners like me.

Thanks

[LTFT5]

I have used the techniques in the article and have been very pleased with the results. I would emphasise to have everything set on the camera first, at home, before you venture out to do your nighttime photography. As trying to set up in the dark is nigh on impossible. Once everything is set you can concentrate on getting the shot you want. Also I have obtained sharper results by hanging my camera bag of the tripod to act as extra weight. Good luck to those who are trying it for the first time, practise on anything first before you get to your shoot to perfect your technique .

Andy

PS big thanks to MikeB for taking the time to share his experience.

[Wallace]

The ability to operate the camera in the dark is a must, you should be able to find everything on the camera by touch. If I must use a torch then I use a red filter or a very well masked torch to keep the exterior lighting down to an absolute minimum a) to keep stray light out of the camera and b) to maintain my night vision.

Remember also to block off the eye piece to stop stray light entering the camera from the back. These days I use a blob of Blu-tac.

Hanging the camera bag off the tripod is a good trick but can be the kiss of death in windy conditions, have the bag gently touching the ground to provide some drag on the bag to stop it swinging.