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Lightning pictures Anonymous
I was outside tonight trying to take pictures of the lightning, I did everything right for the long exposure (Tripid, 2 second timer) only problem is, it washed out alot of the pictures... What's the best way to get lightning pictures? other then having a D-SLR
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>> Anonymous
Other note, This was about the best shot... And you can barely see it.
>> Anonymous
Set ISO to lowest possible, Fstop as high as possible (if adjustable).
>> Anonymous
>>59794

Thankfully this cam has a full manual mode, so I shut crank up the fstop? (aperture, right?)

and the cam has ISO80 =)
>> Anonyfag of Borneo !bHymOqU5YY
>>so I shut crank up the fstop? (aperture, right?)
Yup.
>> Anonymous
>>59796

Wow, Thanks. I didn't even notice the typo.


it may be a while before I can try again. Storms with that much lightning dont come often
>> Anonymous
1. Small iso (like ISO 100)
2. Small aperture (like f/22 or whatever. I don't know if diffraction is problem)
3. Use bulb mode for example. Then just shoot. Remote is nice, and it helps if you are good at guessing when and where the lightning strikes ;)

If you have still too much light, using a neutral density filter is nice. It lessens the amount of light. Lightning will always be sharp and properly lit, so that's not a problem :D
>> Anonymous
>>60102

Problem is, I don't have have a DSLR, Which means I don't have have any way of attaching filters, And There is no bulb setting, It's lowest shutter speed is like 8.0 Secs. Also, It's ISO goes down to 80. Which is what I had it on, Which is probably why alot of the pictures got washed out.
>> Anonymous
>>60104
I'd say pictures got washed out from aperture size and light pollution. How bright is it?
>> Anonymous
Go outside, plz. Use an umbrella if necessary.
>> Anonymous
>>60108
Do you want the OP to die?
>> Anonymous
>>60111
I ain't afraid of no lightening. At least open a window so you're not shooting through glass/screen/water droplets. it just screams a lack of effort in the picture. I can take pictures of rain from my windows, too. So what's unique? I can understand shooting from a window to learn how to capture lightening, but you gotta get out there. Set the camera outside and use a remote, or don't be a wuss about it.
>> Anonymous
>>60104
>>Problem is, I don't have have a DSLR, Which means I don't have have any way of attaching filters,

Filters go on the end of a lens; doesn't matter dSLR or other - just needs a proper adapter. Usually just a screw-on mount.

>>And There is no bulb setting, It's lowest shutter speed is like 8.0 Secs. Also, It's ISO goes down to 80. Which is what I had it on, Which is probably why alot of the pictures got washed out.

Bottom line, this camera will not be able to properly give you the kind of shots you want. If you want decent lightning shots (hell, even astro shots) invest in a cheap, used 35mm manual SLR - I recommend the Minolta SR-T 100. The bodies are about $40 on eBay, with various lenses for about the same. You can get a GOOD collection for the price of a low-end dSLR.

Good Luck.
>> Anonymous
>>60108

I was outside, That on the right is the pole for my porch, It was poring ass raining. I was not inside.
>> Anonymous
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>>60107

Pretty bad. This one was a good strike, and very visible.

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>> Anonymous
>>60186

FUCK IT! I mean the left side, God damn I can't fucking type.

I was outside for a fact.
>> Anonymous
>>60189
Yea, well you should get obstructions out of the way, then. The water on the lens misled me.

You're probably going to need to wait til dark to get what you want, and take the advice and get a cheap 35mm SLR. Canon makes some good ones that I've used, and I've had a Minolta (though the film advance lever broke)
>> Anonymous
>>60192

I have 2, I have an XG-1, and an SRT-200, With a 45mm f/2.0 lense