Wanna ask sifu sekalian regarding night scene shot. Seems like the result wasnt satisfying, altho I shame to upload it here, but I guess its best to ask sifu what's wrong with it.

KL Night Shot -



This post has been edited by mizivincible: Sep 9 2008, 06:27 AM

the 2nd shot, the flares are caused by your UV filter. remove it. 1st shot is overexposed, to me at least.

This post has been edited by dani_irwan: Sep 9 2008, 05:32 AM

I dont know why the flares were still there eventho I clean up the filter. Perhaps it was kinda rainy night that causes it ? Owh, IF without the flares, what do you think of the shot ?

Anyway yeah, the second shot is overexposed tho. And thanks for the quick reply.

first shot over exposure, second shot exposure seems correct,

but,

you should have :

1) use the lowest ISO
2) use smaller aperture / big f/number.
3) longer exposure time.
4) remove the UV filter to avoid flares.

may i know the exif settings?

first shot over exposed, 2nd shot aperture too big

Exiff data edited guys.

Taking note all the advices, thank you sifus.

i suggest u to use lower iso, 100 is better and smaller aperture (f11,f16,f22) and the shutter speed depends on the apeture la to get the proper exposure

for some reason i like the first shot. the overexpose-ness somehow causes the photograph to have this very uncanny feeling.

the 2nd photo is normal... and that is kinda boring

our D40 got pre-flashes (flash fires few times) when set to TTL mode ??

i test my bro Sony A200, when flash is set to TTL mode, the flash fires few tmes.. even red eyes turned off.

This post has been edited by mindkiller6610: Sep 9 2008, 10:31 AM

Thank you for the price..where do they sell for this price..cause In foto shangri-la they sell it for 2150 with a tripod,bag and 2gb memory card.

Don't think got

mizivincible, lower the ISO to 200 n use smaller apeture for long exposure..

lower iso.. and try to use tripod.. for btter picture..

Haha, yes..I totally agree with u! Actually, when I first saw shot #1, I said, hey this is kinda nice...something about the sky and the city lights...macam surreal.

The 2nd shot, if without the flares, is ok la, looks normal. Keep it up mizi! And u need to REMOVE the filter totally, not just clean it.

*clicks on the spoiler to have a 2nd look at that photo* nope...the overexposedness is quite distracting to me...well thats my opinion lar

Just to revisit this by mindkiller. I tried the lens out at FRIM, and yes, it does have the problem mentioned. The composition changes as you turn the focus ring.

Ok taking note. I'll try with different settings and yes, I did use tripod for all the shots. Will try with lower ISO, slower shutter speed and smaller aperture. Thanks alot guys. Anyway, when will the filter come in handy ? During night shot I really have to remove the filter ?

the uv filter doesn't do anything really. most people only use it to protect the lens from scratches.

UV filter in digital era is used for protecting the lens..so should always be fixed on...