night time cam tips?

hippieP · 12-07-2011, 01:24 PM

We think we might try to head out this weekend just for an overnight quick backpacking trip, weather permitting. Hopefully I can get some nice shots with the new camera. Does anyone have good tips for evening shots with a non-DSLR camera?

IndianaHiker · 12-07-2011, 02:39 PM

Some cameras have a high ISO setting that allows you to take photos on darker settings. Would suggest looking at the setting for the camera as the all call it something different.

Lamebeaver · 12-08-2011, 09:19 AM

Sometimes, you need to actually turn the exposure down. Point-and-shoot cameras will adjust the exposure and make it look like daylight. If you want to get some of those cool campfire shots that bring out the shadows, etc. Try dialing it down all the way.

ejdixon · 12-08-2011, 09:43 AM

First, turn off your flash, especially when you're going to be taking pictures of lights at night (eg campfire). Point and shoot cameras tent to have macro functions that would allow you to adjust the settings manually. Some have it in a dial on top of the camera surrounding the shutter button. Others are included in their menu. Last, invest in a small tripod. Even with a point and shoot camera, it could still get bit blurry when shaky.

carmen · 12-08-2011, 10:44 AM

The ISO is the part that always messes me up, I think some cameras are just tricky to get used to. It has taken me forever to get used to the Canon where now about only 10% of the images I take are "bad". Practice, practice, practice!

Lamebeaver · 12-08-2011, 10:53 AM

I honestly don't get ISO either. As I understood it, it involved the required exposure for film. With digital cameras, you're essentially exposing a CCD chip, so I don't get how ISO can change.

Hmmmm,

Sounds like a good topic for a google search.

IndianaHiker · 12-08-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamebeaver

I honestly don't get ISO either. As I understood it, it involved the required exposure for film. With digital cameras, you're essentially exposing a CCD chip, so I don't get how ISO can change.

Hmmmm,

Sounds like a good topic for a google search.

In film as I recall the was basically the sensitivity of the film. I think not sure because it has been a few years since I used film.

How does ISO work? - CNET Digital cameras Forums

Newanderthal · 12-08-2011, 02:46 PM

A small tripod to keep the camera steady so it can use a prolonged exposure.