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MJW - 15 May 2008 07:29 GMT

I have this factory/plant nearby to where I live
that looks quite impressive when lit up in the
night. This is it by day,
www.members.optusnet.com.au/mjwyllie/Factory.JPG

I am keen to get down there at night or early in
the morning ( on my way to work)to get some
photos. I have a couple of questions regarding
what settings I should use on my 350D.

The manual says in Tv Shutter Priority mode, I can
set it to 30 secs for night shots. is this enough?
The next setting after this is Bulb, in which I
can keep the shutter open as long as I have the
button pressed (I have a remote switch). If this
is better, how long should I hold the button for a
good shot? Also, should I bump up the ISO?

Any help/advice much appreciated.

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Mr.T - 15 May 2008 08:46 GMT

> I have this factory/plant nearby to where I live
> that looks quite impressive when lit up in the
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> The manual says in Tv Shutter Priority mode, I can
> set it to 30 secs for night shots. is this enough?

Only you will know after you have selected an aperture, and taken a meter
reading, or trial shot.
Since wasted digital shots cost nothing, why ask us rather than just trying
various aperture/shutter speed/ISO combinations for yourself?

> The next setting after this is Bulb, in which I
> can keep the shutter open as long as I have the
> button pressed (I have a remote switch). If this
> is better, how long should I hold the button for a
> good shot?

How would we know exactly? What is the reason YOU can't try it for yourself?
Isn't instant image review and histogram enough for you to make your own
decision?

>Also, should I bump up the ISO?

Depends on how much noise you want, and whether there is anything moving
that you don't want blurred.
Once again, the reason you can't try any number of combinations for yourself
is what exactly?

My only advice is shoot just after sundown or just before sunrise, (will
depend greatly on what lighting is on at those times)
and make sure you have a tripod.

MrT.

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Rob. - 15 May 2008 09:32 GMT

> I have this factory/plant nearby to where I live that looks quite
> impressive when lit up in the night. This is it by day,
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>
> Any help/advice much appreciated.

Trial and error for the exposure, as this is the western side have a
look and get some colour in the sky, early morning or evening, even some
clouds to capture the sky.

You have to find the right balance between the sky and the lights of the
plant.

Testing testing and see what's happening is the way you can learn.

r

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MJW - 15 May 2008 19:16 GMT

>> I have this factory/plant nearby to where I live that looks quite
>> impressive when lit up in the night. This is it by day,
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>
> r

Thanks Rob. I do intend to go out & have a go, was
just looking for some pointers. The factory looks
most effective when it is very dark out, has all
its lights on & is billowing smoke or steam out
from the side. This is what I want to capture!

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