www.dombower.com Here is a video giving some ideas of the different tools and variables needed for the different types of low light photography. All images copyright of Dom Bower. Camera used is nikon d300 lens; tokina 11-16mm tripod; Manfroto 190 xprob
hey i’ve been wanting to buy a tripod but with all wide arrays of tripod out there i can’t seem to choose what is best. Any suggestions?
would love to but so far i dont have a dslr that does video so cant give any tips. if it is grainy it sounds like the sensor is struggling with the low light trying to make it brighter and may be boosting up the iso. get fast lenses f1.8 or f1.4 but otherwise i dont know yet.
I saw your tutorial on low light settings, but I’m still experiencing some trouble…
I just bought the Nikon D90 yesterday, and I tried to take an HD video in low-light conditions (some inside and some outside at night) but it comes out grainy / with noise… I tried several things to stop it, but nothing seems to work!
Could you help me out?
@gjcjii depends on how fast the water is moving, anything from 1 second to 15 seconds is needed. lower your iso as low as possible and have your aperture with a big number ie f8 or more. a polorizor filter also helps get rid of some reflections. and use a tripod
I would need a long exposer time, i have tried that but the water seems the same
Thanks Graeme
@gjcjii before i tell you the answer i want you to tell me what you think your settings would need to be.
Hi Don, I am glad that I have seen your Video. There will be a few questions that i will have for you.
Thanks for the video tips you have already helped me out thanks again
Here is my fist question for you
I want to take flowen water pictures please tell me waht settings i should use. for that smooth flow effect
Thanks Graeme
any camera can do that. the d700 is about high iso ability
Hi there,
Is there d700 any good for low light photos; especially stars etc.
thanks you
check my chinese theatre photoshoot for tips
dont say that! i have a book coming out soon!
waste of time. cos then it wont work on a real camera like a nikon
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always helpful, thanks Dom
thanks Dom, that was helpful
@pernat already have kindof. look for my video on the chinese theatre show.
spot metering is very important
this was helpful, thanks, but could you address the problem of theatre shots (non flash) when pple are moving rapidly and you can’t use a tri/monopod?
oh you have the tokina 11-16mm… I am gonna get that one soon for canon mount.
Thank you that was a really helpful video. Sooo much better than reading the book.
does anyone know if there is a video explaining how to get a good clear shot at a concert.
DOMBOWER- That shot of the bridge is amazing. Thanks for the tips.
hey dude great tips but im doing a photoshoot a fashion one n i need some tips
its going to be dark and i only have one flash gun
were using a miregal round aswell book it for 10pm lol
but were going for posh places too lol but its mite be prety low will i just use what your said lol
everytime i put up my iso that high theres uasly alot of noice like the pictures made up from it hahah
It’s usually advised the VR is turned off because it produces vibrations itself. VR is only really effective when shooting by hand, in my experience.
what tripod , and head are u using?
I´m considering buying one but i have some doubts, like choose a ball head or a 3 way head or something like you show on your video), which one is more sturdy?
and the brand, like manfrotto, gitzo or giottos
i really need something sturdy and can handle a lot of weight like 4 or 5 kg (tops) (for some lenses are heavier)
thnks
hey dom these really help but i was wondering what brand and model your tripod is and your flash stand and what extension do you have on it for the umbrella to go on it? please reply it would help me a lot for when i buy my sb900 and umbrella and stuff in a month or so