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A motion-shot of the teacups at Disneyland. I love the colors! Until now, I'd never noticed that the lamps project different colors down on the ride. They change! I think it makes a nice effect, especially when combined with motion.Related content
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This is beautiful, looks like an add for Disney
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What a good idea to take a long exposure of this ride! It's too bad the lamps at the top are overexposed. Maybe an ND filter next time?
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Thanks. Yeah, I need to get an ND filter. When I took this, I didn't even have a DSLR and I couldn't put filters on that camera. Next time, I'll do better.
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Did you do this with Time Value setting? I have been trying to work with mine on the Merry Go Round.... So far Im sucking...
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Yeah, I used a shutter speed of .8 seconds and a tripod. I used shutter priority instead of manual, but I do use complete manual a lot. If you're not using a tripod, I suggest that you do so. Just keep practicing. I have a few from earlier in the day that are over-exposed, but I got it right eventually.
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Its carrying the thing around disney all day... I already have a hard time carrying my camera and a heavy lens.... so.. yuck. But I know I need it for the night photos too. I might just break down and go for a few hours with a tripod for dusk to do just that.. Thanks for the tip.
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I know what you mean. I don't even have an SLR yet, but my camera can seem to weigh me down. I usually leave the tripod in a locker or in the car until it starts getting dark. Then I take the sunscreen and other things I'm not using anymore out of my bag and put the tripod in. I sometimes just bring a tiny tripod and rest it and the camera on something.
There are alternatives, though. Find a steady surface (I often use trash cans in Disneyland) and bring a bean bag to rest the lens on (much lighter). Or you could take the quick release from a tripod and tie a five-foot string to it (give or take a few inches depending on your height). Attach the quick-release to the camera and step on the end of the string so it's pulled tight (and pull your elbows in tight so they're not sticking out to your sides). It'll help keep you steady and it's much lighter than a tripod, though it doesn't work quite as well.
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Thanks.. those are some great tips. You don't have a DSLR? What the heck do you shoot with? You do know you can pick them up for pennies on Craigslist? I bought a 10D in perfect shape (mind you it was a steal) for $60... lenses you can pick up for about the same. I use an Xsi.. and good lenses but I can afford to..(cause Im old). I don't use "L" lenses because of their weight (cause Im old). Thats also why I don't use a better body.
Still, I have been messing with a 50mm lately ... which is light and fast. Great for portraits but no zoom.
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Glad I could help. I wasn't sure if they were too basic, but I figured not everyone spends as much of their time thinking about this stuff as I do.
I've never seen DSLRs that cheap on Craigslist! Maybe I'm not looking hard enough. Anyway, I'm getting one in the next couple of months, probably new. Until then, I shoot with my megazoom, Nikon Coolpix P90.
Can't wait for my DSLR, though.
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Just goes to show its all about the talent and not about the tools
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Thank you! Though there are a lot of shots that I haven't been able to get because of the tools. I need a higher aperture or more zoom or better high-ISO performance. So the tools help. Just two more months and I'll be able to do it!
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