PrincessInOz
Thanks for my avatar, Mary Jo!
- Joined
- Feb 8, 2010
Bret - you're absolutely right. The glare is most likely from reflection off the filter.
Unless I'm using the ND filter for fireworks, for night show shots, I tend to remove all filters (ND, UV etc) off the lens.
I've only ever had the pleasure of shooting WoC once and those pictures are in the Jan 2011 TR (link in my siggie below)...if you want to check them out.
And I was shooting with a lens that only opened up to f/2.8.
I had to go back to check the exif data but most of the pictures I took were shot at around ISO1600, f/2.8, 1/30 or 1/40 sec. All handheld and I shoot in manual mode.
You could use the S or shutter mode on your Nikon and set the time to 1/30 or 1/40 second; if you're hand holding and not using a tripod. The camera will work out the ISO and f-stop in this mode. Just check that the ISO stays within that 3200 level as your camera seems to be okay on this setting.
I did respond with similar comments earlier in the TR when you were asking about the Little Mermaid ride...not sure if you saw it. The same concepts/comments will hold for WoC.
You're doing great with your shots....just try some of the other modes; rather than just no flash.
Unless I'm using the ND filter for fireworks, for night show shots, I tend to remove all filters (ND, UV etc) off the lens.
I've only ever had the pleasure of shooting WoC once and those pictures are in the Jan 2011 TR (link in my siggie below)...if you want to check them out.
And I was shooting with a lens that only opened up to f/2.8.
I had to go back to check the exif data but most of the pictures I took were shot at around ISO1600, f/2.8, 1/30 or 1/40 sec. All handheld and I shoot in manual mode.
You could use the S or shutter mode on your Nikon and set the time to 1/30 or 1/40 second; if you're hand holding and not using a tripod. The camera will work out the ISO and f-stop in this mode. Just check that the ISO stays within that 3200 level as your camera seems to be okay on this setting.
I did respond with similar comments earlier in the TR when you were asking about the Little Mermaid ride...not sure if you saw it. The same concepts/comments will hold for WoC.
You're doing great with your shots....just try some of the other modes; rather than just no flash.