settings for night shot of

[tolookaa5]

the hat in MGM

I seem to not be able to get the settings right for a nightshot of the hat
It always seems to be too dark and can't see the hat it usually ends up focusing on other things.
I have a Sony DSC-V1 can anyone help in suggesting some settings to try??
Thanks

 

[handicap18]

Are you using a tripod? If not you'll have to get one. I'm guessing probably f/8 or so for about 2 seconds. If that doesn't work, the adjust the shutter accordingly. Use ISO 100 or 200 to cut down on noise from the dark sky.

 

[tolookaa5]

Thanks. I will try the tripod. I never brought one with me in the past but I think I am bringing it this time. Thanks also for the setting to try. I will definitely try them.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

no need for tripod, just use this shot:

 

[makinorlando]

okay Kelly, did you lay down on the ground for this one too??? Trying to figure out how you got the perspective

 

[Kelly Grannell]

almost... but not quite.

My Manfrotto tripod can be reverse-mounted so it's equivalent to laying on the ground.
I personally laid myself on the ground with the camera attached to the tripod. Once I got the perspective and angle I want, I tightened all the screws, use a cable shutter release and took the pic.

 

[tolookaa5]

That is one of the best pictures I have seen!!!
I am unworthy!!!
Great shot!!!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

thank you

 

[Mellie0119]

almost... but not quite.

My Manfrotto tripod can be reverse-mounted so it's equivalent to laying on the ground.
I personally laid myself on the ground with the camera attached to the tripod. Once I got the perspective and angle I want, I tightened all the screws, use a cable shutter release and took the pic.

I, personally, understand why someone would go to this length for a photo- it is incredible,

but...

that is where my DH would draw the line and ditch me for sure! If I laid down on the ground to take a picture he would just die! Not before calling security and having me hauled off to the looney bin.

 

[RadioNate]

bump tp put the polls together.

 

[MICKEY88]

I, personally, understand why someone would go to this length for a photo- it is incredible,

but...

that is where my DH would draw the line and ditch me for sure! If I laid down on the ground to take a picture he would just die! Not before calling security and having me hauled off to the looney bin.

that is what makes the difference between good pictures and fantastic pictures,,,the willingness to carry the extra gear and do the extraordinary to get the shot..

 

[Mellie0119]

that is what makes the difference between good pictures and fantastic pictures,,,the willingness to carry the extra gear and do the extraordinary to get the shot..

Exactly- it's the difference between a "snapshot" and a "photograph".

 

[WillCAD]

This is my favorite:

Lost the exif data on all my WDW pics from December (dunno how exactly), but that pic was probably about a 2-second exposure, taken in Program mode, definitely using my pocket-size tripod, and a 6-point star filter.