Tips to shoot at night

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by johnastovall

I'll be the contratrian here, and say I don't like using a tripod unless absolutely needed for DOF with an ultra wide or doing HDR at night.

I go for High ISO and very fast lenses. You can see the results here.

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/galle...ry.php?cat=885

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/galle...ry.php?cat=705

If you have the $ to spend and the proper equipment that is definitely an option. This person is new to photography and has a Nikon D40... So high ISO and a F1.0 lens more than likely isn't an immediate option for them.

Given the situation/limitations...I'd echo what most have posted here... low iso, long shutter and tripod.

[Photofan#1]

Hi Susan
Those were really Amazing pics. The Red Rock thing sounds awesome but I dont think I will be able to make it there coz its a business trip and time wouldn't allow me to do so.

Do you recommend any photoclubs in Houston.And also any areas around Houston (hour or two away) to take some nice shots.

Thanks once again . You have been a great help.

Sam

[arcproducts]

Sam,

what part of town do you live in...... and i can recommend something close to home hopefully.

susan

[Photofan#1]

Originally Posted by arcproducts

Sam,

what part of town do you live in...... and i can recommend something close to home hopefully.

susan

Hi Susan
I live on the west side (katy) and work in SW .
Hey would you know how to upload photos on this forum . I have taken some photos while I was in Bahamas . Wanted to see what you think of them

[arcproducts]

Sam - -

I have listed all the clubs in the Houston area that I know of…… and I also listed my FAVORITE one first……hee hee…. Each club offers their own ‘spin’ on specialities, focus, personalities, meeting dates, levels of expertise, subjects covered. Check out several and see what fits for you. There may be others that I am not aware of.

Next Saturday Aug 11 - The Woodlands Photography Club is going to be having an educational event open to all photo enthusiasts…… stay tuned for details in the TPF ‘ Houston area ‘ forum…… probably will post info Sunday night or Monday.

THE WOODLANDS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
The Woodlands
http://www.woodlandsphoto.org/index.htm

HOUSTON CUSTOM CAMERA CLUB
Cypress/Tomball area
http://www.webstreetpublishing.com/r...stomcamera.htm

BAY AREA PHOTO CLUB
Clearlake area
http://www.bayareaphotoclub.org/modu...showpage&pid=2

HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ( HCP )
Not a photo club – they do have classes and workshops
http://hcponline.org/calendar.asp

HOUSTON PHOTOCHROME CLUB
Beltway 8 – between Richmond and Westpark
http://houstonphotochrome.homestead.com/meet.html

HOUSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Not a photo club
http://www.hpsonline.org/

KINGWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Kingwood
http://www.kwphotoclub.com/

NORTHWEST HOUSTON PHOTO CLUB
Veterans Memorial Beltway 8 area
http://www.nwhpc.8k.com/index.html

THE WOODLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CAMERA CLUB
The Woodlands
http://twumc.org/cameraclub

[LPFyreDawg]

Tripod is a must I just shot this tonight down in Kemah at the Boardwalk waiting for my son to get off from work.

[Photofan#1]

Originally Posted by LPFyreDawg

Tripod is a must I just shot this tonight down in Kemah at the Boardwalk waiting for my son to get off from work.

Beautiful Pic..

Thanks

[Wes]

Originally Posted by Gordon

I'd tend not to recommend that approach for a Nikon camera though. I mostly use high ISO and fast lenses myself, too.

I dunno.... Popular Photography magazine did a recent test on the D40x and were amazed at the low noise at high ISO. Nikon + high ISO does not always mean lots of noise. Just like Canon + high ISO does not always mean low noise.

Not trying to kick off a Nikon vs. Canon debate here. Just getting tired of the implication that all Nikons are crap at high ISO.

[Gordon]

Originally Posted by Wes

I dunno.... Popular Photography magazine did a recent test on the D40x and were amazed at the low noise at high ISO. Nikon + high ISO does not always mean lots of noise. Just like Canon + high ISO does not always mean low noise.

Not trying to kick off a Nikon vs. Canon debate here. Just getting tired of the implication that all Nikons are crap at high ISO.

Good to hear they are catching up. Canon need some competition in that area to keep things improving. I don't pay much attention to new cameras so haven't even heard of the D40x. Does it have a good 3200 or 6400 ISO mode ?

[JbVenable]

hmm, how do you upload pics?