Canon 350d photo help

[leeds_182]

I've got a 350d and have had it a few years. I don't know the first thing about photography and just tend to shoot in auto mode! I've taken a few night shots in night mode and these turned out ok with the use of a tripod.

Im struggling in lower light as you can see from the pics in this thread;

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?686759-Clean-Subaru-Pictures&p=9387868#post9387868

I don't want to use auto mode as it uses the flash and looks crap.

Is there any setting where I would be able to shoot in lower lights without a tripod and still get decent exposure?

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Firstly, have a read of the stickies at the top of the photography page. Will give some valuable information.

You shot one (maybe all) at f11 and ISO of 400.

Try shooting in AV mode, bring the f number down to 4 (or lower if you can, can't remember what the kit lens goes down to). Try auto ISO, if its still too dark then put the ISO up more (800 maybe). Also, looks for somewhere with decent light too. Or just invest I'm a tripod. They can be had fairly cheap.

Oh and its a 400d according to the exif data.

 

[Matthew]

They are under exposed Jim, I usually use a longer exposure via TV mode in lower light. Not too long that you need a tripod though...

Also you should have an Auto mode with no flash surley?

My 550d does.

 

[leeds_182]

They are under exposed Jim, I usually use a longer exposure via TV mode in lower light. Not too long that you need a tripod though...

Also you should have an Auto mode with no flash surley?

My 550d does.

Who knows! I'll Maybe have a look through the manual..

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Stick it in Av mode. Drop the number to the lowest figure and see what happens.

Auto ISO for now.

If you're shooting any more complex than that, ensure you check the lever in the bottom of the screen to show how the exposure will go. If its in the middle its spot on. Under/over .. Well I'll leave you to work that one out

 

[Matthew]

Auto with no flash should be a square next to the auto with a cross through the flash sign

As above though, AV mode lowest number and see what's what.

Shoot in RAW too as you can adjust the exposure, make them brighter/dimmer after you've taken them on your laptop!

 

[leeds_182]

Auto with no flash should be a square next to the auto with a cross through the flash sign

As above though, AV mode lowest number and see what's what.

Shoot in RAW too as you can adjust the exposure, make them brighter/dimmer after you've taken them on your laptop!

I do shoot in raw but don't have any software to adjust the exposure as my free light room trial ended.

Thanks for the advice dudes.

 

[Matthew]

Did your camera not come with cannon software?

I only use the free stuff on the CD and its fine for me.

Bet you can get a copy on eBay for peanuts mate.

 

[leeds_182]

Did your camera not come with cannon software?

I only use the free stuff on the CD and its fine for me.

Bet you can get a copy on eBay for peanuts mate.

Im off to look in the box!

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Download it from Canon if you can't find the disk

 

[leeds_182]

Found the CD and installed the CD - also realised that ive got a 400d and not a 350d....

Anyway, I just messed with one of the photos a little;

IMG_4791 by cobzy1, on Flickr

IMG_4791 - 1 by cobzy1, on Flickr

Obviously not a massive change but slightly brighter.

I thought I was shooting in RAW but the software wont let me edit as a RAW image so I guess im not.

 

[The Russian.]

Download it from Canon if you can't find the disk

I tried that and still no likely.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Very quick play in Lightroom, looks brighter but I've lost some image quality I think. As Im on the boat sand my internet is so poor, I only took the medium 800 file.

If you can get a copy of Lightroom then do it. Shoot in RAW and put them straight to that. So much more control over the final image. But start using AV mode, sack off Auto all together.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

EOS disc - I've got a spare one kicking about I think .. I'll have a look.

I'm sure you can find it online somewhere to .. er .. back up from

Are you Windows or Mac ?

iPhoto or Aperture are fantastic on OS X.

If you're on Windows - http://picasa.google.com/ will do most things you need - it's very similar to iPhoto.

Getting fully carried away in Lightroom etc will just be far too OTT for most photos I'd imagine ..

If you want a free PhotoShop equivalent that is legit, 'The GiMP' will be what you need.

Good luck

 

[Jonny1*2]

Download a cracked version of lightrooms 3 off isohunt and it will auto update via adobe :approve: