Balloon over head

daveyuk · 15-08-2005, 22:15

Guys and Girls
Please pass your skilled eyes over these selected six images I caught admitidly in a bit of a rush as I had to park the car and grab some gear.

Techie info
Canon 350D with the Sigma x2 TC and the standard no frills none APO DG EX 28-300. The 350D set to appeture priority of between 5.6 - 7.1 zoom range between 390 - 600.

I've only had the TC a few days and this is the first time I've used it in anger so to speak so all comments are most and warmly welcomed.

http://www.thephotographyforums.com/gallery/album58

Sorry not sure how to get image links into a post, would some one be kind enough to help please

SammyC · 15-08-2005, 22:22

I think that kind of magnification needs to be tripod mounted. probably telling you stuff you already know

Here's one I took with the same kit but without the TC:

daveyuk · 15-08-2005, 22:30

Kinda didn't think of the tripod at the time but will kind that in mind next time, thought I'd get away with it but still not used to the extra length and weight of the TC but hey it's early days yet :lol:

***Steve*** · 15-08-2005, 22:38

To help you post images in threads CT has written this.

If you need more help give us a shout and we will do our best.

All the pics that you have there of the balloon are suffering from camera shake unfortunately. At those focal lengths you need to be using a tripod or very fast shutter speeds at least equal to the length of your zoom. So for 400mm you should be using at least 1/400th sec.

CT · 15-08-2005, 22:38

Here's how to post pics Davey.

http://thephotographyforums.com/foru...ead.php?t=2088

Shame Davey, they're just not sharp. Where you went wrong was selecting Aperture Priority. With a 300mm lens at full zoom and a 2X teleconverter, that's effectively a 600mm lens, which needs a safe minimum hand holding speed of 1/600th of a second!!

Shutter speed has to be your absolutely first consideration, so you set the required shutter speed and let the camera worry about the aperture, in other words, set Shutter Priority or TV as Canon like to call it.

A tripod only helps to kill your own/camera movement and isn't necessarily a help if the subject is moving.

CT · 15-08-2005, 22:38

LOL. We've done it again Steve! :lol:

daveyuk · 16-08-2005, 08:25

Steve/CT
Gents many thanks for your advice if I get the chance tonight and they're up in the their balloons I'll put it all in to practice. Once many thanks

15-08-2005, 22:15	#1 (permalink)
daveyuk Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,150	Balloon over head Guys and Girls Please pass your skilled eyes over these selected six images I caught admitidly in a bit of a rush as I had to park the car and grab some gear. Techie info Canon 350D with the Sigma x2 TC and the standard no frills none APO DG EX 28-300. The 350D set to appeture priority of between 5.6 - 7.1 zoom range between 390 - 600. I've only had the TC a few days and this is the first time I've used it in anger so to speak so all comments are most and warmly welcomed. http://www.thephotographyforums.com/gallery/album58 Sorry not sure how to get image links into a post, would some one be kind enough to help please __________________ http://www.pbase.com/davey_uk http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/s..._hill_2005.php Last edited by daveyuk : 15-08-2005 at 22:19.

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15-08-2005, 22:22	#2 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	I think that kind of magnification needs to be tripod mounted. probably telling you stuff you already know Here's one I took with the same kit but without the TC:

15-08-2005, 22:30	#3 (permalink)
daveyuk Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,150	Kinda didn't think of the tripod at the time but will kind that in mind next time, thought I'd get away with it but still not used to the extra length and weight of the TC but hey it's early days yet :lol:

15-08-2005, 22:38	#4 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	To help you post images in threads CT has written this. If you need more help give us a shout and we will do our best. All the pics that you have there of the balloon are suffering from camera shake unfortunately. At those focal lengths you need to be using a tripod or very fast shutter speeds at least equal to the length of your zoom. So for 400mm you should be using at least 1/400th sec.

15-08-2005, 22:38	#5 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Here's how to post pics Davey. http://thephotographyforums.com/foru...ead.php?t=2088 Shame Davey, they're just not sharp. Where you went wrong was selecting Aperture Priority. With a 300mm lens at full zoom and a 2X teleconverter, that's effectively a 600mm lens, which needs a safe minimum hand holding speed of 1/600th of a second!! Shutter speed has to be your absolutely first consideration, so you set the required shutter speed and let the camera worry about the aperture, in other words, set Shutter Priority or TV as Canon like to call it. A tripod only helps to kill your own/camera movement and isn't necessarily a help if the subject is moving.

15-08-2005, 22:38	#6 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	LOL. We've done it again Steve! :lol:

16-08-2005, 08:25	#7 (permalink)
daveyuk Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,150	Steve/CT Gents many thanks for your advice if I get the chance tonight and they're up in the their balloons I'll put it all in to practice. Once many thanks