Author Topic: 'NEX-3, ISO-6400, Straight Out Of Camera, "Hand-Held Twilight" Mode'... (Read 2863 times)

Panther · « **on:** September 09, 2010, 04:21:25 PM »

Hand-Held Twilight mode of my NEX-3, straight out of camera...18-55 Kit lens, 55mm focal length.....no flash....1/8 shutter speed...(and REALLY dark out along with quite a bit of distance from the subject.)

travfar · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2010, 04:48:19 PM »

Sweet.

I don't think people realize how dark these scenes are because twilight makes it look so bright.

adash · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2010, 10:43:09 PM »

If you want a scene to look darker, as it really was, put some negative exposure compensation. Oh, I am sorry, how much menu-clicking will that require?

lisandra · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2010, 02:20:08 AM »

Quote from: adash on September 09, 2010, 10:43:09 PM

If you want a scene to look darker, as it really was, put some negative exposure compensation. Oh, I am sorry, how much menu-clicking will that require?

ooo snap!

come on...he must know it and accepted it by now, don't rub it in

...
Panther that is really freaking clean and that's not even what's impressive here, what really blows my underwear away is the 1/8 shutter speed. Aside from noise control, that has got to be the coolest feature of HHT, sharp images at minimal shutter speeds (it was handheld I presume). It must have been pitch dark in there for a shutter speed that low at ISO 6400, please don't get mugged and killed just to bring us good stuff

P.S. is your plan to force me into buying a sony?

lisandra · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2010, 02:20:55 AM »

sorry for the goofiness, I'm in a particularly good mood here

adash · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2010, 02:36:48 AM »

Quote

what really blows my underwear away is the 1/8 shutter speed.

How many exposures of 1/8 each did it take to form this picture?

Panther · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2010, 03:22:08 AM »

Lisandra,
6 shots were taken at 1/8 shutter speed....I must admit that when I read the manual about HHT mode, I thought it was a gimmick......But now that vie actually used it, I'm here to say that it's definitely a good to have tool....

adash,
Not nearly as many clicks as one uses in photoshop

adash · « **Reply #7 on:** September 10, 2010, 03:24:53 AM »

Exposure compensation does not need to be adjusted in Photoshop. What a pity, I don't even have Photoshop installed!

Panther · « **Reply #8 on:** September 10, 2010, 03:26:52 AM »

Oh and yes Lisandra,
It was really dark (and Travfar knows what I'm talking about).....

Probably next week, I'll post some in-camera HDR shots now that I have a somewhat decent handle on how to do it to my liking ......(which is more on the subtle side)...

Panther · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2010, 03:28:08 AM »

adash,
LoL even though you're constantly negative, I'll still have a beer with you.....

adash · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2010, 03:30:39 AM »

Bring also that allmighty NEX, so that I can finally take a look at it!

Panther · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2010, 03:33:51 AM »

It is possible to enjoy both Olympus & NEX in a negative vibe free environment......I've done so personally along with a couple of other Olympus owners in other arenas....

adash · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2010, 04:14:33 AM »

Negative vibes don't really matter. No matter how negative the vibes are in an internet forum, it is always a pleasure to have a drink or two with fellow members.

Panther · « **Reply #13 on:** September 10, 2010, 04:25:00 AM »

Works for me!

adash · « **Reply #14 on:** September 10, 2010, 04:35:44 AM »

Sure. Tell me when you come close to Sofia, Bulgaria.

lisandra · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2010, 11:07:24 AM »

Quote from: Panther on September 10, 2010, 03:22:08 AM

Lisandra,
6 shots were taken at 1/8 shutter speed....I must admit that when I read the manual about HHT mode, I thought it was a gimmick......But now that vie actually used it, I'm here to say that it's definitely a good to have tool....

now that you're familiar with it, would you want control over ISO like the A33/55? or do you feel that would just complicate things? I read on an alpha thread it would be a matter of a firmware to make it so on the nex, would you want it or do you feel comfortable with the camera taking over?

Panther · « **Reply #16 on:** September 10, 2010, 04:49:33 PM »

The more control, the better - so yes, I'd love manual ISO control....

lisandra · « **Reply #17 on:** September 10, 2010, 06:41:07 PM »

Quote from: Panther on September 10, 2010, 04:49:33 PM

The more control, the better - so yes, I'd love manual ISO control....

On the p&s shutter speed doesn't go lower than 1/8 of a second regardless of how dark it is. The nex too?

lisandra · « **Reply #18 on:** September 10, 2010, 06:49:08 PM »

Quote from: adash on September 10, 2010, 03:24:53 AM

Exposure compensation does not need to be adjusted in Photoshop. What a pity, I don't even have Photoshop installed!

But do you have it? If you dont and want it we could talk...

Panther · « **Reply #19 on:** September 10, 2010, 06:54:42 PM »

Quote from: lisandra on September 10, 2010, 06:41:07 PM

On the p&s shutter speed doesn't go lower than 1/8 of a second regardless of how dark it is. The nex too?

Not sure at the moment.....

adash · « **Reply #20 on:** September 10, 2010, 09:37:38 PM »

Quote from: lisandra on September 10, 2010, 06:49:08 PM

Quote from: adash on September 10, 2010, 03:24:53 AM
Exposure compensation does not need to be adjusted in Photoshop. What a pity, I don't even have Photoshop installed!
But do you have it? If you dont and want it we could talk...

It won't run on Ubuntu Linux. And I can't afford a license also.

voyager · « **Reply #21 on:** September 11, 2010, 12:05:15 PM »

No offense, but that photo isn't really that great. I hope you were using it as a sample.

Panther · « **Reply #22 on:** September 11, 2010, 12:39:48 PM »

Quote from: voyager on September 11, 2010, 12:05:15 PM

No offense, but that photo isn't really that great. I hope you were using it as a sample.

Hmm.......
Looks good to me compared to a Pentax K-x at ISO 6400 (and the Pentax is cropped to a smaller resolution)

Pentax K-x ISO 6400
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3995974846_85215465a6_o.jpg

My Sony NEX-3 ISO 6400 Straight Out Of Camera
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4975591736_666e1b4be9_o.jpg

lisandra · « **Reply #23 on:** September 11, 2010, 10:52:59 PM »

Quote from: adash on September 10, 2010, 09:37:38 PM

Quote from: lisandra on September 10, 2010, 06:49:08 PM
Quote from: adash on September 10, 2010, 03:24:53 AM
Exposure compensation does not need to be adjusted in Photoshop. What a pity, I don't even have Photoshop installed!
But do you have it? If you dont and want it we could talk...
It won't run on Ubuntu Linux. And I can't afford a license also.

If you have windows we can talk. No licence necesary

lisandra · « **Reply #24 on:** September 11, 2010, 10:58:49 PM »

Quote from: voyager on September 11, 2010, 12:05:15 PM

No offense, but that photo isn't really that great. I hope you were using it as a sample.

Are you talking about the photo itself? (subject and composition) or are u reffering to noise/ sharpness?

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