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Although that would not apply to an EF-S lens, since they don't work with film cameras, the ability to focus a little beyond infinity also allows for the effect of temperature (thermal expansion) on the focusing mechanism.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Stringer
Good point, Neuro. I also forgot that some lenses don't even have a focus distance window or an infinity mark. I guess that's a consequence of being a long term sufferer of L disease.
Anyway, that wouldn't stop these lenses being focused beyond infinity. The lesson here is to avoid manual focus through the viewfinder in the dark if at all possible.
Good point! The kit-lens doesn't have a focus distance window:p It might not change the behavior of the strange values though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Stringer
With all the advise given I went out today to some spots close by just to give it another go.
Below are the results, didn't crop or anything. IS off, AF off, heavy tripod, live view magnified x 10 on one of the lights and focused so the light was as small as possible. I'm happy with the results myself:D
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8...8a90d3b9_c.jpg
IMG_1567_Uden_Tronix_NightShots by Co'tje, on Flickr - Settings: 4 sec ƒ/9 ISO 100 27mm
Same position, cars passing by.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8069/8...171d2943_c.jpg
IMG_1566_Uden_Tronix_NightShots by Co'tje, on Flickr - Settings: 1 sec ƒ/4 ISO 100 27mm
Photo of a bicycle path with green street lighting.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8206/8...13409123_c.jpg
IMG_1568_Uden_Tronix_NightShots by Co'tje, on Flickr - Settings: 30 sec ƒ/9 ISO 100 24mm
Please let me know what you think.
I learned a lot, thanks again!!
Marco
That's much better, Marco. There is nothing wrong with the focus in these shots.
The effect of changing the aperture is also well illustrated. Compare the 'starburst' effect of the street lights in the first and last shots at f/9 with the more rounded light in the middle shot at f/4.
I think you can change the thread title to "Night shots, success!"
Looks like you figured it out, good job. You also found out how the smaller apertures (f/9) creates the star bursts around the lights.
I like the third shot. Would be interesting to see that one without the first lamp post in the picture.
Yes! Very nice... I like the car passing one and the third one.
Thanks!
Also took that one but missed the greenish light from the lantern so I didn't post it, here it is anyways :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ahab1372
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8...cf12edf4_c.jpg
IMG_1570 by Co'tje, on Flickr - Settings: 30 sec ƒ/11 ISO100 46mm
Haven't figured out what I like more myself, the sturburst effect or the rounded lights.
Cheers
Marco
Nice shots Marco. You definitely got it right. I like the lighting in the 3rd photo.
It's also nice of you to present a good demonstration between multiple apertures and how it affects the lights. I knew about it, but never really seen the effect in two similar photos;)
Starburst is my preference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco van Eck