Sep 20, 2013, 08:45
hoping to go to a railway museum photography night where the locomotives are to be lit with lights either behind or from underneath also coloured lights any tips please
(Sep 20, 2013, 08:45)locksmithjohn Wrote: [ -> ]
hoping to go to a railway museum photography night where the locomotives are to be lit with lights either behind or from underneath also coloured lights any tips please
(Sep 20, 2013, 15:22)Wall-E Wrote: [ -> ]some of the lights are positioned under the locos and all different places around them
if you can get the website from York railway museum in gb they did it last year and pictures are on ther then you will see what I mean
and thanks for info
(Sep 20, 2013, 08:45)locksmithjohn Wrote: [ -> ]
hoping to go to a railway museum photography night where the locomotives are to be lit with lights either behind or from underneath also coloured lights any tips please
Tripod.
Fastest lens you've got.
Flash to fill in where the lighting doesn't cover.
Adjust your exposure to match the available light, then add just enough flash to bring out the details.
(Sep 21, 2013, 07:37)EdMak Wrote: [ -> ]camera is Nikon D40
take pics of steam locos a lot but never like those
Had a look at the site. Perhaps you may not be allowed flash, if yes, in many instances it may negate the lighting effect. Expect it will be busy, so a tripod may be a hindrance, Monopod? Did not say what camera you are using, but start on Prog setting, check results, if not happy with colours, try different White Balance settings. Could be longish exposure, so ISO setting would help, personally, would not go above 800. Take plenty, try other settings, Night, if available. With correct software, post processing, would be helpful. Hope to see results. Bear in mind, Website pics, may well have been taken Professionally, and, in private. Ed.
(Sep 21, 2013, 04:11)locksmithjohn Wrote: [ -> ](Sep 20, 2013, 15:22)Wall-E Wrote: [ -> ]some of the lights are positioned under the locos and all different places around them
if you can get the website from York railway museum in gb they did it last year and pictures are on ther then you will see what I mean
and thanks for info
(Sep 20, 2013, 08:45)locksmithjohn Wrote: [ -> ]Tripod.
hoping to go to a railway museum photography night where the locomotives are to be lit with lights either behind or from underneath also coloured lights any tips please
Fastest lens you've got.
Flash to fill in where the lighting doesn't cover.
Adjust your exposure to match the available light, then add just enough flash to bring out the details.
(Sep 21, 2013, 15:43)Wall-E Wrote: [ -> ](Sep 21, 2013, 04:11)locksmithjohn Wrote: [ -> ](Sep 20, 2013, 15:22)Wall-E Wrote: [ -> ]some of the lights are positioned under the locos and all different places around them
if you can get the website from York railway museum in gb they did it last year and pictures are on ther then you will see what I mean
and thanks for info
(Sep 20, 2013, 08:45)locksmithjohn Wrote: [ -> ]Tripod.
hoping to go to a railway museum photography night where the locomotives are to be lit with lights either behind or from underneath also coloured lights any tips please
Fastest lens you've got.
Flash to fill in where the lighting doesn't cover.
Adjust your exposure to match the available light, then add just enough flash to bring out the details.
Having had a look at last years pics, ditch the flash.
It would ruin the effects.
I believe a tripod or monopod would be a great help.
Still need a fast lens.
Couple of pointers in asking questions and replying in a forum like this.
First, give as much detail as you can right at the outset. It gets you better answers, faster.
Second, either put your reply all the way above or completely below the post you're quoting. Putting it in the middle is confusing.
Good Luck at the event! Looks like a wonderful time for rail enthusiasts.