Handheld, 1/6s @ 300mm :D (completely random shots lol)




On my other 70-300mm lens (non-VR), I had trouble getting sharp shots @ 300mm at anything slower than 1/125s. With VR II, 1 out of 3 @ 300mm @ 1/6s come out decent. I can't wait to actually test out this lens.

 

These weren't taken by my T1i, because I don't have the cajones to try it, but I am experimenting with camera toss photography with an old 6MP fujifilm P&S I have. It has manual controls and a shutter delay, so it's excellent for this:

 

neato. explain what you mean by camera toss? haha

 

1. Open shutter
2. Toss camera
3. ????
4. Profit

 

wait what? toss camera??

 

toss?? can't you just move it while its in your hands?

 

wtf u actually toss the camera up? no way..

 

Well, that's why I explained I was using an old P&S, and not my Canon T1i :D

If you hold it in your hand, the arcs won't have smooth lines at all. To get the free-flowing curves and swirls it has to be free of human interference. Another technique I had some success with was twirling it on the wrist strap around my wrist.

To get the best results, you want the shutter to open and close all while in the air, so I used a 2 second shutter delay and waited 1.75 seconds, then tossed it spinning in the air with a ~1 sec exposure, and caught it just after the shutter closed.

It's kind of a crapshoot, but as you can see the results can be awesome. I just need to get the ***** to do it with my nice camera :D

 

hahaha, can't believe you actually toss it.

 

ahhhh. i see. i think i'll try that except i'll toss it onto the bed.

 

Yeah, problem is the cool light sources aren't always near a bed

Those above were taken of my Christmas tree (the white lights) and a little ceramic Christmas decoration with colored lights. I'm probably going to start packing my little P&S in with my camera bag now if I find a cool unique light source while I'm out on a walk.

 

thats nuts lol now i know technique though, i would jus be so afraid to F anything up

 

Penny and Domo make it to Antarctica.

 

I <3 big airplanes.

 

That's why you move the bed near the cool lights .

 

how is this camera for a beginner
Canon XTi 400D DSLR with lens

and if it is good condition how much would you pay for it used.

 

Kit lens? IS?
Good condition?
No scratches?
Actuations?
Focusing problems?

Try comparing it to your local craigslist sales.

 

yes it does have a kit lens, no dings, no dents,no missing pieces, lens is in perfect condition.

Also is this camera good for a noob. Or is it to old or something like that

 

good camera. but how many clicks does it have?

 

and how much are u getting it for?

used with a kit lens seems to go around 590-650$ used online