Im still learning how to use the new camera. I think these are ehh somewhat decent. Let me know what you think!

 

AWESOME man, love the rims, what type of camera did ya get?

 

Thanks!

Its a Canon digital Rebel XT. A lot of the pics came out unfocused and not very sharp...im working on that. Anyone have any tips for taking pics at night? Im shooting in manual mode so i guess i just need to adjust the settings better.

 

WOW these are awesome pictures!

 

i wish i had scenery like that. sooo hot.

 

that last photo is sweet. btw i have a nikon d70. for night photos you need to change your f-stop and one other setting, i just cant remember the name of it. it takes some getting used to but there are lots and lots of how to digital photography books out ther.

 

congrats, you make downtown jax look pretty okay, which is not easy to do.

 

Very nice shots. But the best thing you can do is buy a tripod or a monopod. That will eliminate camera shake.

Love how Envy green looks at night.

 

those were taken using a tripod. I set the timer on the camera so i wouldnt shake it hitting the button. It was pretty windy that night though.

 

that spot is golden for taking pics at night. I wish i had something like that around my way, maybe there is but just havent found it yet!! BTW i love the bronze rims on the white xb. Looks awesome guys keep up the good work. That rebel is a pretty pricey camera huh!!!

 

those are some sick pic's loving both boxes

 

Well they still came out very nice. You might also want to invest in a remote shutter release too.

 

Thanks Im looking into it. I see your in central FL, Will you be at the deepvision car show on the 21st in orlando?

 

Yeah. Im gonna try to make it. Never been to a Deepvision show.

 

When you take night shots it's best to use the timer in the camera once you have your aperture and shutter speeds selected. If you use your hand to release the shutter there is a possiblity that your hand shook the camera causing it to be slightly out of focus. With such a slow shutter it will be noticable. I think the setting is called self timer. But have it set up so at night the shutter releases 2 to 10 seconds after you press the button. That way you reduce the possibility of the camera shaking.

Also if there is any wind outside that can also slightly shake the camera causing it to look out of focus. A trick for that is to get a empty milk container (or any kind that can hold at least a quart) and fill it with water. Then take a string or rope and tie one end to the containter and the other on the neck or top part of the tripod. It will weigh the tripod down and reduce the risk of the camera shaking. (just don't tie the rope to the camera or anything like that). Most tripods today and light weight and made out of alluminum. While that makes it nice and light to carry, It does crap for really holding the camera steady when you trying to take a photo. (I could be wrong and you could have a heavy tripod or could already know this)

El Jorge mentioned a remote shutter. I beleive the canon remote is # RS-60E3 Terminal or Wireless remote controllers RC-1/RC-5 (that should work with the XT but double check)

I hope this helps a little. Nice pictures by the way. I like the ones with the sky in the background. The contrast in the sky gives the pictures a more dynamic feels and adds some motion. keep it up.

 

Thanks for the tips. Ill try the milk jug thing. I was useing a timer on the camera, so i think its the wind that made them slightly blurry.

 

Awesome. Im going to try and get that day off work and drive down from Jax. Maybe ill see you there.

 

Did you use a flash at all or just a long exposure? Either way i like the way you used the light in your photos.

 

Just a long exposure. We were parking next to a huge building that was made of glass. They still had a lot of lights on for being 10pm lol

 

If your Tri-pod has a hook on the center, thats where you can hang weights.