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How can i shoot sunnrise pictures?

TiHo

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Posted 20 January 2017 - 16:35 CET

Hey guys,

my name is Tim and I am a Planespotter since 3 years. I bought a new lense and now I am able to do shots like these

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/841226/jal-japan-air-commuter-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-400q-bombardier-q400/

With which camera settings i can do it generally?

Thanks Tim:)

ZuluRR 

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Posted 20 January 2017 - 17:06 CET

For images like this, you need a very short shutter speed (e.g. 1/2000-1/4000) as you are shooting directly into the sun (or very close to it). Furthermore I would go as low as possible with the ISO and use f8 or higher.

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/803157/tf-gay-wow-air-airbus-a330-300/

In this case I used 1/4000 sec, ISO 100 and f8 and got the typical silhouette-result.

Just try a bit and I´m sure you´ll get some decent results ;)

Best regards

Alex

Maurits E 

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Posted 20 January 2017 - 19:34 CET

1/2000, f8, ISO100

Image

Sven Pferdmenges 

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Posted 21 January 2017 - 03:44 CET

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/676736/lx-n90443-nato-boeing-e-3a-sentry/

I do it like this

TiHo

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Posted 21 January 2017 - 13:30 CET

Thanks for all your replies!:)

I will try it.

Have a nice day

Tim

Daan van der Heijden 

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Posted 21 January 2017 - 22:55 CET

Hi Tim,

Congrats on your new purchase!

One important thing to know is that when you are shooting directly in the sun, the sensor will be able to catch a high amount of light. If you choose to shoot in Aperture mode, make sure to choose a higher aperture than you are used to in normal daylight.

Your camera will probably be able to gain a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 of a second. Meaning that if you choose a too low aperture setting, the sensor will catch to much light which can cause significant damage to the sensor.

Canon has a built-in feature in most of its cameras called "safety-shift". If you turn on this feature, the camera will automatically overrule your previous set aperture to a higher value, which will prevent your sensor from getting damaged. I don't know if you use Canon?

If you need any further advice, please feel free to ask.

Good luck,

Daan

TiHo

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Posted 22 January 2017 - 11:28 CET

Hey Daan,

Yes I am using Canon,

What is the Aperture mode?

I have modes like A,M,TV.... normally I'm using the M mode, which mode do you mean?

Tim

peebee
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Posted 22 January 2017 - 19:15 CET

Aperture mode is marked AV. Be very careful when shooting such photos, never mind the possible damage to the sensor; think about the possible damage to your eyesight.........

TiHo

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Posted 22 January 2017 - 21:11 CET

Thanks:)

Tim

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