Comments on: Torrential Rain http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/ and miscellaneous Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:01:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Richard X. Thripphttp://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/#comment-135045 Richard X. Thripp Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:42:49 +0000 http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/?p=455#comment-135045 ISO just controls gain, so ISO 200 should allow you to use 1/200 instead of 1/100 sec. shutter speed with the same exposure, for example. I find myself using ISO 1600 a lot on my Rebel XTi despite the high amount of noise, because a fast shutter speed is worth it, especially if you are shooting handheld in low light and/or with a slow lens. ISO just controls gain, so ISO 200 should allow you to use 1/200 instead of 1/100 sec. shutter speed with the same exposure, for example. I find myself using ISO 1600 a lot on my Rebel XTi despite the high amount of noise, because a fast shutter speed is worth it, especially if you are shooting handheld in low light and/or with a slow lens.

]]> By: Doughttp://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/#comment-134866 Doug Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:53:24 +0000 http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/?p=455#comment-134866 The Canon Rebel I use works really well to capture rainfall when I set it to a faster shutter speed. Havent fooled with the ISO much but might see what setting it to a higher setting will do. The Canon Rebel I use works really well to capture rainfall when I set it to a faster shutter speed. Havent fooled with the ISO much but might see what setting it to a higher setting will do.

]]> By: Richard X. Thripphttp://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/#comment-127268 Richard X. Thripp Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:29:43 +0000 http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/?p=455#comment-127268 Sometimes you have to take risks to get good pictures. If you can get a rain covering for your dSLR, that would make it safer. Sometimes you have to take risks to get good pictures. If you can get a rain covering for your dSLR, that would make it safer.

]]> By: Jessicahttp://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/#comment-127244 Jessica Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:12:28 +0000 http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/?p=455#comment-127244 I'm always afraid of using my Nikon DSLR to taking pictures when it's raining. I,m just afraid of ruining my beloved camera. I’m always afraid of using my Nikon DSLR to taking pictures when it’s raining. I,m just afraid of ruining my beloved camera.

]]> By: Richard X. Thripphttp://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/#comment-88584 Richard X. Thripp Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:53:39 +0000 http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/?p=455#comment-88584 If you want clear pictures not showing raindrops, use a tripod with a slow shutter speed. The only problem is motion blur from wind. If you want to freeze the raindrops, you need a flash or a combination of a large aperture and high ISO speed. Also, the flash must have a high shutter synchronization... 1/200 of a second won't cut it.The best time to get pictures of raindrops is when it's raining while the sun is out, though it doesn't happen often. If you want clear pictures not showing raindrops, use a tripod with a slow shutter speed. The only problem is motion blur from wind. If you want to freeze the raindrops, you need a flash or a combination of a large aperture and high ISO speed. Also, the flash must have a high shutter synchronization… 1/200 of a second won’t cut it.

The best time to get pictures of raindrops is when it’s raining while the sun is out, though it doesn’t happen often.

]]> By: Joan Colehttp://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/#comment-88580 Joan Cole Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:19:23 +0000 http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/?p=455#comment-88580 I love taking pictures with my Canon EOS. However, it's quite difficult for me to taking clear pictures when it rains. I've tried several camera settings but still missed the rain. I love taking pictures with my Canon EOS. However, it’s quite difficult for me to taking clear pictures when it rains. I’ve tried several camera settings but still missed the rain.

]]> By: Richard X. Thripphttp://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/#comment-53907 Richard X. Thripp Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:37:27 +0000 http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/?p=455#comment-53907 Thanks! I get that too; you have to change a lot of camera settings to get good pictures. And you won't catch the rain without a fast shutter speed, requiring a large aperture and/or high ISO speed. Thanks! I get that too; you have to change a lot of camera settings to get good pictures. And you won’t catch the rain without a fast shutter speed, requiring a large aperture and/or high ISO speed.

]]> By: Canon S45http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/2008/06/torrential-rain/#comment-53893 Canon S45 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:49:24 +0000 http://richardxthripp.thripp.com/?p=455#comment-53893 I ever took pictures when it's raining, but I was so disappointed as the pictures were all blurred.I will try your tips! I ever took pictures when it’s raining, but I was so disappointed as the pictures were all blurred.I will try your tips!

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