This is my 1st long exposure attempt with my new tripod at night.I like the result but see 'noise' on the mountains and sky.Can you loo at the exif data and maybe suggest how I can avoid the noise?
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5600
Exposure: 1.3 sec (13/10)
Aperture: f/3.2
ISO Speed: 200
Focal Length: 63 mm
P.S. I picked up the tripod in a charity (Cancer Research U.K.) shop for £5/$8.
Checked it on the Hama website RRP £45. A good day. :0)
I can't see noise on this version but one reason could be the iso. Drop it to100 and have a slightly longer exposure. If you still get noise then try reducing it on the computer.
I really do not see anything wrong at all. The thing is if you loose the noise the dark parts will be darker and you would lose the lovely tones you have in the hills and the sky.
What you should do is try a night shot where there is traffic and get some nice light trails. Do this with a long exposure and low ISO, then you will get lower noise and brighter lights.
Well done on the tripod investment, as long as it's stable your in buisness, as in so many things the cost of the equipment does not a better job.
@jdonnelly@richjane77 Thanks guys, and Joseph it seems very sturdy and also has a hook underneath to hang a weight on ( I think).
Also the noise only really appears on the large view.
@tolpol well it sounds like you got a bargain, so off you go and take so great shots and don't worry too much about the noise as @richjane77 you can always reduce it later.
@cfrantz you are SO right. I was so annoyed with myself after a trio to Italy last week that I didn't shoot everything in RAW. I had 2 16GB cards with me and only filled one with JPEG, I could have kicked myself for stupidly trying to save memory.
For starters, do some research to determine the best aperture for your lens. All lenses are different and strange as it may seem, they operate better at different apertures.
For example, the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 has a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and a minimum of f/22. However, it works best at f/16. Of course, that isn't much an option during most photography, but works fine at night.
Determine the best aperture and then use it. Also, shoot at the lowest ISO your camera will allow.
Finally, I think the photo is too dark. I would often run into the same situation: how can a night photo be too dark? Well, even the blacks in the photo should be noise-free if properly exposed. Using the settings you had above, I would try shooting about twice as long.
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What you should do is try a night shot where there is traffic and get some nice light trails. Do this with a long exposure and low ISO, then you will get lower noise and brighter lights.
Well done on the tripod investment, as long as it's stable your in buisness, as in so many things the cost of the equipment does not a better job.
Also the noise only really appears on the large view.
For example, the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 has a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and a minimum of f/22. However, it works best at f/16. Of course, that isn't much an option during most photography, but works fine at night.
Determine the best aperture and then use it. Also, shoot at the lowest ISO your camera will allow.
Finally, I think the photo is too dark. I would often run into the same situation: how can a night photo be too dark? Well, even the blacks in the photo should be noise-free if properly exposed. Using the settings you had above, I would try shooting about twice as long.