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I think your going to struggle a bit because just like kid's Rat's never keep still!
Maybe try increasing your shutter speed and using a larger aperture 5.6 or 6.3 etc, more chance of the Rat being in focus.(in this pic the wood is but the Rat isn't)
Also if your struggling for light maybe try some gentle lighting effects and also shot in RAW as this gives you much more control when processing the shot.
Darren.
Maybe try increasing your shutter speed and using a larger aperture 5.6 or 6.3 etc, more chance of the Rat being in focus.(in this pic the wood is but the Rat isn't)
Also if your struggling for light maybe try some gentle lighting effects and also shot in RAW as this gives you much more control when processing the shot.
Darren.
It's still a nice picture as it stands, but for small objects close to the camera the flash could be a little bright, but the exposure time can be a too long without.
I would suggest starting with:
Putting the camera on Manual (M)
Setting the speed to 1/100 sec (using the wheel but the shutter release)
Setting the ISO to 100
Having the aperture as wide open as possible (hold the Av +/- button while using the wheel by the shutter release).
(I would also try using the RAW format).
If this is too bright - by checking the histogram (it probably will be) (I think the display will also flash the areas which are over-exposed on the image) then decrease the aperture until it is OK.
EDIT: You can also decrease the effective brightness of the flash by moving the camera further away and using the longer end of the zoom ...
Bernard
I would suggest starting with:
Putting the camera on Manual (M)
Setting the speed to 1/100 sec (using the wheel but the shutter release)
Setting the ISO to 100
Having the aperture as wide open as possible (hold the Av +/- button while using the wheel by the shutter release).
(I would also try using the RAW format).
If this is too bright - by checking the histogram (it probably will be) (I think the display will also flash the areas which are over-exposed on the image) then decrease the aperture until it is OK.
EDIT: You can also decrease the effective brightness of the flash by moving the camera further away and using the longer end of the zoom ...
Bernard
First of all this is a wonderfully appealing shot, and it makes a super composition. Just keep working on it!
Try using the lens at 80mm. Secure a white single thickness of tissue or tracing paper over the flash head. You can afford to stop down to f8, with the plain background you are using. Set white balance to auto (easy to adjust later anyway). Use shutter speed to suit your flash, which should freeze movement unless Ratty is really hyper.
Try the other suggestions as well, you'll learn lots! My approach is pretty simple to do, then move on to more advanced techniques.
Expecting to see great rat pics, but you'll have a job to better the pose and composition of this one.
Let me know how it goes!
Andrew
Try using the lens at 80mm. Secure a white single thickness of tissue or tracing paper over the flash head. You can afford to stop down to f8, with the plain background you are using. Set white balance to auto (easy to adjust later anyway). Use shutter speed to suit your flash, which should freeze movement unless Ratty is really hyper.
Try the other suggestions as well, you'll learn lots! My approach is pretty simple to do, then move on to more advanced techniques.
Expecting to see great rat pics, but you'll have a job to better the pose and composition of this one.
Let me know how it goes!
Andrew
Hello. love.
pet rats! intersting. So when can I come & photgraph them?
You have some great advise there. Love to play & learn.
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pet rats! intersting. So when can I come & photgraph them?
You have some great advise there. Love to play & learn.
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