Competition 411 :: Excursions

[Jordy]

Excursions with any motive power this week

Entries by 1900 next week please

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Jordy

 

[almark]

Ah,now this is a proper choice

 

[Donny Dave]

As long as there is plenty of pictures of 55022 or 20s around, i'll be happy (no 37s please )

 

[Lampshade]

I plan to step up my game a bit this week, I have a cracking location lined up

One thing though, rather than start a new thread about it, I've read Mumrar's posts about shutter speed and as I'll only have one shot at this I need to get it right; my camera's relatively new so I still don't know it inside out - is this the ISO setting and if so, higher or lower for faster? I usually just have it on Auto.

 

[mumrar]

I plan to step up my game a bit this week, I have a cracking location lined up

One thing though, rather than start a new thread about it, I've read Mumrar's posts about shutter speed and as I'll only have one shot at this I need to get it right; my camera's relatively new so I still don't know it inside out - is this the ISO setting and if so, higher or lower for faster? I usually just have it on Auto.

The ISO setting is an equivalent to film speed ratings. The lower the number, the more light is needed for a given shutter speed. For example if you shoot on ISO 100 and use 1/500th sec, then on ISO 400 you'd use 1/2000th sec. ISOs of 400 or above are mostly useful for fast paced action and darker lighting (overcast or twilight).

 

[Lampshade]

The ISO setting is an equivalent to film speed ratings. The lower the number, the more light is needed for a given shutter speed. For example if you shoot on ISO 100 and use 1/500th sec, then on ISO 400 you'd use 1/2000th sec. ISOs of 400 or above are mostly useful for fast paced action and darker lighting (overcast or twilight).

Aha, thanks

I've entered mine, the shutter speed didn't let me down (1/2000 was perfect), the weather did though :cry:

 

[mumrar]

I look forward to seeing the shot, 1/2000sec is mega fast, I don't think I'd go that high unless at an air show or photographing HS1 at full speed. Glad my info could be of help.

 

[Ferret]

Just put mine in, and am now trying to work out what Mumrar is entering. Reckon I've got it narrowed down to two shots

 

[mumrar]

Well, I'll have to keep you guessing but suffice to say, I'm certain it will be suitably epic!