View Full Version : My Boyfriend's Dirty Faucet!! :-)
Stephie Baby
03-23-2008, 03:35 PM
Its gross!! but I finally got a water drop shot!!:D:D I should have lowered the ISO, but the lighting sucked.
1/200
F/5
ISO-400
38mm
Guy594
03-23-2008, 05:02 PM
Very nice shot Stephanie, you are right if you have poor light than the ISO you took is ok.
Very well done.
Stephie Baby
03-23-2008, 06:12 PM
Does anyone know how I can get the drops in focus? It looks like they are trying to blur a little.
This series of shots was done with an inexpensive Fuji S700. Its on manual focus. The light source was the built in flash. The settings were - 1/1000 sec, F13.6, ISO 400. I wrapped black electrical tape around the faucet so the wear and tear didnt show. Then I zoomed in on the faucet and using portrait mode to catch the drip as much as possible. These shots are untouched, only cropped to fit the collage. Also remember you are only after the drop so zoom in. I had the camera right in front so the backsplash was the backdrop and nicely out of focus with no other distractions. The flash shadow was in the right spot to stay out of the frame.
mjalex
03-23-2008, 10:38 PM
Stephie that is an awesome shot. I have to give that a try.
Stephie Baby
03-24-2008, 10:40 AM
This series of shots was done with an inexpensive Fuji S700. Its on manual focus. The light source was the built in flash. The settings were - 1/1000 sec, F13.6, ISO 400. I wrapped black electrical tape around the faucet so the wear and tear didnt show. Then I zoomed in on the faucet and using portrait mode to catch the drip as much as possible. These shots are untouched, only cropped to fit the collage. Also remember you are only after the drop so zoom in. I had the camera right in front so the backsplash was the backdrop and nicely out of focus with no other distractions. The flash shadow was in the right spot to stay out of the frame.
Thats a really cool image!!!:)
Does anyone know how I can get the drops in focus? It looks like they are trying to blur a little.Yes. You shot it at 1/200...too slow...what you're seeing appears to be motion blur. You've got to get to 1/500 or higher. Also, I would give it a touch more DOF...maybe shoot it at f/6.3. That means you need to crank the ISO more (and deal with the noise) or add more light...
Stephanie what kind of file is you photo of the faucet drip? It wont open in Graphics Exchange or Photoshop for me to get the EXIF data. What was your light source? If you used existing light then I suggest using your built in flash and use the same settings I used.
bauerman
03-24-2008, 10:01 PM
Faster shutter speed and some Ajax - you will be good to go!
Stephie Baby
03-24-2008, 10:08 PM
Stephanie what kind of file is you photo of the faucet drip? It wont open in Graphics Exchange or Photoshop for me to get the EXIF data. What was your light source? If you used existing light then I suggest using your built in flash and use the same settings I used.
It is a JPEG. I used the flash. The only problem is when I shoot in M, while using the flash, it only allows me to have a 1/200 shutter speed or lower. When I put the flash down, I can raise it higher.
bauerman
03-25-2008, 07:35 AM
What camera and flash are you using?
It is a JPEG. I used the flash. The only problem is when I shoot in M, while using the flash, it only allows me to have a 1/200 shutter speed or lower. When I put the flash down, I can raise it higher.You need to get a 430EX or 580EX external flash and set the flash to high-speed sync mode. Then you will be able to use higher shutter speeds when shooting with flash. High speed sync pulses the flash very quickly to simulate a constant light source. Very cool technology.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/397664-USA/Canon_0298B002_430EX_TTL_Flash.html
An explanation of the subject is in the link I previously gave you.
bauerman
03-25-2008, 10:07 AM
That is why I was asking her what camera and flash she uses - so that I could recommend high speed sync mode - but JTL always has to over-respond. ;)
High speed sync decreases flash power and range as you take your shutter speeds higher - but for water droplets that should not cause you too much trouble.
P.S. You could also use the slightly older 420EX for high speed sync mode as well.
but JTL always has to over-respond.What the HELL are you talking about?
Is that an "over-response"? :p:D;)
Why are you picking a fight, dude?
Stephie Baby
03-25-2008, 10:40 AM
Hey! Hey! Hey! Nobody better be fighting in my threads!!:D:p:D
bauerman
03-25-2008, 12:01 PM
No fight picking - all was tongue in cheek - as denoted by the little blue winking guy in my post. ;)
JTL's response was spot on Steph.
mjalex
03-25-2008, 02:47 PM
This was the best I could do. I took this shot yesterday before work. Today I went to take the same shot again with the same settings. but no luck.
1/160 F5.0 29mm ISO 400 WB: auto Monotone
Cant you zoom in any closer? Dont you have a macro setting. If not then I suggest using close up lenses. They come in #1, 2 and 3. Screw them on in combinations. But the biggest number goes on first followed by smaller numbers in order. Just one should be good enough if you need it. Zooming in you get rid of all the clutter. You dont need all the faucet and the wall. See my previous example which is an identical setup as you have used.
mjalex
03-25-2008, 05:26 PM
I'm going to give it another try. I will post again, If I think it looks better.
mjalex
03-25-2008, 07:03 PM
I took some more shots. Some do not look like water but mercury.
bauerman
03-25-2008, 08:30 PM
Steph's thread is kind of hi-jacked now - but I like that last shot...nice blurred out background.
Stephie Baby
03-25-2008, 09:19 PM
Steph's thread is kind of hi-jacked now - but I like that last shot...nice blurred out background.
Oh its fine. Post away. Lol. I can learn from other people's pictures too!:)
mjalex
03-25-2008, 09:59 PM
I learn a lot as well. I had fun messing around with the camera. Very good thread Stephie.
rx_morph
04-23-2008, 09:22 PM
I thought I would give these shots a try...
LBGChris
05-19-2008, 09:45 PM
Here's my first attempt at this project. How can I make it better?
toriaj
05-19-2008, 11:31 PM
That's an excellent first attempt. Try using the lens with the shortest minimum focusing distance. Put the camera as close to the drops as you can and still achieve focus, and zoom it in as far as you can to get the maximum magnifying power. You might have fun with some backgrounds. And have a look at this (http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17406&highlight=water+drops) thread.
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