Snoqualmie Falls
Uploaded: September 27, 2001
This image was made with a slow shutter speed and my camera securely mounted on a tripod.
Jim Miotke
My Courses August 24, 2001
This was shot so long ago that I do not remember this settings. I do recall that I used the bulb mode and shot with Fuji Super G color negative film. I would imagine that the shutter was held open for 3 to 10 seconds and the aperture was as tight as possible, f22.
Enjoy! #719
Jim Miotke
My Courses August 10, 2002
That Fuji film will work just fine but, yes, you will indeed need a tripod. That's the most essential ingredient.
You can start off with an inexpensive one (like those in our Store) but you will eventually want to get a professional tripod such as those made by Bogen or Gitzo. These can easily cost about $300 to $500, a $70 Velbon might sound much more attractive. And any tripod is better than no tripod. You will find that it opens photographic doors for you more than any other accessory.
As far as shutter speed goes, you will want to get it down to around 3 seconds or longer. This will often mean choosing an aperture around f22. If the light is too bright to allow you to use a slow shutter speed, you might need to put one or more Neutral Density filters on your lens.
Hope that helps - have fun shooting and I can't wait to see the results :) #11230
Jim Miotke
My Courses January 13, 2004
Jim Miotke
My Courses March 06, 2004
Richard, great example image. If you want to do this in bright sunlight, there is a way. You just need to trick the camera into thinking it is night.
Go to a pro camera store and buy neutral density filters. Or use another sun blocking device like sunglasses. This will limit the limit getting into the camera and allow you to shoot with a slower shutter speed, even during mid-day sun. #411717
Jim Miotke
My Courses August 30, 2005
Thanks again! #1785993
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