The Official Theme Photography Thread: Festival Spirit

DriveTrain · 3rd October 2009, 11:33

Shimla at night from the mall

ISO 50
Shutter 64 Secs

Taken with Canon Powershot S2 IS using CHDK hack, camera supports max of 15 sec only.

Forgot to use the Dark Frame substraction using CHDK , result was interesting to say the least. Used HotPixels tool (freeware) from Mediachance to clear the hot pixel noise (frame full of green and red dots) and touched up in PSE 7 using spot healing brush to cover the "holes" left by Hotpixels tool.

Have anyone of you used CHDK on your Canon Point and Shoot ?, it opens up amazing posibilities - almost turns the P&S into pseudo DSLR.

Samurai · 3rd October 2009, 13:03

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Originally Posted by DriveTrain

Have anyone of you used CHDK on your Canon Point and Shoot ?, it opens up amazing posibilities - almost turns the P&S into pseudo DSLR.

Not really, the sensor size and optics will be still in P&S league.

DriveTrain · 3rd October 2009, 13:19

That's true , the mechanical limitations of the sensor and optics will still remain. However most of the software imposed limitations are gone. As an analogy it is probably like adding Pete's box to your existing hardware.

Best of all , it lets you shoot in RAW , again this "RAW" is also not in the DSLR league.

You can use Grids , Live Histograms , DOF readings , Increase Av and Tv and add much more punch to bracketing. The increase in parameters to the newer P&S that uses DIGIC III or IV processors is even better. Even adding small things like a battery meter.

Maverick5490 · 3rd October 2009, 13:56

Hey Guys, am an amateur at photography.. clicked this on a recent trip to Munich with my Sony DSC H10 in Fireworks mode.

Samurai · 3rd October 2009, 14:16

Almost 4 years old shot from pre-dSLR days. This barely qualifies with 3 seconds. Now don't tell me I should have avoided the pole and the tree on the left side, I have already told that to me myself.

3s, F/2.3, ISO100 with Sony Cybershot DSC-F717

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14000rpm · 3rd October 2009, 14:56

the 2nd theme, long exposure, is a super hit. the images you guys are posting are terrific. keep them coming.

DriveTrain · 3rd October 2009, 15:13

Beacon in the Dark (Lighthouse Gopalpur-on-Sea)

ISO 50 at 64 Secs

Torqueguru · 3rd October 2009, 15:23

An old image, clicked at Fisherman's wharf, SF. Used my Sony H50 for this one.

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Regards,
TG.

neoranjit · 3rd October 2009, 15:31

This was at Hogenekkal, about 100 kms from Blr.

14000rpm · 3rd October 2009, 15:53

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Originally Posted by neoranjit

This was at Hogenekkal, about 100 kms from Blr.

the ignorant me always thought such photographs were photoshop'd images. didn't know you could get such pix with a still camera and of course oodles of talent. awesome stuff guys.

chevelle · 3rd October 2009, 18:37

some long exposure from my side.

shot near eagle falls- south lake Tahoe. The second photo is hand handled.

deky · 3rd October 2009, 20:40

Guys 2 questions regarding shooting movement of stars:-

1. My DSLR has only 30s as Minimum shutter speed plus bulb. So if i need to shoot stars say at 500 seconds I will have to put it on bulb and keep the button pressed and eventually get tired doing that. Or I could also buy a cable release. My question is, is there any way to click a 500s shot with out a cable and without getting tired?

2. I do not have infinity in my lens, so how do i focus on the stars. Putting the camera on manual focus doesnt help me much. what is the best way?

Thanks

clevermax · 3rd October 2009, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Maverick5490

Hey Guys, am an amateur at photography.. clicked this on a recent trip to Munich with my Sony DSC H10 in Fireworks mode.

Nice shot there... I had been to this place twice... It is the BMW building right? The Olympic Centrum is somewhere in the vicinity I suppose.

@TG: Really nice picture... postcard material.

abhishek_bmw · 3rd October 2009, 22:01

Wishing a happy Laxmipuja from our family to all the members of Team-BHP.

s0uljah · 3rd October 2009, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Almost 4 years old shot from pre-dSLR days.

3s, F/2.3, ISO100 with Sony Cybershot DSC-F717

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SamuraiSan is that Kabini River Lodge ??

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Missed out posting during the rain theme... so here goes (repost of old)

One Loooooooong & One Short !

3rd October 2009, 11:33	#166
DriveTrain BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 235 Thanked: 943 Times View My Garage	Shimla at night from the mall ISO 50 Shutter 64 Secs Taken with Canon Powershot S2 IS using CHDK hack, camera supports max of 15 sec only. Forgot to use the Dark Frame substraction using CHDK , result was interesting to say the least. Used HotPixels tool (freeware) from Mediachance to clear the hot pixel noise (frame full of green and red dots) and touched up in PSE 7 using spot healing brush to cover the "holes" left by Hotpixels tool. Have anyone of you used CHDK on your Canon Point and Shoot ?, it opens up amazing posibilities - almost turns the P&S into pseudo DSLR. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd October 2009, 13:19	#168
DriveTrain BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 235 Thanked: 943 Times View My Garage	That's true , the mechanical limitations of the sensor and optics will still remain. However most of the software imposed limitations are gone. As an analogy it is probably like adding Pete's box to your existing hardware. Best of all , it lets you shoot in RAW , again this "RAW" is also not in the DSLR league. You can use Grids , Live Histograms , DOF readings , Increase Av and Tv and add much more punch to bracketing. The increase in parameters to the newer P&S that uses DIGIC III or IV processors is even better. Even adding small things like a battery meter.
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3rd October 2009, 13:56	#169
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 1,818 Times View My Garage	Hey Guys, am an amateur at photography.. clicked this on a recent trip to Munich with my Sony DSC H10 in Fireworks mode. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd October 2009, 14:16	#170
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,832 Thanked: 45,621 Times View My Garage	Almost 4 years old shot from pre-dSLR days. This barely qualifies with 3 seconds. Now don't tell me I should have avoided the pole and the tree on the left side, I have already told that to me myself. 3s, F/2.3, ISO100 with Sony Cybershot DSC-F717 Last edited by Samurai : 3rd October 2009 at 14:19.
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3rd October 2009, 14:56	#171
14000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,343 Thanked: 5,564 Times View My Garage	the 2nd theme, long exposure, is a super hit. the images you guys are posting are terrific. keep them coming.
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3rd October 2009, 15:13	#172
DriveTrain BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 235 Thanked: 943 Times View My Garage	Beacon in the Dark (Lighthouse Gopalpur-on-Sea) ISO 50 at 64 Secs Attached Thumbnails
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3rd October 2009, 15:23	#173
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	An old image, clicked at Fisherman's wharf, SF. Used my Sony H50 for this one. Regards, TG.
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3rd October 2009, 15:31	#174
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	This was at Hogenekkal, about 100 kms from Blr. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd October 2009, 18:37	#176
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	some long exposure from my side. shot near eagle falls- south lake Tahoe. The second photo is hand handled. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd October 2009, 20:40	#177
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,247 Times	Guys 2 questions regarding shooting movement of stars:- 1. My DSLR has only 30s as Minimum shutter speed plus bulb. So if i need to shoot stars say at 500 seconds I will have to put it on bulb and keep the button pressed and eventually get tired doing that. Or I could also buy a cable release. My question is, is there any way to click a 500s shot with out a cable and without getting tired? 2. I do not have infinity in my lens, so how do i focus on the stars. Putting the camera on manual focus doesnt help me much. what is the best way? Thanks
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3rd October 2009, 22:01	#179
abhishek_bmw BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata/Shimla/ Posts: 67 Thanked: 8 Times	Wishing a happy Laxmipuja from our family to all the members of Team-BHP. Attached Images Last edited by abhishek_bmw : 3rd October 2009 at 22:05.
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