Sunsets...

[rc1q2w3e4r]

Thanks

Yeap, it's an old Celestron Telescope (a rather old model purchased in 1999) which has been superseded by a newer spotting scope of the same model number but is 1200mm f/13.33 instead.

Vince,

Thanks for the reply.

Nice sunsets too...

 

[SilverPine]

TS, add one more sunset taken at Labrador Park, look like Starwar movie.

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[vince]

TS, add one more sunset taken at Labrador Park, look like Starwar movie.

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Swee! :thumbsup: Reminds me more of "Bladerunner" at the scene where Deckard first interviews Rachel to see if she's a replicant.

 

[vince]

Being restricted to my flat's common corridor (have to watch the kids today) I'm stuck with Roofs and the sunset...:embrass:

Here's today's take...

 

[RyuHendrabusa]

Do you guys use live-view when shooting close-up of the sun?

 

[joshiii]

What kind of settings to capture pics like this?

 

[vince]

Do you guys use live-view when shooting close-up of the sun?

30D no liveview

 

[vince]

What kind of settings to capture pics like this?

Usually it's manual mode, minimum ISO, maximum shutter speed. Aperture is fixed due to telescope being used.

However, it's always best to check your exposure.

 

[RyuHendrabusa]

30D no liveview

Wah, then you peer into the viewfinder?!?!

Isn't it kinda risky with tele lens?

 

[mdzmr]

For me I will use a solar film to cover the front lens when I'm framing for the shots. After I remove the solar film then I will check the exposure from my LCD screen.

Even though some people say sunset the sun is not so risky than afternoon sun. But I still don't want to take the risk.

 

[SilverPine]

For me using 20D and 70-200mm f/4 L USM, ISO100 shoot in RAW, just aim and shoot thru viewfinder. I do not look directly into the sun, just the side only.

Cheers.

 

[johnlim]

For me using 20D and 70-200mm f/4 L USM, ISO100 shoot in RAW, just aim and shoot thru viewfinder. I do not look directly into the sun, just the side only.

Cheers.

Wah bro, sounds very risky leh. What happens if you look into the sun? I can't imagine how when framing the shot, you can avoid looking at the sun. :sweat:

Do all of you take exposure at the sun or at the sky? I haven't tried shootin the sun yet, but I like the beautitul effect from the above pictures. :thumbsup:

 

[billycadiz]

peek very fast and snap....:bsmilie:
Trial and error on the exposure, some will be good for you & some may not..
experiment from the basics as Vince have stated..
and don't forget that the sun touchdown so fast...:sweat:

 

[SilverPine]

Wah bro, sounds very risky leh. What happens if you look into the sun? I can't imagine how when framing the shot, you can avoid looking at the sun. :sweat:

Do all of you take exposure at the sun or at the sky? I haven't tried shootin the sun yet, but I like the beautitul effect from the above pictures. :thumbsup:

Sunset in the 200mm lens is still very small, point your camera meter at the side not direct at the sun.

The picture I upload earlier, in less than one minute, the sun hit the horizon, and it was gone. So, shooting sunset must be fast. If you need to change lens, sunset do not wait for you.

Cheers.

 

[SilverPine]

TS, add one more multi-color sunset, look good to eat. Picture taken at Woodlands.

 

[Living H2O]

hey folks thx for sharing the all the 'Egg York'... :bigeyes:
so inspiring.. :think:
I should try some shot like this too.
once again well done guys :thumbsup: many thanks

 

[vince]

TS, add one more multi-color sunset, look good to eat. Picture taken at Woodlands.

Wah your sunsets power :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[vince]

Wah, then you peer into the viewfinder?!?!

Isn't it kinda risky with tele lens?

Yes it's kinda risky. I do have a mylar filter for my telescope but at sunset, it's too dark to use. I only shoot when the sun is low in the horizon but even then, occasionally I do see spots after taking a while to focus. ;p

To all, please do be careful when shooting directly into the sun!!!

 

[SilverPine]

TS, add one more sunset picture taken from Labrador Park, picture taken during Bukit Batok bush fire, the color of the sky totally change. Heavy cropping done, I only have 70-200mm.

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[mdzmr]

TS, add one more multi-color sunset, look good to eat. Picture taken at Woodlands.

Nice. Yes, woodland and sembawang area is also best place to shoot nature, especially sunset and lightning.