Weekly Project Wednesdays

More new features rolling out on Sanchopanza.ca.  This week it's photography.  I've finally managed to create a TypePad photo album (more my fault than TypePad's), so you can see some of the shots I've been playing with in the last little while.

First Photos

I'm really enjoying the Pentax K110D I used to shoot all those pics (with the exception of the "abyss" shot).  Now I just need a tripod, because there's some great stuff to shoot in London at night, but it's pointless without  something to stabilize the camera. 

Keep your eye on the Photography link for more updates.

It is my goal to eventually offer the photos for sale as prints that you can order online.  If anybody has knowledge on how to set up something like that.  Drop me a line or comment here.  I would appreciate it.

 

Weekly Project Wednesdays will become a regular feature where I add mp3s, photos, or videos each week.  Keep your eyes and ears peeled for next week's addition.

S.P.

Comments

[Alex]

Actually my camera doesn't have the image stabilizer -- that's the K100D. The K110D goes to 1600 ISO though.

Thanks for the tips. I'll keep the pictures coming -- you too eh?!

[danielle]

Okay. I just googled the specs on your camera. Yes, I am a nerd.

I think that you should definitely be able to do night shots without a tripod. You have a built in image stabilizer, which will help with shake. Your ISO also goes all the way up to 3200. I would caution about using it at 3200, because the photos will probably have lots of noise, but at least it's an option if you find that you're have problems at 1600.

Have fun!

[danielle]

Yay for photos.

Btw, I NEVER bring a tripod to take night photos. Awkward and generally inconvenient. You should be able to get some good shots by setting your ISO at its highest setting (hopefully 1600, but it might be a little lower) and opening your aperture as big as your lens allows (f4 or f2.8, depending on your lens).

And yes, as you mention, the trick is to keep your camera steady. You should be able to easily hand hold down to 1/60 ... and I would just keep dropping it lower until you start to get some shake. Also don't be afraid to go a little guerilla -- leaning against lamp posts works, or resting the camera on fences or whatever. Anyway, all to say that I am anxious to see you go out and have some fun with the night photos. You might find that you don't need a tripod after all. Can't wait to see the photos!

[the girl with all the answers]

You could sell prints on etsy.