What’s Your Preference?

Doublelens · #1 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 06:50 PM

OK i am new to this and i really want to know what do i need to do Christmas light pictures i have a nikon d40 plz help me

zona5101 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 08:41 PM

a tripod (or other stable surface) is a must. You can shoot in what ever mode you are comfortable with but the shutter speed will be too slow to hand hold (generally) so you'll need a way to steady the camera.
What other stuff concerns you about taking Christmas light pics?

Doublelens · #3 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 09:38 PM

[QUOTE=zona5101;1356251]a tripod (or other stable surface) is a must. You can shoot in what ever mode you are comfortable with but the shutter speed will be too slow to hand hold (generally) so you'll need a way to steady the camera.
What other stuff concerns you about taking Christmas light pics?[/QUOT

they are to blurry when i take them so i will try that tonight thanks so much

zona5101 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 10:46 PM

[QUOTE=Doublelens;1356285]

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Originally Posted by zona5101

a tripod (or other stable surface) is a must. You can shoot in what ever mode you are comfortable with but the shutter speed will be too slow to hand hold (generally) so you'll need a way to steady the camera.
What other stuff concerns you about taking Christmas light pics?[/QUOT

they are to blurry when i take them so i will try that tonight thanks so much

WHO has their Christmas lights out already!!! Noooo!