Need Guidance

[taz05]

Hi

Please help me to understand the photography of the following pictures as where i have gone wrong in making the settings. the pictures have come very blurry.i would request for expert guidance and comments on the pictures. I tried to get the sharp images but could not make out where i have gone wrong. not using tripod can be one of the reason, but its not convenient to carry tripod for family outings. I would be obliged for any and all the guidance through this forum to help me to better photography.

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Camera Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Exposure 1
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 16 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias +1/3 EV

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Camera Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Exposure 1
Aperture f/4.5
Focal Length 24.5 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias +1 EV

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Camera Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Exposure 1
Aperture f/3.2
Focal Length 6.2 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias +2 EV

However this one has come out quite presentable though not satisfactory



Camera Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Exposure 1
Aperture f/7.1
Focal Length 24.5 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias -1/3 EV

[RichardTaylor]

The problem mainly appears to be camera shake

In those lighting conditions, without using a tripod you will need to be shooting at much higher shutter speeds (1/15sec?) at least to reduce the effect of camera shake.

That means bumping up your ISO (sensitivity) to near maximum (1600+?) and shooting at a wider aperture. (F2-F2.8?)

This tutorial, on this site, may help.
Exposure (1) A balancing act

For the under exposed (dark) interior pics try using the flash. At least you will get something useable.

[Smallfish]

Looks to me like a combination of low light, low ISO, aperture size and consequent shutter speed means that it's highlighting camera shake. I would get a similar thing when I use my Lumix FX38 so to minimize I'd try.

1) Increasing the ISO - check how high you can go before noise becomes too much of an issue for you.

2) Going for a larger aperture - again have a play.

3) Lastly invest in a tripod if you can.

Oh and for the low light indoor pictures you'll need your flash but for the close up ones try diffusing the light from the flash so that it's not too harsh. One way to do this "on the fly" and at no cost is to use a piece of tissue in front of the flash.

EDIT - Oh nearly forgot, what made a huge difference for me also was how I held the camera. Supporting it underneath with my left hand, tucking in the elbows and breathing out as I slowly pushed the shutter. Then not moving for a second. Also using walls etc for support, for example leaning my shoulder against a wall stops my body swaying.

[RichardTaylor]

Here's a couple more tutes on night photography.

Night Photography:2 - In the street.

Night Photography:1 - Cityscapes.

[taz05]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

Here's a couple more tutes on night photography.

Night Photography:2 - In the street.

Night Photography:1 - Cityscapes.

Thankyou Richard for your valuable advice. Will surely try the tips & tricks

[taz05]

Originally Posted by Smallfish

Looks to me like a combination of low light, low ISO, aperture size and consequent shutter speed means that it's highlighting camera shake. I would get a similar thing when I use my Lumix FX38 so to minimize I'd try.

1) Increasing the ISO - check how high you can go before noise becomes too much of an issue for you.

2) Going for a larger aperture - again have a play.

3) Lastly invest in a tripod if you can.

Oh and for the low light indoor pictures you'll need your flash but for the close up ones try diffusing the light from the flash so that it's not too harsh. One way to do this "on the fly" and at no cost is to use a piece of tissue in front of the flash.

EDIT - Oh nearly forgot, what made a huge difference for me also was how I held the camera. Supporting it underneath with my left hand, tucking in the elbows and breathing out as I slowly pushed the shutter. Then not moving for a second. Also using walls etc for support, for example leaning my shoulder against a wall stops my body swaying.

Thankyou Smallfish for the easy tips. Photography in low light is a challenge and to master it is all the more,though the effect is amazing and awesome.