Super Panic Mode

[BrennaRN]

Okay photography pros...........I'm in full out panic mode. I'll start off by saying I'm completely comfortable with day shots and must say I'm not that bad. Night shots however are not my thing!!! I've been practicing with the Christmas lights around my house and the tripod. I've been using f/5.6 & f/8.0 and ISO of 200 & 800 with my remote. I don't think they are turning out the best in the world, but I know the lighting at WDW is totally different and then comes the whole thing, am I over thinking this too much??? I'm just worried because I only get one chance to go down there at Christmas and we aren't staying that long and I want to do the best I can. I also want to know how some of you set up your shots at the world. Do you switch all your settings for each shot? Do people tend to be mindful of the tripod? Just curious. Any advice would be great. If anyone is interested, my photo site is www.brennas.shutterfly.com
Thanks in advance for all the advice and help!

 

[WDWFigment]

You shouldn't ever (at least, as far as I know) be using ISO 800 if you're taking a picture with a tripod unless something in the shot is moving. Always use your lowest ISO, and adjust the shutter speed and aperture accordingly. I would use an aperture of around f/8 - f/13 unless you're trying for a more shallow depth of field, as that range is generally the "sweet spot" of the lens. That will probably require you to use a longer shutter speed (8-15 seconds, maybe?). You are reading the meter when determing your settings, right? Make sure the the tripod is absolutely secure, so that it's not moving at all. You should be fine, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[PhotoDave219]

LIke i said, just PM me and we'll try and figure this out....