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26-NOV-2006 CJ in CA

Orchid

Canon EOS 350D
1/50s f/2.8 at 100.0mm iso1600 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time26-Nov-2006 17:50:29
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length100 mm
Exposure Time1/50 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent1600
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (1)
Focus Distance

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ctfchallenge30-Nov-2006 18:15
Thanks Rod, I do, in theory, know about that "rule", but I almost always use an "IS" lens and have been used to shooting handheld at lower shutter speeds, so I neglected to take that into consideration here. I should have used better lighting and/or a tripod and certainly will next time! CJ
Rod 30-Nov-2006 10:12
I don't know if you know already Carole but our shutter speed shouldn't be less than the focal length of the lens, unless as you said we have "IS" or as RK said the tripod:-)
ctfchallenge30-Nov-2006 01:16
You are very correct RK. New lens and NOT "IS" - there will be a bit of a learning curve on this one! Thanks for the input! CJ
Photogenix30-Nov-2006 01:07
CJ, looking at the EXIF for this picture...would like to point out a couple of things
- shutter speed is way too low for the lens
- need a higher aperture value for sharpness.
I would use an external flash to pump some light onto the flower...or if you prefer existing light...would use a tripod.
My 2cents.
- RK
ctfchallenge28-Nov-2006 15:59
Thanks Rod. Well, the challenge was spots so I thought I'd concentrate on those but if I have time, I'll retake this with a bigger DOF. CJ
Rod 28-Nov-2006 07:50
I don't think the narrow dof helps this shot at all wiv all the oof bits. I think a different viewpoint or F16 would have worked a bit better. Still a shot of a lovely flower must be a lovely shot a:-)
Good onya Carole:-)
ctfchallenge28-Nov-2006 03:52
Thanks Sue Anne! CJ
sue anne28-Nov-2006 00:06
Very nice pink spots (dots) in the Orchid CJ