4) SONY RX100 M3 Digital Camera Review – for Long Exposure Photography

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When I set up for long exposure photography I use two accessories. A tripod and a remote shutter. I’m not professional, so I bought a low end, very cheap tripod and remote shutter. I’ll be updating with a review on both of these soon. While I normally shoot by hand with image stabilisation (IS) on, I turn IS off when shooting on a tripod. This is to avoid a feedback loop where the IS system detects its own vibrations even though the camera is still. This can give you blurred photos. Another reason for blurred or “soft” photos is when the action of pressing the shutter button actually nudges the camera. You can minimise this by selecting a 2 second delay with the timer function, or you can use a remote shutter. Both of these tips lead to much sharper photos.

 

 

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Master low light photos

The same preparations for long exposure photography allow you to get well exposed low light photos. The

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In-built Neutral Density (ND) Filter

One thing in particular that some users aren’t even aware of is the handy built in Neutral Density (ND) filter. In long exposure photography, if I want to get starry effects in street lamps, I’ll up the F number all the way to F11. Similarly, if I want to get a creamy effect photographing moving water, I can choose a high F-number. To take the camera to it’s maximum potential, I activate the ND filter which gives me 3 more exposure stops.

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1) SONY RX100 M3 Digital Camera Review – Buying Decision

2) SONY RX100 M3 Digital Camera Review – for Street Photography

3) SONY RX100 M3 Digital Camera Review – for Portrait Photography

4) SONY RX100 M3 Digital Camera Review – for Long Exposure Photography

5) SONY RX100 M3 Digital Camera Review – for Landscape and HDR Photography

6) SONY RX100 M3 Digital Camera Review – for Video

Written by steve2theworld

I’m an amateur photographer and freelance writer based in Osaka, Japan. I specialise in pictures and reviews of travel, gourmet and recreation in Japan. I also have an interest in mobile technology, digital asset management and online marketing. I write about personal and professional development in all areas of life....
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