Taking pictures of cars in underground parkings
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Hey guys, just a quick question.
When taking pictures in underground parking lots the pictures always turn out dark and not very crisp looking. How exactly would you go about taking taht type of picture?
For example: *Not my car*
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Is there any special lighting required or any settings that would need to be adjusted on a camera?
When taking pictures in underground parking lots the pictures always turn out dark and not very crisp looking. How exactly would you go about taking taht type of picture?
For example: *Not my car*
![](http://www.geocities.com/ngl1145/17.jpg)
Is there any special lighting required or any settings that would need to be adjusted on a camera?
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If the images aren't sharp, use a tripod as the shutter may be too long... in fact, WILL NEED A TRIPOD IN A PARKING STRUCTURE.
Also, if the pics are dark (underexposed), just do exactly what you did the last time, but adjust (+) exposure compensation until you like what you see. Some shooters like slightly underexposed, and some like slightly overexposed, and the rest like them just right.
![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2095219062_05d2f87826_o.jpg)
![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2127792971_e8223a5861_o.jpg)
Also, if the pics are dark (underexposed), just do exactly what you did the last time, but adjust (+) exposure compensation until you like what you see. Some shooters like slightly underexposed, and some like slightly overexposed, and the rest like them just right.
![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2095219062_05d2f87826_o.jpg)
![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2127792971_e8223a5861_o.jpg)
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1. Don't use flash
2. Use your camera's manual setting
3. Set your aperture wide open
4. Play around with your exposure setting until you get the desired results.
Once you get some experience shooting in manual mode, you will never go back to auto. You will also be able to estimate your exposure setting based on the lighting conditions, as well as your aperture setting. ISO also plays into this, but unless you have a fairly high end DSLR, don't shoot above 400, as it will make the picture look a little grainy when viewing on a large screen.
Make sure you are using a tripod!
-Tim
2. Use your camera's manual setting
3. Set your aperture wide open
4. Play around with your exposure setting until you get the desired results.
Once you get some experience shooting in manual mode, you will never go back to auto. You will also be able to estimate your exposure setting based on the lighting conditions, as well as your aperture setting. ISO also plays into this, but unless you have a fairly high end DSLR, don't shoot above 400, as it will make the picture look a little grainy when viewing on a large screen.
Make sure you are using a tripod!
-Tim
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Use a tripod. Not only will it make for much better shots at pretty much any shutter speed/F-stop/ISO combination, but it will also be easier on you too, you might end up doing the same amount of kneeling and crouching but you won't be holding the weight of your camera too.
There is another advantage to using a tripod: repeatability. You can get the same shooting position over and over again. Especially handy with cars as you can leave the camera on the tripod to go turn the wheels a little, roll down or up the windows...clean a dirty spot...and not have to guess where the camera was before you made the changes to your subject.
You will be surprised at how much you will use a tripod once you start. Much like manual settings, once you get the hang of them, you'll find yourself using them more and more.
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lower your shutter speed, open the shutter the widest possible
to get a crisp shot: never go more than 800iso and USE A TRIPOD.
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easiest/fastest way to achieve a clean shot is just set your DSLR to Aperture mode, set the widest aperture setting, keep the cam on a tripod, compose the image then shoot.
to get a crisp shot: never go more than 800iso and USE A TRIPOD.
procedure:
easiest/fastest way to achieve a clean shot is just set your DSLR to Aperture mode, set the widest aperture setting, keep the cam on a tripod, compose the image then shoot.
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use a stable tripod / shoot in RAW / learn Photoshop (image adj, layers, masking, marching ants) / shoot in Manual or AP mode / use use manual focus or adjustable focal points / remote shutter release / read about photography / You can use HDR and/or AEB to fine tune your exposure, but shooting in RAW allows you to do that anyway.
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