>>748104
It's not really that noisy, shoot at f/11 and ISO 100 though (Don't go further than f/11).
I'd be more worried about all those hot pixels you've got all over the picture

>>748108
Hot pixels?

and don't go further than f/11 got it (:

>>748111
See all those little red, blue and green dots when you zoom in?

Your photo really isn't very noisy, and the bit that you do have isn't going to affect a print.

>>748113
ooh yes i do

cool your ccd sensor with a peltier or liquid nitrogen or something like that. temperature has a really big impact on noise. you can test this yourself by putting your camera to the freezer for few hours and comparing some high iso cold shots to room temperature shots.

every overclocker and computer hardware enthusiast knows that components work better in cold temperatures.

How do i improve my pictures? o.o..
Get rid of the hot pixles and such..maybe throw on a little shooping?..


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Another one of mines
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>>748137
cold temperatures Got it

>>748139
Start working with ISO 100 instead of 400. Save higher ISO for moving objects. Use a tripod.

If just those two combined don't result in an improvement, then you might have more serious problems.

>>748137
>>cool your ccd sensor with a peltier or liquid nitrogen

>>748146
more serious problems??

>>748152
As in the problem is behind the camera.

>>748139
Have a look on google about hot pixels. Alot of people just accept it and remove them when they process the image. Otherwise you will need to send it in for repair obviously explaining the problem.

>>748150

here's your problems:

1) D60, pretty noisy sensor overall, but you can compensate by shooting at lower isos
2) F/22.. Hello diffraction (not noise related but still will take away from the quality)
3) 30 second exposure at iso 400.. this will lead to lots of noise

Use a larger F stop (smaller number) at a lower iso

>>748153
>>748154
ahhh k Ty (:

This has been great help

..but how does one go about taking a picture such as this?.

high ap low shutter speed? very confusing stuff.
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>>748164

they used an ultra wide lens

they used a camera with a better sensor (d300)

they shot at iso 100

they clearly used a tripod

they shot at a larger f-stop (f 6.3)

The image is also clearly manipulated. Even if there is noise at iso 100 in this image, the black and white area will mask the chroma noise if there is any.

>>748167
ahh i wanted to pick up a Tokina 11-16mm but they're so bloody expensive in Canada -_-
(almost $800 CDN)

Also suggestions for a tripod?..i have this flimsy piece of crap from wallmart..it was like 20 bucks.

>>748170

you can use a flimsy piece of crap with a small dslr, but you will benefit greatly from buying a wireless cable release, so you don't have to touch the camera and potentionally move it and fuck up picture

If you are too cheap to buy a wireless control, put the camera in delayed shooting mode so it doesn't shake when you press the button

>>748167
f6.3 and this shit is already all starry on the lights?

>>748170
The velbon CX480 is a pretty good tripod, not too expensive but is pretty sturdy with a D60 on it.

>>748174
There are no local shops that sell a wireless cable release for the d60
):

>>748185
i'll look for that next time i'm at the shop (:


http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=286_289&products_id=3750

i want this one cause the one i have now can't reach over a lot of the tree's when i'm on a hike and whatnot.

>>748186
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5455

i use one of these with my d90. fuck nikon brand prices for little things like this.

judging by your broadway camera link you're in vancouver? where was that picture shot?

>>748203

The first two were by me, yes in Vancouver (:

The last one is my wallpaper and i just wanted to know how i could create something similar to it :P

>>748203
http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=291_531&products_id=4357

Would that work?

this is an image with extreme noise

note to self: never go out with your camera when you've had too much to drink
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>>748230
LOL. pretty good shot for being drunk.

Also i heard Cannon was throwing away all these bodys/lens's because they didn't have a box..
it made me rage =x

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>>748235
WAT?

>>748237
iknorite.

>>748235
better find me that dumpster

>>748235
i'll have that 50D please.

>>748235

for iso1600 it's actually pretty good, I can use this to train myself in my photoshopping (gimping) skills. But that'll have to wait till i sober up

>>748235

maybe its because they make shitty products and those dont work.

>>748251
he's trying to say that they're probably defective

>>748212
ya if you want to spend 3x as much money.

ooh is that the bloedel conservatory in the first pic?