what shooting mode do you all use?

[icube]

my pictures turn out very noisy.

i using manual at f5.6 and 15sec. am i using the wrong setting?

[cmeptb72]

What's your ISO setting? High settings usually produce noisier pictures.

[log1t3ch]

show us some pics and ur settings so we can see whats wrong

[icube]

original


PPed


my iso at 80

[JimDavis]

It seems to me that your WB is not set correctly.

Just wonder what camera are you using?

You can set your camera to "P" mode to shot, that will be easier, however, you certainly need to set your WB correctly, else, the outcome turn out will not be expected

[Kirika]

I'm using the E510. One thing I noticed is that the camera can pull off an IR shot in about 1 sec instead of the usual 2-3 secs I use (didn't realize that was overexposing). I shoot in raw, and find that those pics barely visible in jpg turn out to be quite usable in raw. If I check those 2-3 sec shots, they're all noisy. So maybe you can try out a shorter exposure, or a faster lens? I'm typically shooting with my 14-42mm (28-84mm equiv) kit lens at f3.5

[icube]

so whats the best way to set the WB? pardon me as i'm still new, i just point it at the grass (with sunlight shining on it) below my feet and press the SET button. i'm using canon S5IS btw. am i doing it wrong?

Kirika, i will try ur suggestion the next time i go

[log1t3ch]

i think canons need a longer exposure time
maybe around 10-15 secs
and yes u do need to get a proper white balance

[bighead]

Originally Posted by icube so whats the best way to set the WB? pardon me as i'm still new, i just point it at the grass (with sunlight shining on it) below my feet and press the SET button. i'm using canon S5IS btw. am i doing it wrong? Kirika, i will try ur suggestion the next time i go

Yup ... go to the custom WB ... den press set after aiming at a patch of grass ... or those shrouds along the pavement ... shld be fine ... I am using a S2

[JimDavis]

Originally Posted by icube so whats the best way to set the WB? pardon me as i'm still new, i just point it at the grass (with sunlight shining on it) below my feet and press the SET button. i'm using canon S5IS btw. am i doing it wrong? Kirika, i will try ur suggestion the next time i go

I tried with S3IS before, this is what I had tried:

1. Set your camera to CWB (Custom White Balance),
2. Screw in your IR filter
3. Set the WB by pointing to a patch of green grass (do it under bright sunlight)
4. Save the CWB setting

Now you should be ready to take a snap with IR.

I did it on S3IS as I said, and it is super noisy, will try again after this raining season (or if lucky to have occasional bright sunshine)...