Long exposure time through camera settings
The shutter time is derived not only from the brightness of the surroundings, but also of the aperture and the ISO value set on the camera. Consequently, you can stretch the exposure time if you adjust the appropriate settings manually.
- You put on your camera, the ISO value as low as possible. Usually the Minimum is 100 or even 50.
- You switch to the Aperture - priority or aperture-priority auto mode. Then set the aperture to the maximum possible value. Depending on the lens, this moves about between f/22 and f/36.
- Tip: If you, for example, the 18-55mm Kit lens, a Canon - or Nikon-camera use, varies the maximum aperture depending on the focal length: Whilst in 18mm only an aperture of f/22 is possible, you can go to the maximum Zoom level up to an aperture of f/36.
- Also, keep in mind that during the day the brightness of the environment from place to place in very different ways. So a dense forest, for example, is much darker than a free field. Accordingly, longer exposures are possible.
The dark area in the forest
Use an ND Filter to the artificial darkening of
An Alternative for serious photographers, a so-called ND Filter provides. This is placed in front of the lens and darkens the image. To the camera this is compensated with a longer exposure time.
- ND filters in different Strengths. The number of the Filter (e.g., "ND8") specifies the factor by which darkens the image. Accordingly, the shutter speed of the camera in this case is extended to the 8-fold duration in contrast to the exposure without a Filter.
- Please note that when buying a screw-on ND Filter is not necessarily the diameter. This you must select the suitable to the size of your lens.
Long exposure during the day
For more Creative ideas to Work with long-time exposure we have in this practical tip for you.
