Fog Camera Settings

mikemike · 02-05-2014, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by SkipperRi

When you get some great pictures you'll be a morning person.

As the guys mentioned, the solid tripod is first thing to success. And finding the right spot, with some source of light, sun, street lamps and so on. With that elements you can take more interesting and dramatic shots, but also assure better results in PP. Oh, one more thing, get a lot of coffee.

I am thinking when there is fog in the forecast I might pull an all nighter which is usually the only way I am up at dawn and functional.

SkipperRi · 02-05-2014, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by mikemike

I am thinking when there is fog in the forecast I might pull an all nighter which is usually the only way I am up at dawn and functional.

Practice is everything, my friend.

When you usually go up from warm bed?

johnyates · 02-05-2014, 12:25 PM

Fog has a tendency to soften. My inclination would be to crank up the ISO and let the resultant softness work with the image.

TaoMaas · 02-05-2014, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by Marty333

Hey guys thank you so much!!! I definitely am feeling more confident! I have an abandoned golf course behind my house so I was going to use that! And sadly there was no fog this morning! So I'll try again tomorrow!

You may already know this, but here's a quick tip on how to tell if there's going to be fog or not. The closer the temperature is to the dew point, the more fog you'll get. I used to check out the Weather Channel when they'd give the local info. They usually have the temperature and dew point listed. If they're within a couple of degrees of each other, get dressed and head out!

Marty333 · 02-05-2014, 07:40 PM

Wooh! Thanks for the fog tip! I'll have to check that out!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-06-2014, 08:14 AM

You can always find a convenient rock, wall fence or something around to place the camera on and use a remote to fire the shutter.

DeadJohn · 02-06-2014, 08:29 AM

Be prepared to use flash if your face comes out too dark compared to the foggy background. You might not need it, though. You can also use Lightroom or other software to selectively adjust the exposure later.

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02-05-2014, 11:43 AM	#16
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by SkipperRi When you get some great pictures you'll be a morning person. As the guys mentioned, the solid tripod is first thing to success. And finding the right spot, with some source of light, sun, street lamps and so on. With that elements you can take more interesting and dramatic shots, but also assure better results in PP. Oh, one more thing, get a lot of coffee. I am thinking when there is fog in the forecast I might pull an all nighter which is usually the only way I am up at dawn and functional.

02-05-2014, 11:48 AM	#17
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595	Originally posted by mikemike I am thinking when there is fog in the forecast I might pull an all nighter which is usually the only way I am up at dawn and functional. Practice is everything, my friend. When you usually go up from warm bed?

02-05-2014, 12:25 PM	#18
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,345	Fog has a tendency to soften. My inclination would be to crank up the ISO and let the resultant softness work with the image.

02-05-2014, 03:20 PM	#19
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by Marty333 Hey guys thank you so much!!! I definitely am feeling more confident! I have an abandoned golf course behind my house so I was going to use that! And sadly there was no fog this morning! So I'll try again tomorrow! You may already know this, but here's a quick tip on how to tell if there's going to be fog or not. The closer the temperature is to the dew point, the more fog you'll get. I used to check out the Weather Channel when they'd give the local info. They usually have the temperature and dew point listed. If they're within a couple of degrees of each other, get dressed and head out!

02-05-2014, 07:40 PM	#20
Marty333 New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Wooh! Thanks for the fog tip! I'll have to check that out!

02-06-2014, 08:14 AM	#21
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	You can always find a convenient rock, wall fence or something around to place the camera on and use a remote to fire the shutter.

02-06-2014, 08:29 AM	#22
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Be prepared to use flash if your face comes out too dark compared to the foggy background. You might not need it, though. You can also use Lightroom or other software to selectively adjust the exposure later.