apparent streaking caused by movements of a subject or panning camera with it during exposure
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What camera feature to look for to capture moving subjects clearly?
I'm a beginner to photography.
I want take pictures of moving objects clearly. Which feature should I look for while buying a camera?
What setting is needed to click blur moving object and also ...
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Moving subject picture [duplicate]
Can anyone please explain me how to achieve this kind of pictures?
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How do I find the right motion blur/depth of field trade off in sports photography?
I could be wrong but when doing sports photography I'm always thinking about the following trade off:
A fast shutter speed to freeze the action.
A small(er) aperture to increase DOF and thus ...
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Why is this aerial picture of an airplane in flight not blurry?
So this might be more a physics question but I was wondering why the plane isn't blurry in this satellite photo? I am assuming the its traveling quite fast!
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How can I reduce blur with a point and shoot camera, without flash?
I'm a beginner photographer and I was wondering how to freeze moments of time without having to resort to using flash or tripods.
I use a Sony HX200V and it basically only renders jpeg images. I have ...
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What is the “Rule of 600” in astrophotography?
This question mentions the "Rule of 600" for avoiding star-trails in astrophotography.
What is this rule?
How was it derived?
How should it be applied?
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Favourable characteristics of robotics research camera?
I use Imaging Source CCD firewire digital cameras to capture video streams for use in robotics research. These cameras are reasonably priced and performance is (from my perspective) decent. ...
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What can I do to freeze motion in imperfect conditions?
I want to shoot a photo that freezes the motion in action. I have the aperture wide open, shutter speed is as long as I can have it and still freeze the motion, the light I cannot control (e.g., ...
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What program can blur a photo to show motion?
I have a picture in the woods of a path. I want to blur the woods so they look like they are being run by really fast, not just plain blurry. The best analogy I can think of is like cars look on ...
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Device to allow camera to rotate on an axis that runs down the center of the lens?
Recently I've been playing around with some longer exposures during which I rotate the camera in a way that, if structured, would have the axis running down the center of the lens. Here is one such ...
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How “slow” can I take a picture at a boxing match?
I'm to take pictures at a boxing match, probably under low lights conditions.
My plan is to set the camera on a fixed shutter speed, and the let the camera automatically set aperture and ISO. But ...
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Can anyone recommend *freeware* to reduce motion blur by deconvolution?
Can anyone please recommend free (preferably also portable i.e. no need to install) software for Windows XP or later to improve image quality of large (12 megapixel) terrestrial (not astronomical) ...
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Focus problem vs. motion blur vs. camera shake - how to tell the difference?
I'm not sure if the title of the question captures what I mean, but it's hard to be succint in the space allowed.
Suppose you have a picture that is not as sharp as you think it should/could be. ...
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How can I reduce “ghost images” of water droplets?
I am interested in taking the photo of spray of droplets. I also want to measure their size. I have captured a streak-type image of each and every water droplet coming from the nozzle.
If you observe ...
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Can you recommend any resources about dance photography?
My main focus area in photography is dance; and at that mostly social dancing.
This usually means:
spontaneous action, no way to stage anything or prepare beyond being "in the moment and very ...
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What is the shutter speed needed to stop motion?
I find that taking pictures where the subject is in motion (people, pets, toy helicopters)
I get a blur where there is movement.
On the other hand I see images of a drop of water in free fall in ...
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How can I make good fountain/waterfall photos?
I have a Canon Digital EOS Rebel XT camera, and I wonder how you could take photos of moving water like rivers, waterfalls and fountains...
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What features should I look for in a DSLR to shoot live bands?
I'm trying to work out which DSLR to buy. One of my main use cases is photographing live bands in dimly lit bars. This often involves fast movement (particularly drummers) as well as low light. Which ...
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Can I capture motion-trails with a point-and-shoot camera?
Is it possible to capture motion trails (like throwing a ball or running) using a camera like the Nikon Coolpix S70?
If so, how do I do it?
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What is the best technique for long-exposure photography in good light?
Can anyone offer any tips on achieving long exposures (with the intention of blurring water, clouds etc)?
