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::jeenie11
09/11/08 12:15 AM GMT
is there someone out there who might have some tips on good techniques for this. (settings) thanks.
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::third_eye
09/11/08 6:48 PM GMT
Depending on what type of wave shot you're looking for I tend to use a high shutter speed, continual focus mode, expanded (but not full) focus area, and an ISO of 200-400.

Also, it helps to spend a few minutes watching the waves. See where, how, and when they break, and then try to catch a good one.
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::jeenie11
09/12/08 6:25 AM GMT
thanks! i'll give it a try!
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::twinkel
09/14/08 9:40 AM GMT
just keep taking photos of the waves and there always be some good ones, that's how I do it.:))
A good photo of a wave is most of the time a lucky shot.
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+philcUK
09/14/08 4:18 PM GMT
as rob pointed out - it depends on what you want - if you want to 'freeze' the action then you need a fast ISO and aperture or even use flash fill if you're in close. for a 'dreamier' effect - especially if the waves are broken up with rocks - long exposures work really well.
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::jeenie11
09/15/08 6:18 AM GMT
thank you! jen
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