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Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « on: July 25, 2008, 02:49:13 PM » Author: Foxtronix
How can I take a photo of a lit fluorescent. All photos I took yet are blurry, even with the macro mode...  ???
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #1 on: July 25, 2008, 08:26:21 PM » Author: lite_lover
Are you using a tripod? The camera may have to be very still to get a clear pic.
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #2 on: July 25, 2008, 08:34:21 PM » Author: Foxtronix
I wanna say that the camera cannot focus the tube when lit (Very handy >:( )
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #3 on: July 26, 2008, 05:34:59 AM » Author: DimBulb
Can you focus first before lighting the lamp?
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #4 on: July 26, 2008, 10:32:14 AM » Author: Foxtronix
DumBulb: Yeah, no problem when the tube is not lit...
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #5 on: July 26, 2008, 08:07:12 PM » Author: Mr. Big
I don't think he's dum!  ;D
If you have seen my F15T8/WW lit the shot is very clear! I adjusted the exposure first, so it didn't come out as a white blob :D
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #6 on: August 09, 2008, 05:37:12 PM » Author: Foxtronix
Thanks guys, but finally I found why I can't and it's really simple: I was too close of the tube!  ;D
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #7 on: August 09, 2008, 07:58:04 PM » Author: lite_lover
There ya go!! Hopefully we will see your lit tubes!
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #8 on: October 26, 2008, 08:02:35 PM » Author: Foxtronix
I noticed my camera can't focus at all on magnetic-ballasted tubes, but it works fine with electronic-ballasted tubes. Anyway thanks for your help!
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Re: Taking photos of lit fluorescent tubes. « Reply #9 on: October 27, 2008, 12:57:08 AM » Author: SeanB~1
Also, try using forced flash, it may help. I have the same issue, and try to get focus on the side of the fitting, as most autofocus has problems with too much light.
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