Canon rebel xti need help taking photos Yes i new to this.

[Kevin_Fayette_Pa.]

This is a photo (supposed to be a photo) i tried to get A photo of the city lights at night but as you can see i had no luck. Is the photo the way it is because i need a remote control to prevent camera shaking. I was using a Tamron 300 zoom. ANY HELP PLEASE

 

[Gord SW Ont]

Well that sure seems to be camera shake.

So I'd say that you need a "solid" tripod with a lense like that and while a remote might be best you could try the built-in timer. Also if your camera has a mirror lockup you might want to use that as well.

You should be able to do better than that particular image.

Good luck!

 

[Kevin_Fayette_Pa.]

Gord
Thanks, I will try the built-in timer and yes it has a mirror lockup I am still learning so i not sure what i am doing i guess it will take some time.
just to let you know i order a Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch. Maybe one day i will be able to get a good photo of the moon

THANK YOU AGAIN

 

[Kevin_Fayette_Pa.]

2nd attempt used self time this time because of the shakes . but the photo is still not clear what can i try now.
thanks

 

[Gord SW Ont]

Not sure exactly what your expectations are but for the equipment and scene that looks like a reasonably accurate photo.

If you want a more lit downtown type photo I think the subject matter is wrong ... needs a more lit up scene (that is, more ambient light versus the point light sources). Your photo seems reasonably sharp (look a very small light spots ... they are somewhat blown but not "very" blurred). If you want the overall scene to be lighter you have to expose longer but as I'm sure you know this will really blow out all your point light sources or highlights even more.

If you're determined to use that particular scene why not try two, or more, photos at different exposures and try to make a composite in an image processing program???