Diwali is all about capturing the glittering home decorations, colorful rangolis, burning lamps and fireworks in the sky on camera. But sometimes even with a good quality smartphone the night pictures don’t come out as we want. Sometimes the photos get blurred and sometimes their details disappear due to the bright brightness of lamps and lights. In such a situation, a phone with a good camera alone is not enough. It is also necessary to know about some of its settings.
If your smartphone has Pro or Manual mode, you can change settings like ISO, shutter speed and exposure as per your preference. It can help in taking good pictures even in low light. Let’s know 6 important tips which will be useful for you on Diwali.
Take great photos with night mode
Night mode is a good option for taking photos of lamps, rangoli and home decorations at night. In some phones this feature is also available in the name of low-light mode. It helps to capture more details in low light. However, avoid shaking the phone while taking photos. You can also use a tripod for better results. Keep in mind that this mode can create blur in photos of people walking or moving objects.
Change ISO and shutter speed in Pro mode
If you want to control the camera settings yourself, you can try the Pro mode. To photograph lamps at night, start with an ISO between 100-400. Increasing the ISO makes the photo brighter, but setting the ISO too high can cause a grainy appearance in the photo.
At the same time, the shutter speed determines how long the camera will capture the light. When taking still lamp photographs using a tripod, you can try a speed of 1/4 to 1 second. Avoid slow shutter speeds when taking photos handheld.
Reduce exposure to avoid excessive glare
Sometimes the light from lamps and LED lights is so bright that the actual details are not visible in the photo. To avoid this, tap the subject on the screen and lower the exposure slightly. You can try settings from -0.3 to -1 EV. Take photos at different levels to see which shows the best light.
Follow this trick to take photos of fireworks
Place your phone on a tripod to take beautiful pictures of fireworks. In Pro mode keep the ISO 100-200 and set the shutter speed between 1/2 to 2 seconds. With the help of this, streaks of light created by firecrackers in the sky can be captured. Use manual focus to focus on distant fireworks. If these options are not available you can try night mode or long exposure mode.
Keep these things in mind while making videos
To record Diwali videos, you can choose 4K 30fps or 1080p 30fps setting. Avoid shooting video at 60fps in low light, as this may result in less light being recorded per frame. To maintain good video quality, lower the exposure slightly and use OIS or EIS stabilization. Instead of digital zoom, shoot video by getting closer to the subject.
Clean the camera lens before taking a photo
Don’t forget to clean the phone’s camera lens before taking a photo. Dust or fingerprints on the lens can cause dimming and glare around lights at night. Therefore, clean the lens thoroughly with a soft cloth.
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