Have you tried a slower shutter/longer exposure with tripod and a 2 second delay.
Edit:
Another tip: shoot it outside! Plenty of light outside.
I know from talking to Mitch and Russell that they would like such a series of classes as well.
The Embedded Workshop series once a month on Wednesdays is not meant for the beginner, though once you understand the basics, you can keep up with some effort.
I have never attended to recent Programming Electronics with Arduino classes on Thursday nights. I get the impression that it is an online course with someone in the classroom tutoring and answering questions. That may be the best option until we get a real beginnerās class.
OK, thanks for the input. Iāll reach out to that instructor.
What exactly are you shooting? Was it jewelry?
I think your issue comes down to the lens. If you are shooting jewelry, you probably want to use a macro lens. The larger the focal length on a zoom lens the shallower the DOP gets. If you are pushing it to the max at 300mm, you may be at the DOP limit.
Like @Rolando_Sustaita1 said, shoot outside if you can. Plenty of light to avoid the noise from high ISO.
PM me, Iād be happy to try and troubleshoot this in person with you.
So did anybody skip the super exciting member meeting to attend the Arduino class?
John, I think you would like my Programming Electronics with Arduino class. Designed for an absolute beginner with no electronics or programming background. I have been trying to book on Thursday but this Next week had to schedule on Friday because Thursday was full.
Module 1: Introduction and Familiarization
Course Introduction
Hardware Overview
Download and Install the Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE and Sketch Overview
Understanding Arduino Syntax
Module 2: Basics
Understanding and Using Variables
Blink an LED
Challenge Discussion
digitalRead() and Serial Port Communication
Challenge Discussion
analogRead() and Serial Port Communications
Challenge Discussion
Reading Analog Pins and Converting the Input to a Voltage
Challenge Discussion
Fade an LED with Pulse Width Modulation using analogWrite()
Challenge Discussion
Module 3: Control
If-Else Statement, Comparison Operators and Conditions
Challenge Discussion
For Loop Iteration
Challenge Discussion
How to Use Arrays
Challenge Discussion
Switch Case Statement and Using a Keyboard for Data Collection
Challenge Discussion
While Statement
Challenge Discussion
Module 4: Digital
Blink an LED Without using the delay() Function
Challenge Discussion
Using Buttons
Challenge Discussion
State Change Detection and the Modulo Operator
Challenge Discussion
Debouncing a Button
Challenge Discussion
Module 5: Analog
Analog I/O and Serial Communications
Challenge Discussion
Analog Input
Challenge Discussion
Calibration
Challenge Discussion
Smoothing Data
Challenge Discussion
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That is correct John. I have found with Free Classes you cannot keep a constant group on the same page, Attendance varies so you end up with people at various skill levels and the class always fails as the instructor is dragged down to the lowest common denominator. The idea of using professional grade self paced videos comes from modeling the nodeschool concept where people with a like interest meetup to learn.
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Four people Attended the class
Russell Ward
Nick Sainz
Adam Oas
Henry Williams
Henry was on his second attendance the other three were first time.
I was able to get through the first 2 modules in about an hour with some basic assistance in getting software loaded from David. Itās a generally convenient time for me, except that it interferes with the member meeting. Either way, Thanks!
Hi Adam. Thanks for the feedback. Next week was so booked up I had to schedule on Friday.
I was talking to @themitch22 and @axeonos last night, and I may teach a 3D printing course at some point; however, based on the interest here, I think my first course will be photography. Iāll try to nail down a date this weekend.
Based on @drieweās input for his Arduino class, I think Iāll structure the class to accommodate the skill levels of whoever shows up.
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This sounds great, I didnāt realize it was for newbies!
You say another is on Friday May 20th? I may be able to make that date, but Iām not seeing it on the event calendar.
Thanks for offering this!
I just submitted it today. Based on my experience Gus will get a chance to update that this evening.
Hi John, I updated the Wiki to clarify at the beginning that the objective of the course is to prepare students for the monthly Embedded Workshop.
I am requesting to move from Friday to Wed and also use the interactive. I just made that request so I am not sure when it will show up in the calendar. I hope that is not a problem. Going forward I am going to request wed in the interactive with the exception of the week that Rusty and Jim have the Embedded Class.
I only shoot with tripod and remote trigger (and usually a neutral grey card unless Iām feeling particularly lazy).
I read the event description and it says ābring a laptopā. Does that need to be a Windoze machine?
Thanks. Chris
Windows, Mac or chromebook
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You can use Arduino with Mac. Not much different at all in my experience. Thatās actually what I use.