How can i take a pic of candle lite in dark?

Question

i have a nikon d40 and have tried some settings but its not coming clear...

Answer 1

The problem is the movement of the flame and the camera is not sure where to focus.  If you use manual focus- you are going to have the same problem- you will focus and when the flame flickers, it is going to move.  So this is going to call for a very high shutter speed  and as wide aperture as you can get.  I would start with the highest shutter speed and the widest aperture I could get then bracket down until you are satisfied.  

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I set the camera on P mode just to see what it would do- got proper exposure but the candles are not sharp.  

Answer 2

yes, just don't use a flash

Answer 3

use a tripod and experiment with the shutter speed and do not use a flash. if you do not have a tripod set the iso higher to help steady the camera.  

Answer 4

Not clear sounds like camera movement.

Set your camera on aperture priority and put it on a tripod .... then press the shutter release ..