iyzmi

What are the correct setting the camera should be at when:
a) the only light around is from the moon/sky and you headlights and taillights
b) when you have the above + street lamps or something similar
c) when the sun is setting and you want a pic of your car with the sunset in the background or just the sunset colored sky as your background

I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering the proper way to do this because all my pictures come out crappy even when I set exposure all the way up and use a tripod.

jct

just leave the camera on auto if you just have a point and shoot digital camera

iyzmi

That doesn't work. I have a Kodak DX6490.

XB_BOB

first and most importantly use a tripod, the slightest wiggle will result in a bad shakey picture. Even when pushing the button on my tripod that shake is enough to blur so i use the ten second timer if i have to.

most cameras have a night time portrait function or a nighttime setting that doesnt use a flash.

try that and see if it works better

iyzmi

Tryed it already, it works just as bad as auto. I think it'll be better if I set the settings myself.

Oh, and I always use a tripod when trying to take night pics.

Neothin

without actually delving into the whole complicated mess of choosing your own aperture/exposure length/ISO setting, here's a quick rundown.

as said before, use a tripod.... i also recommend setting teh camera on a short timer so that the action of clicking the shutter doesnt shake the camera.
try and have the light source behind you, or at least between you and the subject. having the lgihts ource behindt he subject is a little tricky and a supplimental flash is necessary.
take as many pictures as you can. I cant stress this enough. You'll be really bummed when you think you got this awesome picture and then come to find out that once you upload it to your computer it's blurry. they're digital, aka FREE. take alot!