Daylight overpowering my sensor
Jun 23, 2012 20:19:50 #
I have a difficult time in full sunlight with my Canon bridge - it leaves some parts of every image blown out or nearly so. (Yes, I know, change the setting or time of day); there are too many good images sitting in the bright sun to pass up! Until I upgrade or acquire a ND filter (Or just a polarizer?) is there a way to stop down without losing too much detail? Or am I doomed to my wife being a PP Widow?
Original shot
Closeup with PP(Different method)
Jun 23, 2012 21:00:21 #
You could provide some shade with an umbrella, a piece of poster board or a diffuser. On camera settings are faster shutter speed, lower ISO and.or smaller aperture.
Jun 24, 2012 02:48:15 #
Ugly Jake wrote:
I have a difficult time in full sunlight with my Canon bridge - it leaves some parts of every image blown out or nearly so. (Yes, I know, change the setting or time of day); there are too many good images sitting in the bright sun to pass up! Until I upgrade or acquire a ND filter (Or just a polarizer?) is there a way to stop down without losing too much detail? Or am I doomed to my wife being a PP Widow?
I really like the second one. It is a little dark but i think it is very pretty
Jun 24, 2012 02:55:47 #
There are many types of collapsible reflectors that can double as shades - shading at times is as important as lighting - like shade instead if fill flash. JMHO
Jun 24, 2012 08:42:22 #
What ISO are you using? What shutter speed & lens openings?
IF you're ALWAYS getting over exposed shots in sunlight, SOMEthing is not set quite right on your camera. It could be as simple as having the exposure compensation turned on & set to increase your exposure.
Good luck!
IF you're ALWAYS getting over exposed shots in sunlight, SOMEthing is not set quite right on your camera. It could be as simple as having the exposure compensation turned on & set to increase your exposure.
Good luck!
Jun 24, 2012 08:51:40 #
As Harvey mentioned, you can get and use the fold up car shades for a very reasonable cost!! or you can even make one out of PVC pipe and a coupe dollars of thin material. The car shades are super!! and only a few bucks- fold up nicely!!
Jun 24, 2012 09:43:05 #
twowindsbear wrote:
What ISO are you using? What shutter speed & lens openings?
IF you're ALWAYS getting over exposed shots in sunlight, SOMEthing is not set quite right on your camera. It could be as simple as having the exposure compensation turned on & set to increase your exposure.
Good luck!
IF you're ALWAYS getting over exposed shots in sunlight, SOMEthing is not set quite right on your camera. It could be as simple as having the exposure compensation turned on & set to increase your exposure.
Good luck!
Naw, it's just 12.7 megapixels crammed onto a Canon crop sensor - they leak over into each other. That, and the .jpg processing logic.
Jun 24, 2012 10:30:12 #
Ugly Jakes' suggestion is what I use on the fly.
Fold up nice and you can get them in a wide varity of solors, Blue, gold, silver etc. The car shade folds up nicely to pack in my camera bag. for only a few dollars try one.
Great on the go but not a substitute for pro still shots but afforadable for on the run. If you put a tear in it toss it buy another. Good for a start and gives you an idea which reflective color you may want to purchase in the future,,,,,,,,,
Fold up nice and you can get them in a wide varity of solors, Blue, gold, silver etc. The car shade folds up nicely to pack in my camera bag. for only a few dollars try one.
Great on the go but not a substitute for pro still shots but afforadable for on the run. If you put a tear in it toss it buy another. Good for a start and gives you an idea which reflective color you may want to purchase in the future,,,,,,,,,
Jun 24, 2012 10:37:43 #
Are you using live-view?
I carry a piece of tracing paper when doing macro. If it is not enough, I just fold it until it is. It works well for diffusing bright sunlight.
I carry a piece of tracing paper when doing macro. If it is not enough, I just fold it until it is. It works well for diffusing bright sunlight.
Jun 24, 2012 11:28:40 #
The images are good. Particularly the 3rd. You mentioned a polarizing filter, it has an effect somewhat like what you want but it is an iffy thing. Still worth the try. I like the subdued background as the boards add little.
Jun 24, 2012 11:48:21 #
sjbegres
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
cj wrote:
Ugly Jakes' suggestion is what I use on the fly.
Fold up nice and you can get them in a wide varity of solors, Blue, gold, silver etc. The car shade folds up nicely to pack in my camera bag. for only a few dollars try one.
Great on the go but not a substitute for pro still shots but afforadable for on the run. If you put a tear in it toss it buy another. Good for a start and gives you an idea which reflective color you may want to purchase in the future,,,,,,,,,
Fold up nice and you can get them in a wide varity of solors, Blue, gold, silver etc. The car shade folds up nicely to pack in my camera bag. for only a few dollars try one.
Great on the go but not a substitute for pro still shots but afforadable for on the run. If you put a tear in it toss it buy another. Good for a start and gives you an idea which reflective color you may want to purchase in the future,,,,,,,,,
CJ, how and under what circumstances do you use the car shade? Just curious.
Thanks. sherrill
Jun 24, 2012 13:05:15 #
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Jun 24, 2012 16:25:47 #
RWCRNC wrote:
Don't what you did, but love the PP on 2 & 3
Using Faststone viewer for PP, I adjusted the Light, lowered the shadows about 30%, and cranked the highlights down about 90 % !!
Boosted contrast about 6, and saturation about + 2. Then did small adjustments to the levels on low end and high end.
It renders a little dark, but with a lot of contrast, and I think it resonates on the eye.
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