Not sure how to get the best results taking photo's of the "Snow".
Jul 2, 2013 10:05:07 #
Underwaterant wrote:
When exposing for pure white, all br cameras will... (show quote)
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Good explanation underwaterant,but a bit of confusion about "close down stops" when of course opening the lens or adding shutter time was meant.
Jul 2, 2013 10:17:37 #
OP:
Snow scenes...Can anyone help.?
1.) "...grab a grey card and set a custom white balance.."
2.) "...If your camera can be set up to take sets of bracketed exposures, I recommend you use the feature, setting up for under and over by 1 to 2 stops."
3.) Just set your EV levels up 3/4 to 1 stop
4.) So, whatever the camera's IE is, you MUST close down stops ("f" value), (usually 2 full stops)
5.) I use exposure compensation of 1 1/2 to 2 stops over
6.) I'd suggest exposure compensation of from +1 to +2 stops,
7.) Does your camer have a 'snow scene' mode? Use it!!!
And I get ragged on by certain folks for suggesting that buying a hand held light meter is a good suggestion? :)
Snow scenes...Can anyone help.?
1.) "...grab a grey card and set a custom white balance.."
2.) "...If your camera can be set up to take sets of bracketed exposures, I recommend you use the feature, setting up for under and over by 1 to 2 stops."
3.) Just set your EV levels up 3/4 to 1 stop
4.) So, whatever the camera's IE is, you MUST close down stops ("f" value), (usually 2 full stops)
5.) I use exposure compensation of 1 1/2 to 2 stops over
6.) I'd suggest exposure compensation of from +1 to +2 stops,
7.) Does your camer have a 'snow scene' mode? Use it!!!
And I get ragged on by certain folks for suggesting that buying a hand held light meter is a good suggestion? :)
Jul 2, 2013 10:50:44 #
Yes! And rightly so! Some of these replies are by people who haven't learned to use their camera meters,others a bit thoughtless. Of course you had to learn your incident meter too didn't you? And when people sing,do they sing only one note? Would you advise a math student to use a calculator?
There is one thing that separates a photographer from a snapshooter and that is learning to use a camera,THINKING,
not P&S and "hope for the best".
So why don't you tell them how to use their built-in camera meters instead of sending them off on some other "fork in the road"?
There is one thing that separates a photographer from a snapshooter and that is learning to use a camera,THINKING,
not P&S and "hope for the best".
So why don't you tell them how to use their built-in camera meters instead of sending them off on some other "fork in the road"?
Jul 2, 2013 10:54:12 #
Hey look folks, if you REALLY have a hard time exposing snow and white bridal gowns get yourself a nice gray card!!
(It works for anything else as well including licorice sticks and your black cat.)
(It works for anything else as well including licorice sticks and your black cat.)
Jul 2, 2013 10:57:49 #
jenny wrote:
Yes! And rightly so! Some of these replies are by people who haven't learned to use their camera meters,others a bit thoughtless.
Lol...I don't know how you know that they don't know what they are talking about....I wonder which one is clueless about what to do?
Can you point to the advice that's off the mark?
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Of course you had to learn your incident meter too didn't you?
Sure, I took it out of the box. I pushed the button and read what it said and then I set my camera up accordingly.
Why is this relevant to my comment exactly?
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And when people sing,do they sing only one note? Would you advise a math student to use a calculator?
There is one thing that separates a photographer from a snapshooter and that is learning to use a camera,THINKING,
not P&S and "hope for the best".
There is one thing that separates a photographer from a snapshooter and that is learning to use a camera,THINKING,
not P&S and "hope for the best".
None of this rant has anything to do with my point..I'll skip it.
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So why don't you tell them how to use their built-in camera meters instead of sending them off on some other "fork in the road"?
So why don't you tell them how to use their built-in camera meters instead of sending them off on some other "fork in the road"?
Because it's a good, solid, viable solution (incident metering) that really helps people to learn about metering, understand metering, and get better at predicting how the light will affect their exposure...instead of the conflicting voodoo advice that gets thrown about here. The fact is...a meter is precise and repeatable...something that the shoot-guess-chimp method certainly is not.
But of course, I've said exactly this about a dozen times in previous exchanges with you...I had hoped you wouldn't use the same tired arguments.
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Jul 2, 2013 11:33:38 #
rpavich wrote:
Yes....rant.
You do seem to rant a lot don't you.10111 msgs. must be some record for ranting and never getting the point. You nip at my heels like your silly avatar. :) :)
Jul 2, 2013 11:35:05 #
BTW, your 3 yrs. experience with photography qualifies you to try to teach anyone else?
Jul 2, 2013 11:36:24 #
jenny wrote:
You do seem to rant a lot don't you.10111 msgs. must be some record for ranting and never getting the point. You nip at my heels like your silly avatar. :) :)
Yawn...anything constructive to add to the discussion or is this your typical insult fest we are going to be treated to?
I pointed out the conflicting advice given (actually at the start of the thread) and suggested that a meter is a good alternative to trying to wade through the conflicting anecdotal advice given.
Simple enough?
You may have the last word, I'm sure what I've intended to illustrate has been illustrated just fine.
Jul 2, 2013 11:52:48 #
Jul 2, 2013 11:59:27 #
There are lots of ways to do this, get a reading from the palm of your hand for example, or, if you have a blue sky and no clouds, get a reading from the sky (sun in your back), that will give you good exposures 99% of times. Or take a normal reading and use exposure compensation accordingly (probably opening at least by one full stop).
Jul 2, 2013 16:17:47 #
RichieC
Loc: Adirondacks
JoeV wrote:
Good advice so far. One quibble. Yes, auto white... (show quote)
I have several large zip lock bags and some dry scrap desiccant bags stored in my camera bag, before entering a warm environment from a cold one, slip camera in zip lock bag and seal, condensation will form on bag instead of camera-lenses, etc.
Jul 2, 2013 17:24:02 #
djtravels wrote:
I think the exact opposite is true. You will need to underexpose, or set your EV 1 to 1-1/2 below normal. Shoot EARLY or LATE. Use a CPL. Purple in the shadows is good. :-D :-D DJT
Underexposing will make the white snow darker.
Jul 2, 2013 17:30:33 #
Karenn wrote:
Visiting my son in a few weeks in Jindabyne which is part of the Snowy Mountains in Australia, and I want to get the right advise for taking shots of the snow..... What things to check for with the camera and settings etc. I have also been told that the batteries flatten quickly in the cold climate. Can anyone help.
When going from a warm climate to cold, or vise verse, put it in a plastic bag for about 30 min. and the condensation will end up on the plastic bag.
Don't be afraid to use a flash.
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