shooting in bright sunlight
Apr 21, 2013 13:37:59 #
To all you uhh members.When shooting in bright sunlight what is your technique for seeing your exposure meter.We all know that sometimes this can be a problem.Almost 100% of the time I have a hat on (wide brim) sometimes I find my self using my hat.What other methods do members use?
Apr 21, 2013 14:20:25 #
Apr 21, 2013 14:50:18 #
That would be through the view finder.I can see it ok on live view.Sometimes when I am shooting sports events and looking through the view finder I have a hard time seeing the exposure meter.
Apr 21, 2013 19:27:23 #
I take it you are shooting in Manual and picking either the aperture or shutter speed then using the meter in the camera to set the one you didn't set first. Why not just put your camera in aperture or shutter speed priority and let the camera set the other. It will be the same as if you match up the dots or whatever your camera system does. Either way check the results in the monitor and adjust if need be. If you insist on using the meter so you can make the same settings that the camera will make get a big golf umbrella and have someone hold it while you meter. Just in my not so humble opinion, - Dave
Apr 21, 2013 20:02:42 #
al davis wrote:
That would be through the view finder.I can see it ok on live view.Sometimes when I am shooting sports events and looking through the view finder I have a hard time seeing the exposure meter.
And so we all experience things differently: one of the reasons I don't use live view is that in bright light I can't see what it says on the LCD screen, while I can see perfectly well what it says on the bottom strip inside the viewfinder.
(The other reason for using the viewfinder is that I like the added stability of pushing the camera against my face and tucking my elbows in tightly).
EstherP
Apr 21, 2013 21:00:27 #
Thank you for your input.I am shooting manual have been shooting manual for years.I like having total control over my shots also shoot raw.Sometimes if I take my hat and block the side of the camera where the light is coming that helps a lot.I posted this because I have seen some photographers use there hand,hat and even there coat.An umbrella would work just a little to big :lol: :lol: But not a bad idea.
Apr 21, 2013 21:12:39 #
Ester I have to agree we all see things differently.I shoot a lot of landscapes thats when I use live view the most.Almost 99% of the time I have my camera on a tripod when I shoot landscapes or the city here in Richmond.When I shoot events or sports I do not use live view action is way to fast. :D :D Maybe it is time to go see the eye doctor again :lol: :lol: Thank you for the input.
Apr 21, 2013 21:35:02 #
al davis wrote:
Ester I have to agree we all see things differently.I shoot a lot of landscapes thats when I use live view the most.Almost 99% of the time I have my camera on a tripod when I shoot landscapes or the city here in Richmond.When I shoot events or sports I do not use live view action is way to fast. :D :D Maybe it is time to go see the eye doctor again :lol: :lol: Thank you for the input.
Ha! Maybe you nailed it: I got new tri-focals about a month ago ;-)
As to manual, I have been setting everything manually for a while now, but only recently did some serious manual focusing. I'd been using the single point auto focus. The jury is still out on what I like better....
Still on the subject of bight light: I carry a small P&S in my handbag at all times, it doesn't have a viewfinder. And bright light is hopeless with that thing: If the sun doesn't shine on the screen from beside or behind me, it shines on my face and all I can see is that face on the screen, instead of the picture I want to shoot. Someone in another thread called it Point & Pray - that's exactly what it seems like ;-))
EstherP
Apr 21, 2013 22:22:34 #
I used live view 1 time and never looked back. The viewfinder is the way to go. Florida sunshine is a no go.
I do go to a shaded area to see a preview of what was shot.
I do go to a shaded area to see a preview of what was shot.
Apr 22, 2013 01:53:46 #
Apr 22, 2013 01:54:58 #
Thanks JR1, always helpful.
Apr 22, 2013 06:17:30 #
After attending a Death Valley workshop a couple years ago I now always carry an LCD 3x magnifier and try to use it on most shots. Have found that the number of keepers has risen dramatically since I started using this. It also nicely eliminates the issue of light falling on the Live View screen if that is the mode in use.
Very critical tool to check focus and review images. Essential for low light shooting and trying to achieve focus at night (e.g., stars). It does fold out of the way if desired. http://www.amazon.com/GGS-Perfect-Foldable-Viewfinder-Magnification/dp/B004HD3G6Q After you see the photos of it, keep in mind that while it's easy to leave it attached to the rear screen LCD for Live View shooting, it is just as convinient to wear it around your neck and put on the screen only when needed, such as to check focus of shot(s).
Very critical tool to check focus and review images. Essential for low light shooting and trying to achieve focus at night (e.g., stars). It does fold out of the way if desired. http://www.amazon.com/GGS-Perfect-Foldable-Viewfinder-Magnification/dp/B004HD3G6Q After you see the photos of it, keep in mind that while it's easy to leave it attached to the rear screen LCD for Live View shooting, it is just as convinient to wear it around your neck and put on the screen only when needed, such as to check focus of shot(s).
Apr 22, 2013 06:21:37 #
I wear a floppy brim hat the I got from REI. Gives me the shade I need when using the viewfinder.
Live view is another story. When I expect I'll want live view and it is sunny I'll take my Hoodman CinemaKit viewer. Mounts on the hot shoe and swings easily out of the way
Live view is another story. When I expect I'll want live view and it is sunny I'll take my Hoodman CinemaKit viewer. Mounts on the hot shoe and swings easily out of the way
Apr 22, 2013 06:48:35 #
I've never used one in the field, but did try one at a photo convention - a large rubber eye cup/shield, similar to the one in the randomly picked vid, below.
The one I tried at the convention really took you out of the surrounding world and totally into your viewfinder - good for composing, good for reading data.
Glasses' wearers might not have quite the same benefits as those who don't wear them.
I think most rotate for left and right-eyed users. Not sure how convenient the eye cup/shield would be for using on the fly when switching between landscape and portrait orientation.
http://www.hoodmanusa.com/products.asp?dept=1061
The one I tried at the convention really took you out of the surrounding world and totally into your viewfinder - good for composing, good for reading data.
Glasses' wearers might not have quite the same benefits as those who don't wear them.
I think most rotate for left and right-eyed users. Not sure how convenient the eye cup/shield would be for using on the fly when switching between landscape and portrait orientation.
http://www.hoodmanusa.com/products.asp?dept=1061
Apr 22, 2013 06:57:41 #
EstherP wrote:
And so we all experience things differently: one of the reasons I don't use live view is that in bright light I can't see what it says on the LCD screen, while I can see perfectly well what it says on the bottom strip inside the viewfinder.
(The other reason for using the viewfinder is that I like the added stability of pushing the camera against my face and tucking my elbows in tightly).
EstherP
(The other reason for using the viewfinder is that I like the added stability of pushing the camera against my face and tucking my elbows in tightly).
EstherP
Great answer :) :D :thumbup:
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