Post processing question
Aug 28, 2016 10:56:14 #
When you get caught outside in a bright summer sunny day and the light is bright and extreme what is your best remedy to handle the harsh light? This needs to be handled in both the camera and in post processing. Here is an example of the typical unprocessed photo I'm talking about. I typically underexpose and photoshop the devil out of it. I obviously have more F-stops of light then the camera can handle. I am shooting with a D7100. I am anxious to hear what my fellow hogs think.
Good shooting
Good shooting
Aug 28, 2016 11:12:34 #
portcragin wrote:
When you get caught outside in a bright summer sun... (show quote)
CP filter on sunny dayz. Don't leave home without it.
Aug 28, 2016 11:14:32 #
Aug 28, 2016 11:18:07 #
portcragin wrote:
When you get caught outside in a bright summer sun... (show quote)
Meter for the highlights. Exposure compensation for shadows. Challenging scene.
Aug 28, 2016 11:19:30 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
Photoshop the devil out of it? Seems like some very basic Lightroom edits can handle this situation. Just don't blow out the highlights and you're set.
Aug 28, 2016 11:24:07 #
shooting info: F-8, 1/400 ISO 800, (Lens 28-70, 2.8 Nikon)
good shooting
good shooting
Aug 28, 2016 11:32:11 #
Another challenge is this is not a static picture so you need to set your camera before the shot. Different wings have different colors and many of them brightly colored and of course you want to preserve the colors.
Good Shooting
Good Shooting
Aug 28, 2016 11:35:31 #
On such a bright day, why on Earth would you want to shoot at ISO 800? I am very curious.
Aug 28, 2016 11:41:29 #
Aug 28, 2016 13:11:33 #
tainkc wrote:
On such a bright day, why on Earth would you want to shoot at ISO 800? I am very curious.
Thats kinda my thought...awfully high ISO...
Aug 28, 2016 13:12:51 #
portcragin wrote:
F-8 at a 400th.
Good shooting
Good shooting
The image is over-exposed. You could have dropped that ISO a couple of notches and had a much more appealing photo.
Aug 28, 2016 13:30:38 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The image is over-exposed. You could have dropped that ISO a couple of notches and had a much more appealing photo.
I was reading the responses and wondering when someone would say it was overexposed. And it isn't like there is important shadow detail that needs to be saved. The OP said there were too many stops of light for his camera, but less ISO or a higher shutter speed would easily do the trick.
Aug 28, 2016 14:05:42 #
Aug 28, 2016 14:36:21 #
portcragin wrote:
shooting info: F-8, 1/400 ISO 800, (Lens 28-70, 2.8 Nikon)
good shooting
good shooting
I am a little confused by the settings for your shot...actually you have lots of aperture left to close down the light a little...my D7100 goes to f/32...thats an extreme...but you have plenty of room to play with. The ISO of 800 confuses me a lot. When shooting in light like this I would set my max ISO to 200 or so. You could also pop the shutter up to 6-800.
Its just going to be trial and error.
Just a thought.
Aug 28, 2016 14:49:59 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
I also find it quite challenging to photograph in a bright summer sunny day when the light is very harsh. Take a look at this article it might help.
http://www.mdavid.com.au/photography/harshlight.shtml
http://www.mdavid.com.au/photography/harshlight.shtml
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