SHOOTING IN M MODE
Nov 7, 2016 21:00:39 #
sb wrote:
The camera did not prevent him from adjusting the aperture - that is the setting it gave him with the exposure that he set. Was the ISO also in auto mode, or was there a set ISO? Maybe it was trying to set the correct exposure. He might be better off getting a neutral density filter.
He was in manual. The camera is not to set anything.
Nov 8, 2016 03:35:36 #
The F-stop and shutter speed variables are set according to the amount of light available determined by the cameras image processor. The more light available gives a wider range in f-stop and shutter speed. The amount of light available in your shot limited the range to f 16 at 1 second exposure. Trying setting the camera to shutter priority instead of manual and see if you get the same f 16 reading (under similar lighting condition and same shutter speed)? If the same reading, your cameras imagery and processor is setting the parameters and is working normally. Happy Shooting!!!
Nov 8, 2016 09:20:53 #
Davet wrote:
Alan, I have a B&W ND 0.9 and so what do you suggest I play around with if I want to get the water blur affect? What speed setting and aperture
setting would you suggest I start out with? Let's say I am filming the ocean waves crashing into the shore.
setting would you suggest I start out with? Let's say I am filming the ocean waves crashing into the shore.
Dave, I tried this once with a 3 second exposure, and the effect was very subtle; less than the typical water "blur." I can't remember what ND I as using. It might have been a 4. With a ND10, my guess would be to start with 3 sec and go up from there in 2 second increments until you get the amount of blur you like best. I would shoot in Shutter priority, and let the camera set the aperture. I think it's a trial and error thing the first time, but shouldn't take long to figure out. There are no doubt other members here who have more experience with this technique and who can give you better advice, but that's my take.
Hope this is helpful. >Alan
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