Long Exposures
Jul 31, 2012 12:06:36 #
bullfrogs wrote:
It seems with a lot of cameras and other equipment made overseas there is a language barrier that hides in the ability of other cultures to have sufficient words in their language to translate in to our English. I wonder if they wind up picking a word that is close enough to convey the message??
Nawwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bullfrogs
Nawwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bullfrogs
There is definitely a language barrier between Asia and the West.
Jul 31, 2012 17:11:24 #
jerryc41 wrote:
If you don't have decent ND filters, you'll need some. Check here, too. http://www.alexwisephotography.net/blog/2010/02/16/guide-to-daytime-long-exposures/
Luthien wrote:
I'd like to try long exposure photography for a change but every time I try my images turn out either over exposed or very dull.
Could anyone give me some tips and point me in the right direction please?
Could anyone give me some tips and point me in the right direction please?
If you don't have decent ND filters, you'll need some. Check here, too. http://www.alexwisephotography.net/blog/2010/02/16/guide-to-daytime-long-exposures/
Thanks for the link :)
Just as a side point, I predominately shoot waterfall photography when the weather is overcast and miserable. The overcast weather creates a nice diffused light which means you almost can get away without needing any filters as the conditions are quite dark anyway. But I still tend to use filters anyway especially the circular polariser which loses lose 2 stops (or 1-1/2 stops with some brands) and reduces glare. Try avoid taking photographs of waterfalls during sunny days as this will be difficult to get the 'mistic' effect of the water that comes from a long exposure and you will also get an uneven light throughout the scene. Apologies for the self plug but more on that here - http://www.alexwisephotography.net/blog/2011/11/16/how-to-photograph-waterfalls-tutorial/
Happy to answer any questions :)
Jul 31, 2012 17:21:20 #
Lazy Old Coot wrote:
You will find an explanation here:Nikonian, While you're in an educational mode, I wonder if you would explain the difference between a linear polarized filter and a circular polarized filter for me?
FAQ: Photographic Filters
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26502-1.html
Jul 31, 2012 17:29:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Canon got this right! Av = Aperture value, since it is technically not a measurement, but a ratio; and Tv = Time value, which is understandable, since only the camera shutter has anything to do with time.We had a discussion about this a week ago because of Canon's use of their terms "Av" and "Tv".
I must admit confusion when I first saw a Canon dial, as I misinterpreted Tv as Time variable, and Av as Aperture variable, just the opposite of proper nomenclature.
Jul 31, 2012 18:49:06 #
Luthien wrote:
I have a tripod and a gorillapod. I used the gorillapod to try and get a picture of some running water at the beach, but it was a really sunny day and I realise now was doing too long an exposure with the wrong aperture.
I practised a bit today pouring wine into a glass, and seemed to get the effect I was after...I'm getting there, just need to try it outside now.
Thanks for all your help!
I practised a bit today pouring wine into a glass, and seemed to get the effect I was after...I'm getting there, just need to try it outside now.
Thanks for all your help!
I also like the idea of the wine :-D,cause you have to empty the glass before the next shot!!! The only problem I can see is after a few bottles one might loose his perspective of why he's pouring the wine!! :thumbup:
Jul 31, 2012 18:59:30 #
deej wrote:
quote=Luthien I have a tripod and a gorillapod. I... (show quote)
Okay! Okay! Just don't whine about it. :D
Aug 1, 2012 00:11:09 #
Nikonian, Thank you so much. Now I know a good deal more than I did before, but I also now know that I knew even less then than I thought I did. Circular polarizer's are, for me at least, very difficult to understand, but at least now I do understand why linear polarizer's can't be used on digital cameras. Thanks again! ........ Coot
Nikonian72 wrote:
FAQ: Photographic Filters
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26502-1.html
Lazy Old Coot wrote:
You will find an explanation here:Nikonian, While you're in an educational mode, I wonder if you would explain the difference between a linear polarized filter and a circular polarized filter for me?
FAQ: Photographic Filters
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26502-1.html
Aug 1, 2012 09:59:53 #
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Nikonian72 wrote:
FAQ: Photographic Filters
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26502-1.html
Lazy Old Coot wrote:
You will find an explanation here:Nikonian, While you're in an educational mode, I wonder if you would explain the difference between a linear polarized filter and a circular polarized filter for me?
FAQ: Photographic Filters
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26502-1.html
Might I add to you Nikonian 72, you are so informative and so willing to help others that I want to thank you personally, for all of this information and the help you have offered to me and I know to others. That is not to dismiss all of you UHH readers who are so willing to offer help.... Thank you, thank you.
I also enjoy reading your comments in Macro shooting, for I love doing that also.
I am planning on purchasing the filter (ND) for my nikon D90, at Adorama, I was thinking of the B+W 110 because and asked the salesman which was better between the B+W or the Hoya NDX400 and he encouraged the Hoya because of better glass... (I want to capture the eerie water look during the day light. Yes I can shoot the soft water look, during the day, but I would like to try even eerier... ). So the question will the Hoya give me a better shot than the B+W will? I definitely like the price of the Hoya but money is limited and I don't want to do this twice.
Thank you and happy shooting.
Aug 2, 2012 02:32:24 #
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