Exposure
Nov 5, 2019 09:41:36 #
bbradford
Loc: Wake Forest NC
When taking a picture of a sunset and using 3 pictures at different exposures, so I can blend later, can I change aperture or shutter in each photo? Thanks for any advice. Bryan
Nov 5, 2019 09:51:24 #
Vary the Shutter speed only. This keeps the depth of field constant throughout the series.
—Bob
—Bob
bbradford wrote:
When taking a picture of a sunset and using 3 pictures at different exposures, so I can blend later, can I change aperture or shutter in each photo? Thanks for any advice. Bryan
Nov 5, 2019 09:54:19 #
bbradford wrote:
When taking a picture of a sunset and using 3 pictures at different exposures, so I can blend later, can I change aperture or shutter in each photo? Thanks for any advice. Bryan
It's better to use shutter because the depth of field will be consistent. Some light reading https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/high-dynamic-range.htm
Nov 5, 2019 09:57:25 #
Agree with them ^^^^^
I prefer to keep aperture consistent for the depth of field and change my shutter speed. In fact, my camera does it for me. I just set up exposure bracketing, a 2 second timer and let the camera do all the work.
I prefer to keep aperture consistent for the depth of field and change my shutter speed. In fact, my camera does it for me. I just set up exposure bracketing, a 2 second timer and let the camera do all the work.
Nov 5, 2019 10:05:15 #
Shutter speed, or possibly ISO, but not Aperture. The first 2 will change exposure without affecting the depth of field. Depending on the light conditions and your particular camera, ISO could be problematic with noise, but I believe that if you are combining images, a lot of the noise would disappear, or would at least be easily removed.
The Shutter Speed would still be the first choice, but experimenting often results in fun and unexpected results. Just like Photoshop, there are several ways in photography to get what you want.
The Shutter Speed would still be the first choice, but experimenting often results in fun and unexpected results. Just like Photoshop, there are several ways in photography to get what you want.
Nov 5, 2019 10:27:19 #
Nov 5, 2019 10:41:07 #
Nov 5, 2019 10:56:32 #
bbradford wrote:
Thanks all. I thought maybe that was it but better to ask the pros.
Do you know any?
Nov 5, 2019 11:41:48 #
bbradford wrote:
When taking a picture of a sunset and using 3 pictures at different exposures, so I can blend later, can I change aperture or shutter in each photo? Thanks for any advice. Bryan
You can change either the ISO or the shutter. I would advise against changing aperture, which will change depth of field.
Nov 6, 2019 09:26:29 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
What issue are you addressing by using an HDR on a sunset? I can’t envision any utility in doing that.
Nov 6, 2019 09:31:17 #
gvarner wrote:
What issue are you addressing by using an HDR on a sunset? I can’t envision any utility in doing that.
- Reduce the blown highlights from the sun and any area that is overly bright in frame.
- Bring out shadows with just enough detail (personal choice, but it's there)
- Extract as much detail out of reflections off of clouds (water if any) to produce a near real representation of a very vibrant sunset, while not ignoring any foreground elements.
I could probably think of more, and the OP may have different reasons, but I like bracketing exposures on sunsets for those reasons primarily.
Nov 6, 2019 09:45:24 #
Nov 6, 2019 09:47:18 #
bbradford wrote:
Thanks all. I thought maybe that was it but better to ask the pros.
Depending on how you blend the images, aperture is also possible, for example if you blend with layers and masks, there might be situations you can get good results, but varying the shutter is the usual.
Nov 6, 2019 09:49:43 #
bbradford wrote:
When taking a picture of a sunset and using 3 pictures at different exposures, so I can blend later, can I change aperture or shutter in each photo? Thanks for any advice. Bryan
Another vote for shutter only... Use a tripod, and manual focus, too. Turn off all image stabilization features, but only if your camera manual tells you to do that when using a tripod. Different brands work differently.
Nov 6, 2019 10:52:46 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
rmalarz wrote:
Vary the Shutter speed only. This keeps the depth of field constant throughout the series.
—Bob
—Bob
That's what I was going to write!!!!
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