Settings with sunset in the backdrop
Dec 16, 2012 10:06:31 #
I have a Nikon D90 and I'm trying to take a picture of my family with the sunset in the backdrop at the beach. How do you take a picture using flash and without exposing the shot when you have the sun in the background? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Dec 16, 2012 10:19:18 #
The D90 will use TTl quite well (better with an off-camera flash than the on-camera one). Meter the sunset, transfer those settings to the camera in manual mode, pop up your flash (or use the off camera unit), and shoot the scene, the flash will fill your subjects and the background will be properly exposed for the sunset.
Dec 16, 2012 17:01:03 #
Dec 16, 2012 17:10:07 #
rsguiting_usmc wrote:
I have a Nikon D90 and I'm trying to take a picture of my family with the sunset in the backdrop at the beach. How do you take a picture using flash and without exposing the shot when you have the sun in the background? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Dec 16, 2012 17:46:50 #
rsguiting_usmc wrote:
I have a Nikon D90 and I'm trying to take a picture of my family with the sunset in the backdrop at the beach. How do you take a picture using flash and without exposing the shot when you have the sun in the background? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Judging by your online handle I'm guessing you are a Jar Head? If I guessed correctly, Semper Fi and welcome aboard the USS Ugly Hedge Hog. ;)
Dec 16, 2012 17:55:08 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The D90 will use TTl quite well (better with an off-camera flash than the on-camera one). Meter the sunset, transfer those settings to the camera in manual mode, pop up your flash (or use the off camera unit), and shoot the scene, the flash will fill your subjects and the background will be properly exposed for the sunset.
That's what I would do. If you want it to look more light matched you need to gel with a 1/4 to 1/2 CTO on your flash.
Dec 16, 2012 18:38:57 #
Dec 16, 2012 18:40:13 #
Dec 16, 2012 18:52:13 #
rsguiting_usmc wrote:
What is a CTO?
An orange film that covers your flash (color temperature orange)
Can be used when the sun get low on the horizon to help balance the orange of the sun. It is often used indoor for balancing incandescent warm bulb light.
A good sight to visit for you is
Strobist.blogspot.com
Lots of information on speedlight flash.
Dec 17, 2012 06:44:26 #
Dec 17, 2012 08:32:23 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The D90 will use TTl quite well (better with an off-camera flash than the on-camera one). Meter the sunset, transfer those settings to the camera in manual mode, pop up your flash (or use the off camera unit), and shoot the scene, the flash will fill your subjects and the background will be properly exposed for the sunset.
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Dec 17, 2012 08:46:42 #
Dec 17, 2012 08:48:55 #
Db7423 wrote:
Judging by your online handle I'm guessing you are a Jar Head? If I guessed correctly, Semper Fi and welcome aboard the USS Ugly Hedge Hog. ;)
rsguiting_usmc wrote:
I have a Nikon D90 and I'm trying to take a picture of my family with the sunset in the backdrop at the beach. How do you take a picture using flash and without exposing the shot when you have the sun in the background? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Judging by your online handle I'm guessing you are a Jar Head? If I guessed correctly, Semper Fi and welcome aboard the USS Ugly Hedge Hog. ;)
Semper Fi! Still active duty here.
Dec 17, 2012 08:50:11 #
rsguiting_usmc wrote:
quote=Db7423 quote=rsguiting_usmc I have a Nikon... (show quote)
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Dec 17, 2012 09:44:22 #
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PalePictures wrote:
That's what I would do. If you want it to look more light matched you need to gel with a 1/4 to 1/2 CTO on your flash.
MT Shooter wrote:
The D90 will use TTl quite well (better with an off-camera flash than the on-camera one). Meter the sunset, transfer those settings to the camera in manual mode, pop up your flash (or use the off camera unit), and shoot the scene, the flash will fill your subjects and the background will be properly exposed for the sunset.
That's what I would do. If you want it to look more light matched you need to gel with a 1/4 to 1/2 CTO on your flash.
I know that when using CTO indoors you would set for tungsten WB. How about outdoors what WB do you normally use with a half CTO.
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