Over exposed photos
May 27, 2021 12:19:50 #
PHRubin wrote:
Good point, Paul. We can't really tell from the posted pic of the pic, but seems like we're talking at least four stops over-exposed, based on the exif. Yes? Looks like it was a jpg, too. A tall task, though I know there are some on UHH who would be up for the challenge ...
2) what to do with the shot taken. - Here is where the correction comes in.
2) what to do with the shot taken. - Here is where the correction comes in.
May 27, 2021 13:47:14 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Good point, Paul. We can't really tell from the posted pic of the pic, but seems like we're talking at least four stops over-exposed, based on the exif. Yes? Looks like it was a jpg, too. A tall task, though I know there are some on UHH who would be up for the challenge
Yes, it's exactly four stops overexposed in relation to Sunny 16 (1/ISO seconds at f/16 or equivalent) which will usually work in bright sunlight.
With the ISO and aperture selected it would have needed 1/128000s to get to Sunny 16. That's impossible since the camera could only go to 1/8000s.
At 1/8000s and f/2 Sunny 16 would have worked at ISO 125.
At 1/8000s and ISO 2200 Sunny 16 would have worked at for f/8.
But if you leave it up the the camera's meter it can easily select the wrong exposure/ISO setting (by as much as a stop or two) depending on the scene and the direction you are facing.
May 27, 2021 14:27:04 #
snipershot wrote:
I am shooting in aperture mode and my pics are over exposed in bright sunlight. What should I do?
Back in the old days before in camera automation everything was manual. Beginning photographers had to memorize guidelines to get a feel for proper exposure until you got a separate light meter or learned from experience. The most famous guideline was "Sunny 16". Translated that means proper exposure for a shot in full sun is ISO 100 - SS 1/60 sec. - f stop 16. Comparing your settings to this your SS is aprox -7 stops (1/60 vs 1/8000), your f stop is +6 stops (f 2.0 vs f 16) and your ISO is aprox +4.5 stops (100 vs 2200). Adding this you get aprox +3.5 stops of light over exposure. Other old guidelines for shade, cloudy day etc. are not as easy to remember. Those old guidelines still apply today and get you in the general area.
May 27, 2021 14:35:17 #
snipershot wrote:
I am shooting in aperture mode and my pics are over exposed in bright sunlight. What should I do?
I think it's important to be mindful of what your camera settings are when you shoot. Check the histogram. Turn on Highlight Warning. Establish your goal for the shot. This means that you should forego automatic anything until you own the concept of what works and what doesn't. Clearly, consistent over exposure means you have a bad setting - so change it. If you are shooting manual exposure and manual ISO, it's less of a mystery to establish what needs to be changed to achieve your goal.
I've made the following suggestion many times - join a local photo club. Generally there will be people in the club that will help you manage the learning part.
May 27, 2021 15:11:35 #
Miamark
Loc: Florida
snipershot wrote:
Had some trouble attaching pic
snipershot wrote:
Had some trouble attaching pic
Your ISO is way too high for bright sun, particularly when you are shooting at f2. Further, you have your exposure compensation set at +3. Dial back the ISO to 100 or 200 and set the exposure compensation to 0. If you still are having problems with overexposure then stop down the aperture. Look at the histogram, it shows that you are way overexposed.
May 27, 2021 15:24:02 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
snipershot wrote:
I am open to all forms of education. I am not sure how I arrived at such a high iso outside in bright sunlight. It may be my misunderstanding of my camera, which is why I I’d it.
A really good starting point would be Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure": https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Fourth-Photographs-Camera/dp/1607748509/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=understanding+exposure&qid=1622143344&s=books&sr=1-2
That book can help with virtually any camera and might be the best $20 you ever spend on your photography.
May 27, 2021 15:39:02 #
smussler
Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY
snipershot wrote:
I am open to all forms of education. I am not sure how I arrived at such a high iso outside in bright sunlight. It may be my misunderstanding of my camera, which is why I I’d it.
Take a look at Steve Perry's backcountry web site. He has several books that you can purchase in PDF format only. Easy to read and understand. with them, you'll get the most out of that D500 - Nikon's best cropped sensor DSLR
https://backcountrygallery.com/
May 27, 2021 15:57:56 #
tenny52
Loc: San Francisco
It is good practice to check every picture on the camera screen(with the histogram on) after it is taken,
May 27, 2021 17:01:31 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Don't we have all we need? ISO = 2200???
shutter speed is maxed out at 1/8000 sec.
(aperture was f/2)
minor issue: + 0.3 compensation
shutter speed is maxed out at 1/8000 sec.
(aperture was f/2)
minor issue: + 0.3 compensation
There you have it.
May 27, 2021 17:21:54 #
May 27, 2021 20:26:40 #
Miquel, I use spot metering almost exclusively. I set my ISO to 400 (carry over from film). I also use ETTR/EBTR techniques in metering a scene. I hope this helps.
--Bob
--Bob
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May 27, 2021 21:47:15 #
Linda's post pretty much sums it up.
--Bob
--Bob
Linda From Maine wrote:
Don't we have all we need? ISO = 2200???
shutter speed is maxed out at 1/8000 sec.
(aperture was f/2)
minor issue: + 0.3 compensation
shutter speed is maxed out at 1/8000 sec.
(aperture was f/2)
minor issue: + 0.3 compensation
May 27, 2021 22:55:51 #
Ummm - - just google "The Exposure Triangle" by Bryan Peterson
That will help immensely.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/understanding-exposure-how-to-shoot-great-photographs_bryan-peterson/247565/item/8066270
That will help immensely.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/understanding-exposure-how-to-shoot-great-photographs_bryan-peterson/247565/item/8066270
May 28, 2021 07:54:07 #
I think the problem because the photographer didn't watch the display in the viewfinder. It would indicate an overexposure condition.
May 28, 2021 09:04:49 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I think the problem because the photographer didn't watch the display in the viewfinder. It would indicate an overexposure condition.
I think it's more than that. He was trying to set the exposure manually.
That's easy to do with a little experience.
I covered this earlier this month in Manual Exposure for Full Sun.
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