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In a hurry, quick question
Apr 13, 2012 13:29:33 #
When to use the +/- EV? thinking the - real bright light and + in real low light? Need answer while touring St Augustine. Thanks! DG
Apr 13, 2012 14:02:48 #
My hurried reply would be in high contrast light as in when your subject is in the shadows would be one of the most common uses.
Apr 13, 2012 14:46:01 #
I'm lazy so I use bracketing and shoot three pictures, +1 0 -1 then I'm sure I got the right light. Of course this works only on scenery.
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Apr 13, 2012 14:46:50 #
You adjust your exposure to suit the subject, either in the meter for manual or the auto in P,S,or A.
Apr 13, 2012 14:57:12 #
deanna_hg wrote:
When to use the +/- EV? thinking the - real bright light and + in real low light? Need answer while touring St Augustine. Thanks! DG
Quick answer is if you think your light meter is going to be fooled then make an adjustment. In other words if a scene is stronly backlit use + EV. If subject is white and is brightly lit use -EV.
Apr 13, 2012 16:41:30 #
Apr 13, 2012 16:43:54 #
i use both exposure comp and flash comp just to tweak my shots. for changeging exposure less than one stop. kinda like a pinch of or season to taste in recipies.
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Apr 13, 2012 21:30:17 #
Apr 14, 2012 05:25:59 #
If I shoot a shot and have just a few little 'blinkies' that show loss of detail due to overexposure, I sometimes use the -1 or -2 comp. to correct the shot, then re-shoot. If there are lots of 'blinkies', I make either a speed, f-stop or ISO change.
Apr 14, 2012 07:29:40 #
Make sure while in St Augustine you to to eat at the Caddyshack restaurant. It is owned by Bill Murry and is shaped like a golf ball
Apr 14, 2012 07:54:12 #
Wanda Krack wrote:
If I shoot a shot and have just a few little 'blinkies' that show loss of detail due to overexposure, I sometimes use the -1 or -2 comp. to correct the shot, then re-shoot. If there are lots of 'blinkies', I make either a speed, f-stop or ISO change.
Please elaborate on what you mean by "blinkies"...tx.
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Apr 14, 2012 07:57:50 #
Don't know if you are using a DSLR. If so, you can select spot metering, meter the subject, hit the lock button, recompose the shot and get a good exposure.
Apr 14, 2012 08:24:56 #
gaileroni wrote:
Please elaborate on what you mean by "blinkies"...tx.
Wanda Krack wrote:
If I shoot a shot and have just a few little 'blinkies' that show loss of detail due to overexposure, I sometimes use the -1 or -2 comp. to correct the shot, then re-shoot. If there are lots of 'blinkies', I make either a speed, f-stop or ISO change.
Please elaborate on what you mean by "blinkies"...tx.
"Blinkies" are the portion {S} of a picture that are over expoused to the point of losing all details. They are indicated when reviewing your picture on your LCD screen / historgram by a white flashing area on the screen. Two of the more common times is when you have a bright sunny sky or snow in the background. Your light meter will often try to average the total view and the brightest areas will lose all details. While they generally are to be avoided there are time when a little may be acceptable - you will have to make that call.
Apr 14, 2012 08:39:32 #
Thanks again for giving me some input on this matter. notnobuddha, don't think my histo. blinks but I'll ck for that spike in the rt hand corner.
dal, I'll look for the Caddyshack. I've been working on trial and error.
Most times I'm shooting from the hip.:)
dal, I'll look for the Caddyshack. I've been working on trial and error.
Most times I'm shooting from the hip.:)
Apr 14, 2012 10:47:17 #
Also, don't forget what you've got your metering set on - spot, center weighted or evaluative - and where you set your focusing point. If you set it on highlights, other parts of the scene might get under exposed and visa-versa if you set it on the dark areas.That's where HDR has its advantages.
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