A Change in Direction: Up until now, I was a firm believer in the technique of ETTR/ETBR. Now I'm not so sure. Here's the article that caused me to think about this subject in an...

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Up until now, I was a firm believer in the technique of ETTR/ETBR. Now I'm not so sure. Here's the article that caused me to think about this subject in an entirely new light, no pun intended.

https://petapixel.com/2017/04/01/expose-left-really-maximize-image-quality-night/

--Bob

imagesintime Loc: small town, mid-America

I tried out his technique and it works just as he described it. Absolutely no noise.

StanRP Loc: Ontario Canada

rmalarz wrote:

Up until now, I was a firm believer in the technique of ETTR/ETBR. Now I'm not so sure. Here's the article that caused me to think about this subject in an entirely new light, no pun intended.

https://petapixel.com/2017/04/01/expose-left-really-maximize-image-quality-night/

--Bob

A pinhole lens with an aperture of f/222 works great for night shots. If the moon is full, a filter can be made out of a piece of black electrical tape.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

Even though my browser is misbehaving and I am unable to see the sample photos of the bats, This is making a lot of sense to me. It ties in with an article I read regarding native iso's and how the data is processed by the camera on its destination to the cf card and the consequences you deal with.

Fotoserj Loc: St calixte Qc Ca

Wasn't that posted on April 1st

Plumma Loc: NE MA.

funny stuff! I save time and leave lens cap on

billgrolz

It really works. I used welding glass and you cant even see the histogram. It really works well.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

What difference does the publication date make? A great concept is a great concept regardless of when it's published. The unfortunate would be to never have this article see the light to day. No pun intended.
--Bob

Fotoserj wrote:

Wasn't that posted on April 1st

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

it really works as advertised, i haven't had a blown highlight in over 7 days.

ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca

If it works I have zero issues in attempting it ---- Sounds like an interesting idea --- HOWEVER -- When I check out His photos they are totally blank/black -- Is someone pulling this old mans leg????? Is this a total put-on???? April 1st was 7 days ago

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

How could this article be pulling anyone's leg. The logic and technique are sound. The concept is equally so. Then, there's the proof in the results.

As I stated earlier, what difference does the publication date make on a sound photograph principle?
--Bob

ken_stern wrote:

If it works I have zero issues in attempting it ---- Sounds like an interesting idea --- HOWEVER -- When I check out His photos they are totally blank/black -- Is someone pulling this old mans leg????? Is this a total put-on???? April 1st was 7 days ago

ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca

Now that's what I call
BLIND FAITH

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

rmalarz wrote:

Up until now, I was a firm believer in the technique of ETTR/ETBR. Now I'm not so sure. Here's the article that caused me to think about this subject in an entirely new light, no pun intended.

https://petapixel.com/2017/04/01/expose-left-really-maximize-image-quality-night/

--Bob

Thanks, Bob,
Now I think back to those ETTL egret images by Slimesie and NOW "I see the light" ....-as it were...

This is hil-friggin-larious!

Dave

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

the concept is well explained, easy to implement and works right in the box so to speak.
wish there were more suggestions like this.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Uuglypher wrote:

Thanks, Bob,
Now I think back to those ETTL egret images by Slimesie and NOW "I see the light" ....-as it were...

This is hil-friggin-larious!

Dave

Have a good look at my latest post.

Do you think you could have done better with ETTR/EBTR? Probably not. You would have blown the detail in the egret feathers.

Now you can laugh out of the other side of your face.