Settings for shooting across the window


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hey guys, im wondering what are the suitable settings to use if i want to shoot objects through a reflective surface, say glass/window?
 

It would be good if you could describe the specific situation. Are you shooting small object in a display case? Mannequins in a store window? Is the object in an area more brightly lit, or are you on the brighter side?...

Assuming your issue is reflections off the glass, a polarizing filter is one way to go. You will need to shoot at an angle to the glass, not perpendicular to it.

If you're shooting a display case in a room, you could also turn off the room lights to lower the illumination on objects that might be reflected in the glass (assuming you can do that, of course).

If the situation allows, you could also shoot from very close to the glass (best is a rubber hood on you lens pressed up against the glass).

You might also need to wear dark clothes to avoid becoming a reflection yourself!
 

This reminds of the question: What if the glass is tinted? Say, out of aeroplane window? Anyway to remove/reduce the color tinge?
 

I find it good eoough to use the SCN-Aerial Photo mode
 

It would be good if you could describe the specific situation. Are you shooting small object in a display case? Mannequins in a store window? Is the object in an area more brightly lit, or are you on the brighter side?...

Assuming your issue is reflections off the glass, a polarizing filter is one way to go. You will need to shoot at an angle to the glass, not perpendicular to it.

If you're shooting a display case in a room, you could also turn off the room lights to lower the illumination on objects that might be reflected in the glass (assuming you can do that, of course).

If the situation allows, you could also shoot from very close to the glass (best is a rubber hood on you lens pressed up against the glass).

You might also need to wear dark clothes to avoid becoming a reflection yourself!

well im trying to shoot out of the aeroplane window. i guess the outisde should be darker than inside the plane eh? haha
 

tks for the link dude! its a gd reminder for not getting a polarzing filter though haha. but it kinda lacks the setting details im looking for...like aperture, iso and shutter speed settings etc
 

This reminds of the question: What if the glass is tinted? Say, out of aeroplane window? Anyway to remove/reduce the color tinge?

Use a reference with known white and let the image processor remove the excess colours. Example: White Balance.
 

from night to day. so most likely i ll start taking in the morning.
don't your camera come with programme exposure mode? also have exposure compensation? there is also have histogram for you to check exposure?

anyway, as long you don't aim at the sun, you should able to get decent exposure, btw, bring your camera as close to the window as possible, almost touching, you can use a black cloth to shield the reflection just like a lenshood, instead of using CPL filter,
 

aye cheers for the tips dude =) im thinking of getting a polarizing filter still just for long term investment.
 

oicic. cheers man:thumbsup: any specific brand of CPL u recommend? im thinking of getting hoya as my current UV filter is by them
 

oicic. cheers man:thumbsup: any specific brand of CPL u recommend? im thinking of getting hoya as my current UV filter is by them

It's not the brand .. rather the type. Multi-coated is mandatory. There are reviews as well like this: http://www.lenstip.com/115.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test.html
For wide angle lenses you might want to look at the slim types but read up about the usage (hint: uneven polarization). Do take note that not all slim filters can carry lens cap.
 

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It's not the brand .. rather the type. Multi-coated is mandatory. There are reviews as well like this: http://www.lenstip.com/115.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test.html
For wide angle lenses you might want to look at the slim types but read up about the usage (hint: uneven polarization). Do take note that not all slim filters can carry lens cap.

thanks for the link dude. it reali helped:thumbsup:
 

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