Yeah. then the way i described it first.hey hey
i'm using the D90
Yeah. then the way i described it first.
Read the manual for the camera. It will explain all about exposure, and everythign else. Also infinitely available stuff on the internet, and here on cs. http://www.clubsnap.com/display.php?file=articles/photography101/photography101.html
But yeah, Simply put, The meter tells you wether its gonna over or under expose.
If Its reading an over exposure, close down the aperture, increase shutter speed, or both, to let less light onto the sensor.
Remember, using EV +/- Is just adjusting the meter reading if you are in manual mode, so not much point adjusting it. Better just straight off adjust Shutter speed / aperture.
If you are in either Aperture priority mode (A) or shutter speed priority (S) then it will change the shutter speed / aperture respectively. (although ultimately it is still adjusting the meter)
Hope this makes some sence.
Really though. Read the manual. It should all be there.
Seriously, read up about the basics of light in photography, and modern digital cameras. If not, you're just handicapping yourselves.
Ok, knowing that at least 90% of togs today seriously won't bother learning about the most essential bits of photography ...
Your meter says over exp right?
Let's say you're shooting a group of people in white pants and white shirts.
What would the camera do by default (when fed with the info that there's too much light and over-exposing)?
It compensates by UNDER-EXPOSING. And giving you a photo of everyone looking like they have GREY clothing. But that's not right. They're wearing WHITE!
So, by manually dialling in an exposure compensation towards +, you're over-riding the fooled camera meter in the opposite direction, and getting the exposure balanced to give you a photo of people wearing white clothes, instead of grey.
ya i agree! compensation should only be done when the shutter and aperture is not able to achieve optimal exposure (norm it will.)
learning the basics and experiment with the settings in different conditions is important of course!
Thank you.
But seriously, this is a newbie forum and yes 90% do not know about photography.. that is why i am making a point to be in the 10% to ASK questions and learn.
oh yes. i am also reading.. having just purchased all of them.
1) Understanding Exposures by Bryan Peterson
2) Learing to see creatively by Bryan Peterson
3) Scott Kelby's The Digital Photography Book Vol 1
4) Scott Kelby's The Digital Photography Book Vol 2
5) HWM's MegaGuide: Digital Photography
I hope that i can qualify to be the 10%.
Some of them have vague explanations and that's why i'm asking to clarify.
So please do not assume that any newbie who asks questions is in that 90%. You may have a high level of photography and there is a large skill/experience discrepancy between you and me/other newbies but please be mindful of that.
Lets try not to be another macuser.sg forum.
Thanks.
Good on yer! :thumbsup:
Seriously, as you progress, you'll be surprised how many 'eperienced' photographers really do not know the basice. Modern technology has in part robbed us of the need to think.
Not to pursue a point, but I did not specifically say newbies.
Also, you did not make it a point to communicate that you have been reading up. A small, but crucial point.
I'm not familiar with the forum you mentioned, but I can only guess what you're referring to.
That having been said, I'm a noob with too much time on da hands.
Peace?
haha no worries
i just do not this to degrade to the forum i mentioned where i observed people getting slammed for asking questions.. :nono:
hahaha
=)
the exposure range are far too great for the camera sensor to cope, your goal is to bring them closer, yes, using GND is one of the alternative.Another newbie here. Personally I find it a challenge taking photos when the sky is too bright. I always get over exposed skies and under exposed foreground. I guess that's where a GND filter and minusing EV helps?