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Indoor Reception-Flash and Camera Settings Help! I am shooting a business event in low lighting. How do I get my pictures to depict the actual lighting, and not look like broad daylight? So far I have been using Fuji NPH 400 and I have a Nikon F80 with a Nikkor lens.
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Mark A. Braxton |
Hi Heather, It sounds like you're on the right track. The NPH 400 is an excellent film choice. And you should get the effect you want, if you're not using an external flash unit. The only other thing would be your choice in metering. I'd recommend either spot or centerweighted for people shots. P.S. Being that you aren't using an external flash unit your shutter speed will be real slow. Bring your steadiest arms to help eliminate camera shake.
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Thanks Mark. Funny, I meant to say that I was using an external Nikkor Flash, not lens. Anyway, for non-flash photos, would you suggest a higher speed film of the Fuji family? Thanks, Heather
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Mark A. Braxton |
Hi Heather, Actually, the NHG 800 by Fuji is also a good film. It also isn't too grainy with respect to its ISO rating. Actually, I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't think of this before. You should use your external flash on a 12 exp. roll of print film. I'd try to use it using a diffuser. The diffuser will soften the light from the flash. They are only about $20. This will keep your pictures from being too close to underexposure and, it will lessen the harshness of the light in the room. Giving off a balance of a natural light look and the light of the room. Sometimes using natural room light can be so harsh, that it makes it hard to make out the subjects or people in a picture as it interferes with skin tones, etc. Your people may look a sickly green or yellow.
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