Ben F |
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Metering for sunsets.
Hey guys..Im wondering how I would effectively meter a sunset or other shot facing directly into sunlight using my MF rangefinder. Is it the same as a normal camera? See I know with my EOS, I would normally meter a part of the sky NEAR the sun but not actually have the SUN in frame when metering. I would then recompose with sunset in frame and SNAP!!
I have actually metered before with the sun in frame and just adjusted the shutter/aperture to under-expose by half to a full stop and had good results. so is it the same?.. if I use aperture priority and meter an area near the sun it will give me a shutter spd for my selected aperture...as I dont have exposure lock, if I then flick to manual and select the same shutter manually and then recompose with sun in frame is it gonna work?.. hehe a bit confusing. PLLLLZZZZ help meeeeeeee :PPP
August 20, 2005
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Christopher A. Vedros |
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You've answered your own question, Ben. Yes, the method you described should work.
August 20, 2005
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Bob Cammarata |
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Sandy Point Sunrise
Provia 100, metered off the sky to left of the sun
Bob Cammarata
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Ben,
Chris is correct in that you've answered your own question.The attached photo was shot recently using the exact process you've described.
While not shot with a medium format rangefinder,...light is light, and if your in-camera meter functions properly, metering off a portion of the sky to the left or right of the sun should work the same.
August 21, 2005
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