Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/09/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Then key is it works best for scenes where the contrast doesn't exceed the capture range of your sensor AND even if it does, you can use it with caution (i.e., you should probably bracket). Good article as is the Reichmann article on luminous landscape: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/optimizing_exposure.shtml Bob Adler http://www.rgaphoto.com On Sep 8, 2011, at 7:39 AM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote: > I've been reading about histograms and found this very interesting: > http://schewephoto.com/ETTR/index.html > > ETTR - Expose to the Right for best signal to noise ratio. I've tried it > with several experiments and it's amazing how much slight overexposure can > help with noise in the shadows. There are other sites trying to disprove > ETTR but I've found it works for me. Looks like that's what you've done > with this one, too. > > Tina > > On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > wrote: > >> My posting of the late Rose of Sharon image led to discussions on the Oly >> list about proper exposure. I have seldom used the histogram to adjust >> exposure when making pictures. I have used it as an indication of proper >> levels in the post-processing of the image. >> >> I went out to try to find the best exposure adjustment for a similar >> image. >> I ended up using EV +1/3 on the E-1 for this image. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Improved+Histogram.jpg.html >> >> I now look forward to a sunny day (next week maybe?) to see if I can find >> what works under those lighting conditions. >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > > -- > Tina Manley, ASMP > www.tinamanley.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information