Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Adam, If the difference between the sky and the balloons is not great, just use the evaluative meter in your R8. On the other hand, if you are looking for dramatic light up's at dawn when the sky is very dark, they you will have to use your spot meter, measure the flames, and add maybe 1.5 to 2 stops of exposure to bring the flames into the proper zone. Bracketing here is a good thing as the light on the participant's faces can be quite good. Obviously, if you have great access you can meter the faces directly. Incidentally, adding that much exposure will tend to bring the sky into the picture as an element. Ideally, there will be enough balloons that you can wait to balance the sky and the balloons if early morning is possible. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Adam Bridge Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 7:17 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] metering hot air balloons at dusk I'm headed up to Northern California where there will be a hot air balloon event in the evening where they will rise on tethers of various lengths. It should be striking. But I'm a bit worried about how to meter it. I'll be shooting with my R8 and M6-TTL. Shooting Porta 400VC and the new super version. Taking a tripod. But I'm not sure how to meter these puppies - esp with the sky which may occupy a goodly chunk of the frame. I'm sure this is trival and old-hat to you gods of photography but in case someone will stoop to suggest something useful I'd be greatful for an understanding of the problems involved. Adam - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html