Re: [Leica] metering hot air balloons at dusk

["Steven Blutter" <steven2244@ameritech.net>]

1. I would probably use a polarizer for sky/cloud separation -
2. Would use 200 instead of 400 - I don't think balloons are so fast that
you need to give up grain for 1 stop
3. meter an area with your choice of depth of blue sky from the polarizer -
frame equal sky & cloud - note setting
4. stop down 1/2 stop if sky is deep blue, 1 whole stop if cloudy/overcast -
to get balloon colors to pop
If you point in a different direction, redo
start with f:8 and adjust shutter speed - if 125 > 1000 go with it.

or
meter on some grass or other neutral area  - find right setting for that -
don't change unless the light changes.
Use both bodies with different length lenses.  the polarizer is easier on
the R - on an M it takes practice
then
- -forget about all that and concentrate on moment/composition
- -shoot a lot of film
- -amaze yourself
and
Enjoy!!!  Sounds like fun!
Steven
or
rent a helicopter and shoot them from above!



- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Bridge" <abridge@mac.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 7:17 PM
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
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