Using a Leitz Wetzlar Orange (Or) Filter on a m2.

[dawskip]

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Hey guys!

 

So I'm going to attempt to use an orange filter for the first time and have some questions.

Using a M2 w/ a voigtlander 1.5 35mm. I use a Keks light meter / sunny 16 occasionally. Was planning on shooting Kiki pan 320 or HP5, probably both.

 

How should I meter my images? Should I do +2 stops? Should I just shoot it at box speed / normal metering?

 

Also, to add, I'm going to mostly be shooting outdoor, direct sunlight on the beach. Blue skies / lots of light.

 

Also have a yellow filter, not sure if im going to use it yet, but same Q's for that one.

 

Thanks for the help!

Edited January 2, 2024 by dawskip
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[jaapv]

Yellow 0.5 - 1.5 compensation (light-mid-dark), Orange 1.5-2 compensation. I should be marked on the filter ring.

[a.noctilux]

Compensation is something to learn to use.

Rule of thumb is metering through the filter then bracket from that (what I do when bracketting  is possible).

"Right exposure" depend on many variables like the main/oppposite colors, the b&w film in use color respondings, etc.

Sadly, there is no magic formula for this.

[rustyrus]

I would meter on the blue sky if you can, then add 1.5 stop- Better yet just set to over expose by 1.5 on the light meter and go with it. 

That is a good starting place out doors with an Orange Filter- 

Good Luck

 

[dbeids]

The filter factor should be marked on the rim of the filter. Use that as a start.

[Pyrogallol]

For orange give it about 1.5 or 2 stops extra.