bscott Posted January 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Using a ND filter on a R8 what is the correct method for meter reading when shooting sunsets and sunrises? Also which meter setting? Spot,... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Hi bscott, Take a look here meter reading with a ND filter. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stunsworth Posted January 13, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 13, 2009 For metering sunsets I meter the sky about 20-30 degrees away from the sun. With the R8 I'd do this with the centre weighted or spot setting. I don't see what difference an ND filter would make other than lengthen the exposure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bscott Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted January 13, 2009 I'm sorry, I should have stated that it is a split ND filter. It has a soft edge and is a number 2 rating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 20, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 20, 2009 Meter for the foreground and let the grad filter take care of the sky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bscott Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks, I'll give it a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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