cpe1991 wrote: sum1sgrampa wrote:
D500 and Sigma S
As a newbie to Nikon and the D500, I am intrigued why you used -2 and -2.3ev for these magnificent shots. I can think of a few obvious reasons, from correcting exposure, preserving highlights to fixing shutter speed and having auto iso, but I am keen to learn. So far, I have been really impressed how far I can push in post-processing to correct under-exposure.
You're correct. The primary reason was an attempt to control highlights. It's always a tradeoff when shooting this type of subject. The bright white of the head with the dark feathers is a nightmare in direct sunlight and the sun was at my back. I always shoot Aperture priority, and I never use auto ISO. I am constantly adjusting exposure comp and ISO on the fly as conditions change. As it was, I probably could have gone even lower with my EC because the whites were still a little hot and I also find the D500 pretty good when you have to lift the shadows.
I find that as long as you can keep track of where you are as far as EC goes, it's pretty easy to adjust without ever taking your eye from the viewfinder or bothering to look at the actual setting in the viewfinder. That way you can keep your eye on the subject at all times. In other words, as long as I can remember that I increased EC by 2/3 of a stop with 2 clicks, I know that I can decrease EC by 2/3 of a stop with 4 clicks in the opposite direction. The tough part is keeping track but it comes with practice. Just the way I taught myself. I'm sure others have different ways that work for them.
Jan 26, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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