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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/25/2006 09:11:16 PM · #1

I really like his photos, and im sure alot of you can mimic his effects, i just was curious on the steps you would have to take in order to achive photos such as these.

any quesses?, ideas?

Site

thanks

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

08/25/2006 09:14:26 PM · #2

HDR is my guess.

terje

Apple iPhone

08/25/2006 09:15:50 PM · #3

He uses a flash or strobe lights.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

08/25/2006 09:16:19 PM · #4

Scroll down...he shows his set up.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/25/2006 09:21:25 PM · #5

underexpose the sky by 2 or more stops and compensate with fill light from power lights.

It is tricky, but here's a good friend that does it well.

//www.robertseale.net

Look at his portraits.

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

08/25/2006 09:27:13 PM · #6

Originally posted by scarbrd:

underexpose the sky by 2 or more stops and compensate with fill light from power lights.

It is tricky, but here's a good friend that does it well.

//www.robertseale.net

Look at his portraits.

Wow thanks!

You know I learned something today...

renefunk

08/25/2006 09:27:22 PM · #7

the really cool thing is that he have a battery to power his strobes up. a very cool tool
i mean for location

Message edited by author 2006-08-25 21:27:37.

08/25/2006 09:27:55 PM · #8

edit: nvm what i said

Message edited by author 2006-08-25 21:31:42.

08/25/2006 09:32:31 PM · #9

Originally posted by Elmakias:

how do you know that you are underexpoosing the sky by two stops?

The 2 stops is a guideline, can be 1 or 3 as well.

Take you meter reading one the sky, set your exposure for 2 stops under that, set your light to the f-stop of your camera.

for instance,

your light reading on the sky is 1/250 at f8. Set you camera to 1/250 f16, then set your lights to light your subject at f16.

Sounds like you need high-end gear, but you can do this with a good on camera flash like the SB800 (Nikon) or EX580 (Canon)

You need to understand how to work your camera and lights.

I did something like this for the Form the Ground Up challenge

The sky was not near this blue at the normal exposure and I did not use a polorizer.

Message edited by author 2006-08-25 21:35:06.

08/25/2006 09:35:57 PM · #10

alright, i understand what you are describing, when you say you light reading, how do i go about doing that?, do i put it in auto mode and then swtich to manual?

08/25/2006 09:39:37 PM · #11

Originally posted by Elmakias:

alright, i understand what you are describing, when you say you light reading, how do i go about doing that?, do i put it in auto mode and then swtich to manual?

you can set the camera to manual and adjust the reading from there.

There is a meter in the viewfinder that tells you where you are on the exposure. Dig up the manual and read how to use it in manual mode.

I'm not blowing you off, it is just a lot to learn and the manual has all the details. There are also lots of books on basics of photography.

Message edited by author 2006-08-25 21:40:07.

08/25/2006 09:46:45 PM · #12

thanks, im all for reading,
and im going to get the manual right now, thanks

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/25/2006 09:51:33 PM · #13

Originally posted by Elmakias:

thanks, im all for reading,
and im going to get the manual right now, thanks

Good luck, you have a good eye. Learning the dynamics of lighting and exposure will help you get consistant results. You will also be able to achieve the effect you want when you want it (sometimes!)

I remember in my early photo days being surprised when something worked. Understanding how and why it works is the key, IMO.

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

08/25/2006 09:55:34 PM · #14

Not wanting to cross post the pictures, but... the buttom row of pictures in this thread uses a similar technique of setting the exposure for the sky and then letting the Canon flash light the subject.

holdingtime