Jon Fairhurst |
April 14th, 2009 11:21 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel Barker
(Post 1091462)
Don't get too hung up on using the Exposure Lock & other complications.
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Exposure lock is a must. All it takes is a single exposure change to ruin a shot. I forgot to push the AE Lock button on a shot this past weekend, and it was ruined. Sure, it works if the composition of the scene is stable, but one exposure change and it's ruined.
BTW, you can always hit the button later in the shot. Let's say you're filming in a dark room and step into the light. Lock it for the dark shot, then push the button once or twice as you make the transition and again when you are fully in the light. The exposure might not be perfect, but this can get the shot for a documentary or vacation reel.
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