August 2005
Beginner
172 pages
3h 27m
English
Content preview from Digital Photography Pocket Guide, 3rd Edition
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Chapter A. Appendix
Use the following tables as a quick-reference guide for a variety of camera settings. For more detailed explanations of the data listed here, see Chapters 2 and 3.
Table A-1. Exposure compensation reference guide
Lighting situation | Recommended exposure compensation (via the scale setting) |
|---|---|
Subject against a bright sky background (high clouds on sunny day) | Overexpose by 2 (+2.0); use fill flash if within 10 feet |
Light object (white color), front lit | Overexpose by 1.5 (+1.5) |
Subject against white sand or snow (e.g., person skiing) | Overexpose by 1.5 (+1.5) |
Landscape scene dominated by bright, hazy sky | Overexpose by 1 (+1.0) |
Fair-skinned subjects with bright front lighting | Overexpose by .5 (+.5) |
Subject against green foliage in open sun (e.g., outdoor portrait with background trees and shrubs) | No compensation |
Dark-skinned subjects with bright front lighting | Underexpose by .5 (–.5) |
Brightly lit subject against dark background (e.g., theater lighting) | Underexpose by 1 (–1.0) |
Dark object (black color), front lit | Underexpose by 1.5 (–1.5) |
Table A-2. Flash mode settings
situation | Recommended flash mode [1] |
|---|---|
Outdoor portrait in open shade or sun | Fill flash (flash forced on) |
Subject against bright background, such as hazy sky | Fill flash (flash forced on) |
Weddings and other special events (both indoor and outdoor shooting) | Fill flash (flash forced on) |
Subject in brightly lit evening scene, such as Times Square, New York, or Sunset Strip, Las Vegas | Slow-synchro flash (hold camera steady or use tripod) |
Portrait ... |
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