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Posted 03/12/2007 - 09:13
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Well I wouldn't describe it as too dark, but it is a darker exposure than the wall pic. Only you can know the lighting at the time you pressed the shutter. It looks to me as if it was shot on a very cloudy, gloomy day. At least, that's what it portrays to me.
For instance, without adjusting my monitor (which is calibrated with a Spyder 2) I can not see any detail inside the top of the main arch. It's all black.
Once again, your histogram is your best friend here. Analyse it and interpret what the camera captured, then compare that with what you see on screen.
For instance, without adjusting my monitor (which is calibrated with a Spyder 2) I can not see any detail inside the top of the main arch. It's all black.
Once again, your histogram is your best friend here. Analyse it and interpret what the camera captured, then compare that with what you see on screen.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 03/12/2007 - 09:26
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Guys thanks again - yes the apex of arch just above Lin Lin who is probably very frendly is almost dead black on my monitor.
OK I'll check the histogram again against what I see on my monitor. I think I might invest in a decent monitor but that's money!
I've tried turning the monitor brightness down and I guess it's a bit gloomy. The day was intermittent sunshine but that side of the fountain was always in shadow and nothing to reflect any sunshine into it even if it was there.
Mike
OK I'll check the histogram again against what I see on my monitor. I think I might invest in a decent monitor but that's money!
I've tried turning the monitor brightness down and I guess it's a bit gloomy. The day was intermittent sunshine but that side of the fountain was always in shadow and nothing to reflect any sunshine into it even if it was there.
Mike
Posted 06/12/2007 - 11:20
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There is a good explanation of how the contacts work here: http://www.robertstech.com/matrix.htm
If the camera gets the wrong lens information, it will affect the metering.
Kim
If the camera gets the wrong lens information, it will affect the metering.
Kim
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OK ignorance time: What does the contact actually do on the 28mm lens?
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OK ignorance time: What does the contact actually do on the 28mm lens?
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Posted 06/12/2007 - 11:27
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Thnaks KIm that looks good.
Mike
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Well I agree that both my monitor and eyesight may be at fault - seriously. I have had loads of trouble getting a cheap flat screen to render photographs properly.
I have visited sundry sites that offer subjective calibration from grey scales etc. and while I have the monitor set up as well as I can I'm still not convinced it's right.
As for own eyes they're not getting any younger!
Is this one too dark then?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9890138@N08/
Looking at that wall picture again I suppose it's sort of OK but I'd expect it to be darker and I'm sure it lacks contrast - I have a bad feeling my ignorance is part of the problem here.
I am very grateful for all you guys taking time to help!
Mike
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