Long exposure warning
Posted 22/03/2015 - 21:02
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Yes, light gets in through the back and plays havoc. There's a little rubber cover piece I think, attached to the camera strap I think? But I've found a hand held over the viewfinder casting shade works ok. I thought it would only be an issue with fairly direct back lighting though.
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Posted 22/03/2015 - 22:06
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I, too have been there and done that! Fortunately I realised what the problem was straight away and was able to re-take the image with a covered viewfinder!
Andy
Posted 22/03/2015 - 23:46
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J.J.Abrams effect..
Posted 22/03/2015 - 23:56
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SteveLedger wrote:
J.J.Abrams effect..
All Fixed:J.J.Abrams effect..
Actually there's a pretty good chance this exact scene will be in the new Star Wars movies...
Posted 23/03/2015 - 00:03
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Posted 23/03/2015 - 00:40
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Nah -- you'd never fit an X wing under that bridge!
I learned my lesson regarding the viewfinder when I stopped looking through it for every shot and began using the LCD screen for changing settings (when taking multiple macros, for example). Even if it is shaded it will make a difference and I now put my left thumb over it while using the remote in my right hand. (The official cover for it is in my bag somewhere!)
I learned my lesson regarding the viewfinder when I stopped looking through it for every shot and began using the LCD screen for changing settings (when taking multiple macros, for example). Even if it is shaded it will make a difference and I now put my left thumb over it while using the remote in my right hand. (The official cover for it is in my bag somewhere!)
Posted 23/03/2015 - 09:03
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My solution is my black hat. Set up the shot, put hat over back of camera with remote or 2 second timer fire camera. I used the same method over the lens between shots when taking the eclipse to keep the bright sun off the sensor.
EASY. CHEERS Vic.
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Posted 23/03/2015 - 09:12
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Blu-tack.
Has the added advantage of pulling off hair'n'dust when you remove it.
(Wasn't my idea, Mike Browne on YouTube mentioned it's what he uses)
Has the added advantage of pulling off hair'n'dust when you remove it.
(Wasn't my idea, Mike Browne on YouTube mentioned it's what he uses)
Posted 23/03/2015 - 19:36
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You don't get a cover with the K-50
Posted 23/03/2015 - 20:25
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screwdriver222 wrote:
I was out yesterday and took a few long exposures using live view with a 10 stop ND filter. ....
Did some experimenting today and guess what caused it ?
Not covering up the viewfinder !!!
Is it not the case that the viewfinder is blacked out during live view operation? Does that not mean that no light can enter through the viewfinder then?
I was out yesterday and took a few long exposures using live view with a 10 stop ND filter. ....
Did some experimenting today and guess what caused it ?
Not covering up the viewfinder !!!
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Did some experimenting today and guess what caused it ?
Not covering up the viewfinder !!!