How pros solve tough exposure problems

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Eight photographers discuss techniques to handle some exposure problems when using SLR or point-and-shoot cameras. Tips include the best equipment for determining exposure, getting right incident lighting when shooting people, how to spotmeter, and balancing artificial and natural lighting.

author: Kimata, Hiroshi
Photographers, Kaehler, Wolfgang, Wolfe, Art, Romanelli, Marc, Rajs, Jake, Krongard, Steve, Fitzharris, Tim, Place, Chuck

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Go shooting into infinity!

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Pictures taken by a autofocus cameras can turn out to be blurred when taken behind glass windows. This because the camera may focus on an object on the glass instead of the intended subject. This problem can be avoided by using the infinity lock which will override the aufocus feature.

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How to "meter" with your P/S

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Autofocus cameras usually lock in both the exposure and the autofocus measurements when the shutter is pressed halfway. The key to adjusting the exposure is to aim the lens at a lighter or darker area before taking the photo of the desired subject.

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subjects list: Methods, Photography, Exposure (Photography), Autofocus cameras
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