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Hi,
I've just begun experimenting with LRTimelapse but I'm experiencing a problem with my Nikon D3100 and metering. As the sun sets it's impossible to use Gunther's recommended exposure change for the Holy Grail method (i.e., wait until the meter hits 1EV then reset to a neutral exposure) simply because my meter reading is fluctuating so wildly, sometimes by more than 2EV.
Metering is fine until c.30 minutes prior to sunset. Thereafter, it's just guesswork.
I recall using a Canon some years ago to do night-time photography without any problem, I think, but can't understand why I'm struggling with the Nikon.
Is there an obvious reason for this? I know exposure readings become increasingly variable at night but this is so extreme I'm at a loss to explain it.
Any help is much appreciated.
Best,
Ray
I've just begun experimenting with LRTimelapse but I'm experiencing a problem with my Nikon D3100 and metering. As the sun sets it's impossible to use Gunther's recommended exposure change for the Holy Grail method (i.e., wait until the meter hits 1EV then reset to a neutral exposure) simply because my meter reading is fluctuating so wildly, sometimes by more than 2EV.
Metering is fine until c.30 minutes prior to sunset. Thereafter, it's just guesswork.
I recall using a Canon some years ago to do night-time photography without any problem, I think, but can't understand why I'm struggling with the Nikon.
Is there an obvious reason for this? I know exposure readings become increasingly variable at night but this is so extreme I'm at a loss to explain it.
Any help is much appreciated.
Best,
Ray