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Light readings when using the twist trick. - PhotoTime - 2014-04-06
Hi everyone,
I've started using the lens twist trick to remove flicker from my time-lapse videos.
I have however noticed that when twisting the lens the light meter changes it's reading quite considerably.
I use the histogram so can adjust to make the photos exposure properly but wondered why this happens and what people do to adjust for it.
I do cover the eye piece to stop light getting in their too.
Thanks in advance.
Nick
RE: Light readings when using the twist trick. - Gunther - 2014-04-06
Forget the light metering... :-)
RE: Light readings when using the twist trick. - PhotoTime - 2014-04-07
Histogram all the way then?
RE: Light readings when using the twist trick. - Gunther - 2014-04-07
It's safer. You could consider going the easy and convenient way with DslrDashboard...
http://lrtimelapse.com/gear/dslrdashboard/
RE: Light readings when using the twist trick. - nerdybails - 2014-05-28
Histogram is much more reliable for what will actually be displayed on a monitor at the end of the day.
And as Gunther has said, dslrdashboard, it makes life super easy once you get used to it and trust it. It took me a bit to get it all running smoothly, but once I did, all was fantastic.