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Film/Digital Exposure

.noahnott
02/10/07 2:17 AM GMT
I've been looking for about 2 hours now...and er, I think I'm looking in the wrong places.

I was thinking of using a D50's histogram to expose properly, then use the same aperature and shutter speed (taking into acount ISO), and use it on B&W film. Can I do this, or because film has a larger range, do i have to compensate(?).
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+mayne
02/10/07 3:00 AM GMT
I would try to auto the B/W and see what settings it gives you. Then compare the two and try some exposures.
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Darryl
.noahnott
02/10/07 3:06 AM GMT
I guess i could do that......too bad i already loaded the 'good' film. I'm going to keep looking meanwhile.
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&philcUK
02/10/07 6:19 AM GMT
Noah - try and get hold of a lite copy of PhaseOne capture or if your feeling flush - the pro version - they have most excellent film replication algorithms.
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.noahnott
02/10/07 6:50 AM GMT
Capture One.

"Capture One PRO is RAW workflow software designed for the professional photographer.

Capture One allows you to load in RAW files from the most commonly used DSLR cameras or shoot tethered to the computer. The intuitive Capture One RAW workflow guides you through image capture, editing and enhancement in a few simple steps and converts your RAW files into TIFF-RGB, TIFF-CMYK or JPEG images on-the-fly

Capture One is renowned for producing exceptional image quality with fine details, accurate colors and virtually no noise. This is also why Capture One is used and recommended by professional photographers around the world.

It is a great privilege for Phase One to be able to work closely with professional photographers in order to further develop the Capture One processing core and workflow tools for mutual benefit."

Sounds interesting. I'm getting into film b/c i've read that film has a higher range (20ish fstops). I also like the fact that i can stick in ISO 50 film and put on a red filter allowing for some slow shutter speeds.

Looks like i'll shoot with 0 ev adjustments for now. I'm just afraid of 'ruining' a rolls of film - might as well learn how to expose properly the first time.

...of course i'll still use digital at the same time.
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.noahnott
02/10/07 7:17 AM GMT
Well, after searching for some time now...i typed in "film exposure" for the first time in google - the first thing you might think I would search for - and got this. Rather useful for a exposure noob like me.

The 18% grey card trick works? It also sounds like 3d matrix metering is more accurate than I thought? I guess I learn over time how to expose film properly.
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