At 11:58 AM 9/2/2001 -0400, you wrote:
In a message dated 9/2/01 7:25:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, GMcGrath@xxxxxxx
writes:
> To get a "correct" exposure onto the film, if you were metering Caucasian
> skin you need to remember that proper exposure is +1 from middle gray
Any info. on exposure compensation for black folk? I know they come in all
shades from "caucasian" to jet black, but was just wondering. I have a
wonderful black co-worker with a million dollar smile that I want to take
some portraits of. Portraiture is new to me. I have a roll of Kodak 160 NC,
the 85/2, and the OM-2S is a whole lot smarter than I am... but I would sure
appreciate any "tips". Haven't decided indoors vs. outdoors yet. May do
both if she's willing & patient. I will bracket. That much I know. Thanks.
Rich
Use a gray card. Or use your hand and open up a stop. Skin of all colors
is amazingly luminous. I would actually be surprised if the proper value
in most circumstances is much below a Zone V. In any case, in shooting
print film, just don't underexpose.
Joel W.
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