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tuco · 01-11-2018, 07:26 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by texandrews

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I actually never quite mastered "sunny 16", simple though [I]it seems.

You just need to compare measured exposures to the Sunny 16 and make adjustments to the rule for your geographical location as well as formulate some of your own rules. For my high latitude, for example, I need to basically shoot the Sunny 11 rule most the time and only Sunny 16 when its really summer. Similarly follow the rule one stop for diffused shadows and 2 for no shadows, etc. Just measure these conditions with a light meter, compare to the Sunny 16 and then make a rule you can remember.

Here is an example of my rule for time of day. When the Sun is near the horizon, add two stops which I did in this picture plus added one stop for time of year. It seemed to work good enough I guess.

Last edited by tuco; 01-28-2018 at 12:31 PM. Reason: link

itshimitis · 01-12-2018, 05:14 AM - **13 Likes**

As I'm in the Scottish highlands, I decided t pop up to Ffordes, and picked up a used FA 150 f/2.8, on my way back hung around Loch Oich as the sun descended...

Z and FA 150 f/2.8

1.

2.

3.

4. FA 45 - 85

5. Slightly chichèd shot as everyone seems to do this, but this is the first time I have been here without a minibus full of workshop attendees taking it turns to take the same shot... DA28 - 45

6. As I came down from Shooting on Glencoe ski area, having fallen on getting off the lift, my right thumb hurts a bit, but am fine otherwise as is all my camera gear, noticed a heron looking for food, didn't have time to put on a longer lens, but I think it added to the shots FA45 - 85

7.

8.

More later when I can get internet connection!

itshimitis · 01-12-2018, 05:14 AM

for some reason, many times that I post, it is duplicating the post, I deleted the duplicate just now and it reappeared...weird.

**mattb123** · 01-12-2018, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

for some reason, many times that I post, it is duplicating the post, I deleted the duplicate just now and it reappeared...weird.

I've been seeing some of that too. It seems to come and go and I suspect it's worse when the site is busy.

Great set of photos BTW!

dsmithhfx · 01-12-2018, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

I've been seeing some of that too. It seems to come and go and I suspect it's worse when the site is busy.

Great set of photos BTW!

I frequently get it when I post from my android tablet, never from my desktop pc.

tuco · 01-12-2018, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

As I'm in the Scottish highlands...l

I'm digging #6 and #7. Adding life to the shot also adds much more interest to the foreground.

**mattb123** · 01-12-2018, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

I frequently get it when I post from my android tablet, never from my desktop pc.

I get it on a desktop with a wired connection, but I suspect a spotty connection somewhere may be the culprit.

It's always slow when this happens for me. I think you submit a post, it gets written to the database, and the acknowledgement never makes it back to the application so it tries again, thinking the request didn't get through when it actually did.

**acoufap** · 01-12-2018, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

As I'm in the Scottish highlands, I decided t pop up to Ffordes, and picked up a used FA 150 f/2.8, on my way back hung around Loch Lochy as the sun descended...

Z and FA 150 f/2.8

1.

2.

3.

4. FA 45 - 85

5. Slightly chichèd shot as everyone seems to do this, but this is the first time I have been here without a minibus full of workshop attendees taking it turns to take the same shot... DA28 - 45

6. As I came down from Shooting on Glencoe ski area, having fallen on getting off the lift, my right thumb hurts a bit, but am fine otherwise as is all my camera gear, noticed a heron looking for food, didn't have time to put on a longer lens, but I think it added to the shots FA45 - 85

7.

8.

More later when I can get internet connection!

Great series - mostly like no. 3

itshimitis · 01-12-2018, 11:59 AM - **5 Likes**

Thanks guys...

Here are a couple from above Glenfinnan monument...

1. Z and 28 - 45

2. BW

3. FA150 f/2.8

**unkipunki** · 01-12-2018, 03:39 PM

Sorry I couldn’t meet up this time. But if/when you come back this way let me know. Number 4 is a cracker of a shot. I know the location exactly and have always thought ‘ when the loch is still and the light is right ........’. But you nailed it.

Originally posted by itshimitis

As I'm in the Scottish highlands, I decided t pop up to Ffordes, and picked up a used FA 150 f/2.8, on my way back hung around Loch Lochy as the sun descended...

Z and FA 150 f/2.8

1.

2.

3.

4. FA 45 - 85

5. Slightly chichèd shot as everyone seems to do this, but this is the first time I have been here without a minibus full of workshop attendees taking it turns to take the same shot... DA28 - 45

6. As I came down from Shooting on Glencoe ski area, having fallen on getting off the lift, my right thumb hurts a bit, but am fine otherwise as is all my camera gear, noticed a heron looking for food, didn't have time to put on a longer lens, but I think it added to the shots FA45 - 85

7.

8.

More later when I can get internet connection!

itshimitis · 01-12-2018, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by unkipunki

Sorry I couldn’t meet up this time. But if/when you come back this way let me know. Number 4 is a cracker of a shot. I know the location exactly and have always thought ‘ when the loch is still and the light is right ........’. But you nailed it.

Thanks andy. I drove past it initially trying to make the coast knowing that the light was likely to be good as there was a good forecast for the following day. I knew that with the clouds disappearing there was little chance of me getting even to Fort William before the light disappeared. So Turned around, grabbed the shots of the trees catching the last rays of the sun and then headed for Bridge of Oich car park and grabbed everything I needed out. My iPhone misled me into thinking it was Loch Lochy but is of course Loch Oich. Loch Lochy was also completely still as I passed it but it was too late by then. I'll definitely be up again. I'll be sure to drop you a line.

The light was really good at 8 this morning. It completely fooled the Z's AWB. Something that doesn't happen very often.

french · 01-13-2018, 07:03 AM - **4 Likes**

with a 645d and 200 mm f4

**Bonner04** · 01-13-2018, 08:44 AM

My first edit of my first roll of Kodak T-Max 100 120. Does anyone know the "back story" of
why this film was out of production the past couple years? Good to have it back!

Fuji GA645Wi
T-Max Developer 1:4 8 Minutes
Epson Perfection V550 Photo

mikeSF · 01-13-2018, 02:19 PM - **18 Likes**

from yesterday morning in the Marin headlands

Fog Dance

645Z & FA150/2.8

**jva59** · 01-13-2018, 07:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

from yesterday morning in the Marin headlands

Fog Dance

645Z & FA150/2.8

A shot to inspire awe, Mike!

01-12-2018, 05:14 AM - 13 Likes	#11327
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	As I'm in the Scottish highlands, I decided t pop up to Ffordes, and picked up a used FA 150 f/2.8, on my way back hung around Loch Oich as the sun descended... Z and FA 150 f/2.8 1. 2. 3. 4. FA 45 - 85 5. Slightly chichèd shot as everyone seems to do this, but this is the first time I have been here without a minibus full of workshop attendees taking it turns to take the same shot... DA28 - 45 6. As I came down from Shooting on Glencoe ski area, having fallen on getting off the lift, my right thumb hurts a bit, but am fine otherwise as is all my camera gear, noticed a heron looking for food, didn't have time to put on a longer lens, but I think it added to the shots FA45 - 85 7. 8. More later when I can get internet connection! Last edited by itshimitis; 01-12-2018 at 03:59 PM.

01-12-2018, 05:14 AM	#11328
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	for some reason, many times that I post, it is duplicating the post, I deleted the duplicate just now and it reappeared...weird. Last edited by itshimitis; 01-12-2018 at 05:55 AM.

01-13-2018, 08:44 AM	#11338
Bonner04 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ventura, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 685	T-Max 100 120 My first edit of my first roll of Kodak T-Max 100 120. Does anyone know the "back story" of why this film was out of production the past couple years? Good to have it back! Fuji GA645Wi T-Max Developer 1:4 8 Minutes Epson Perfection V550 Photo Attached Images

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01-11-2018, 07:26 PM - 4 Likes	#11326
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,027	Originally posted by texandrews ... I actually never quite mastered "sunny 16", simple though [I]it seems. You just need to compare measured exposures to the Sunny 16 and make adjustments to the rule for your geographical location as well as formulate some of your own rules. For my high latitude, for example, I need to basically shoot the Sunny 11 rule most the time and only Sunny 16 when its really summer. Similarly follow the rule one stop for diffused shadows and 2 for no shadows, etc. Just measure these conditions with a light meter, compare to the Sunny 16 and then make a rule you can remember. Here is an example of my rule for time of day. When the Sun is near the horizon, add two stops which I did in this picture plus added one stop for time of year. It seemed to work good enough I guess. Last edited by tuco; 01-28-2018 at 12:31 PM. Reason: link

01-12-2018, 10:00 AM	#11329
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by itshimitis for some reason, many times that I post, it is duplicating the post, I deleted the duplicate just now and it reappeared...weird. I've been seeing some of that too. It seems to come and go and I suspect it's worse when the site is busy. Great set of photos BTW!

01-12-2018, 10:13 AM	#11330
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,147	Originally posted by mattb123 I've been seeing some of that too. It seems to come and go and I suspect it's worse when the site is busy. Great set of photos BTW! I frequently get it when I post from my android tablet, never from my desktop pc.

01-12-2018, 10:54 AM	#11331
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,027	Originally posted by itshimitis As I'm in the Scottish highlands...l I'm digging #6 and #7. Adding life to the shot also adds much more interest to the foreground.

01-12-2018, 11:21 AM	#11332
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by dsmithhfx I frequently get it when I post from my android tablet, never from my desktop pc. I get it on a desktop with a wired connection, but I suspect a spotty connection somewhere may be the culprit. It's always slow when this happens for me. I think you submit a post, it gets written to the database, and the acknowledgement never makes it back to the application so it tries again, thinking the request didn't get through when it actually did.

01-12-2018, 11:30 AM	#11333
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by itshimitis As I'm in the Scottish highlands, I decided t pop up to Ffordes, and picked up a used FA 150 f/2.8, on my way back hung around Loch Lochy as the sun descended... Z and FA 150 f/2.8 1. 2. 3. 4. FA 45 - 85 5. Slightly chichèd shot as everyone seems to do this, but this is the first time I have been here without a minibus full of workshop attendees taking it turns to take the same shot... DA28 - 45 6. As I came down from Shooting on Glencoe ski area, having fallen on getting off the lift, my right thumb hurts a bit, but am fine otherwise as is all my camera gear, noticed a heron looking for food, didn't have time to put on a longer lens, but I think it added to the shots FA45 - 85 7. 8. More later when I can get internet connection! Great series - mostly like no. 3

01-12-2018, 11:59 AM - 5 Likes	#11334
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Thanks guys... Here are a couple from above Glenfinnan monument... 1. Z and 28 - 45 2. BW 3. FA150 f/2.8

01-12-2018, 03:39 PM	#11335
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Sorry I couldn’t meet up this time. But if/when you come back this way let me know. Number 4 is a cracker of a shot. I know the location exactly and have always thought ‘ when the loch is still and the light is right ........’. But you nailed it. Originally posted by itshimitis As I'm in the Scottish highlands, I decided t pop up to Ffordes, and picked up a used FA 150 f/2.8, on my way back hung around Loch Lochy as the sun descended... Z and FA 150 f/2.8 1. 2. 3. 4. FA 45 - 85 5. Slightly chichèd shot as everyone seems to do this, but this is the first time I have been here without a minibus full of workshop attendees taking it turns to take the same shot... DA28 - 45 6. As I came down from Shooting on Glencoe ski area, having fallen on getting off the lift, my right thumb hurts a bit, but am fine otherwise as is all my camera gear, noticed a heron looking for food, didn't have time to put on a longer lens, but I think it added to the shots FA45 - 85 7. 8. More later when I can get internet connection!

01-12-2018, 03:56 PM	#11336
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by unkipunki Sorry I couldn’t meet up this time. But if/when you come back this way let me know. Number 4 is a cracker of a shot. I know the location exactly and have always thought ‘ when the loch is still and the light is right ........’. But you nailed it. Thanks andy. I drove past it initially trying to make the coast knowing that the light was likely to be good as there was a good forecast for the following day. I knew that with the clouds disappearing there was little chance of me getting even to Fort William before the light disappeared. So Turned around, grabbed the shots of the trees catching the last rays of the sun and then headed for Bridge of Oich car park and grabbed everything I needed out. My iPhone misled me into thinking it was Loch Lochy but is of course Loch Oich. Loch Lochy was also completely still as I passed it but it was too late by then. I'll definitely be up again. I'll be sure to drop you a line. The light was really good at 8 this morning. It completely fooled the Z's AWB. Something that doesn't happen very often.

01-13-2018, 02:19 PM - 18 Likes	#11339
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	from yesterday morning in the Marin headlands Fog Dance 645Z & FA150/2.8

01-13-2018, 07:52 PM - 1 Like	#11340
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by mikeSF from yesterday morning in the Marin headlands Fog Dance 645Z & FA150/2.8 A shot to inspire awe, Mike!