Those white exposure papers

boodiespost · 12-09-2009, 09:53 PM

I've seen white exposure papers, along with several other shades attached. What does it do and how would one use it? Thanks

boodiespost · 12-10-2009, 01:32 AM

i think i got it, you take a shot of it, look at it in liveview and see if its white...

Frank Fletcher · 12-10-2009, 02:12 AM

Typically , you'd use them to set a custom white-balance. Sometimes (rarely), you can use them to set exposure, like a grey card but 2.5 or 3 stops up.

12-09-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
boodiespost Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 114	Those white exposure papers I've seen white exposure papers, along with several other shades attached. What does it do and how would one use it? Thanks

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12-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#2
boodiespost Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 114 Original Poster	i think i got it, you take a shot of it, look at it in liveview and see if its white...

12-10-2009, 02:12 AM	#3
Frank Fletcher Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 257	Typically , you'd use them to set a custom white-balance. Sometimes (rarely), you can use them to set exposure, like a grey card but 2.5 or 3 stops up.