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04/08/2008 04:35:07 PM · #1
I have a giant softbox, two octaboxes, a d80, 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8, and a 18-70mm. I use manual mode and 125 shutter speed...what about the Aperture???
04/08/2008 04:40:22 PM · #2
Depends on what you're trying to go for in the portrait. why 1/125 shutter speed specifically? also your aperature will depend on what setting your lights are at? this isn't a science but rather an art and what mood or effect you want will dictate what settings you use.
04/08/2008 04:41:58 PM · #3
I am into fashion shoots on white backgrounds..pretty much high key

04/08/2008 05:05:57 PM · #4
Since you're shooting a white background (I assume you have a background light shining on the background to blow it out), you don't have to worry about details in the background. So shallow depth of field is not a high priority. For that reason, I'd probably stick it on whatever aperture is the sharpest your lens has ... usually about f/8. Then adjust the lights to match.

So measure f/8 on your subject and f/11 on your background and you're all set.

04/08/2008 07:16:35 PM · #5
I have a Toyota Matrix with manual transmission. I usually drive on freeways. Which gear should I use?

You see the point?

Either use your histogram or buy a lightmeter.

04/08/2008 08:24:09 PM · #6
Originally posted by Nullix:

I have a Toyota Matrix with manual transmission. I usually drive on freeways. Which gear should I use?

You see the point?

Either use your histogram or buy a lightmeter.

First gear?
04/08/2008 08:28:43 PM · #7
Originally posted by _eug:

Originally posted by Nullix:

I have a Toyota Matrix with manual transmission. I usually drive on freeways. Which gear should I use?

You see the point?

Either use your histogram or buy a lightmeter.

First gear?


Last gear... go faster!
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