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Old 09-23-2009, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by lenschweitzer View Post
I'd like to know how to spot meter for HDR, or more specifically, how do I meter the first exposure from which subsequent ones will be based.

I meter my shot exactly the way I always do. I then change the shutter speed. I do not change the aperature because if you do that, it will change your depth of field and your images will not look the same. I usually go 2 stops up and 2 stops back, then depending on the amount of light I am working with I'll take another shot or two to over compensate for the light. i.e. if it is a bright shot, I'll get an extra shot stopped down another 2 stops.
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