slide film question

eastcoastskier

eastcoastskier

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if im shooting 200 speed slide film, or any slide film for that matter should i still over expose a stop if im shooting on snow?

 
Easiest way to figure out what you like best/looks best. Take multiple shots of the same thing, regular, +1 stop, +2 stop, write down what you did and then when you get the slides back figure out what looks the best and what settings you used. Generally add a stop or two for snow people say, but I dont believe there should be any 'rules' for photography, so just try a whole bunch of different shit, dont worry about all the rules.

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i'd say yes, still overexpose. however what the last post suggested is also a very good idea, except that i wouldn't bracket the shots by full stops. i'd go for half stops, or thirds if your camera allows it. with full stops you can still miss the 'correct' exposure.

 
but i hear that slide film is a lot more sencitive then regular film, b/c w/ regular film u can adjust it when you print it, and w/ slide film u can't.

 
It's true, slide film does have less exposure latitude than print film. This just means that the overexposure will be more evident, not as much as with a digital camera, but yes, continue to compensate +2 stops or whatever or your subject will be underexposed.

Also, for those that don't know the right way to do it, you spot meter off the highlights in the snow, then compensate around +2 stops.

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