[TheForge] Mastermyr photo question...

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Andy, maybe the easiest thing is just to paint all the ironwork flesh 
pink and let the camera handle all of the settings automatically. 

Charles

Mike McKim wrote:

>I think it is important to point out that film, and particularly color film
>is non-linear in its response to light and colors in somewhat of an S shaped
>curve. The 18% gray is a reference only, and it happens to work great in the
>center of this S curve.which works well for "typical shots" and it is good
>to have one as a check on your metering systems. Photographing dark metal
>tools happen to be in the dark end of the S curve and will tend to have to
>be overexposed to obtain maximum detail/information.
>
>Generally films and cameras are optimized for "typical shots" indoor
>family/party activities and outdoor activities. And further, film and
>cameras are optimized to capture the human face accurately, this is the most
>highly recognized item our tiny brains are tuned to interrupt.
>
>Well documented test shots of the items to be photographed, and using a pro
>shop as Terry points out will give the best results.
>
>Mike McKim
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