I can't claim any knowledge, other than experimenting on my 'diversely
colored' children, but just go the other way a stop or so. Figure
'distance from a gray card'. My biggest challenge is getting both girls in
a shot with the right skin tone. Almost can't be done.
Tom
> In a message dated 9/2/01 7:25:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
GMcGrath@xxxxxxx
> writes:
>
> > To get a "correct" exposure onto the film, if you were metering
Caucasian
> > skin you need to remember that proper exposure is +1 from middle gray
>
> Any info. on exposure compensation for black folk? I know they come in
all
> shades from "caucasian" to jet black, but was just wondering. I have a
> wonderful black co-worker with a million dollar smile that I want to take
> some portraits of. Portraiture is new to me. I have a roll of Kodak 160
NC,
> the 85/2, and the OM-2S is a whole lot smarter than I am... but I would
sure
> appreciate any "tips". Haven't decided indoors vs. outdoors yet. May do
> both if she's willing & patient. I will bracket. That much I know.
Thanks.
>
> Rich
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