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Special care must be taken when
photographing seascapes as misleading exposure meter readings can
occur. In an environment with so many reflective surfaces the meter can
be fooled into measuring the scene as brighter than it is. This can
lead to underexposure and disappointing results. There are techniques
for seascapes photoTo overcome this
problem takes a meter reading close up of some mid tone detail.
If the camera is one with built in auto exposure but no manual
override, first decide on the composition. Then point the camera to an
area of mid tone detail such as grey rock. Depress the shutter release
button half way; this will activate the meter and the camera will
record the reading. Keeping the shutter depressed in this position,
move the camera back to the scene of the original composition. Now
gently depress the shutter release button fully and take the picture.
To take a similar picture from a slightly different viewpoint, you will
have to repeat the process for each shot.
Some cameras with a built in auto exposure meter have a special mark on
the shutter ring labeled AEL, or auto exposure lock, for taking
readings like this. Its action is similar to semi depressing the
shutter release button.
Special equipment for seascape shots
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Lens hood – this should be fitted at all
times, whether or not beside the sea, but is particularly important in
cutting down any unwanted reflections which may flare on the lens.
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Polarizing filter – this make the blue
colors of the sky much richer and enhances the clarity of any small
white clouds. The filter will also change the reflective nature of the
surface of the sea.
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