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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:50 am


Hey, whenever I go to take macro shots in the sun, they are always way to white! If you know what I mean, do you know how I would go about fixing it? I'd take a photo and post it here but its raining and overcast today. Thanks!
PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:06 am


It sounds like you are over exposing. Make sure your ISO is at about 100 so the censor is not letting so much light in. Try 100 - 250 for the shutter speed. I hope that helps.

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:21 pm


Alright thanks, I'll try that!
PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:10 am


Also be careful of sun flare wink It's not always where you want it!

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:04 am


Alright, thanks!
PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:49 pm


In addition to what everyone else has said, it might help to check the white balance on your camera. On mine, I know I can set it and/or change it depending on the lighting, but that option isn't always available. You may just have to try taking pictures on a cloudy day, or early in the morning / late evening (which are the best times, anyway).

Have fun! Macro is one of my favorites! biggrin

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:05 pm


Bleeding_Heart_Blooms
In addition to what everyone else has said, it might help to check the white balance on your camera. On mine, I know I can set it and/or change it depending on the lighting, but that option isn't always available. You may just have to try taking pictures on a cloudy day, or early in the morning / late evening (which are the best times, anyway).

Have fun! Macro is one of my favorites! biggrin


Alright, thanks!
PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:01 am


Bleeding_Heart_Blooms
In addition to what everyone else has said, it might help to check the white balance on your camera. On mine, I know I can set it and/or change it depending on the lighting, but that option isn't always available. You may just have to try taking pictures on a cloudy day, or early in the morning / late evening (which are the best times, anyway).

Have fun! Macro is one of my favorites! biggrin

I was just about to say this. I went a whole day once getting frustrated that I couldn't get the correct exposure on my pictures before I realized I had the white balance set wrong. XD

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