Re: infrared question

[Stanee Rae Pettit Murray <stanee-rae@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 02:44 PM 10/21/96 Joe Paduano wrote:

>George-- just a quick note; you do not have to change the film speed to get a
>more or less ethereal look with infrared film. This is what is confusing many
>people who are e-mailing similar questions.  If for example you have
>established an ei of 250 and you decide you want a granier or more ethereal
>look for a specific subject, open the lens an extra stop or two. This
>effectively changes the speed  ( increasing exposure )
>of the film to a slower speed, without actually re-setting the film speed in
>the camera.
>                                                                       

You can also use the exposure-compensation dial (if your camera has one).
Just change it to +1 or +2.  That way, you can still leave your camera in
auto-exposure mode if you like to work that way.

Stanee

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