Hi guys, I combined my reply to Robert's, Querty and Peter,
> 4x4? Consider taking the glacier express. That's what I planned taking pictures of (plus Bernina Express, Arosa Express, Heidi Express and so on), but also some steam locomotives and a steam driven snow plow that will be on active duty next week. But thanks for the links anyway ;-) Problem when you're on the Glacier Express is that it won't make any Photo-stops. This is why I need my 4x4 =D > If you travel a lot by train, bus and ship you might > consider getting a multi-day pass for tourists... Regional Pass, I know, thanks ;-) > I think most of the glacier trains are red. Therefore, the > contrast isn't as big as with most regular trains which > are painted in a dark green. I wouldn't count too much an > evaluative metering for such conditions. Consider > taking pictures early in the morning and late evening > when the light not only has a different color but when > scenes don't have such a big contrast. During the day > you might want to use a Polarizer to reduce some of the > bright glare. Also use a UV filter. Thanks for the tips. Although I will not have a lot of choice in when to take the pictures of the steam locomotive(s) as they make only one return trip during the entire day (10:00-16:00)... But I'll certainly try with the other trains... > 1. Be careful of condensation. when entering, temporarily, > into a hot room, put your camera in a bag. Thanks, I didn't even think of that yet, but you're right: it will be -10 to -20 'C outside and (hopefully) over +15 'C inside... > 2. Batteries don't work when its cold. solution: either a battery > pack in your warm pocket, connected to the camera, or(much > simpler) a spare battery in your pocket. When the working battery > gets weak, use the battery you had in your pocket, placing your > working battery there for warming-up. Thanks, I have a battery pack (BP300) so I will put some extra batteries in my pocket. > 3. metering: what camera are you using? EOS 30 / Elan 7e > can you set the metering point to the focus point? > that would eliminate all guesswork. Yes, and this is what I guessed would be a logical choice... But I noticed Robert tends to disagree... Robert? > Alternatively, spot-meter a similar subject beforehand, > and use that exposure value with some manual correction. I don't have spot metering on my EOS 30... Peter, thanks for the advice on print films, I'll try them and give feedback on the results... Opening up 1.5 to 2 stops should compensate the measurement of the camera as it tries to measure for a gray-scale. This should make the snow white (or black on the film ;-), correct? > If there is a mountain area without snow, spot meter off > that and gauge your readings. You should be shooting in > sunlight with partial shadows at about 1/250 at F5.6. Thanks, this is all very usefull information!!! Cannot wait to go there ;-) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
