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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! > If I wanted to take a picture where the sun is low on the horizon and clearly > visible in the scene (e.g. early morning westbound coming out of the sun), > which Nikon piece of glass would minimize internal reflections, flare, etc.: > > Nikon 50mm f1.8? > Nikon 50mm f1.4? > > Any recommended aperture settings, tips, tricks or traps? > > Thanks in advance! > > James Mitchell > N. Canton, OH > For shooting scenes with the sun clearly visible in the frame, as a rule of thumb I meter off the open sky in the general direction of the sun (not with the sun in the frame) and close down (underexpose) an additional 2 stops from what that meter reading says. I then recompose the scene with the sun in the picture and fire away. This gives nice dark silouhettes, and holds the color of the sun and the sky nicely. Steve Barry Railfan & Railroad Newton, NJ ======================================================= -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved =======================================================
