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Hi,

I have been trying to do long exposures with my B+W 51 110 nd 3.0-10bl filter and im having real problems.
I have tried in shutter priority mode and in aperture mode.
I focused before attaching the filter and i switched the lens to Manual.
I have also tried doing it with my shutter release but the images are terrible.
I have a nikon D5100 and im using a Nikon 18-55mm lens.
Heres a pic of the sort of results i am getting i think there just to dark.

Would be very grateful if someone could give me any tips

Regards

Archie

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its under exposed either weaken your ND filter or shoot for longer
 
Decide on your aperture, meter without the filter to get a shutter speed. Then convert the shutter speed depending on the strength of your filter. Switch to manual exposure mode and input your settings.

Have a look HERE at the tutorial.
 
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Many thanks for the quick replies and the tips, i will have a keep at it. I think i have got to try and figure out how to use my cable release properly because for some reason i cant get it to do long exposure shots..
 
you can just use bulb mode and keep it pressed on the cable release, or press and lock then press and release
 
Thanks Gr8Shot,

I have tried to go down to bulb mode but it then says the subject is to dark, do i need to put my flash on to overcome this.

(I think i need to book a day with a professional lol)
 
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No
It is because of the ND filter, Just go to bulb mode and hold the shutter down for a predetermined amount of time, say 60 secs.
Just be aware you can overheat and damage the sensor if you hold it on too long, but a couple of minutes will not harm it.

Oh and remember you will need a tripod :lol:
 
Thanks Gr8Shot, i will try what you have suggested, i know about the damage it can do to the sensor.

Mark, Many thanks for the post to your blog, that will be a massive help...

I will be out again next weekend trying so i will keep you posted.

Many thanks

Archie
 
Gr8Shot said:
Just go to bulb mode and hold the shutter down
Just be aware you can overheat and damage the sensor if you hold it on too long, but a couple of minutes will not harm it.QUOTE]

Really? I'm not being sarcastic by the way, I'm genuinely curious as I've read some posts/books where photographers' have had their shutters open for hours even. I wouldn't like to try this if I was damaging my camera.
Anyone?

JohnyT
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Johnytuono said:
Gr8Shot said:
Just go to bulb mode and hold the shutter down
Just be aware you can overheat and damage the sensor if you hold it on too long, but a couple of minutes will not harm it.QUOTE]

Really? I'm not being sarcastic by the way, I'm genuinely curious as I've read some posts/books where photographers' have had their shutters open for hours even. I wouldn't like to try this if I was damaging my camera.
Anyone?

JohnyT
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Yep... can overheat the sensor
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