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Are there any tips I can use for helping the camera focus in difficult
focusing circumstances?
Several. The tips work with any autofocus camera and not just with the
G cameras. Slowly rotate the camera while you are holding to your eye. Often the
camera rotation will help the autofocus find a way to focus. Move the target you want to focus towards or even onto either of the focus
brackets by moving the camera parallel to the target. Often this will
allow the camera to focus. I have seen the statement that for highlights; you open up. I have seen the statement that for highlights; you close down. Which is correct?Both are correct. If you are metering using a reflected light meter and
you meter the highlight area, you increase the physical size of the aperture,
open up, the appropriate number of stops. If you are metering using an incident light meter or if you have metered an
average subject with a reflected light meter, you close down for highlights. The same is true for shadows. With a reflected light meter metering the
shadows, you close down. With an incident meter or a reading from a
reflected light meter of an average subject, you open up for shadows. Which light metering technique is best, incident or reflected?
In general, when you have some control over the light, the incident technique
is preferred and where you do not, the reflected technique is preferred.
There are exceptions even to this generalization. It is to your advantage
to know and practice using both techniques, as there will be circumstances where
it will be possible to use one but not the other. Can I use the lens hood, a filter and a polarizer filter at the same time
without vignetting?
Yes on the 35 mm., 45 mm. and 90 mm. lenses. No on the 28-mm. lens.
While there is no hood for the 21 mm., using a filter and a polarizer may cause Does the Focus Lock Button on the back of the G2 work in SAF mode?
Yes. Be aware that the use of the Focus Lock button in SAF mode will
allow the shutter to trip even if focus has not been fixed. I want to photograph a scene, but people are walking and autos are passing
before the camera. Is there any way to solve this problem?
Yes. Use a neutral density filter such as a 3.0 ND filter. The
time required for exposure increases dramatically. People and autos that
are not in the scene for some considerable time will not register on the film.
Be aware that constant bumper-to-bumper traffic will register as a blur. |
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Camera Handling Techniques
