Any more specific advice on how to use the exposure? With my Polaroid now they’re often too bright or too dark, even with/without flash. I am not sure when to adjust the exposure to high/medium/low and when/where. Any tips are appreciated!
Couple of factors to consider. What model do you have? What film pack are you using? Usually you have to gauge the environment and that takes time to learn your camera and how it’ll respond, based on the film pack you’re using. I recommend looking into TH-cam videos about exposure and lighting for 35mm and 120 film as additional help on understanding the basics of how film works with light. They’re all a bit of the same on a fundamental level with some slight differences. Regardless of differences it’s a light + film type + camera capability game so knowing the ISO/ASA of the film pack matters, knowing what exposure options on the camera matters, and knowing what’s best for the environment you are in (or your visualization goal) matters too.
Withthe sx-70 cameras I find it's a good idea to take a few shots with different exposure compensation settings. I have one that meters fairly well most of the time just leaving it in the middle. On the 600 cameras with the close-up filter if you're taking a picture of someone blowing out birthday candles I recommend moving a slider slightly towards lighten Sometimes lit candles will cause the light meter to shorten the exposure resulting in a darker picture.
First time here , good video bro ❤ Curious which Polaroid camera is your favorite? I currently have the one step 2 Stranger Things edition. Thinking about getting the sx70 .
The SX-70 is definitely my favorite. Mainly because you can adjust the focus manually. Its a great buy especially if you can find one for cheap on ebay or camera shop.
Great question! The snow can be bright so I would exposure compensate for too much light. Also if it’s cold out you’ll want to keep your film warm enough to properly expose. Placing the exposed film in your pocket close to your body will do just fine.
At around 3:20 in the video when you’re talking about the flash I have this worry about all photos wether or not to use it, I wanna get a flower closeup lit by the sunset in my backyard, but I don’t know wether flash would drown out the natural colors of the sun, or if it would be to dark on the picture without flash
Yea if its daylight you should be good without the flash. If you're concerned about a steady light try using constant lights to illuminate your subject.
good stuff bro! easily the best video on taking better polaroids. Subscribed 🔥
Keeping the box the film came in to store your exposures is a great idea. Thanks so much!
Didn’t know that tip about the flash intensity, very useful 😮
Happy to help!
Any more specific advice on how to use the exposure? With my Polaroid now they’re often too bright or too dark, even with/without flash. I am not sure when to adjust the exposure to high/medium/low and when/where. Any tips are appreciated!
Couple of factors to consider. What model do you have? What film pack are you using? Usually you have to gauge the environment and that takes time to learn your camera and how it’ll respond, based on the film pack you’re using. I recommend looking into TH-cam videos about exposure and lighting for 35mm and 120 film as additional help on understanding the basics of how film works with light. They’re all a bit of the same on a fundamental level with some slight differences. Regardless of differences it’s a light + film type + camera capability game so knowing the ISO/ASA of the film pack matters, knowing what exposure options on the camera matters, and knowing what’s best for the environment you are in (or your visualization goal) matters too.
You’re amazing ! Thanks for these tips 💚
Withthe sx-70 cameras I find it's a good idea to take a few shots with different exposure compensation settings. I have one that meters fairly well most of the time just leaving it in the middle. On the 600 cameras with the close-up filter if you're taking a picture of someone blowing out birthday candles I recommend moving a slider slightly towards lighten Sometimes lit candles will cause the light meter to shorten the exposure resulting in a darker picture.
Good advice! Thanks Robert. I've definitely seen big differences with multiple exposures. No shot is the same.
You mean bracket? At over two quid a photo?
I learned a lot from this video. thank-you!
All great tips!
Not the dashboard disaster 😭. Great content as always, Sums!
Yea man smn. Cooked my film. 😆
thank you so much still useful today
Just found your videos, great content! 📽
Thank you Lau! Glad you found the channel 🙏🏾
Great Video!
Great video
Thanks for the video. Just got the Now for Christmas. Been shooting with the Fuji IMAX mini. Gonna pop this Polaroid film in the fridge now. Thx
You might not go back for the instax after shooting with a Polaroid. Looking forward to seeing your work
First time here , good video bro ❤
Curious which Polaroid camera is your favorite? I currently have the one step 2 Stranger Things edition. Thinking about getting the sx70 .
The SX-70 is definitely my favorite. Mainly because you can adjust the focus manually. Its a great buy especially if you can find one for cheap on ebay or camera shop.
Do you have any tips for taking pics with snow in it? Eg. „How much“ flash etc. :)
Great question! The snow can be bright so I would exposure compensate for too much light. Also if it’s cold out you’ll want to keep your film warm enough to properly expose. Placing the exposed film in your pocket close to your body will do just fine.
At around 3:20 in the video when you’re talking about the flash I have this worry about all photos wether or not to use it, I wanna get a flower closeup lit by the sunset in my backyard, but I don’t know wether flash would drown out the natural colors of the sun, or if it would be to dark on the picture without flash
Yea if its daylight you should be good without the flash. If you're concerned about a steady light try using constant lights to illuminate your subject.
I just got the polaroid now plus and pictures either turn out to dark or to bright. What advice would you give to help fix that?
I’d love to see what you’ve shot. If you drop some scans or pics in the Discord I can give better feedback.
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