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.
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.
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.
hello, I have a Polaroid camera about a year after I bought it and I used it, a few times I noticed that it takes dark pictures, I sent it for inspection and they told me that the film needs to be changed, I changed that one too, but still they are just as dark. I need help or even an advice, and if necessary put the movies in the fridge. thank you!
Is the image dark with contrast or black? If you're using the correct film and the camera is fairly new I would recommend experimenting with a few packs of film. Take notes for the conditions you're in - light, setting, exposure compensation. Also when your film develops keep it away from light and too much heat. I always approach instant photography as an experiment and sometimes take a few shots of the same thing until I get the right one.
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!
Glad it was helpful!
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.
Didn’t know that tip about the flash intensity, very useful 😮
Happy to help!
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?
All great tips!
Not the dashboard disaster 😭. Great content as always, Sums!
Yea man smn. Cooked my film. 😆
Just found your videos, great content! 📽
Thank you Lau! Glad you found the channel 🙏🏾
You’re amazing ! Thanks for these tips 💚
You're so welcome!
Thanks for this!
thank you so much still useful today
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.
Great Video!
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.
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 learned a lot from this video. thank-you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video
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.
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
Thanks for showing me the exposure is there a way to change the apature on it aswell it WILL NOT connect to my phone
No problem. You can only change the aperture on the Polaroid I-2 and the Now+. The I-2 is the only one you can adjust manually.
@@BryonSummers yeah I got the booboo version it's a Now Gen 2 not the plus 🫤 I didn't know that the Now couldn't connect
hello, I have a Polaroid camera about a year after I bought it and I used it, a few times I noticed that it takes dark pictures, I sent it for inspection and they told me that the film needs to be changed, I changed that one too, but still they are just as dark. I need help or even an advice, and if necessary put the movies in the fridge. thank you!
Is the image dark with contrast or black? If you're using the correct film and the camera is fairly new I would recommend experimenting with a few packs of film. Take notes for the conditions you're in - light, setting, exposure compensation. Also when your film develops keep it away from light and too much heat. I always approach instant photography as an experiment and sometimes take a few shots of the same thing until I get the right one.
@ thank you very much for the advice 🙏
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