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Discover the settings and accessories you need to shoot with summer in mind
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Exposure
mode
Most filters alter
the amount of
light that reaches
the sensor, even in
tiny amounts. For
more control over
the final exposure,
it’s best to choose
settings using
Manual mode.2 ژ
White
Balance
There’s nothing
wrong with relying
on the camera’s
Auto WB setting,
but it won’t always
get it right. Make
sure you shoot in
raw so you can
tweak the colours
when you edit.3 ژ
Live View
Neutral-
density filters
purposely stop
light entering
the lens (and the
viewfinder). With
dark filters, turn
on Exposure
Simulation and
use Live View to
compose shots.4 ژ
Focus
Autofocus
can often struggle
to lock on to a
subject that’s shot
through a dark
filter (such as an
ND). When this
happens, focus
before attaching a
filter, then switch
to manual focus.GettySUMMER SCENES44 DIGITAL CAMERA^ AUGUST 2019 http://www.digitalcameraworld.comost landscape pros carry a range
of filters in their bag, so that they
can adapt to any lighting situation.
It’s always better to get exposures
right in-camera, not only to save
you time at the editing stage, but to record the
scene in front of you as it really looks – there are
some filter effects that editing just can’t recreate
after a shoot, such a polariser used in strong
sunlight. Some filters cause you to lose several
stops of light, so keep an eye on low shutter
speeds if you’re shooting without a tripod.M
Vivid sunsets look even more impressive
when they’re reflected. A polarising filter
helps to enhance bold colours.1 Landscapes (cont’d)
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