Usage of gray gradient lens in camera

Are you still worried about the excessive light ratio between the sky and the ground? This problem can be effectively solved by using the medium gray gradient mirror. The following is the usage of medium gray gradient mirror (ND mirror) that I carefully recommend for you, hoping to help you.

How to use the medium gray gradient lens

The medium gray gradient lens (ND lens) is generally used to take scenery photos, and its main function is to balance the exposure between the sky and the ground. Most photographers use a rectangular medium gray gradient lens, the upper part of which is gray, which can weaken the light, and the lower part is transparent. When using it, install the supporting bracket at the front of the lens, insert the medium gray gradient lens on the bracket, and move the filter up and down according to the composition to reduce the sky exposure.

With the medium gray gradient lens, you can get satisfactory photos even if the light ratio between the sky and the ground is larger. It should be noted here that the medium gray gradient mirror is divided into different darkening intensities, which must be selected according to different light ratio environments.

1. Purchasing guide

When purchasing this medium gray gradient mirror, you should know your lens caliber and focal length to choose the correct model and series. When choosing a lens, you should choose a lens that is flat, scratch-free and has a uniform gradient.

2. Install the bracket

First, screw the filter adapter ring on the screw in front of the lens, and then install the bracket on the adapter ring. There are also many filter slots on the bracket, and multiple filters can be installed.

3. Install the filter

After the bracket is installed, you can install the medium gray gradient mirror filter. Different types of filters should be selected according to the intensity of light ratio, and each type has different darkening effect. If you think the light ratio is too strong, you can use multiple filters.

4. Adjust the position

In general, adjust the position of the medium gray gradient mirror according to the composition of the camera, adjust the height and angle of the filter, and align the gradient position of the filter with the skyline. Then take a photo and check the exposure with histogram. Correct use of reflector

1. As long as it is not photographed, the closer it is to the subject, the better.

2. It will be very convenient if you have an assistant or a friend to help you control the reflector.

3. It doesn't matter if you don't have friends to help you. You can use a tripod or other supporting objects.

4. The function of the reflector is to make the light shining on the subject more uniform and weaken the shadow.

5. Select the appropriate reflective surface under different lighting conditions.

outdoor shooting

1. Let the subject face away from the sun and fill the light with a reflector.

2. When taking portraits, pay attention to the shadows of the eyes and cheeks.

indoor shooting

1. use an external flash or photographic lamp.

2. Use a reflector to reflect light and illuminate the whole body.

3. When taking a portrait, reflect the light from a 45-degree angle.

Other non-mainstream uses

In addition to reflecting light, in fact, as long as you can think of it, the reflector can have many other uses, such as:

1. Photographic table

The soft light plate is set up and can be used as a photographic table.

2. Fan

If you want to use some smoke in shooting, the reflector is an excellent big fan to fan the smoke.

3. Placement board

When shooting outside, you need to change the lens. You can put the changed lens on the reflector first to prevent dust from entering.

4. Shading

What should I do if I shoot too much in the sun in summer? It's much cooler to put a reflector on your head!

5. Background wall

It's nice to use white or soft surface as the background of portrait photography!

classification of reflectors

There are several kinds of reflectors, such as circle, ellipse and square, and they are usually three-in-one or five-in-one, that is, a reflector contains multiple color surfaces. Each color surface has different functions. Common color reflectors

1. Gold reflectors

The reflection of the gold surface can bring a warm feeling to the picture, which can usually be used to shoot portraits and animals.

2. Silver reflector

The light reflected by the silver surface is neutral, which can greatly increase the exposure of the subject and increase the contrast of the picture.

3. White reflector

The reflection on the white side is generally neutral, but it will be softer than the silver side.

4. Soft light plate reflector

Generally, there is a soft light plate in the middle of the reflector, which can soften the light when shooting outdoors.

5. The black reflector

will slightly weaken the color saturation of the picture and make the tone more natural.

6. Blue reflector