On Mon, 10 Jun 2002, Gregory Fraser wrote:
> I have two exposure questions.
>
> 1. While testing a camera on the weekend I estimated the 101 year old
> shutter speed to be 1/30 second. However I now feel my estimate was a wee
> bit off. The negatives are almost solid black with only the faintest
> discernable detail. The shots were of a city lit by direct sunlight at f32.
> Does anyone have a rough idea of how many stops I was likely off by without
> actually seeing the negatives which I didn't even bother fixing.
Around three-four stops would be my guess. I suggest you
bracket next time you do this.
> 2. While taking these photos I was only wearing one black sock and a lime
> green thong. Was I overexposed?
Only if overdeveloped.
--- Luis
