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KellyL · 07-26-2007

Thanks Kirk. I was hoping that my comments didn't sear you. I was frustrated because I thought...shortcuts? If I were looking for shortcuts I wouldn't try to have a greater depth of understanding. I very, very much appreciate all of your help you have given me. You have followed my posts faithfully and have always been willing to pull me to a new level of professionalism, which is one of the great reasons to belong to the Camel.

And I realized later that I had gotten that backwards...as far as the exposure is concerned. I still get those numbers and directions confused at times...even though I know. I was surprised it stood as typed as long as it did without someone else correcting me. And you didn't even have to say "Brace yourself".

I understand about the softer light. My plan was to go to band camp in the evening and take some pictures, but I discovered band camp was ending at 5:00 instead of 8:00 like it had the previous two days. I was too wrapped up in Camel talk on Monday and Tuesday to get myself out there when the light would have been better. That being said, when I follow the band this fall, I will be following them in bright conditions and shooting from the sidelines like I did here. I think I'll take my Metz out with me next time and practice with it. That powerful little puppy may be able to add the light I need to bring up the shadows just a tad.

Michael, I understand what you are saying. It makes sense.

Harry...you are on the other page, so I can't see your comments...and Pensive...so I will type from memory. PLEASE DON'T LET MY INSECURITIES AND QUEST FOR BROADER UNDERSTANDING MESS UP WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW! Our cameras have been designed by egineers who know that they have to produce the best camera with light meters they possibly can...a benefit of a free market economy. Since Canon and Nikon and Olympus (for Mr. Pickles and Mitch...MVB) are competing against each other, they are going to make sure you have a fine instrument in your hands.

I do have a tendency to overthink...but if I regiment myself to overthink in the safety of this forum, or when I practice my shooting, then when it counts I will have built up a huge knowledge base from which to operate. I want an iceberg so I can use the tip.

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KellyL Photocamel Master Location: Mental State: Just west of chaos and south of disaster. Posts: 7,375 CamelKarma: 7624 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Understanding Exposure Thanks Kirk. I was hoping that my comments didn't sear you. I was frustrated because I thought...shortcuts? If I were looking for shortcuts I wouldn't try to have a greater depth of understanding. I very, very much appreciate all of your help you have given me. You have followed my posts faithfully and have always been willing to pull me to a new level of professionalism, which is one of the great reasons to belong to the Camel. And I realized later that I had gotten that backwards...as far as the exposure is concerned. I still get those numbers and directions confused at times...even though I know. I was surprised it stood as typed as long as it did without someone else correcting me. And you didn't even have to say "Brace yourself". I understand about the softer light. My plan was to go to band camp in the evening and take some pictures, but I discovered band camp was ending at 5:00 instead of 8:00 like it had the previous two days. I was too wrapped up in Camel talk on Monday and Tuesday to get myself out there when the light would have been better. That being said, when I follow the band this fall, I will be following them in bright conditions and shooting from the sidelines like I did here. I think I'll take my Metz out with me next time and practice with it. That powerful little puppy may be able to add the light I need to bring up the shadows just a tad. Michael, I understand what you are saying. It makes sense. Harry...you are on the other page, so I can't see your comments...and Pensive...so I will type from memory. PLEASE DON'T LET MY INSECURITIES AND QUEST FOR BROADER UNDERSTANDING MESS UP WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW! Our cameras have been designed by egineers who know that they have to produce the best camera with light meters they possibly can...a benefit of a free market economy. Since Canon and Nikon and Olympus (for Mr. Pickles and Mitch...MVB) are competing against each other, they are going to make sure you have a fine instrument in your hands. I do have a tendency to overthink...but if I regiment myself to overthink in the safety of this forum, or when I practice my shooting, then when it counts I will have built up a huge knowledge base from which to operate. I want an iceberg so I can use the tip.
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