Random Basics Which You Should Know When the Light is Low

Low light, whether due to the time of day or prevailing weather conditions, does not mean that good photographs cannot be taken. It is sometimes even possible to obtain more dramatic shots in low light than in brilliant sunshine. If the weather is misty or foggy, moody pictures can be taken. If the sun might be very low, at the beginning or end of the day, for instance, the colour of the light will be much warmer, and can be used to dramatic advantage, emphasizing the sky and clouds. Even indoors, light filtering through a window is often perfectly adequate to light a subject without using flash.

A tripod is an asset in many low light conditions where slow shutter speeds are necessary. An alternative is to use a fast film, although the results will be grainier. Graininess can be used to creative effect but often it will detract from the final image if not used carefully. Instead of using fast film, ordinary film can be uprated. If the film in the camera is 100 ISO, for instance, the speed dial on the camera can be altered to 200 or 400 ISO.

Remember, though, to tell the laboratory this when the film is sent in for processing so that it can be developed accordingly. The disadvantage of this method is that the whole film has to be rated at the same ISO and any increase in development will result in loss of shadow detail, increase in contrast and a grainier texture.
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