But ETTR is not the perfect exposure. Rather it's the starting point
for the photographer to find the most pleasing exposure without loss of
important tonal information from the adjustment.
Chuck Norcutt
On 12/4/2011 4:40 AM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
>
> On Dec 3, 2011, at 6:27 PM, Moose wrote:
>> It directly addresses the issue you raise with the 5D, of setting
>> ETTR using the histos, and still having some clipping. The 5D is a
>> great camera, but pretty old technology in some areas.
>
> C'mon, guys, where would be the fun in having a camera that could
> switch into live view, read all the pixels instantly, and give you
> the perfect exposure? And why would you want the perfect exposure? As
> a pulpit-pounding member of the wabi-sabi of photography set, I
> firmly believe that our little imperfections make for the beauty of
> what we do. Perfect is, well, boring.
>
> Of course that's just my humble opinion.
>
> --Bob
>
>
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