bahahaha, I just watched the video.
Pfft, who needs tele lenses. If you want to shoot a sports guy just go to his house. You'll be able to get some sweet shots of him in action at the game last night with your wide angle lens- wait a second...
I only know about Rockwell from this forum, that video could have been a comedy skit. WTF. People actually listen to that guy?
After watching that vid I think I know what his problem is, but it relies on me explaining a theory I have on photographers which may not hold true internationally and which I can't be bothered explaining fully. But anyway...
There are 2 types of photographers;
Those who tuck their button-up, short-sleeved shirts into their jeans (or chinos) and clip their massive key chains onto their jean's belt loop.
And those who don't.
The former are technically very knowledgeable, they like glamour nudes and landscapes. You'll often find them working in a camera store, as a lab technician or a photography teacher. While they may be technically proficient and may even become somewhat successful, they'll never set the world on fire with their originality.
The latter, well that's a broad spectrum, but it includes people who are artistically gifted, even if they work in a different field, like design or music - they can pick up a camera and take interesting shots. They care less about the process and more about the result.
Anyway how does Rockwell fit into this? You might have noticed that he had his lemon-yellow button-up shirt tucked into his chinos, but that he tries to distance himself from that category of photographer with his ridiculous point of view.
Well, you know those guys who are gay but for whatever reason, upbringing or religion, they believe that homosexuality is evil? Those guys take the hate to a whole other level. That's Ken Rockwell. He belongs in the first category but desperately wants to fit into the second. He's holding up a cardboard sign outside a gay nightclub screaming, "burn in hell", while deep down he craves the dick.
Anyone follow?
Nikon Shooters: Do you ever feel like your meter is just 'off'? I was just out shooting in a forest, and while there was some contrast in some scenes, nothing off the wall. I had some scenes where just to get a normal exposure I was at -2.66 EV :?
My Canon is the opposite, I usually have it on +1/3. I did a quick check with a greycard and found my suspicion was right, and it varies depending on the WB setting. I suggest doing the same, get a greycard and test in different lightsources, with different settings.
But nearly 3 stops? I just noticed the 2! You sure you aren't talking about high/low key scenes? Obviously you'll need to adjust for that.
