Long exposure workshop

[Steve B]

A member has asked if I would run a practical workshop to demonstrate how I do my long exposure seascapes. After consulting her diary I have agreed to do this in Brighton on Saturday 4 November. All members are welcome, but the workshop will be aimed primarily at the curious but never tried and those fairly new to the technique.

Equipment - you are welcome to borrow my equipment and practice on my camera, as necessary. I have a 100mm mounting system with adaptor rings for 82mm and 67mm lenses. If you have lenses at these diameters, you will be able to use my filters on your gear. If you have your own neutral density filters and tripod then please bring them as this will mean less waiting around for turns.

High tide on 4 November is at 10:50am so my plan is to take the 09:06 train from East Croydon which arrives at 09:46 and head for the Old Pier as the first location.

The worst weather for long exposure photography is bright sunshine, especially as the sun is over the sea most of the day. However, we will go unless it is forecast to pour down for prolonged spells.

In the first instance, please could you reply to this post if you are interested in going.

Steve

[toms]

Hi Steve,

Thank you for arranging this training session. Subject to commitments I'll come.

Regards,

Tom

[davidb]

Sounds interesting. I'll try to make it. I have a tripod but no filters. I'll check my lenses for the screw size.

I now have a 10x filter (and some step-up rings to fit any lens I care to bring with me).

[Tina]

Hi Steve
I would like to come along as well. I have one filter and tripod.
Thanks for organising.
Tina

[Iggy]

Hi Steve,
What lenses do you actually use in this project? 100mm, 200mm?
Regards,
Iggy

[Steve B]

Iggy asked

What lenses do you actually use in this project? 100mm, 200mm?

I normally use my 24-70mm, but also pack a 10-20mm and 70-200mm. A sturdy tripod is essential plus ideally a remote release.

Steve

[rebeccaclark]

Hi Steve,

Thank you for organising this. I may well be interested. I have tripods but no ND filters as yet.

Rebecca

[Mike Farley]

I would gently point out that the day selected for this workshop coincides with SPA's FotoFest which features four well known speakers. As it is on our doorstep in the Croydon's Masonic Hall, it seems a pity to miss out.

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[rebeccaclark]

Steve,

Please can you advise on what type of ND filter would be best - I'm confused by the numbers - or does it not make much difference?

Thanks,
Rebecca

[Steve B]

Rebecca asked

Please can you advise on what type of ND filter would be best - I'm confused by the numbers - or does it not make much difference?

It is easiest to think about ND filters as reducing the light by a number of f/stops depending on its density or strength. I have 10 stop (ND10) and 6 stop filters which can be stacked on top of each other. This is useful if it is a bright day as 10 stops won't create long enough exposures. If you are going to buy one then I suggest you get an ND10 filter.

Steve