Helicon remote sony a7r35/18/2023 ![]() ![]() With ultra wide lenses, F8 is typically sufficient. Aperture priority mode, selecting aperture based on desired depth of field. ![]() ND filter attached to lens, between a 6 stop and a 10 stop filter.When using a slow shutter speed with ND filter for waterfalls on a Sony mirrorless camera, like the Sony A7riii or A7iii, don’t forget these settings: One more example of Cascadilla Gorge, cutting right through the Cornell University Campus: Cascadilla falls at 25 seconds exposure with ND filter Gorge Trail at Robert Treman park in Ithaca, NY These photos used shutter speed between 3 seconds and 10 seconds. These photos were taken in less than ideal light - bright midday sun. I took these images with the Sony A7riii and the Sony 16-35mm F/4. When shooting waterfalls, I like to capture the movement of the water, creating that artistic glassy look: Robert Treman swimming hole with Sony A7r3 and 16-35mm F/4 For those who are unfamiliar with ND filters, they are sunglasses for your lens. I’ve been using a fairly affordable 10-stop ND filter from ICE. But for me, I use neutral density filters for waterfalls. My answer is simple, “waterfalls.” Yes, there are other uses, if you like to shoot wide open with large aperture lenses in full daylight and video shooters have other uses. ![]() In the photography class I teach, I’ve been asked several times the purpose of ND filters. Robert Treman park in Ithaca, NY with Sony A7r3 and 16-35mm F/4 and 10 stop ND filter A slow shutter speed/long exposure has uses beyond just taking normal landscapes after sunset. I previously discussed using a tripod for night time landscapes. As I travel through the Finger Lakes of New York, I’ve been largely shooting long exposures. ![]()
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