11-03-2011, 06:21 AM
Boren is correct. In fact, ETTR is intended to be used when the dynamic range of the scene is less than the capability of the sensor. If your image produces a histogram that has a sizable gap both right and left, the idea is to increase the exposure to place as much info in the right side of the histogram (without clipping important highlights). By doing this, you are increasing the signal to noise ratio when possible.
The links above bring up the positive as well as the negative aspects of implementing ETTR. In the end, you have to experiment for yourself and make your own determination as to whether it is a useful method to implement into your photography life.
It has it's place in mine, but not in all situations.
The links above bring up the positive as well as the negative aspects of implementing ETTR. In the end, you have to experiment for yourself and make your own determination as to whether it is a useful method to implement into your photography life.
It has it's place in mine, but not in all situations.