Hi Dave, If you're using a camera with a built-in meter, and are using that meter, the general thought is that the meter will handle any compensation for the filter. In this case you'd only have to open up a bit to be sure the snow is white and contains detail.
However, letting the built-in meter make the compensation decision can ~sometimes~ give unexpected results, depending on the characteristics of the film used, the way the meter is set, and the actual color of the filter (there are, for example, numerous variations in #8 and other filters). For precise results when using the camera meter, instead of a general, one-size-fits-all result, I'd suggest taking the time to bracket your shots in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments. If you've time beforehand, run some tests so you'll know how the camera will meter through any given filter with a particular film. Yes, I'm a bit fussy .... Shel > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Just was thinking here,sorry but i do once in a while,:-) about using > my yellow #8 with B&W film, shooting in snow. > > I don't always use filters, so when i meter for a snow scene, i meter, > then open up about 1 1/2 to 2 stops to "fool" the camera into giving me > white snow as apposed to gray snow. > > Now my question. If the yellow is on, i have to add 1 1/2 stops anyway > to compensate. Will this add up to my normal stop and a 1/2 or do i need > to continue say another stop to get my white snow. > I have shot some photos with what the meter said then opened up a stop > or so, but i have yet to develop the film to see.
