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Frank P. Luongo		How to shoot scenes with neon signs If a scene of a store front contains neon lights, as well as light from inside--at or past sunset; How do you get a correct exposure?Using a 28-80mm zoom. What if there is a large foreground structure just outside the store? Thanks Frank To love this question, log in above August 27, 2004

Ben F		Frank, I would say it depends what you want to be the main subject in your shot? I.e, do you want the large foreground structure to be your centre of attention, or the lit storefront with the neon sign?? If the latter, I would suggest metering with your camera off the neon light itself after or near dark, which of course will try and expose it correctly. I know it is said very often on here (nevertheless very true), always bracket in tricky situations like that, even if its just + & - 1/2 stop. Hope this helps, anyone is free to correct me if im wrong :) To love this comment, log in above August 29, 2004

Frank P. Luongo		Thanks Ben. What if the foreground structure is the main subject,inthis case a large model of an ice cream cone aprrox 5ft in ht.--1-2 feet from sore front---vanilla,with tan cone? To love this comment, log in above September 01, 2004

Frank P. Luongo		Thanks Ben. What if the foreground structure is the main subject,inthis case a large model of an ice cream cone aprrox 5ft in ht.--1-2 feet from sore front---vanilla,with tan cone? To love this comment, log in above September 01, 2004

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