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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 07/14/2004 12:12:35 AM · #1
can anyone tell me a bit about backlighting - eg. shutter, aperture would be correct,

thanks
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
 07/14/2004 01:19:51 AM · #2
Depends on what effect you want.

Expose for the light and the subject will become a silhouette, expose for the subject and the backlight will give it sharp edges or a halo (depending on how strong the light is).

David
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