Scotland’s rugged landscape and dramatic weather make it a dream place for landscape photography. The challenge is capturing the beauty that does justice to it. The correct gear helps.
Coming from you Chris Batson PhotoIt follows a field test of attractive videos Om System Om -1 Mark II Added with 8-25 mm F/4 Pro LensThe built -in ND filter stands out, offering seven stops of exposure control without the need for external filters. It is a game-changer for long exposure, especially when working with waterfalls and fast-moving clouds. The wide focal range includes everything from 8 mm (16 mm full-frame equivalent), from ultra-wide landscape to strict compositions without switching the lens. Flexibility makes it a practical option for shooting in remote places where it is not ideal to carry extra gear.
The video also reveals the computational characteristics of the camera including live ND and live GND functions. Live ND tool imitates long exposure effects in the camera, smoothing the physical filter without staging the water and clouds. Live GND acts as a fake graduate neutral density filter, allowing you to darken the sky by properly highlighting the foreground. Adjusting the impact directly in the camera instead of relying on post-processing provides immediate response to the final shot and more control.
Working with changing lights is an important part of landscape photography. Low hanging clouds add the atmosphere, but they also create exposure challenges. The built -in GND filter helps balance the glow of the sky with the deep foreground, but dialing into the right settings leads to some tests and error. Exposure compensation does not always behave required, so it is important to understand how the system processes highlights and shadows. Using with different angles and compositions can cause all differences, especially when shooting dynamic scenes such as waterfalls. Watch the video above for full randon from Batson.
