You'd do well to have a good spot meter.
Finding the area in the scene that must have white w/ detail is probably the most important value to determine.
Easy to find the shadow detail we want to hold, but where do we draw the line between white w/ detail and blown-out is what I'd think about.
I can't tell you how to develop your film. It's up to you to know what works for you. Shooting directly into the sun, such as your example, makes me question using any filters. I'd want to eliminate as many air to glass surfaces that could cause flare. Lens choice is determine with how the scene should be rendered. Only you'll know what's correct when on location. Any of your lenses could be right or wrong depending on how you use them.
When faced with extreme exposure ranges, it is important to know exactly what is OK to lose, and what's important to retain.
Testing before going into the field with a couple of sunrise shots at home may help you. You'd learn what's needed in developing the film (normal, minus 1, minus 2) to retain the essentials in the film, while allowing the scene to look natural. |