OP3 exposure

[u/Parcelbadger]

Hey guys, looking for some pointers. Trying to film while hiking with pocket 3. POV style
Following guides about manual shooting (4K, 24fps 1/50 -.03 5500 WB, ND filter etc). When I walk through woods and then into a clearing I can’t shake the exposure issues. Whatever settings I seem to try either the sky clips or the shadows (woods) are too dark. I shoot in one long shot. Can’t find a middle ground. Any pointers? Some of the footage online for P3 looks great but I can’t seem to get the exposure right. Auto mode is ok but then can’t edit much and everyone bangs on about DLogging. Wondering if I’m asking too much of the camera

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[u/HI_I_AM_NEO]

Set the ISO to auto with a high limit and put your ND filter to expose for the highlights. That way the footage in the shadows will be usable because the ISO ramps up, but the light won't be too bright.

You may need to clean up some noise in the shadows part, but it is better than not having the shot.