Reciprocity failure


TextWhen shooting with extremely long or extremely short exposures on film, the reciprocity law (see above) has the potential to be violated, which would result in the failure of reciprocity. In such circumstances, the film maker may recommend that further exposure be applied to the negative in order to get the desired effect. When photos are taken digitally, there is no risk of a failure of reciprocity occurring.


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Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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