ND filter, slower film...

[ferider]

1.) Unless they pay you, don't shoot at noon.
2.) ND8 or ND4 and slower film.

 

[ampguy]

With the M8, and 1/4000 - 1/8000, harsh light has become my friend.

 

[xxloverxx]

Faster shutter speed, stack filters and get closer. Maybe use your shadow to block some light?

 

[Garfink]

You can use a ND filter, slower film and a polarizing filter together. I use a singh ray vario-ND filter that can cut out a whopping 8 stops of light. That usually solves my "too much light" problem everytime.

 

[Garfink]

Use two polarizers together... You'll get a variable ND.

That is an innovative idea! Live and learn.

 

[xxloverxx]

Use two polarizers together... You'll get a variable ND.

How would you calculate exposure?

 

[Garfink]

Good question...

with the singh ray vario-ND filter there are markings on the filter rim that you can use to make estimates.

 

[Mablo]

When shooting with an evil SLR I tend to use ASA100 film that I shoot at ASA50. Add to this a polariser (minus 2 stops) and a graduated ND filter for the sky and I'm happy.

When shooting with a RF I don't use a polariser for obvious reasons but an orange filter (minus 2 stops) or a 2 or 3 stops ND filter - and ASA 100 film (usually @ ASA50) that I prefer in any case.

When shooting with a TLR I use a lovely Bay-1 1 and 2 stop ND filter set that Laurentb very generously sent to me as a Christmas giveaway (Thank You!!!).

This is with the SLR setup in very bright sunlight: