Overexposure

[Levi]

I am very new to film and I have a question about overexposure. When shooting outside with auto exposure and it's too bright, do I
do manual exposure and put the needle in the middle? Do I need a ND filter or what?

Thanks,
Levi

[mattias]

you need an nd filter, unless you have a variable shutter that you can close. if you can't stop down enough in automatic mode, you can't in manual either.

[Alex]

Also, don't use ecktachrome for outdoors.

"slower" ASA films are essential if you are filming outdoors.

-Alex