Auto Exposure Bracketing
Feb 11, 2020 20:05:15 #
heard a couple of people discussing this today, I didn’t want to intrude on their conversation so if anyone can explain it I would like to hear about it
Feb 11, 2020 20:46:29 #
Ysarex
Loc: St. Louis
Rookie 235 wrote:
heard a couple of people discussing this today, I didn’t want to intrude on their conversation so if anyone can explain it I would like to hear about it
Most cameras can be set to automatically bracket a shot by plus/minus a selected amount of exposure. You take the photo at X exposure (shutter speed & f/stop) and then the camera follows with two, three, or more additional exposures at increments you set. How many brackets are possible and the exposure increments available will depend on your make/model camera.
My camera for example will do a bracket set of 3 with the exposure increments available for me to chose in 1/3 stop increment up to 1 stop over/under.
Why? Hedge your bet -- or if you're still into HDR.
Joe
Feb 11, 2020 21:15:15 #
I set my D850 to high-speed burst mode, select +3 from the bracketing menu, and hold down the shutter release until all three exposures are complete.
HERE IS THE MOST CRITICAL STEP: Turn off bracketing unless you plan on another sequence. Shoot an image of your hand or the ground to end the sequence. Forgetting to turn off bracketing will ruin your next 3 shots minimum of you inadvertently leave it on.
In post production, there is no rule that you have to HDR merge all 3 images of a bracket. I typically choose 2 exposures to complete the merge.
HERE IS THE MOST CRITICAL STEP: Turn off bracketing unless you plan on another sequence. Shoot an image of your hand or the ground to end the sequence. Forgetting to turn off bracketing will ruin your next 3 shots minimum of you inadvertently leave it on.
In post production, there is no rule that you have to HDR merge all 3 images of a bracket. I typically choose 2 exposures to complete the merge.
Feb 11, 2020 21:15:56 #
Feb 11, 2020 21:35:25 #
Joe pretty much explained everything about it.
On Canon, depending on the model, some have 3 shot brackets, and others you can customize to 2, 3, 5 or 7. I used to use the "hand" method to break apart bracketed series, but then found I can change the sequence to -, 0, + for the bracketed shot series. That makes it pretty easy to determine where one series ends and another begins. But it's still a great rule to follow just to make sure.
On Canon, depending on the model, some have 3 shot brackets, and others you can customize to 2, 3, 5 or 7. I used to use the "hand" method to break apart bracketed series, but then found I can change the sequence to -, 0, + for the bracketed shot series. That makes it pretty easy to determine where one series ends and another begins. But it's still a great rule to follow just to make sure.
Feb 11, 2020 22:46:05 #
Feb 12, 2020 01:24:20 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
HERE IS THE MOST CRITICAL STEP: Turn off bracketing unless you plan on another sequence. Shoot an image of your hand or the ground to end the sequence. Forgetting to turn off bracketing will ruin your next 3 shots minimum of you inadvertently leave it on.
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HERE IS THE MOST CRITICAL STEP: Turn off bracketing unless you plan on another sequence. Shoot an image of your hand or the ground to end the sequence. Forgetting to turn off bracketing will ruin your next 3 shots minimum of you inadvertently leave it on.
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Been there, done that ... too many times!
Feb 12, 2020 03:04:37 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Rookie 235 wrote:
heard a couple of people discussing this today, I didn’t want to intrude on their conversation so if anyone can explain it I would like to hear about it
“Automatic Exposure Bracketing” means that instead of bracketing exposure manually, some cameras can be set to do it automatically.
Feb 12, 2020 06:21:07 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Rookie 235 wrote:
heard a couple of people discussing this today, I didn’t want to intrude on their conversation so if anyone can explain it I would like to hear about it
Allows you (depending on camera) to take a series of photo, 3,5,7,9. The middle exposure would be the one metered, the others can be set to increments of exposures. +.3, -.3, +.7, -.7, etc. etc.
Your manual will explain this under BRACKETING, it will be listed in your index. You should look it up.
Personally I do not use this method. I look at the first shot and make adjustments in Exposure Compensation to get the correct exposure.
Feb 12, 2020 12:20:24 #
I might be missing something with my Canon 5DII, but after I select the amount of bracketing, take the shot(s), I always have to reset the setting. Is there a way on the Canon for it to actually stay in the Auto Bracketing mode?
Feb 12, 2020 12:38:46 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
elliott937 wrote:
I might be missing something with my Canon 5DII, but after I select the amount of bracketing, take the shot(s), I always have to reset the setting. Is there a way on the Canon for it to actually stay in the Auto Bracketing mode?
What does the user’s manual say?
Feb 12, 2020 12:43:50 #
Good question, for it has been a while since I used it. Bingo, it will automatically reset to OFF when I turn the camera off.
Feb 12, 2020 12:45:17 #
elliott937 wrote:
I might be missing something with my Canon 5DII, but after I select the amount of bracketing, take the shot(s), I always have to reset the setting. Is there a way on the Canon for it to actually stay in the Auto Bracketing mode?
I'm not sure. With the t7i and 5DIV, on manual, auto bracketing stays on until you turn the power off or turn it off in the menu.
Feb 12, 2020 12:53:11 #
Thank you. I seriously favor HDR, so I'd enjoy learning a way for the auto bracketing to stay, as I set it, even after I turn the camera off.
Feb 12, 2020 15:20:45 #
I use bracketing with my Nikons occasionally. About 10-20% of the time I forget to turn off the bracketing and the next few shots get screwed up. That's when I notice I forgot to turn it off because I do chimp.
If I can set my camera to its highest frame rate continuous shooting. It will go through the bracket at that rate, then stop. Nice because you can be sure all the brackets are in the same sequence. As long as you let the sequence complete itself.
The bracketing on my cameras does not turn off with the power.
If I can set my camera to its highest frame rate continuous shooting. It will go through the bracket at that rate, then stop. Nice because you can be sure all the brackets are in the same sequence. As long as you let the sequence complete itself.
The bracketing on my cameras does not turn off with the power.
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