Canon 60d Auto Exp Bracketing help!
Mar 26, 2012 16:09:30 #
I've been through the destruction manual and have searched the forum for an answer to my problem, so I thought I'd give you all a try before going to tech support. Here's the issue: When I set my camera up for AEB, I get only a single shot with a press of the shutter button, rather than the three I should get. The work around is to use low speed burst, but according to the manuel, I should get the three shot burst automagically. I'm in aperature priorty (to control dof for HDR pp), no flash, using a 1.66 exp variation. The camera is new to me and I'm still learning it, but this seams fairly straight forward. Am I missing something, or do I have a defective camera? Thanks for the support!
Mar 26, 2012 16:14:36 #
I would think it would give you the ability to fire off 3 shots. I don't have a 60d though, so not sure with it. I have a 40D and also an XTi. Hopefully, someone with a 60D will be able to tell you for sure.
Is there a chance of a local camera shop near you? I'm sure they'd know for sure.
Is there a chance of a local camera shop near you? I'm sure they'd know for sure.
Mar 26, 2012 16:42:02 #
You can't simply press and release, you need to hold the shutter button pressed down until the three shot sequence is complete if in burst mode. (Probably the best way) If in single shot mode you must press the buttom three times.
You may have the manual, but really haven't read it. This information can be found at the bottom of page 121 in the highlighted area at the bottom of the page.
You may have the manual, but really haven't read it. This information can be found at the bottom of page 121 in the highlighted area at the bottom of the page.
Mar 26, 2012 16:44:21 #
On my Canon 7d, I too set the camera in ap mode to shoot HDR, I also shoot low speed(3shot/sec) in various settings. In order for the camera to shoot the speed I want I set the AF-Drive to 3 speed continous. I have a button on top of the camera. it's one of 4 buttons just behind the selection wheel. I haven't used a 60d so I don't know if it's the same.
Mar 26, 2012 17:18:06 #
ziggykor, You are absolutely correct! I can't tell you how many times I read that! Sometimes you can't count on something sinking in, it has to be pounded. I think I may have been looking at the 3 boxes in the display showing AEB mode and mistaking them for the burst mode indicator. A little closer examination showed me the error of my ways. Many thanks.
Mar 26, 2012 17:43:23 #
Mar 27, 2012 07:31:56 #
i set mine to fast mode,i take three,right of center,then move
complete set left of center, and take three more
complete set left of center, and take three more
Mar 27, 2012 13:10:26 #
I have a 60d and have no problems with that issue. You DO have to press the shutter repeatedly WITHIN a predetermined time ( I can't recall that exact time, but it's enough seconds that you have plenty of time to fire off the three shots) It works great- and a must for HDR.
Mar 27, 2012 16:12:50 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
After setting the bracketing set your camera to continuous shooting, then hold your shutter release till you get your shots.
Mar 27, 2012 16:19:57 #
Gary521
Loc: Colorado
"Old Timer" is correct. You need to set set the camera for continuous shooting. With the AEB set, you will get the three shots. I will not keep shooting with the shutter released pressed.
Mar 27, 2012 17:14:29 #
Mar 27, 2012 17:24:03 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
This applies to all bracketing if you want 3 pics. I read and reread the manual several times till I understood that I was not paying attention to the details of what the manual said, common problem with reading directions.
Mar 27, 2012 18:08:42 #
You do not HAVE to go to continuous shooting, as that is an extra step, that you also then have to undo. It works just fine in single shooting-just take three shots is succession. It works either way.
Mar 27, 2012 18:44:59 #
Mar 27, 2012 19:06:42 #
Roger that. After playing with it for a while (stimulatedby this thread), it appears that there is no time out until the camera goes off. Obvious disadvantage here would be if you don't complete the cycle of three pics, your next pic's exposure will be off. That can happen if you don't take three with one click, but much less likely-especially at rapid fire!
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