D7000 AEB - Anyway to get above 3 exposures for HDR? Hello, I was wondering if I could grab a couple of suggestions from the more experienced D7000 users on exactly how to capture more...

vahleru Loc: Northern Kentucky

Hello, I was wondering if I could grab a couple of suggestions from the more experienced D7000 users on exactly how to capture more than 3 exposures for HDR. I have done several searches on this forum, but come up empty. I read on Ken Rockwell and a forum a couple months ago how to load your U1 & U2 but can't remember the sequence. Any help would be most appreciated - thanks.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Just shoot them manually in increments, shoot as many as you want that way. The D7000 auto bracketing is limited to three shots though.
Your manual explains the User settings on U1 and U2, but you still have to program them to do what you want them to do, but they don't work for programming multiple exposures like you want I don't thing.

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

some cameras go up to 9,but as MT says shoot manually, however some programs only process 5 at a time.you could merge them in groups of three and them merge the groups.

heyjoe Loc: cincinnati ohio

i think you can buy a remote that will let you take six or more

iron1737 Loc: Everett, WA

vahleru wrote:

Hello, I was wondering if I could grab a couple of suggestions from the more experienced D7000 users on exactly how to capture more than 3 exposures for HDR. I have done several searches on this forum, but come up empty. I read on Ken Rockwell and a forum a couple months ago how to load your U1 & U2 but can't remember the sequence. Any help would be most appreciated - thanks.

I have a d7000 and sometimes do HDR. I sometimes use the method that MT shooter suggests. It works. The only other method I have found is to set the release mode to continuous low, set camera to bracket 3 shots at increments of say, -1, 0, and +1, then shoot the first three shots. Then, with the sub command dial, reset the increments to say -2, 0, +2, shoot second three. This method gives you 6 bracketed shots. I simply delete the extra 0 shot. Once you get used to doing it this way, it is a little faster than bracketing after each shot. One of the requirements of my next camera will be bracketing of at least 7 shots. Hopefully a D800. Good luck.

bfphoto Loc: Houston, TX

vahleru wrote:

Hello, I was wondering if I could grab a couple of suggestions from the more experienced D7000 users on exactly how to capture more than 3 exposures for HDR. I have done several searches on this forum, but come up empty. I read on Ken Rockwell and a forum a couple months ago how to load your U1 & U2 but can't remember the sequence. Any help would be most appreciated - thanks.

You can use the Promote Control on the D7000. It will let you shoot up to 99 frames in HDR. You can also use it for focus stacking, time lapse, and several other things. Check it out here:
http://www.promotesystems.com/products/Promote-Control.html

gilril Loc: Wilton, Maine

bfphoto wrote:

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I just took a look at this device..........seems very pricey to get a few more bracketed shots.

bfphoto Loc: Houston, TX

gilril wrote:

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It is pricey, but it is very good at doing what it does. Even though I use it for HDR, I like it even better for Focus Stacking.

gilril Loc: Wilton, Maine

bfphoto wrote:

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Now it starts to become justified! I trust you have one......how complicated is it to program? And, do you use it on a NIKON D7000?

bfphoto Loc: Houston, TX

gilril wrote:

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I do have one and use it on a Canon 5d Mark II. On their web site they list all the cameras where it can be used. There is a learning curve, but not too difficult. Typically, I shoot 9 to 12 frames in 1/3 increments for HDR. Don't always use all the frames, but it does usually cover the most difficult ranges of lighting.

For focus stacking in micro, I will take upwards of 30 frames at either small or medium increments. You can get amazing results in micro work using this technique.

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