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May 5, 2019 11:43:49   #
Speed that kills
 
I see, (I think, lol) expose each part or area of you composition.. Get the "perfect" sky, and "perfect" lake and smash em together for your vision.... I think Lacardia does that, just over hours of time. But I am not sure.

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May 5, 2019 12:09:42   #
CatMarley Loc: North Carolina
 
pico wrote:
I've experimented with bracketing using three exposures. What is gained in the post-processing as a result of bracketing? Thanks for your thoughts and experiences.


With the Fuji, bracketing is irrelevant since you can see the exposure in the viewfinder.

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May 5, 2019 12:13:30   #
DesRose Loc: Phoenix, Arizona
 
traderjohn wrote:
"or for lazy people or people in a rush" Well at least you didn't add deplorable. Did I miss the part where someone put you and the other pompous, arrogant and self serving a holes in charge to decide what everyone should be doing?


Did you miss the part where I included MYSELF as being one of the 'lazy' ones or in a rush at times therefore using exposure bracketing vs manual exposure? I don't see this as being pompous or arrogant or self serving. And I was using the word lazy loosely since I further explained exposure bracketing often used when in a rush. But, if you want to pass judgement, so be it.

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May 5, 2019 12:17:02   #
aphelps Loc: Central Ohio
 
pico wrote:
I've experimented with bracketing using three exposures. What is gained in the post-processing as a result of bracketing? Thanks for your thoughts and experiences.


It depends on what you are trying to achieve. There are several different kinds of bracketing depending on your specific camera's capabilities. Exposure, white balance, iso, and focus bracketing each has a specific purpose. Consult your manual to determine which modes are available to you and experiment.

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May 5, 2019 12:25:52   #
nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY
 
rmalarz wrote:
As I've seen quoted before, "bracketing in for people who don't know how to expose properly".
--Bob


Ignorant comment.
How do you define "proper" exposure? Isn't photography a matter of LOOKING at your pictures and DECIDING what is the "Best" result?
What, in your mind, happened to the craft in photography? Do you think digital post-processing eliminates thinking when taking the picture?

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May 5, 2019 12:55:53   #
traderjohn Loc: New York City
 
DesRose wrote:
Did you miss the part where I included MYSELF as being one of the 'lazy' ones or in a rush at times therefore using exposure bracketing vs manual exposure? I don't see this as being pompous or arrogant or self serving. And I was using the word lazy loosely since I further explained exposure bracketing often used when in a rush. But, if you want to pass judgement, so be it.


Ok, so my statement is loosely responding to your statement. Pass judgment?? That's not bad. It is done every day on so many different circumstances. That seems to be the new feel guilty gotcha.

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May 5, 2019 13:31:22   #
POVDOV
 
robertjerl wrote:
For those who say bracketing is not needed if you know how to expose properly.

Some scenes just plain have too much dynamic range for any know digital sensor or film type to record without sacrificing either the highlights or the shadows.
If you are experienced you know which you prefer and how to expose for it. If you are a beginner then bracketing is the way you learn how to get your preference.

But if you don't want to sacrifice the shadow areas or highlights then bracketing and HDR blending is the answer. I shoot only RAW and in some cases there are scenes that cannot even be saved processing from RAW.

Yes, I did study the "Zone Method" in a college photo course back when we made pictures by scratching flat rocks with pointed rocks (at least some people think it was that long ago). In a dusty old folder I still have a couple of prints I produced that earned an 'A' from a professor who learned the Zone Method from Adam's darkroom tech.
For those who say bracketing is not needed if you ... (show quote)


Amen! Adam's zone system or F. Pickers Zone 6 was so helpful. Sunsets bracketed get you full control of the shadows and highlights. Just that simple

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May 5, 2019 13:45:57   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
pico wrote:
I've experimented with bracketing using three exposures. What is gained in the post-processing as a result of bracketing? Thanks for your thoughts and experiences.

Cameras do NOT have infinite dynamic range. Proper postprocessing bracketed subs increases the dynamic range of the resulting image; known as High Dynamic Range (HDR) processing.

I use Affinity Photo to postprocess HDR images.

bwa

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May 5, 2019 14:04:26   #
bleirer
 
CatMarley wrote:
With the Fuji, bracketing is irrelevant since you can see the exposure in the viewfinder.


I love seeing the exposure simulation in the viewfinder. But one might still bracket if losing highlights or shadows they wish to preserve.

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May 5, 2019 14:07:33   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
bleirer wrote:
I love seeing the exposure simulation in the viewfinder. But one might still bracket if losing highlights or shadows they wish to preserve.


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May 5, 2019 14:08:50   #
TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA
 
rook2c4 wrote:
Exactly!
Here's an example:
Let's say, I want to photograph a lit light bulb in a dark room. I want to capture detail of the bulb, filament and all, but also show some features of the dark room in the background. No single exposure setting can give me both - either the bulb is blown out beyond fix, or the room is rendered hopelessly black. The dynamic range is simply too great. Shooting two different exposures (one for the bulb and one for the room), then using a mask in editing solves the problem.
Why rmalarz would make such an absurd statement is baffling... he should know better.
Exactly! br Here's an example: br Let's say, I wan... (show quote)


I have heard of that process. Isn't it what is called HDR?

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May 5, 2019 14:09:44   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
Thanks everyone on this one as it shows me more of how to better use my camera about which I know very little except for the helpful hints that I read each & every day on this forum. I am having so much fun even when I screw-up what I think I am doing with it......haha. I am blessed and this site is a Treasure.


JIMBO

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May 5, 2019 14:56:54   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
Thanks everyone on this one as it shows me more of how to better use my camera about which I know very little except for the helpful hints that I read each & every day on this forum. I am having so much fun even when I screw-up what I think I am doing with it......haha. I am blessed and this site is a Treasure.

JIMBO

That's the main reason for photography. It is a fun adventure!

bwa

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May 5, 2019 16:07:05   #
DVZ Loc: Littleton CO
 
Depends what you are shooting. I shoot high end luxury lighting. My client wants the lights on in the photographs. So what do I expose for, the dark rubbed bronze finish on the stem or the texture in the lighted shade. I can't get both in one exposure, not enough dynamic range. The graphic artist and I agree bracketing exposure is the solution.
You can also bracket for expression. A very good wedding/event photographer I know when shooting groups brackets for expression. Somebody always has there eyes closed or something and bracketing improves his selection.
Jay Maisel on KelbyOne does a lot of street photography and he brackets for exposure because he doesn't have the time to adjust exposure and still get the split second expression. And this guy knows how to expose correctly.
So just knowing how to expose correctly doesn't mean bracketing isn't useful or necessary and only for newbie's. When it helps use it, when it don't don't.

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May 5, 2019 17:04:28   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
CatMarley wrote:
With the Fuji, bracketing is irrelevant since you can see the exposure in the viewfinder.


You are correct in that the image is seen correctly exposed before the shot is taken. But I am sure that Fuji includes bracketing just in case the image being captured goes beyond the dynamic range of the sensor.

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