Stonebridge Photography Club November 11, 2014 BRACKETING EXPOSURES Stonebridge Photography Club November 11, 2014

WHAT IS BRACKETING? A camera feature that shoots rapid fire multiple exposures at different f-stops. You set the variance of f-stops. Usually in thirds. Ex. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 or 1/3, ½, 2/3, 1 You set the number of pictures to be taken You set the sequence. Ex. Underexpose/As selected/ overexpose Can be done manually, but why would you??

WHY DO IT? Bracketing allow you to take multiple shots of the same subject at different exposures in order to: A. Get the correct exposure B. Get multiple shots at different exposures to later merge into a picture with proper overall exposure C. Do a “poor man’s HDR”.

Set camera to “Aperture Preferred” or “Shutter Preferred” mode In “Auto mode” the camera makes some of its own adjustments – not necessarily what you want.

HOW DO YOU DO IT? – on Nikon

Press and hold the BKT button

DIAL IN SETTINGS Use control wheels to set number of exposures and exposure variance. Release the BKT button

HOW DO YOU DO IT? – on Canon Push MENU button and find the settings for “Expo Comp/ AEB” “AEB” stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing

Click “set” button”

Then click “AEB”

Scroll, touch, or click desired settings Scroll, touch, or click desired settings. When finished press the “SET” button

Set camera exposure and shoot away Remember to hold the camera steady to avoid shake or use a tripod.