Q7 EV Bracketing

timedriver · 05-05-2016, 01:58 PM

Can you actually set the stops for more variance in exposures (ABE) for HDR purposes since you only have 3 frames? The default is pretty close in exposures. Obviously I could do it manually with a tripod but like going handheld in most instances.Were talking about the Q7.
Thanx in advance from this newbie

Adam · 05-05-2016, 02:40 PM

I believe the auto HDR feature has 2 levels of selectable strength, as long as you go through the control panel and not the scene mode.

Beyond that you'd need to use bracketing mode and manually select the EV spread.

timedriver · 05-05-2016, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I believe the auto HDR feature has 2 levels of selectable strength, as long as you go through the control panel and not the scene mode.

Beyond that you'd need to use bracketing mode and manually select the EV spread.

Still, while in bracketing mode I know you can change the spread by going from one end to the other of the ev scale, but no matter where you end up your still only in a range of 1/3 stop increments of exposure.It seems my only alternative is to use a tripod and just take 3 separate shots. Thanx again for your speedy response.

Adam · 05-05-2016, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by timedriver

Still, while in bracketing mode I know you can change the spread by going from one end to the other of the ev scale, but no matter where you end up your still only in a range of 1/3 stop increments of exposure.It seems my only alternative is to use a tripod and just take 3 separate shots. Thanx again for your speedy response.

You should be able to increase the spread. Do you see an option to do so when the press the down button after highlighting bracketing in the drive mode menu?

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timedriver · 05-06-2016, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by Adam

You should be able to increase the spread. Do you see an option to do so when the press the down button after highlighting bracketing in the drive mode menu?

Yes I see that and have played with it....but it still doesn't give you an option for separation of exposures outside of the default 3rds of a stop.Another words you can't get as an example: -2... 0....+2 in bracket mode. I'm also in manual mode as well, if it makes a diff.

**kwb** · 05-06-2016, 02:00 PM

Hi timedriver, on my Q7, I can go up to +-3 EV in bracket mode.

To change the bracket spread, I have to:

Press drive mode (that's the right button on the four-way pad).
Use right-left key to select exposure bracketing ("+-" icon).
Press down key.
Use right-left key to select "Exposure Bracketing" or "Exposure Bracket + Remote CTRL".
Press down key. A graphics showing the control wheel is presented.
Use the control wheel to adjust the bracketing spread from +-0.3EV to +-3.0EV in 0.3EV steps.
When done adjusting, press OK.

Best,
kwb

timedriver · 05-06-2016, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by kwb

Hi timedriver, on my Q7, I can go up to +-3 EV in bracket mode.

To change the bracket spread, I have to:

Press drive mode (that's the right button on the four-way pad).
Use right-left key to select exposure bracketing ("+-" icon).
Press down key.
Use right-left key to select "Exposure Bracketing" or "Exposure Bracket + Remote CTRL".
Press down key. A graphics showing the control wheel is presented.
Use the control wheel to adjust the bracketing spread from +-0.3EV to +-3.0EV in 0.3EV steps.
When done adjusting, press OK.

Thanx, This old dog without his reading glass's missed that last step with the down button

Best,
kwb

Thanx, This old dog without his reading glass's missed that last step with the down button

---------- Post added 05-06-16 at 03:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

You should be able to increase the spread. Do you see an option to do so when the press the down button after highlighting bracketing in the drive mode menu?

Thanx again Adam, I completely overlooked that very last step that KWB pointed out...I assumed that I was just going into remote mode without another option.

reh321 · 05-06-2016, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by timedriver

Thanx, This old dog without his reading glass's missed that last step with the down button

Thanx again Adam, I completely overlooked that very last step that KWB pointed out...I assumed that I was just going into remote mode without another option.

A common issue with a "Q" is that in virtually every case, a decision is finalized by pressing the "OK" button, and canceled out by pressing the "Menu" button. There have been several "it doesn't work" threads here where I was convinced that the person did everything perfectly ... except s/he pressed "Menu" at the end instead of "OK".

05-05-2016, 01:58 PM	#1
timedriver Forum Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sierras,California Posts: 53	Q7 EV Bracketing Can you actually set the stops for more variance in exposures (ABE) for HDR purposes since you only have 3 frames? The default is pretty close in exposures. Obviously I could do it manually with a tripod but like going handheld in most instances.Were talking about the Q7. Thanx in advance from this newbie

05-05-2016, 02:40 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	I believe the auto HDR feature has 2 levels of selectable strength, as long as you go through the control panel and not the scene mode. Beyond that you'd need to use bracketing mode and manually select the EV spread. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-05-2016, 06:20 PM	#3
timedriver Forum Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sierras,California Posts: 53 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I believe the auto HDR feature has 2 levels of selectable strength, as long as you go through the control panel and not the scene mode. Beyond that you'd need to use bracketing mode and manually select the EV spread. Still, while in bracketing mode I know you can change the spread by going from one end to the other of the ev scale, but no matter where you end up your still only in a range of 1/3 stop increments of exposure.It seems my only alternative is to use a tripod and just take 3 separate shots. Thanx again for your speedy response.

05-05-2016, 10:22 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by timedriver Still, while in bracketing mode I know you can change the spread by going from one end to the other of the ev scale, but no matter where you end up your still only in a range of 1/3 stop increments of exposure.It seems my only alternative is to use a tripod and just take 3 separate shots. Thanx again for your speedy response. You should be able to increase the spread. Do you see an option to do so when the press the down button after highlighting bracketing in the drive mode menu? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-06-2016, 01:21 PM	#5
timedriver Forum Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sierras,California Posts: 53 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam You should be able to increase the spread. Do you see an option to do so when the press the down button after highlighting bracketing in the drive mode menu? Yes I see that and have played with it....but it still doesn't give you an option for separation of exposures outside of the default 3rds of a stop.Another words you can't get as an example: -2... 0....+2 in bracket mode. I'm also in manual mode as well, if it makes a diff.

05-06-2016, 02:00 PM	#6
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Hi timedriver, on my Q7, I can go up to +-3 EV in bracket mode. To change the bracket spread, I have to: Press drive mode (that's the right button on the four-way pad). Use right-left key to select exposure bracketing ("+-" icon). Press down key. Use right-left key to select "Exposure Bracketing" or "Exposure Bracket + Remote CTRL". Press down key. A graphics showing the control wheel is presented. Use the control wheel to adjust the bracketing spread from +-0.3EV to +-3.0EV in 0.3EV steps. When done adjusting, press OK. Best, kwb

05-06-2016, 03:42 PM	#7
timedriver Forum Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sierras,California Posts: 53 Original Poster	Originally posted by kwb Hi timedriver, on my Q7, I can go up to +-3 EV in bracket mode. To change the bracket spread, I have to: Press drive mode (that's the right button on the four-way pad). Use right-left key to select exposure bracketing ("+-" icon). Press down key. Use right-left key to select "Exposure Bracketing" or "Exposure Bracket + Remote CTRL". Press down key. A graphics showing the control wheel is presented. Use the control wheel to adjust the bracketing spread from +-0.3EV to +-3.0EV in 0.3EV steps. When done adjusting, press OK. Thanx, This old dog without his reading glass's missed that last step with the down button Best, kwb Thanx, This old dog without his reading glass's missed that last step with the down button ---------- Post added 05-06-16 at 03:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by Adam You should be able to increase the spread. Do you see an option to do so when the press the down button after highlighting bracketing in the drive mode menu? Thanx again Adam, I completely overlooked that very last step that KWB pointed out...I assumed that I was just going into remote mode without another option.

05-06-2016, 05:30 PM	#8
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by timedriver Thanx, This old dog without his reading glass's missed that last step with the down button Thanx again Adam, I completely overlooked that very last step that KWB pointed out...I assumed that I was just going into remote mode without another option. A common issue with a "Q" is that in virtually every case, a decision is finalized by pressing the "OK" button, and canceled out by pressing the "Menu" button. There have been several "it doesn't work" threads here where I was convinced that the person did everything perfectly ... except s/he pressed "Menu" at the end instead of "OK".