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11-06-2014, 02:20 PM   #1
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Setting custom bracket intervals

So I was reading this article todayThe Optimum Digital Exposure. Essentially, the writer says to set the following bracket: +1.3EV, +.6EV, and +2.0EV to get the optimum exposure to capture all scene data, then in post process choose the one with whites closest to 99% and adjust to bring your dark levels back down.

I want to try this out. Is there a way to set a custom exposure bracket to use those EV settings instead of 0,+,-?

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QuoteOriginally posted by scotty707 Quote
So I was reading this article todayThe Optimum Digital Exposure. Essentially, the writer says to set the following bracket: +1.3EV, +.6EV, and +2.0EV to get the optimum exposure to capture all scene data, then in post process choose the one with whites closest to 99% and adjust to bring your dark levels back down.

I want to try this out. Is there a way to set a custom exposure bracket to use those EV settings instead of 0,+,-?
You can try setting a global adjustment for EV, which is +0.7 if you're working in thirds of stops and then bracket -2, 0, +2, which will ultimately give you -1.3, +0.7, +2.7
It's not exactly what you're after, but at least on my camera (K-01) bracketing can only be symmetrical (+-1, +-1.3, +-1.7, +-2 etc.).
Advanced cameras have advanced bracketing capabilities, and can bracket more than 3 shots.
Don't know on the K-5II or the K-3, for instance.
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I haven't tried this, so I don't really know if it will work.

Bracketing with 2/3 of a stop between exposures and
a +1-1/3 exposure compensation would give you the above.

it might be worth a try.
Good luck.
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As noted above, set your intervals to what you want, then use exposure compensation to adjust so you get the exposures you want. That's what I do on my k-3, works fine. Until you forget you have exposure comp dialed up by two or three stops when you stop bracketing.

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As noted above, set your intervals to what you want, then use exposure compensation to adjust so you get the exposures you want. That's what I do on my k-3, works fine. Until you forget you have exposure comp dialed up by two or three stops when you stop bracketing.
I have deselected the memory for the exposure comp so that when you turn it off it goes back to zero.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Tjompen1968 Quote
I have deselected the memory for the exposure comp so that when you turn it off it goes back to zero.
Duh..... Why didn't I think of that? Oh, probably because on the k-5 series I always used +2/3 EV. Don't use any on the k-3 so this will work now.
Thanks!
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QuoteOriginally posted by Tjompen1968 Quote
I have deselected the memory for the exposure comp so that when you turn it off it goes back to zero.
Ooh, good tip.

There are a few cameras like my Nikon P7700 where it's a dial at the top that is forever getting moved when brushed against, taken out of a bag, etc ....

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