K-3 multi exposure and interval composite

Painter · 11-05-2013, 09:41 AM - **3 Likes**

When I ordered my K-3 I did know that they had upped the number of images that could be used with multi exposure but I didn't realise what a complete rework they had done. It is great previously when doing multi exposure I would have to please the shutter or a release now you can set an interval. I've written about it here on my blog

Pentax K-3 Multi exposure and Interval Composition | Wallace Koopmans Artlog

Last edited by Painter; 11-05-2013 at 09:42 AM. Reason: Apple iPad autocorrect sucks

**unkipunki** · 11-05-2013, 10:52 AM

Thanks for this information. I think I'll enjoy trying that out.

Doundounba · 11-05-2013, 11:00 AM

Good write-up and a very cool set of features. Thanks for sharing!

fuzzyfelt30 · 11-05-2013, 11:03 AM

Thanks....another feature that I will have to investigate!!

Painter · 11-06-2013, 08:08 AM

http://wkoopmans.ca/notebook/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/PentaxK3_multiexposure-0212.jpg

jeanpierre · 04-04-2014, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by Painter

http://wkoopmans.ca/notebook/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/PentaxK3_multiexposure-0212.jpg

Hi
Does it works for RAW or only for JPEG?

Unregistered User · 04-04-2014, 02:59 AM

I did some testing in the beginning, combining several ISO100 shots in low light and short exposure time to compare with one shot at the same exposure but with higher ISO.

Thanks for reminding me of this superb feature.

Painter · 04-04-2014, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by jeanpierre

Hi
Does it works for RAW or only for JPEG?

It works in Raw as well as JPEG

jeanpierre · 04-04-2014, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Painter

It works in Raw as well as JPEG

Many thanks Painter!

**Arne Bo** · 04-04-2014, 02:31 PM

Thank you. I didn´t think of this use. Need to try it asap.

captainbert · 04-05-2014, 03:06 PM

Great job on the write up of the Multiple Exposure mode on the K3. It's nice to see it documented as the it's one of the best Multiple Exposures of any camera around now. For me, as i shoot multiple exposures 80-90 percent of the time, the K3's new M.E mode made it worth the upgrade alone. The fact that it is now in the drive mode makes life so much easier. What was annoying with the K5 M.E. mode was if you had shot 3 out 5 images (or whatever) and felt it was enough and cancelled the remaining exposures, when then again selecting M.E mode it would take one shot and knock out of a sequence of multiple exposures. This was a real nuisance. Now with the K3, that's no longer a problem.

The 'bright blend' composite mode is also a major added bonus and seems to open up a whole new creative mode. In particular i found this mode works amazingly for blending a sequence of Intentional Camera Movement M.E's. The way the pixels interact is massively different to the standard 'average' and additive' composite modes.

In a review of the K3 in Imaging Resource, it was stated that there was the option to select an image already stored on the camera as the first shot in a new series of multiple exposures at another time. I contacted the site and Pentax at the same time as i couldn't find any other info to confirm the K3 could do it. Pentax got back to me before the reviewer to confirm that it was incorrect but that they would forward it to the developers who may add it in a firmware update. Only the Canon 5d mark iii and 1D mark 'whatever the latest one is" has this feature now i believe. This would open a whole other door of creating images that would normally require Photoshop.

A wee example of the 5 M.E.s (four of them 1 second) in bright blend mode in the forest.

zantaphia · 09-27-2014, 05:33 AM

Hi!

I've tried to search for a good tutorial on how to use the different multi exposure settings (Additive, Average and Bright) on the K-3. But no luck...
I went to the local water fall today, to simulate a ND-filter and a long exposure time, to make the water look like silk, and tried all of the settings, but the result was not overwhelming.

Anyone that has a good explanation on how to use the 3 different modes, incl. exposure settings (shutter time and aperture), number of shots, and some example photos? Of a waterfall or something else.

Yes, I have read the manual.

/Zantaphia

Namajam · 10-08-2014, 07:09 PM - **1 Like**

I tried the interval composite mode on the moon last night and found you cant change the camera settings once the interval begins. It would be nice to change the settings for something that changes brightness. It was a good lessons learned. Not as sharp as I would like but the possibilities of using this mode could be a lot of fun.

deaning · 10-09-2014, 10:30 PM

Good effort on the moon, we just had cloud and more cloud! I just read the K3 can do up to 2000 multiple exposures, maybe I lack imagination but what the heck could you do with that or even 100?

Unregistered User · 10-10-2014, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by deaning

Good effort on the moon, we just had cloud and more cloud! I just read the K3 can do up to 2000 multiple exposures, maybe I lack imagination but what the heck could you do with that or even 100?

I promise you that someone will find a way to use all 2000 and then complain that it is not enought.

11-05-2013, 09:41 AM - 3 Likes	#1
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	K-3 multi exposure and interval composite When I ordered my K-3 I did know that they had upped the number of images that could be used with multi exposure but I didn't realise what a complete rework they had done. It is great previously when doing multi exposure I would have to please the shutter or a release now you can set an interval. I've written about it here on my blog Pentax K-3 Multi exposure and Interval Composition \| Wallace Koopmans Artlog Last edited by Painter; 11-05-2013 at 09:42 AM. Reason: Apple iPad autocorrect sucks

11-06-2013, 08:08 AM	#5
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348 Original Poster	An example image. http://wkoopmans.ca/notebook/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/PentaxK3_multiexposure-0212.jpg

04-04-2014, 01:17 PM	#8
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348 Original Poster	It does work with RAW Originally posted by jeanpierre Hi Does it works for RAW or only for JPEG? It works in Raw as well as JPEG

09-27-2014, 05:33 AM	#12
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Tutorial for K-3 multi exposure modes: (Additive, Average and Bright) Hi! I've tried to search for a good tutorial on how to use the different multi exposure settings (Additive, Average and Bright) on the K-3. But no luck... I went to the local water fall today, to simulate a ND-filter and a long exposure time, to make the water look like silk, and tried all of the settings, but the result was not overwhelming. Anyone that has a good explanation on how to use the 3 different modes, incl. exposure settings (shutter time and aperture), number of shots, and some example photos? Of a waterfall or something else. Yes, I have read the manual. /Zantaphia

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unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Thanks for this information. I think I'll enjoy trying that out.

11-05-2013, 11:00 AM	#3
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Good write-up and a very cool set of features. Thanks for sharing!

11-05-2013, 11:03 AM	#4
fuzzyfelt30 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 112	Thanks....another feature that I will have to investigate!!

04-04-2014, 01:35 AM	#6
jeanpierre New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Originally posted by Painter http://wkoopmans.ca/notebook/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/PentaxK3_multiexposure-0212.jpg Hi Does it works for RAW or only for JPEG?

04-04-2014, 02:59 AM	#7
Unregistered User Guest	I did some testing in the beginning, combining several ISO100 shots in low light and short exposure time to compare with one shot at the same exposure but with higher ISO. Thanks for reminding me of this superb feature.

04-04-2014, 01:32 PM	#9
jeanpierre New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Originally posted by Painter It works in Raw as well as JPEG Many thanks Painter!

04-04-2014, 02:31 PM	#10
Arne Bo Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hamburg Photos: Albums Posts: 123	Thank you. I didn´t think of this use. Need to try it asap.

04-05-2014, 03:06 PM	#11
captainbert Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Derry Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 776	Great job on the write up of the Multiple Exposure mode on the K3. It's nice to see it documented as the it's one of the best Multiple Exposures of any camera around now. For me, as i shoot multiple exposures 80-90 percent of the time, the K3's new M.E mode made it worth the upgrade alone. The fact that it is now in the drive mode makes life so much easier. What was annoying with the K5 M.E. mode was if you had shot 3 out 5 images (or whatever) and felt it was enough and cancelled the remaining exposures, when then again selecting M.E mode it would take one shot and knock out of a sequence of multiple exposures. This was a real nuisance. Now with the K3, that's no longer a problem. The 'bright blend' composite mode is also a major added bonus and seems to open up a whole new creative mode. In particular i found this mode works amazingly for blending a sequence of Intentional Camera Movement M.E's. The way the pixels interact is massively different to the standard 'average' and additive' composite modes. In a review of the K3 in Imaging Resource, it was stated that there was the option to select an image already stored on the camera as the first shot in a new series of multiple exposures at another time. I contacted the site and Pentax at the same time as i couldn't find any other info to confirm the K3 could do it. Pentax got back to me before the reviewer to confirm that it was incorrect but that they would forward it to the developers who may add it in a firmware update. Only the Canon 5d mark iii and 1D mark 'whatever the latest one is" has this feature now i believe. This would open a whole other door of creating images that would normally require Photoshop. A wee example of the 5 M.E.s (four of them 1 second) in bright blend mode in the forest.

10-09-2014, 10:30 PM	#14
deaning Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 737	Good effort on the moon, we just had cloud and more cloud! I just read the K3 can do up to 2000 multiple exposures, maybe I lack imagination but what the heck could you do with that or even 100?

10-10-2014, 02:24 AM	#15
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by deaning Good effort on the moon, we just had cloud and more cloud! I just read the K3 can do up to 2000 multiple exposures, maybe I lack imagination but what the heck could you do with that or even 100? I promise you that someone will find a way to use all 2000 and then complain that it is not enought.

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