another auto bracketing question

mrfredsporty · 05-18-2017, 04:16 AM

im loving using auto bracketing on my k1.BUT my crazy question is: can i use auto bracketing AND selftimer at the same time? AND if so, how. thanks ahead of time for all the help.
fred from daytona

**TedH42** · 05-18-2017, 09:45 AM - **2 Likes**

Yes. Select bracketing mode for the drive mode. Press the "down" button, then the "right" or "left' button to select the Bracketing/Timer sub-mode. With the wheels, set the bracketing values (# shots, EV spread) that you want. Now press INFO to get Parameter Adjust. Select either "12-second timer" or "2-second timer", press OK. Press OK to finalize your bracketing.

Note that selecting the 12-second timer causes the single 12 second delay BEFORE any shots are made, followed by all bracketing shots with NO delay between, and the mirror flaps up and down. Selecting the 2-second delay causes a 2 second delay before EACH shot, with the mirror going up at the beginning of each delay, reducing shake for each shot, and down after each shot.

mrfredsporty · 05-18-2017, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by TedH42

Yes. Select bracketing mode for the drive mode. Press the "down" button, then the "right" or "left' button to select the Bracketing/Timer sub-mode. With the wheels, set the bracketing values (# shots, EV spread) that you want. Now press INFO to get Parameter Adjust. Select either "12-second timer" or "2-second timer", press OK. Press OK to finalize your bracketing.

Note that selecting the 12-second timer causes the single 12 second delay BEFORE any shots are made, followed by all bracketing shots with NO delay between, and the mirror flaps up and down. Selecting the 2-second delay causes a 2 second delay before EACH shot, with the mirror going up at the beginning of each delay, reducing shake for each shot, and down after each shot.

thanks so much. you would think id have that figured out but when i tried before i got the self timer but not the ongoing auto bracket.

mrfredsporty · 05-20-2017, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by TedH42

Yes. Select bracketing mode for the drive mode. Press the "down" button, then the "right" or "left' button to select the Bracketing/Timer sub-mode. With the wheels, set the bracketing values (# shots, EV spread) that you want. Now press INFO to get Parameter Adjust. Select either "12-second timer" or "2-second timer", press OK. Press OK to finalize your bracketing.

Note that selecting the 12-second timer causes the single 12 second delay BEFORE any shots are made, followed by all bracketing shots with NO delay between, and the mirror flaps up and down. Selecting the 2-second delay causes a 2 second delay before EACH shot, with the mirror going up at the beginning of each delay, reducing shake for each shot, and down after each shot.

thanks, ted42. it works! i think the clue of hitting the info button was what i was not doing. just tested it a minute ago. im going out to shoot sunrise in about an hour. cant wait. AND cant thank you enough.

05-18-2017, 04:16 AM	#1
mrfredsporty Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 81	another auto bracketing question im loving using auto bracketing on my k1.BUT my crazy question is: can i use auto bracketing AND selftimer at the same time? AND if so, how. thanks ahead of time for all the help. fred from daytona

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05-18-2017, 09:45 AM - 2 Likes	#2
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Yes. Select bracketing mode for the drive mode. Press the "down" button, then the "right" or "left' button to select the Bracketing/Timer sub-mode. With the wheels, set the bracketing values (# shots, EV spread) that you want. Now press INFO to get Parameter Adjust. Select either "12-second timer" or "2-second timer", press OK. Press OK to finalize your bracketing. Note that selecting the 12-second timer causes the single 12 second delay BEFORE any shots are made, followed by all bracketing shots with NO delay between, and the mirror flaps up and down. Selecting the 2-second delay causes a 2 second delay before EACH shot, with the mirror going up at the beginning of each delay, reducing shake for each shot, and down after each shot.

05-18-2017, 03:11 PM	#3
mrfredsporty Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 81 Original Poster	Originally posted by TedH42 Yes. Select bracketing mode for the drive mode. Press the "down" button, then the "right" or "left' button to select the Bracketing/Timer sub-mode. With the wheels, set the bracketing values (# shots, EV spread) that you want. Now press INFO to get Parameter Adjust. Select either "12-second timer" or "2-second timer", press OK. Press OK to finalize your bracketing. Note that selecting the 12-second timer causes the single 12 second delay BEFORE any shots are made, followed by all bracketing shots with NO delay between, and the mirror flaps up and down. Selecting the 2-second delay causes a 2 second delay before EACH shot, with the mirror going up at the beginning of each delay, reducing shake for each shot, and down after each shot. thanks so much. you would think id have that figured out but when i tried before i got the self timer but not the ongoing auto bracket.

05-20-2017, 01:48 AM	#4
mrfredsporty Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 81 Original Poster	Originally posted by TedH42 Yes. Select bracketing mode for the drive mode. Press the "down" button, then the "right" or "left' button to select the Bracketing/Timer sub-mode. With the wheels, set the bracketing values (# shots, EV spread) that you want. Now press INFO to get Parameter Adjust. Select either "12-second timer" or "2-second timer", press OK. Press OK to finalize your bracketing. Note that selecting the 12-second timer causes the single 12 second delay BEFORE any shots are made, followed by all bracketing shots with NO delay between, and the mirror flaps up and down. Selecting the 2-second delay causes a 2 second delay before EACH shot, with the mirror going up at the beginning of each delay, reducing shake for each shot, and down after each shot. thanks, ted42. it works! i think the clue of hitting the info button was what i was not doing. just tested it a minute ago. im going out to shoot sunrise in about an hour. cant wait. AND cant thank you enough.