Nikon D850 Exposure Bracketing Setup Tutorial

[@anrashid47]

Kudos !! A very well presented tutorial. The speaker has excellent speaking skills. Words pronounced clearly - so the whole exercise had Clarity, was Concise and Precise ; adding to the interest of the audience. I wish all the presenters would learn from Stuart - not to ramble and obfuscate !!! Thank you for an awesome display of tutoring !!!

[@ChuckTipton]

When you are in a hurry and haven't done this before, videos like this are a godsend. Thanks for the clear, concise how to. Super! :-)

[@MrTanker10a]

AMEN! To That...😄👌😎🇺🇸

[@gooberrobbins2429]

3 years of confusion cleared up in 3 minutes. Thank you!

[@alanleitch3396]

Absolutely flippin' soooooooperb! I've been puzzling over this for ages - and the video is perfectly presented. No background music or gimmicks of any sort. Brilliant! Thank you.

[@rexwood8663]

Stewart I have watched many Utube videos and this one was GREAT. You explained every thing in detail and at a slow pace. I will definitely Look for your other videos . Thank you very much

[@chuckmoorehead875]

Just learned my d850 had this feature. Went to the manual and whoa. Landed on your video and you made it so much easier to understand. Thank you!

[@sirribosmans3019]

You can't explain it more clearly and concisely than this :)

[@WillN2Go1]

Thanks for this. I really appreciate you making this video. Using this I was able to turn off bracketing which was keeping the Focus Shift Shooting menu item from working. I'm really burned out with all this stand on one foot, select the auto focus dial, rotate it to, while patting yourself on the head.... Today doing a web search just brought a lot of 'Oh, you have to..." and not one, 'thanks that fixed it." I'll never forget using Photoshop in 1992, I got it to work, everything took forever, it crashed all the time, but I was good at it... and it sent me right into the darkroom where I did chemical b&w photography for most of the next ten years. Not once did my darkroom crash for absolutely no reason. Anything that was a problem, I figured out and fixed.

[@michaildamaskos7045]

Hello! Thanks for the video. A simple advice while shooting bracketing is when you set the camera mode , it should be on the "timer" selection. This is to minimize any movement and to complete the bracketing without pressing the button many times.

[@parusland]

On timer or on a tripod with reomote shutter release

[@MASJF]

Absolutely right! Do you know if there is a way to make the d850 go faster between exposure? It seems to wait at least a second for no reason. I want to do 360 hdri and it's slow.... I can do the same much faster with a 5D mk IV in the same lighting conditions.

[@michaildamaskos7045]

@@MASJF maybe you should try 3 frames instead of 5. And 2 stops each frame.

[@MASJF]

@@michaildamaskos7045 I work for a vfx company. Most of the hdri I do are done with 7 exposures. So no, 3 is not an option... In the best scenario, I have enough dynamic to not clip the sun and have nothing under exposed on the most exposed image... At home I have a D500, D850, D750 and an old D610. All for portraits and sport photography. At work I have Canon 5D mk IV and a R5c. I must say that for fast bracketing and mega 360 hdri with a nodal ninja head, Nikon is not even close to Canon. Or maybe the Z9. I don't know for this one.

[@marcosponciano3494]

Wish all Camera tutorials where like this, thank you!!

[@kunalverma8105]

thanx for the video I turned it on and experienced that shutter speed was changing on its own even in manual mode. Thanx for the video.

[@EarlLJ1]

Outstanding Presentation .. Clear To The Point & Great Graphic Guides !!11

[@Maz-2393]

I’m owner and user of Canons, from FN1000 (that’s going back in time when I didn’t know what camera’s were 😂), then early adaptor of D30 and have several mid-range to my favourite 5D mark iii. Recently decided to get Nikon D850 and oh boy do I need to rewire my neurons!! Thanks for the bracketing video! (Yeah - who reads manuals !! That’s oh so yesterday 😅). Cheers once again.

[@IMRANnet]

Wonderful narration, graphic overlays, and instructions. Even knowing how to do this I loved the video as it was a great way to validate and refresh my knowledge. Thank you.

[@dorypanch1936]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial. Super easy to understand for everyone!

[@hattiestamer4864]

Thanks! I'm too lazy to read the user manual, and this make my life easier.

[@joshbaird5498]

Epic tutorial, perfect clear instructions. thank you!!

[@themoodyphotographer59]

Great video, very easy to follow and understand! Why are there even any thumbs down here?

[@drskramane]

Absolutely fabulous….sharp and crisp…to the point👏

[@davidrainey2448]

Also, be sure you have selected "AE Brackting" in your menu or the BKT may not function.. Great video!!

[@horsedesigns]

Can you explain the importance in why it must be set to aperture priority? I usually shoot in M mode. Thank you for this "to the point" video. Love that there wasn't a lot of rambling in the beginning like too many tutorials have.

[@PhotomatixHDR]

The video instructs to set to Aperture Priority mode to ensure that it isn't set to Shutter Priority (which would make the depth of field vary between the bracketed shots). However, using Manual mode is even better, since you have full control over the settings and can decide the optimal shutter speed to set for the middle (0EV) exposure of the bracketed series.

[@kakumanus1]

Crisp, clear and concise!!

[@OwenDawson]

can you explain the bracket burst mode? when using the custom settings? can't figure that one out?

[@meowmeowmickey]

This video confirms what I have been doing. Thanks!

[@marriagesupperofthelamb]

Wow!! Thank you for the simple and effective instruction!!

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@paulkay8986]

Crystal clear instructions. Many thanks :-)

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Thanks for watching!

[@dangallagher8034]

This video was very helpful! It’s perfectly done. Many thanks!

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Thank you for your nice comment! I am glad you like the video.

[@stemac67]

Excellent video and so easy to understand, Thank you.

[@EsTeBe5456]

Tnx for the explantion. Could you tell me how to take the bracketed pics via the screen (taking the pics by clicking on it instead of keep pressing the shutter button)

[@clubBragga_official]

Beautifully explained ! Thank you !!

[@jr4106]

Thank you for this explicit tutorial. I need a clarification please. If I am using a wireless remote to trigger the shutter and that I would like the 3 exposures to be taken one after each other after one press of the remote, should I still set the camera on the CH mode or should I use the MuP?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Yes, set the camera on the CH mode to switch it to "continuous shooting" (as shown at 2:38 in the video) when you using a wireless shutter remote. At the same time, make sure that the wireless remote is also switched to "continuous". Once they are both in sync, press and hold down the button of your remote shutter release and all 3 photos will be taken.

[@Bomlvh]

Very nice hand-on training...Thankx.

[@rafikisafari9111]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have a special situation and was wondering if you could assist me. I have always shot on Canon, but I am currently on an assignment that uses Nikon bodies. I am shooting images out of a helicopter. We shoot about 8000 images in 2.5 hours, so there is no time to fiddle with camera settings while shooting. We shoot in manual, but can’t use the motor drive due to the technology we have linked into the camera. Finally my question... Is it possible to set a function button or bracket feature to change the aperture 3 stops Down. When in heavily wooded areas, sometimes our subject are above the canopy and sometimes they are not. The difference is stark, but fairly consistent. Since we only have about 2-3 seconds on every subject, I am finding it difficult to roll the wheel to adjust for the change in Aperture Can I set a function button to do this, or do you have any creative solutions? Just thought I would pick the brain of someone who has mastered Nikon. Thank you for your time!

[@aaz148a]

So far so good, and thank you for that, but is there any way to press only once to shoot all three or do I have to keep the shutter pressed until all three are taken?

[@aaz148a]

Sorry, I just read down below your reply to same question. Thanks again

[@PhotomatixHDR]

@@aaz148aThat's right, and for other people who see this, the answer is under Graham Keegan's comment, which details how to do that using the Self Timer in the camera's Custom Settings menu.

[@danielpremiere2428]

While pressing and holding the BKT button, I cannot get the display in order to set the number of shots nor the EV intervals. What should I do? It is a brand new camera and just unboxed it

[@marys33]

I can't seem to get out of bracketing mode on my d850. your video was well done and much better than the complicated menu settings for bracketing, but now I feel really stupid not being able to get out of bracketing mode! Can someone tell me how.

[@PhotomatixHDR]

That's not a stupid question at all! It's definitely not obvious how to set AEB off on this camera and some other Nikon cameras as well. You should be able to turn bracketing off by returning the number of shots to zero. In other words, hold down the BKT button and roll the thumb dial back to the left until it shows "0F".

[@FLORAMORAITINI]

@@PhotomatixHDR Thank you Sir for being so helpful. I had exactly the same problem, So If Understand correctly it is not possible to use both the bracketing by pressing the BKT button, and either switch to just Continuous , with 0 Exposure Compensation, WITHOUT bracketing by skipping the BKT button? Do I sound very complicated? I have tried but I can not shoot continuously without bracketing. Am I doing something wrong in my settings?

[@palashchowdhury9969]

Very useful video. Easy to understand & follow the instructions. Can’t wait to use. However I got a question. Can I take them in raw or should I take them only in jpeg. Please confirm. Thanks.

[@PhotomatixHDR]

You can definitely take bracketed exposures in RAW mode.

[@carlosrocha9993]

When i try to save all settings, including BKT in a bank (A, B, C or D) all settings are save, but not BKT? Why??? :( in my D750, all configs are saved when I set U1 and U2

[@jonl0711]

Thanks for this, helps clear up how this works however, I was under the impression that when you set this you only had to press the shutter button once, but I see you have to hold it until the sequence is complete. So what function does the self timer setting has?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

@Jon Miller Yes, you need to press and hold the shutter button to take all images. Using the self-timer to trigger bracketing takes all exposures at once with one button press, and avoids camera shake when the camera is on a tripod or steady ground.

[@wallythackrah5105]

Hi great info Instead of pressing the shutter can the self timer be used?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Hello @wallythackrah5105, Yes, self-timer for bracketing should work as well. Please see the online manual how to set it up: onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/d850/en/09_release_mode_02.html onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/d850/en/18_menu_guide_05_c03.html

[@howardbarnett]

I would recommend using a tripod and using the timer (release mode)

[@MrTanker10a]

It's either the first or the second item I set with my camera. Set up the tripod first or install my cable release device. Because shooting with the D850 demands either a Tripod or you Shoot FAST. 😎

[@rlores11]

Thank you for the tutorial, now should I use spot metering?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

It depends what you want to meter for. If you want to meter the lightness of a specific part, such as the dark parts for instance, then you indeed need to use spot metering, as the other metering modes meter the lightness of the overall scene.

[@franciscoydana]

Gracias, por fin alguien me ayuda a configurar mi Nikon D850 en modo BKT, saludos desde España.

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Gracias, I am glad it helped. Happy shooting!

[@Farrukhw]

Thank you very much for such a fine tutorial...

[@PhotomatixHDR]

I am glad you like it!

[@effme52]

Really nice BUT I am a dummie and cannot turn the bracketing back off...how do I do that?

[@RonPepperPhoto]

To turn off, just hold down the BKT button and use the dial to return to original state of no brackets.

[@michellestevens897]

Super helpful and clear!❤

[@mariaeugeniapolson1339]

Thank you for sharing. have to be auto focus or manual focus?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Both auto and manual focus can be used with AEB, so it's up to you and what is best for your situation. That said, manual focus is usually better for HDR because, once you have set the focus, you can be sure it won't move between the bracketed shots.

[@conleyalexander2712]

Great video.. does the D850 combine the shots to one photo incamera?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

As far as I know the in-camera HDR feature on the D850 only combines two shots. For more control over the resulting image I'd recommend using an HDR software like Photomatix.

[@realestatewithrose]

Will it work with a remote shutter release?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

The Nikon D850 definitely works with remotes if this is your question?

[@FLORAMORAITINI]

Thank you very much for the most helpful video. Kindly I still need some help. When I start the bracketing exposures, should I have the norm exposure on 0 mark of the Exposure Compensation Scale? Additionally when I want to shoot continuously, WITH O Exposure compensation exposures, THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE AS I keep having Bracketed exposures EVEN if I skip the BKT button. Can you please help me on what I am doing wrong?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

I am glad it helped! The normal exposure does not have to be at the zero marker. Its position depends on the available light and what you wish to achieve with your bracketing. Mostly I tend to offset the normal exposure towards the overexposed side supposed the dark exposures cover all highlights well. However, to do so I don't use Exposure Compensation, but the shutter speed. To switch off bracketing also make sure shooting mode on the lower ring of the mode dial is set from CH/CL back to S. To reset the number of shots to 0, turn the main command dial (at your right thumb) to the left while holding and pressing down the BKT button.

[@lieslviljoen295]

Thank you so much for this very clear and easy to follow tutorial!! When J set the camera to shoot bracketing - do I have to “undo” for next time, or will it automatically go back to “normal” shooting next time I switch on camera?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Hi Liesl Viljoen. Normally auto-bracketing will be turned off when you turn off your camera.

[@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies]

One could use a remote trigger yes .

[@debbiewnukoski4651]

Thank you so much This helped me ,

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Many thanks for the comment. I am glad you found the video helpful.

[@luigisbraccia5623]

grazie, molto chiaro, semplice e per questo efficace - thank you, very clear, simple and therefore effective

[@PhotomatixHDR]

I am happy, that you like the video.

[@mywildlifestories3793]

So clear and precise

[@nadirKhan-rl6di]

Bracketing can be used better by placing camera on tripod or without tripod ?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

It depends. If you only need three exposures and the light conditions allow for sufficiently short shutter speeds, i.e. shorter than 1/60 or 1/125 sec, you can take the bracketed photos hand-held. Photomatix will align the photos automatically for you. Otherwise, with 5 or more exposures, I'd recommend using a tripod to eliminate camera shake while exposing with long shutter speeds and to avoid misalignments (even though Photomatix can still align the photos). Working from a tripod yields better results. Switching the image stabilizing to off is important when working from a tripod.

[@peterkissphotography5296]

Is there an option to assign bracketed shooting to only a given shooting menu bank? So in A bank I want the BKT to be on, but on B bank, want to have it off... ? Thank you

[@RonPepperPhoto]

I haven't found a way to do that so far. However that dedicated 'BKT' button makes it quick and easy to turn bracketing on/off after using it just a few times.

[@peterkissphotography5296]

@@RonPepperPhoto Thanks but shooting interior I wanna touch the camera as few times as possible. To turn BKT on and off after each bracketed shot, before making flash layers, it is ridiculous. Thanks anyway

[@vinnycrocitto6692]

question - how do I set the bracketing to be -6 -4 -2 0 2 -- I am having trouble moving it away from 0 as the middle bracket

[@PhotomatixHDR]

To achieve that, you could set the exposure compensation to -2 EV. The Exposure Compensation (+/-) button is located on the top of the camera, right next to the ON/OFF switch.

[@simonharding5696]

Is it possible to set the camera up so that, with a single press of the shutter release, the camera will take the specified number of shots in rapid succession? Your video suggests you have to keep the shutter button pressed until you have taken the specified number of photos?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Yes, this should work by setting the self-timer. Proceed as shown in the video but at the end turn the release mode dial to the self-timer icon (stop watch) instead of Ch. The delay can be set in custom settings C3, i.e. Menu button > Custom Settings menu > C3: Self-timer > Self-timer delay.

[@simonharding5696]

@@PhotomatixHDR thanks, you're right! I can set the number of shots for the self timer, too. Thank you so much for this.

[@whc389]

Perfect. Thank you.

[@grahamkeegan2706]

is there a way for the camera to take all the images from a single press of the button? i like a 2 second delay on shooting landscapes to eliminate camera shake, and it would be nice if it would take all 5 or 7 shots without me touching the camera. (i prefer 5 or even 7 shots with 1 stop spacing for landscapes)

[@PhotomatixHDR]

It should be possible to do that by going to the 'Custom Settings' menu (via the 'pen' icon on the left hand side of the setup menu). Then go to C3 (Self Timer) and set 'Number of Shots' to a value of at least two. In my experience, a setting of '2' still takes all shots in a bracket sequence up to the maximum of shots allowed by the camera.

[@scarface1961]

use live view and trigger the shutter with a self timer and it cycles through the number of shots with pressing shutter release each time.

[@michaelpoczynek]

Thank you so much for making this video.

[@nickmaximillian1]

Thanks for the video, it's been helpful...i have question though as it seems when i pressed the bracketing button on my D850 it shows "multiple exposure" options rather than bracketing, so it doesn't let me choose any EV, any idea why?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

This is changeable in the Menu in the Custom Shooting Menu. I have a D800 here and it's the f8 menu as I'm sure you're familiar. It says "Assign BKT button" which you just change to "Auto bracketing" instead.

[@nickmaximillian1]

@@PhotomatixHDR Thanks for the tip, indeed that was seems to be the case and i needed to turned off the multiple exposure off as well to make it work. Thanks again

[@justingordon8007]

Does this camera have a 5 shot bracketing option instead of 3

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Yes, it offers 5 shots at a 2 EV spacing. Just dial a little further as shown in the video at 1:38.

[@encuadrevizual9192]

I have AE & Flash bracketing mode. how l can chance to AE BRACKETING.?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

You can find that under the menu e5. For that, you can press Menu, then go to Custom Settings Menu, scroll down and select 'e Bracketing/Flash' then select 'e5' to choose 'AE only'. (It's very simple even though my instructions seem a bit wordy)

[@jkbordoloi]

Got one question. If you have taken multiple bracketed images on a day, how do you sort them? Is there a way to automatically create a folder for every set of bracketed image? Or it has to be done manually?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

I sort the bracketed sets manually but only per location not each set in one folder. Photomatix Pro offers a solution for this situation: When processing multiple bracketed sets with Photomatix' batch there is a function that picks only one set of bracketed photos per go either on a given and fixed number of photos in a set, or by separating the sets reading the capture time. The latter allows to process sets with a varying number of exposures in each set. You find this option in Batch Bracketed Photos > Bracketed Selection > Advanced Selection Options. This way you don't have to sort the sets into individual folders. Some Raw converters offer to collect bracketed sets into individual stacks automatically.

[@antonmeijerman8538]

can bracketing also be applied to live view, how do I setup the camera?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Yes it seems to work the same way, just press the Lv button on the back of the camera and then hold down the BKT button and use the dials the same way. Press and hold the shutter button to take the sequence.

[@b3lievenhopephotography578]

Is there anyway to apply bracketing to a bank? So I can switch from 1 bank (with the bracketed setting) to another bank ( without bracketing settings) quickly? I shoot real estate with bracketed ambient exposures then switch off bracketing and use flash at a set shutter speed. The way I do it now is switching on and off bracketing from ap priority to manual mode to do my single flash pops. Would love to just switch a bank with a function button from bracketed ap priority to manual no brackets

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Hi B3lieve n Hope Photography, Unfortunately, this is not possible. If you choose a bank and change the release mode dial, it applies to all banks and changes their settings. Furthermore, any settings you make during shooting will change the settings in that bank, i.e. the settings are not sticky.

[@b3lievenhopephotography578]

@@PhotomatixHDR yeah I figured. Thanks for the quick response though!

[@b3lievenhopephotography578]

@@PhotomatixHDR I just picked up the Z9 and you can custom set bracketing to a bank!

[@andrewsailo3925]

so helpful ty so much

[@billjanes6512]

The presentation is excellent, but pressing the shutter button may cause camera movement. You could use a remote cord to avoid vibration from pressing the shutter, but if you don't have the remote cord with you, there is a another way. Set the release mode to self timer. Set the time delay to about 3-5 seconds to allow vibrations from pressing the shutter release button to die down. Set the number of shots to the number of shots for the bracket (e.g. 3 or 5) and the interval between shots to 0.5 seconds or whatever value you want. To take the bracket press the shutter release; the camera waits for the set delay and then takes the shots. No cable release is necessary. Setting the release mode to self timer obviates the use of electronic first shutter (EFCS), which requires Q, Qc, or Mup, so if one wants to use EFCS a shutter release cord should be used with the original method described in the article.

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Many thanks for the nice and comprehensive comment. In other videos of this kind we show the built-in self timer you suggested. But for these beginner video tutorials the goal was simplicity, that's why it hasn't been mentioned. It is worth mentioning that Photomatix allows to align several photos that were taken hand-held with sufficiently short shutter speeds.

[@shyamalakumar4979]

Great job

[@costablancabooking6099]

Any way to take the photos without having to hold down the shutter? Not possible to keep it down during long exposure shots without shaking the camera a little bit... With canon you just press and it shoots automatically - must be a way on nikon as well?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

You can use the camera's self-timer to avoid camera shake. To do that, proceed as follows once you've selected the number of bracketed photos: 1. Turn the Release Mode Dial to the ‘Timer’ function (between the Quiet Continuous and the Mirror Up icons) 2. Open the camera’s menu and navigate to the Custom Setting Menu (the pencil icon) 3. Select the 4th item down named 'Timers/AE Lock' 4. On the 'Timers/AE Lock' menu, select the 3rd item down named 'Self timer' 5. You'll be given a choice of 4 times: 20, 10, 5 and 2 seconds. Select the time you want and save it. You can now position your camera, press the shutter button and wait for the timer to count down. Your bracketed set will then be taken without any more camera shake.

[@thiagodacunha8503]

Is there a way to bracket within 1 1/3 apart? Great video...!

[@PhotomatixHDR]

It doesn't seem to be the case as the user manual says: "At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (1/3), 0.7 (2/3), 1, 2, and 3 EV." So, in accordance with what shows around 01:50 in the video.

[@thiagodacunha8503]

Thank you, I'll take a look again.

[@dulkifilck3662]

perfect presentation

[@chinhvannguyen1685]

hi , how to setting AEB on Nikon in Manual mode ?

[@desmondlewis9609]

I'm having trouble with mine I just got it and the live view is black and only records sound but no video can someone help me

[@PhotomatixHDR]

I am sorry to hear about the black live view. You could try the following: - Set the aperture to a low F-stop value, e.g. f5.6 (shoot wide open for testing) or set the Movie Settings > Manual Movie Settings to OFF. - If the lens is an adapted or manual lens, make sure in the menu that lens corrections are set to off (they only work with Nikon lenses I assume and on other cameras I know of a semi-transparent black pattern is shown when using not-supported lenses) - Remove the lens and check if the mirror blocks the sensor (i.e. it did not fold up). But don't touch it no matter what state it is in. - If nothing helps at all reset the camera to factory settings (Caution: you will use all custom settings) Otherwise call your vendor. Good luck!

[@ivayloyordanov3312]

hi ,first thanks for the great video. i would like to ask can i do continuous shooting ,and all of the photos be with the same (normal exposed) 0EV ,and if yes how ? thanks again :)

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Thank you for your comment. I am glad you liked the video. Yes, just set the Release Mode dial to CH (skip the BKT button) and the camera takes photos continuously as long as you hold down the shutter button.

[@ivayloyordanov3312]

@@PhotomatixHDR yeah i found it ,thank u :)

[@thomasdphotography2873]

Does anyone know: Can you do 'flash' bracketing where you set the camera for two picture bracketing (each frame set at different f stops or ev) and then it fires two channels (A and B) strobes? sequentially?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Sorry, I don't know if that's feasible.

[@jeanginomiele7690]

Thank you!

[@JudyGehrlich]

How to shoot flambient with nikon d850 while shooting HDR to process in Photomatix?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Hi Judy, You will need to separate the flashlight shot from taking the bracketed set using a remote trigger. In my setup, I use a flash remote trigger unit (e.g. a Yongnuo YN622N-KIT i-TTL for Nikon) which controls and triggers the camera and the flashlight. - I shoot the bracketing first. (group 1, i.e. no flashlight assigned to it). - Then before the second burst, I switch to the second group which has the flashlight assigned to it with the desired power setting and trigger the shot(s). This way you don't touch the camera while taking the different shots or in-between the two separate bursts, and can adjust the flashlight's power and position if necessary.

[@JudyGehrlich]

@@PhotomatixHDR how to save the setting without User 1 user 2? Where are you saving settings in order to switch to new group?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

@@JudyGehrlich Sorry for the confusion, I was referring to the remote trigger unit I am using. It handles the groups. Saving settings in the D850 for different shooting scenarios have proven to be unreliable because they auto-update whenever a setting is changed.

[@JudyGehrlich]

@@PhotomatixHDR thank you - I will look into this solution!

[@jamesbogosian7465]

can I do this with the mirror in the up position?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Yes by all means!

[@thebostonartist]

If you're going to shoot a bracketed pano, is it still suggested to shoot in aperture priority mode, or switch to manual exposure? I'm actually not sure how or if bracketing works in manual exposure mode.

[@PhotomatixHDR]

It's much better to switch to Manual Mode for panoramas, so that you have full control over the settings involved, such as the aperture, normal exposure, ISO and focus among others (bracketing with Aperture Priority would likely result in a different exposure/shutter speed used from one view to the next). Bracketing in Manual Mode works the same way as shown in the video.

[@thebostonartist]

Okay, thanks. I knew setting the camera to manual exposure mode for panoramas was always best. I just wasn't sure if the camera would execute bracketing the same way in manual mode, as I have always done that in aperture priority, and I don't have too much practice with HDR-Pano. Thanks again.

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Yes, it works the same way. You set the shutter speed (which will become the 0 EV / 'middle' shutter speed of the bracket), then set how many 'over & under' shots to take.

[@PhotomatixHDR]

I've got more info around your question after discussing with Ron Pepper, the HDR panorama specialist of our team. Here is what he said: "I normally recommends to use Manual Mode for panoramas although Aperture Priority Mode can work depending on what kind of panorama you are shooting and how you intend to process it. Using Manual Mode makes it possible to shoot each bracketed set the same way. In other words, you set the bracketing to capture the dynamic range of the scene -- the entire scene and not just the part that a single frame captures. This is best for the 'stitch-then-HDR' style of processing. But Aperture Priority can be ok if you use the 'HDR-then-stitch' style." More info on the HDR-then-stitch vs stitch-then-HDR here: www.hdrsoft.com/support/faq_photomatix.html#panos

[@thebostonartist]

Thank-you!

[@sharadbhutoria]

Thank you ❤️

[@maryvlockman]

So no need to use the hdrsoft.com/ev calculator, spot metering? Also you have the setting for metering on the second selection, use that one instead of spot metering and calculator with the d850? just 2 ev, and 3 shots?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

It all depends on the scene you shoot. The HDR exposure calculator is only needed for the most challenging high contrast scenes (e.g. an interior with a dark room and a small but very bright window) and when you need the highest quality. For less challenging interiors or when you don't need to see all details in the window's view, then 3 shots at 2 EV should be sufficient, and you can set the shutter speed by pointing your camera (in spot metering mode) to something in the room with an average brightness. See more details on this here: www.hdrsoft.com/real-estate/hdr-interior-tutorial-basic.html If your scene is a "standard" landscape or other types of outdoor scenes, then 3 shots at 2 EV are sufficient and there is no need to meter, as you can reply on the shutter speed your camera automatically set in those cases.

[@maryvlockman]

@@PhotomatixHDR That is my world, wall of glass cathedral ceiling....

[@PhotomatixHDR]

@@maryvlockman Ah yes, interiors of cathedrals with glasses are a perfect case of very challenging dynamic range! If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend this video showing advanced techniques for bracketing exposures (including the use of the HDR Exposure Calculator): kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5evhoegobx5rpI

[@raymondhuddleston3879]

Can you do that in raw or does it have to be jpeg. Thanks

[@PhotomatixHDR]

The automatic exposure bracketing function is independent of the selected file format of the photos. It can be performed with both Raw and Jpeg formats, even saving both formats at the same time is possible if the camera allows it.

[@chinhvannguyen1685]

Hi, can I lock focus to shoot brackketting with mode A, I shoot continue high (CH)?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

Yes, it should be possible to lock the focus when the camera is set to Aperture Priority and Continuous High. If you have a lens which has a switch marked M (manual) and AF (autofocus), then make sure it is switched to M (manual), focus the lens to make your image nice and sharp and take the bracketed photos. The focus will be locked until you move it again.

[@chinhvannguyen1685]

@@PhotomatixHDR tks I have sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 nikon + nikon d7100, It dont have Af/M on lens

[@PhotomatixHDR]

@@chinhvannguyen1685 I see. In that case, it's actually possible to switch from AF to M on the camera itself, sorry that I hadn't realised that in my first reply. On the front left of the D850, there is a lever near the bottom that goes from AF to M with a button in the middle. Set the focus using the Auto Focus first, then switch the lever from AF to M to lock the focus. You can also switch the lever to M first, then focus manually.

[@allaneastcoast]

how can I set the camera to do 3 bracketed photos every minute

[@PhotomatixHDR]

As time-lapse movie recording doesn't work with AEB on the D850, I suggest to use Interval Timer Shooting described in this section of the manual: onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/d850/en/18_menu_guide_03_26.html and this section describes how to combine with Exposure Bracketing: onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/d850/en/11_exposure_07.html#exposure_and_flash_bracketing. Another option would be to acquire a device called Camranger, which can combine AEB with time-lapse shooting via an iOS or Android app: camranger.com/camranger-mini

[@andresilingardi1262]

Grazie . Super !!!

[@nevvanclarke9225]

Does the camera then blend them or do you stack them

[@PhotomatixHDR]

When you take bracketed exposures, this is because you want to merge them in HDR software, as this gives you control over the number of exposures, their spacing, as well as the settings and look of the HDR image the HDR software creates (cameras that produce an HDR image directly do not give you much control normally).

[@nevvanclarke9225]

Dies it take the 3 or 4 pics at the same time because I shoot seascapes and landscapes ...oceans move trees move

[@PhotomatixHDR]

It takes the photos in very short succession, how fast depends on the camera's fps (Frames Per Second) feature. Most HDR software offer an option to remove the so-called 'ghosts' created by moving elements, such as ocean waves and tree leaves when it is windy. In Photomatix Pro, the option is called 'Remove ghosts' and the automatic variant of it is best for moving oceans and trees.

[@mingko6892]

How to set up that camera for outdoor ?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

You set up Exposure Bracketing exactly the same for outdoor and indoor scenes. Does it answer your question?

[@deepakbiswas1255]

outstanding

[@TheDomodel]

Thank you.

[@marys33]

Thanks...I finally realized I needed my lens on the camera to do just that. Silly me

[@havocproltd]

lens? what lens? that would explain A LOT!!!

[@beingsahil6498]

U r grt..👍

[@cii1072]

If you set it to CH, does it make any difference if you are in AF-S or AF-C focus mode?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

It depends on your reason for setting CH (Continuous High). In this video, CH is set in order to take exposure bracketed photos. If you are taking bracketed photos, then you should set autofocus off, so the question wouldn't apply. If you aren't taking bracketed photos, and are using Continuous High to take a fast moving subject, then AF-C (continuous Auto Focus) is the recommended choice, since it will set the focus automatically for each photo of the burst.

[@shahulameen3485]

thanks

[@subramanyac9060]

Hello Photomatix, I tried configuring the bracketing setup as you mentioned on my D850, but i get something entirely different from what you show when i press BKT. I can sent you some screenshots to explain my problem. Can you please share your email? Regards Subramanya

[@PhotomatixHDR]

@Subramanya C Oh, that sounds weird. Please contact our support team under support at hdrsoft.com.

[@stonny1]

You need to setup the BKT-button to AE bracketing, as the BKT-button can do several different bracketings eg. flash bracketing and white balance bracketing. Go into the menu an select the Photo Shooting Menu. Scroll down and select Auto Bracketing set. Set this to AE bracketing and now the BKT-button will do Exposure bracketing. Otherwise read the manual ;-) That way you will also find out that you are not limited to 3 exposures but also can do 5, 7 and 9 bracketing exposures.

[@massissousa3250]

👏👏👏👏

[@utubewantsmeregister]

is exposure compensation same with bracketing ?

[@PhotomatixHDR]

If you refer to exposure compensation during bracketing, some cameras don't allow you to set exposure compensation when AEB is activated at the same time. If you like to offset the range of bracketed photos from the normal exposure for some reason, it would require to choose a higher or slower shutter speed than that at the zero/middle exposure. Alternatively, you could overshoot, which means to shoot more photos at both ends of the exposure range (e.g. shoot 7 instead of 5 bracketed photos) and later when processing drop the photos on one end of the range.

[@vinodjoshi9398]

Thank you 👍