Question for 5d ii users

[Cheex]

Question: Using the custom functions found on the wheel at the top of the camera, can you select aperture priority? To clarify, I want to set these functions to auto bracket but I don't want to have to set the base exposure every time...

 

[katerolla]

Av mode than on quick menu go to exposure comp and turn the wheel next to the shutter button

 

[Cheex]

Av mode than on quick menu go to exposure comp and turn the wheel next to the shutter button

Okay, I know that is an option but I'm talking about C1, C2 and C3 found on the wheel.

My idea is to have each one of those set at a different exposure comp for easy HDR needs.... For example:
C1: -3, -2, -1
C2: -1, 0 1
C3: 1, 2, 3

That way instead of having to change the exp wheel for each shot, it could be a lot faster process...

It would all be so much easier if Canon would just let me select more images per bracketed set




I don't actually own a 5d II, I'm just in the market for a new camera and am considering Nikon highly now because they are HDR friendly... I'm just trying to think of ways to make Canon work so I don't have to switch all my lenses

 

[dakkon76]

I just watched a video on the 7d that talks about using the custom settings to give you different exposures, just like you're talking about.

Here's the link:

 

[Dp-PARIS]

i remembered programming C3 for bracketing a while ago. I just checked, it is still there. You can set it to what you want.

 

[Dp-PARIS]

I just configured this. Took 10 seconds. So the answer is a definite yes.

 

[Big Mike]

Yes, you should easily be able to set your C1, C2 & C3 modes to whatever you want.

Still, I'm baffled as to why so many people are upset over the fact that Canon only allows three shots in a bracket. It takes a fraction of a second to adjust the exposure, so firing off a 10 shot bracket is as easy as; press the button, turn the wheel, press the button, turn the wheel, press the button, turn the wheel, press the button, turn the wheel....and so on.

 

[Dp-PARIS]

for handheld you want to reduce the amount you move the camera. when you have to adjust settings, you get movelent. It would be better if they have 7 brackets and no doubt they could add this with firmware but.... also for ghosting, if taking a photo with a lot of movelent, you want the minimum amount of time between each shot.

 

[dakkon76]

So you're saying you're going to hand-hold for a 5-7 shot bracket? That wouldn't turn out well.

 

[analog.universe]

So you're saying you're going to hand-hold for a 5-7 shot bracket? That wouldn't turn out well.

It works just fine if you have proper software to align the shots.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

You can do this easily. In fact, this is a nice trick for getting 5 exposure brackets. You set one to -1,0+1 and another to -2,0,+2. Then with the camera on tripod, You shoot 3 shots from each setting back. This saves you from having to go into the menus and change the brackets.

 

[Overread]

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