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How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

FBurr — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:11:48 GMT

I have the 5D MkII (would love a MkIII but can't justify the expense just yet). I do a fair amount of work with HDR post-capture processing with three bracketed exposures 2 stops apart. I've heard, in the past, of someone setting their camera to get 5 bracketed exposures. Any guidance/suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:31:02 GMT

The 5D Mark II doesn't have that capability.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

Waddizzle — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:14:46 GMT

Do it manually, and process it in post. I get better results that way, anyway. Just be sure that any post-processing that you apply is appllied in the same way to all files in the image set.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

ebiggs1 — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:18:03 GMT

Well Sailor-retired USN,

All cameras can do 5 image exposure bracketing. It is called manual control. I use a 1 series which does have 5 bracket exposure settings. I do some considerable HDR mostly as a hobby and my own curiosity. I suggest you invest in Photomatrix Pro 5 or at least Lightroom 6 for your HDR photos.

Below in the two photos is the difference between 3 shot and 5 shot bracketing in HDR. Each exposure is 1 stop apart. So 5 stops vs 3 stops. Each has the exact same setting in Photomatrix Pro 5. The 3 stop is first.

Of course these have a surreal look and feel but you can do some pretty amazing stuff using HDR. The two below would not be possible with out HDR or some form of photo stacking and exposure control.

Have fun with it and go try that 'manual setting' on that 5D Mk II.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

ebiggs1 — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:21:39 GMT

"Just be sure that any post-processing that you apply is appllied in the same way to all files in the image set."

What? No it's not at least not in PS or LR or Photmatrix Pro.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

Waddizzle — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:27:43 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
"Just be sure that any post-processing that you apply is appllied in the same way to all files in the image set."

What? No it's not at least not in PS or LR or Photmatrix Pro.

??? Not sure what you're saying here. You can process the photos anyway you wish prior to merging. It's just that I seem to get better looking results, as well as the expected results, when I process all files in the same way.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

ebiggs1 — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:34:44 GMT

"You can process the photos anyway you wish prior to merging."

You must be pretty new to HDR? But to each his own I guess.

Besides from lens correction, your processing should be done after converting to the HDR file. All the regular adjustments are availiblle at that time.

What post editor do you use?

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

Waddizzle — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:43:30 GMT

Yes, I am new to HDRs outside of the camera. I have begun doing HDRs and Panos in LR6. I like to do at least a lens correction before merging, especially on the panos to remove any vignetting..

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

ebiggs1 — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:33:57 GMT

" I like to do at least a lens correction before merging, especially on the panos to remove any vignetting.. "

Oh, I guess that is different than your first statement which was not as clear. It sounded like you did all the post before HDR.

"... any post-processing that you apply is appllied in the same way to all files in the image set."

But like I said to each his own, if it works for you go for it. But if you really get into HDR you need Photomatrix Pro 5. It is a dedicated HDR editor. That is all it does and is considered by most the best editor for HDR made.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

lly3988 — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:48:42 GMT

Yes, you can. Magic Lantern gives you the flexibility to shoot auto bracketing or to choose the number of shots you desire.

If you have no experience at all and are afraid to try it out like most people do, do it manuallly.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

ebiggs1 — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:32:20 GMT

"Yes, you can. Magic Lantern ..."

Neither Canon nor I recommend anybody use Magic Lantern. Too much bad can happen to chance it, IMHO, of course.

"do it manuallly."

I do recommend you do it manually!

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

lly3988 — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 19:01:09 GMT

Canon will not recommend using ML. That I can understand. Just stick to Canon products and services. I hope all Canon users will follow and hopefully my CAJ stock will go up to $100 in a few years. hahaha

I like experimenting new things. When there are things that Canon cannot offer and there are features out there with a lot of enthusiasts playing with, I jumped in. I used ML on my T3i, T4i, 60D 7D and 5D3 and never encountered major problems. Only a few times I have to re-sert the battery or find an improved version of ML. That's it. However, I wouldn't recommend people doing it unless they know the risk and have done enough research to know if they can handle it.

For some. "Too much bad can happen" Speculations, personal experience or just rumors ?

What are the "bad" exactly ? Turn the camera to a brick ? May be but only a few cases (but not verified) at its early stage of development years ago. But base on the posts in this forum, I saw a lot of complaints about Canon camera of different models dead or became defective even shortly after purchase. There has not been any (or many) complaints about use of ML on Canon cameras which became damaged and not reversible. Complaints are mostly about user errors or a dead/malfunctioning Canon camera.

Will ML turn some Canon cameras to super cameras ? No. it will not due to physical limitation of cameras. But it will provide users with choices of a lot of very amazing features that one cannot image out of one's bare mind. If you haven't heard of it before and don't want to take the risk. It's perfectly fine and understandable but just go to the ML forum and read the posts and find out what it can do. It's however just for advance users.

But if you never scrolled the menu in your camera and do not know what is ISO, white balance etc, forget it. Learn your own camera first. Don't worry about it, ML is not for you.

I enjoyed playing with ML but I still recommend to do it manually coz it's so much easier for most and again, for your peace of mind.

Thank you.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

Peter — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:20:13 GMT

9 pictures, 5D classic and Magic Lantern. These days I often use Dual ISO instead to expand the dynamic range of my camera. Not often I need the dynamic range of 9 pictures.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

lly3988 — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:26:25 GMT

ML won't support 5D classic. Must be another model.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

Peter — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:38:18 GMT

Check again.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

lly3988 — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:04:05 GMT

Hey, Peter. You are right. It's just not available for DL now. There are links elsewhere. Thanks for your correction.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

Peter — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:39:13 GMT

It is possible to DL for 5D classic. I am doing it right now.

Anyway, the answer to the question about 5DII and 5 bracketed exposures is yes, but not with the normal settings.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

lly3988 — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:44:31 GMT

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

Peter — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:48:14 GMT

Use the 5D Classic forum thread instead. Not popular to link to ML, so I don´t do that.

Re: How can I get 5 bracketed exposures with my 5D Mk II?

lly3988 — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:51:06 GMT

Right.

Found one here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJVQFd-yED8