Wouldn't there be a problem with slight camera movement, when touching the camera to change the 'EV' between shots? Has anyone had a problem with this? Is there a fully hands free way to do this? (Too bad you can't use auto bracketing with multiple exposures)
If you're using dirty cheap Chinese knockoff tripod and/or using a super telephoto lens (over 300mm) then, yeah, camera shake will be noticeable. Not so with a sturdy tripod combo and/or shorter lenses (under 300mm).
Not for us, we use this technique when needed with no problems.
Nikon Camera Control Pro can let you do multiple exposure and change the shutter speed without touching the camera. Only thing is that you need to lug a computer everywhere with you to do multiple exposure.
You have been a great help for a novice to learn photography.
I followed all the steps on my D 700as outlined by you. Unfortunately i am also unable to "blend" the images. I did press "OK" button but it does not work. Cant find "Done" button anywhere as mentioned by 'Superkiwizorro' below. Please help!
when I turn the multi-exposure ON, bracketing will be disabled, I mean, I can't control it, when I press the button, nothing appears to me .. !!!!!! I'm using D7000 .. thanks ..
@tamim4ever yeah, it's normal for the BKT button to show nothing during multiple exposure process. you have to finish the process first or turn off multiple exposure in order to get the BKT button to function normally and show up on the top LCD panel again.
Great video tutorial of In-Camera HDR. I have View & readall the feedback for 3 to 4 times to make sure the I have fully followed your instructions.But my D700 still end up with 5 images, it did not blend images into one.
Do you think I have missed out something.
Would be anything to do with the battery it only quarter full.
@whanauli nah, low battery doesn't cause that. lilkiwiguy said this, repeatedly: "You need to enable it by selecting 'Done'. Pressing 'OK' button without 'Done' highlighted will not do." try it.
@whanauli obviously you missed the point. you're supposed to expect that results. it looks better and more natural than awful results from HDR software.
coooool !!! THIS is how we do HDR photography !! Not by using poor programs, which make photographs unreal and so noob. This video has to be showed to a lots of noob post-processing noob photographers. If ur camera doesn't have the multiple exposure feature, so u can take 5 images at different exposure and combine them in photoshop with layer mask but keep in mind to stay calm and still reproduce the reality (or the dynamic that the human eye can see)
Thanks for the video. Really understandable and interesting. Reading the Nikon Manual of Multiple exposure it basically doesn't help you to understand what is about. Your video instead is really approachable expecially for people who are not pro. Keep posting. Thanks indeed
From the video description: Multiple Exposure supported camera models: • D3-Series • D2-Series • D700 • D300 / D300s • D200 • D7000 • D5100 • D90 • D80 Any other cameras that aren't listed don't have this feature available.
We checked the D5100 user's manual (pgs 78-80). It stated, "Multiple exposure can make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays." Nada restriction on which file format is allowed.
We forgot about LiveView. We think you was in LiveView Mode when attempting to start Multiple Exposure process. Simply exit LiveView to continue.
Great video. I am assuming there is absolutely no way to make this work for moving subjects? I'm thinking even moving trees in landscapes it would fail on. Do you have any advice on this? Thankyou in advance.
@arubaforever you can actually use moving subjects such as trees or grass, to an extent, if the main focus of your photo is a building or the sky and the grass or trees are a minor subject matter you can simply create your HDR In Photomatix or a similar program and then take it into photoshop and just overlay one of your pictures that comprises the HDR onto the tree or grass so the image looks slightly better.
*rolls eyes* You missed the point here. This tutorial is about doing it in the camera without any need for a "hey-man-gimme-$100-and-i-will-turn-your-perfectly-acceptable-images-into-garbage" software.
but then i dont get it why dont i just do bracketing at the very beginning when it can auto set up 3 different shutter speed already instead of multi exposure for the HDR effect??
When doing auto bracketing, you will be left with sequence of images varying in exposure, not one single blended image that you get after doing Multiple Exposure process. Use auto bracketing if you want to use HDR software that makes you look lazy and turns your images into garbage at the same time. Manual bracketing if you want to use the built-in Multiple Exposure (exposure blending). If you want the real HDR effect, manual bracketing for Multiple Exposure is the way to go.
Thanks for the video, pal but I have a question... It¡s a must using the Exposure EV Compensation or that's just your way to do it. I mean, isn't the same than changing the shutter speed? or the camera does some hidden tricks by using the Exposure EV Compensation...
Using EV Comp. button – to adjust different stops – could be used as a guide since most people are hopeless when it comes to manual exposure mode. You can simply change the shutter speed by a stop every picture in the sequence without using EV Comp. at all.
Thank you, I just tried it with my D80, too bad I have a realy bad tripod my final image was a bit blury. As soon as I get a good tripod, im switching from BKT to this method, I realy like the final result. By the way do you know any good tripod price/quality?
About any tripod legs and head combination by Gitzo and Manfrotto brands. They are excellent quality but quite pricey. If we remember correctly, there are several tripod legs by Manfrotto that are under $200 (tripod head not included).
Set the ISO manually then leave it and work with shutter speed and aperture during the Multiple Exposure process. Auto and manual ISO will not change during the process.
very helpful video. Do we need to do all this manually , i mean EV settings . I have d5000 , its AE 0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.7 ,2.0. How can i set d5000 3 frames at 2 stops. . please if someone can guide
Does it matter what EV steps you follow? I see you went from +1.0, 0.0, -1.0, -2.0, -3.0, not that I would change the arrangement but just curious. Thanks
great informative video, i have a D700 and have just learned how tyo HDR on camera, a step in the right direction, been using bracketing and photomatix pro this is magic thank you
I have not worked the D3, but on the D90, there is a way to setup the camera to take a series of shots and have the EV level increments set in anyway you want. I have to practice, per the manual on getting the exposures all together on one. Nice tutorial though.
Well. I think that was the trick - pressing 'Done' after the Auto-gain. Who could have guessed! Thank you very much. It is very late tonight and I look forward to testing this clever HDR. Keep experimenting and keep posting. I belong to Nikodians and if you don't mind, I will spread the news.
I have watched the light every time and it never blinked - and I always get 5 images. There is still something wrong hidden in my settings. If you have a D700 handy, would you be able to save the working settings that I could load and try? I will document the differences and report back so you can help others. This is an extremely valuable technic for me to resolve..
My still doesn't work. Here are my settings M - Exposure M - Focus Release Mode Dial on 'S' Shooting Menu White Balance - set manually but not on Auto? Active D-Lighting Off Multi-Exposure set to number of shots Auto-Gain ON Custom Menu Auto Meter-Off Delay = No Limit (c2), The flash card doesn't blink. Is there a 'trigger' that tells the D700 to start HDR? Is the result only one image which is the HDR'd image with only one next in line image number? My firmware is 1.02.
For example, setting for 5 shots with Auto Gain turned on. After taking the fifth photo, the camera blends ("stack") all five photos altogether, becoming just one single photograph. That means all four others are not saved onto the card, you only get one saved on the card.
Try again and keep your eye on the LCD right after taking the fifth photo.
Yes, your D700 works just like as shown in the video.
Try these: disable the Auto Meter-Off Delay by setting to No Limit, disable Auto Bracketing, do not turn the camera off at all during the procedure, do not change the shooting mode (i.e. CL to S), and do not use LiveView then try again.
What if once you Camera is on your tripod and everything is set but the Object is moving like a Car or someone running, how is is Possible to take various shots at different exposures? if the object has moved, I seen some examples of people and water but cudnt understand how it was done, As no person infront of the camera can freeze that still
No, it's not possible when doing multiple exposure because you will get several frames of "ghosts" of moving objects. It is more effective in controlled areas and / or areas without too much moving objects. Those HDR images, where the moving objects are perfectly still, is one single photo but tone mapped to the max.
more music on a tutorial... what is it, I keep running into this. your text was decent, but you chose very confusing points to break at. Otherwise, nice, but why didn't you mention auto exposure bracketing? I'm confused but isn't that exactly what this is?
Thanks again man. I'm new to Dslr and wondering what's the use of "Multiple Exposure" in my D90. Does this work only in RAW format as the initial setting?
Fantastic video, you have the tuition spot on. Could you explain to me how i set my focus on live view on my d3 (as the beginning of your video), I'm new to my camera.
hello, im aware that your using a nikon d3 to do the in camera hdr. can you do the same on th d300s. ive looked at the menu but havent found any settings that combine the different exposures.
Are you sure you're not confused with three separate images and one exposure-blended image?
Set the Auto Meter Off Delay for Never, don't change the Vari-Exposure Program (portrait, sports, etc.), and don't turn the camera off in the middle of Multiple Exposure sequence.
When you take a sequence of three images, you will see two properly exposured images. But the third one is the last; the first two images will be blended onto the third image, turning into just one RAW file.
imnot sure where to set auto meter off . it doesnt have that option as far as i can see .. i ahve been sitting here for about 2 hours trying to make this work , and its a no go :(
Push the menu button. Go down to the tab with a pencil on it, go to C: Timers / AE Lock, scroll down to C2 (Auto Meter-Off Delay), then set for 30 min, that's it.
Empty out the memory card, give it another run with 3 images during Multiple Exposure is enabled. When you're done, there should be only ONE picture on the memory card, not three.
Nice tutorial as always but this isn't really creating a very high dynamic range in an image, it is barely noticeable. I compared doing this "HDR" method and comparing it to a single exposure and the results were practically the same thing. I even compared your EV0 image to your HDR one side by side and thought the EV0 image had more of a proper exposure. Using software will produce an image with a more noticeable dynamic range. HDR is worth doing if done on pc but not worth it when done in cam
It is barely noticeable? It is very obvious you did something wrong. You can never get the results that you want the first time, it's called experimenting.
HDR softwares don't make any noticeable change because it turns your perfectly acceptable photograph into a completely photogenic garbage.
Not worth it by doing it in camera? Photography is all about getting everything done in camera and less dependent on computers. Great photographers shoot more, less time at a computer.
The answer is simply this, with Active D-Lighting turned off, you will get more contrast but only with Capture NX2 when processing the RAW files. Not to mention, if Active D-Lighting is turned on while Multiple Exposure, it will result in more noise in the shadowed areas.
thanks what happend was i was setting the camera first to multiple exposure and after that setting it to live view to properly focus this disbled the manual exposure thanks!! great video rating and subscribing
@Lilkiwiguy87 I did, but can't seem to find it. Thought that I missed anything so decided to ask you. Well, many thanks for the help. Do you suggest any other ways to combine my pictures to make a my HDR shots?
first time trying. used my d80 followed ur settings for the 5 groups of 3 shots and when i finished i didnt get a blinking light with a final product I just got 5 different shots with 5 dif exposures. What do I do now? some kind of overlay? if you can help me understand this better that would be much appreciated!! great video though btw!
Well, I believe the D80 can only do up to three images multiple exposure. Seems like you didn't click "Done" after setting up the Multiple Exposure. If you do not click Done, the camera will function normally, otherwise, the camera will capture three images altogether then blend them together.
No overlaying, it's all done by Multiple Exposure alone in the camera.
I clickd done. I would set it to multi exps 3, ev to 1.0 shutr spd to 1" hold button down till 3 snaps are taken. adjust shutr speed to 2" ev to 0.0 multi exps to 3 again, hold till 3 shots are taken and repeat as you instructed changing ev to -1.0, -2.0, -3.0 with those 5 diff ev settings i got 5 diff images. each im assuming is compiled of the 3 snaps taken with multi exps. but in your video after the light blinks it seems like u get a final 6th photo. I dont seem to be getting that?
Hmm... Okay, try this, go to Custom Setting #28 (Auto Meter Off) and set it for 30 minutes. That way, the Multiple Exposure will not deactivate itself when the meter turns itself off automatically and / or after 30 seconds of no activity. Or just do not turn off the camera at all.
Try doing a sequence of images, varying by two stops (+2.0EV, 0.0EV, and -2.0EV) without any hesitation.
Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial. I purchased my first DSLR (D5000) and now realize why photography is art and science.
I've tried HDR using PMatix and it came out like you said (noise, messy).
Question. If I take a single raw pic (say of my kids) using the basic settings you give in my library, can I copy the nefs, modify the exp settings in Capture/Lightroom, etc and move them back to the D5000 for HDR processing? I apologize if this sounds crazy, I'm new at this.
Sorry, no, it can not be done back in the camera after you develop the RAW file. Multiple Exposure only works when you are taking photographs, not the other way.
I really like the night HDR shots with the stars. I want to give this a go because I live in the North Pennine hills in Northern England with zero light pollution the stars are really fantastic here. My question is, am I correct in thinking that your third image would have been done pretty quickly between shots to prevent "trails" .
Your tutorials are fabulous, I couldnt learn as much reading the manuals for sure , you have helped me get more out of my D3 than I ever would reading.
Well, not exactly, no. There are only two shots blended altogether for the photo #3.
First photo of the stars alone at infinity focus (58mm ƒ/1.2 AIS Noctilux at F/1.4 at ISO 800).
Second photo, used a laser rangefinder to measure the distance (well, duh, it was dark, no AF assist can go that far) then refocus the lens manually, used two SB-900's with orange gelatin filter on tall light stands to light up the small area of the hills then ta-da, there it is.
what about bracketing mode? is bracketing work with multiple exposure. in bracket mode camera takes the photos in differetn EVs for you, you don't need set them manually.
If bracketing works with multiple exposure, that will be cool. then you can sit donw and let the camera does all the work.. :))
Great video! Amazing quality, great laconic content.
I have a question. I own a D40, which does not have multiple exposure feature. If I understand this correctly, I can simply do all the steps that you do (manual mode, manual focus, setting EV steps) and then I can use a HDR program(which you rightfully do not like. I also don't like unecessary stept), but in this case, the program will do the merging, i.e. what my camera cannot do.
Most HDR programs recommend people to do three shots (+2.0EV, 0.0EV, and -2.0EV) for acceptable results, you can do more with higher EV numbers if you like.
Be sure to put a check on "Automatically align source images" in case you do not have a durable tripod.
Yes, you could use the remote cable only to trigger the camera. Remotes cannot adjust the shutter speeds for you unless you plug it to a computer and run Nikon Camera Control Pro to remotely adjust the shutter speed.
and a little tip for those that don't have a remote... use the timer instead... it's not just as good, since there's a chance on moving the camera, but you take that chance making adjustments to the exposure anyways... but it still eliminates the chance for shaking the camera while the shutter is open.... if you don't have a remote, the timer is the next best option.
nice video, i do read the manuals but it doesnt sink in and i forget, these videos sink in, not a big fan of HDR although i do "blend " in layers so its similar, i see a lot of bad photos given HDR treatment but it doesnt make them good photos. cheers
Thank you for the compliments. Yes, you can do Auto Exposure Bracketing in Manual exposure mode (M in M-A-S-P) ONLY if you disable Multiple Exposure. If Multiple Exposure is enabled, Auto Exposure Bracketing will be disabled and vice versa.
I am not sure what's a Superposition is, care to share with me about it?
Oh, the Image Overlay feature in the cameras, yes? Well, it will not work out very effectively because you are limited to only two pictures; one to overlay the another while the another could be overlaid the another. It is also limited to X0.1 to X2.0 where it simply control the overlay opacity.
You can give it a try, just do not expect great results if overlaying multiple overlaid photographs.
Camera automatically adjust the EV? That would be Auto Exposure Bracketing, unfortunately, it is disabled when Multiple Exposure is enabled. You would have to do this manually.
Yes, slides are/were good... HDRs could be more "natural" or less, but there is no reason but our own exaggerating in process they couldn't be closer to what we see in the nature and more realistic than what you get out of the camera, much more than JPEGs with very limited sRGB or slightly less limited AdobeRGB. I believe this technique may widen DR a little bit with multiple exposure; but nothing happens just with bracketing, unless you merge everything somewhere else, outside the camera.
Great tutorial, very interesting. I will try your method next chance I get. I know you suggested using -2, 0, +2 in a previous post but would I get decent results if I used EVs -5, 0 +5 on my D80? Will I see dramatically varying results when playing around with different EVs?
Wouldn't there be a problem with slight camera movement, when touching the camera to change the 'EV' between shots? Has anyone had a problem with this? Is there a fully hands free way to do this? (Too bad you can't use auto bracketing with multiple exposures)
MultiMattski 1 week ago
If you're using dirty cheap Chinese knockoff tripod and/or using a super telephoto lens (over 300mm) then, yeah, camera shake will be noticeable. Not so with a sturdy tripod combo and/or shorter lenses (under 300mm).
Not for us, we use this technique when needed with no problems.
Nikon Camera Control Pro can let you do multiple exposure and change the shutter speed without touching the camera. Only thing is that you need to lug a computer everywhere with you to do multiple exposure.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 week ago
Leave the thumbs up and down statistics up... people want to know if it's reliable. I'm sure this is though.
PCHavoc 3 weeks ago
Thumb up and down doesn't tell you if it's reliable. It's reliable, perhaps test and see for yourself?
Lilkiwiguy87 3 weeks ago
@Likiwiguy,
You have been a great help for a novice to learn photography.
I followed all the steps on my D 700as outlined by you. Unfortunately i am also unable to "blend" the images. I did press "OK" button but it does not work. Cant find "Done" button anywhere as mentioned by 'Superkiwizorro' below. Please help!
Thanks!
artist6069 4 weeks ago
@artist6069 lol there's no "done" button but it's on the screen. you have to HIGHLIGHT "done" on the screen then press the "OK" button.
superkiwizorro 4 weeks ago
when I turn the multi-exposure ON, bracketing will be disabled, I mean, I can't control it, when I press the button, nothing appears to me .. !!!!!! I'm using D7000 .. thanks ..
tamim4ever 1 month ago
@tamim4ever yeah, it's normal for the BKT button to show nothing during multiple exposure process. you have to finish the process first or turn off multiple exposure in order to get the BKT button to function normally and show up on the top LCD panel again.
superkiwizorro 1 month ago
will this only work for nikon?? what about canon 60d??
udontknowme0501 1 month ago
@udontknowme0501 nah, 60d doesn't have this feature.
superkiwizorro 1 month ago
Hi Likiwiguy87,
Great video tutorial of In-Camera HDR. I have View & readall the feedback for 3 to 4 times to make sure the I have fully followed your instructions.But my D700 still end up with 5 images, it did not blend images into one.
Do you think I have missed out something.
Would be anything to do with the battery it only quarter full.
Thanks Whanauli
whanauli 2 months ago
@whanauli nah, low battery doesn't cause that. lilkiwiguy said this, repeatedly: "You need to enable it by selecting 'Done'. Pressing 'OK' button without 'Done' highlighted will not do." try it.
superkiwizorro 2 months ago
@superkiwizorro
Thanks for the help it did work. By the way, I was expecting the final image would be more HDR look, but obviously it wasn't
whanauli 2 months ago
@whanauli obviously you missed the point. you're supposed to expect that results. it looks better and more natural than awful results from HDR software.
superkiwizorro 2 months ago
GREAT VIDEO!!!! Pro Presentation too~
lexfujiwara 3 months ago
PLEASE HELP AND SORRY FOR THE CAP, I JUST WANT TO GET YOUR ATTENTION,,,,,,
I am using the D7000, and i try to set up just the ways you are teaching here
but it only allow me to have 3 exposures only, i can't go up more than 3, can you help me hereeeee.
thanks for such a great video,,, thankssss!!!! help me pliz
2LonelyPlanet 4 months ago
Unfortunately, Multiple Exposure in D7000 can only take a maximum of 3 shots.
Lilkiwiguy87 4 months ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 that sucks for me :((, but i will try anyway,
thanks for your great video, it is very helpful and you are such a quick responser :P
good day, mate!
2LonelyPlanet 4 months ago
vive la france
LeDrummerDu88 5 months ago
coooool !!! THIS is how we do HDR photography !! Not by using poor programs, which make photographs unreal and so noob. This video has to be showed to a lots of noob post-processing noob photographers. If ur camera doesn't have the multiple exposure feature, so u can take 5 images at different exposure and combine them in photoshop with layer mask but keep in mind to stay calm and still reproduce the reality (or the dynamic that the human eye can see)
Sinon j'ai bien aimé le voilà à la fin lol
LeDrummerDu88 5 months ago
Does this tutorial works for D7000?
KollenNaka 5 months ago
Yep.
Lilkiwiguy87 5 months ago
Thanks for the video. Really understandable and interesting. Reading the Nikon Manual of Multiple exposure it basically doesn't help you to understand what is about. Your video instead is really approachable expecially for people who are not pro. Keep posting. Thanks indeed
tuttoirlanda 6 months ago
i was thinking about buying a d3000 since im just learning as i go i was just wondering if the HDR works on said camera?
pofpofkid 6 months ago
Lilkiwiguy87 6 months ago
how can i use my hdr in d5100 it says that "this option is not available at current settings or in cameras current state".
cornbits311 7 months ago
Turn off Active D-Lighting and bracketing.
Lilkiwiguy87 7 months ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 thanks but it also didnt work..but i know now whats the problem..thanks
HDR dont work in NEF(RAW) file haha..
cornbits311 7 months ago
We checked the D5100 user's manual (pgs 78-80). It stated, "Multiple exposure can make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays." Nada restriction on which file format is allowed.
We forgot about LiveView. We think you was in LiveView Mode when attempting to start Multiple Exposure process. Simply exit LiveView to continue.
Lilkiwiguy87 7 months ago
Great video. I am assuming there is absolutely no way to make this work for moving subjects? I'm thinking even moving trees in landscapes it would fail on. Do you have any advice on this? Thankyou in advance.
arubaforever 7 months ago
This only works in an environment that doesn't contain any moving objects.
Lilkiwiguy87 7 months ago
@arubaforever you can actually use moving subjects such as trees or grass, to an extent, if the main focus of your photo is a building or the sky and the grass or trees are a minor subject matter you can simply create your HDR In Photomatix or a similar program and then take it into photoshop and just overlay one of your pictures that comprises the HDR onto the tree or grass so the image looks slightly better.
U23Drocs 6 months ago
*rolls eyes* You missed the point here. This tutorial is about doing it in the camera without any need for a "hey-man-gimme-$100-and-i-will-turn-your-perfectly-acceptable-images-into-garbage" software.
Lilkiwiguy87 6 months ago
but then i dont get it why dont i just do bracketing at the very beginning when it can auto set up 3 different shutter speed already instead of multi exposure for the HDR effect??
jofus412 7 months ago
When doing auto bracketing, you will be left with sequence of images varying in exposure, not one single blended image that you get after doing Multiple Exposure process. Use auto bracketing if you want to use HDR software that makes you look lazy and turns your images into garbage at the same time. Manual bracketing if you want to use the built-in Multiple Exposure (exposure blending). If you want the real HDR effect, manual bracketing for Multiple Exposure is the way to go.
Lilkiwiguy87 7 months ago
isnt it the same if i use bracketing ???
jofus412 7 months ago
For the trillionth time, bracketing is disabled during Multiple Exposure process.
Lilkiwiguy87 7 months ago
Does teh new D5100 support multiple exposures?
RemaxSelectVideo 9 months ago
Yes, this feature is available on "teh" D5100.
Lilkiwiguy87 9 months ago
Thanks for the video, pal but I have a question... It¡s a must using the Exposure EV Compensation or that's just your way to do it. I mean, isn't the same than changing the shutter speed? or the camera does some hidden tricks by using the Exposure EV Compensation...
Thanks!
Ø3 :)
Overxpossed 10 months ago
Using EV Comp. button – to adjust different stops – could be used as a guide since most people are hopeless when it comes to manual exposure mode. You can simply change the shutter speed by a stop every picture in the sequence without using EV Comp. at all.
Lilkiwiguy87 10 months ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 I see... Thanks a lot for the info, Likiwiguy :)
Overxpossed 10 months ago
i use a d90. after i took the 3 shots, why do the images don't combine? they appear as 3 separate images
casparianstrip2000 11 months ago
You need to enable it by selecting "Done". Pressing "OK" button without "Done" highlighted will not do.
Lilkiwiguy87 11 months ago
Great video I will try that soon Thanks Love ya ;))
pietaszek 11 months ago
Thank you, I just tried it with my D80, too bad I have a realy bad tripod my final image was a bit blury. As soon as I get a good tripod, im switching from BKT to this method, I realy like the final result. By the way do you know any good tripod price/quality?
Thx!
Tortuga699 1 year ago
About any tripod legs and head combination by Gitzo and Manfrotto brands. They are excellent quality but quite pricey. If we remember correctly, there are several tripod legs by Manfrotto that are under $200 (tripod head not included).
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 Thx for the quick reply.
Tortuga699 1 year ago
Thank you
lmcneal20 1 year ago
how about the ISO? should it be on auto?
PLATMAN 1 year ago
Set the ISO manually then leave it and work with shutter speed and aperture during the Multiple Exposure process. Auto and manual ISO will not change during the process.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
thanks for the video
SmartNyc 1 year ago
can i do it wth de d90?
mennoassen 1 year ago
Mmhm.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
many thanks
yassine4d 1 year ago
can i do this with d3100?
iamrjabella 1 year ago
Nope.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
Thanks for the help. Am I missing something?; why could it not be done by bracketing rather than selcting EV for each shot?
ovendoor 1 year ago
Bracketing is disabled during Multiple Exposure operation.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
what about D5000? :(
Morenoo 1 year ago
Sorry, D5000 does not support this feature.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
very helpful video. Do we need to do all this manually , i mean EV settings . I have d5000 , its AE 0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.7 ,2.0. How can i set d5000 3 frames at 2 stops. . please if someone can guide
appleeye2009 1 year ago
Yep, manual everything.
Uhm, your D5000 have ±5.0EV.
±2EV is two stops so set for -2, 0, and +2.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87
thanks man..for prompt reply..
appleeye2009 1 year ago
Does it matter what EV steps you follow? I see you went from +1.0, 0.0, -1.0, -2.0, -3.0, not that I would change the arrangement but just curious. Thanks
PurpleCorvette 1 year ago
You can use any arrangement you like.
In any way you arrange, the results will be the same.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
i want to try this on my D90 What will be the Exposure pattern? on d90 its only 3
tatamadz 1 year ago
You can use any EV pattern you like. The D90 can only take three images, varying by EV stops, to blend. For example, +3, 0, -3, etc..
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 okie! so What i did last day is good! thanks alot! keep it up!
tatamadz 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 : I have gotten good results with my D90 using -2,0,+2. Each situation is different, so you may need to play around.
bpaskin 1 year ago
Yep, it requires some experimenting.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
THANKS!!
iThroy 1 year ago
Just did the HDR trick WOW thank you so much having a ball
bobwag116 1 year ago
No, Auto Exposure Bracketing is disabled during Multiple Exposure.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
great informative video, i have a D700 and have just learned how tyo HDR on camera, a step in the right direction, been using bracketing and photomatix pro this is magic thank you
dongoldney 1 year ago
I have not worked the D3, but on the D90, there is a way to setup the camera to take a series of shots and have the EV level increments set in anyway you want. I have to practice, per the manual on getting the exposures all together on one. Nice tutorial though.
keng612 1 year ago
Aha..... There IS a trigger. You have to highlight "Done" then push OK button every time to start the HDR sequence!
KenLPhotos 1 year ago
Well. I think that was the trick - pressing 'Done' after the Auto-gain. Who could have guessed! Thank you very much. It is very late tonight and I look forward to testing this clever HDR. Keep experimenting and keep posting. I belong to Nikodians and if you don't mind, I will spread the news.
Thanks again for your help.
kenL
KenLPhotos 1 year ago
No problem for the help, be our guest to spread the word.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
I have watched the light every time and it never blinked - and I always get 5 images. There is still something wrong hidden in my settings. If you have a D700 handy, would you be able to save the working settings that I could load and try? I will document the differences and report back so you can help others. This is an extremely valuable technic for me to resolve..
KenLPhotos 1 year ago
We just tried with our D700, it works just fine.
Before we do so, do you remember to highlight "Done" then push OK button after setting total amount of images and Auto Gain?
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
KenLPhotos 1 year ago
We don't see anything wrong.
For example, setting for 5 shots with Auto Gain turned on. After taking the fifth photo, the camera blends ("stack") all five photos altogether, becoming just one single photograph. That means all four others are not saved onto the card, you only get one saved on the card.
Try again and keep your eye on the LCD right after taking the fifth photo.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
I tried your steps and it doesn't work. I get 5 images which work in HDR software, but not in-camera. Does it automatically work on a Nimon D700?
Thanks, KenL
KenLPhotos 1 year ago
Yes, your D700 works just like as shown in the video.
Try these: disable the Auto Meter-Off Delay by setting to No Limit, disable Auto Bracketing, do not turn the camera off at all during the procedure, do not change the shooting mode (i.e. CL to S), and do not use LiveView then try again.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
What if once you Camera is on your tripod and everything is set but the Object is moving like a Car or someone running, how is is Possible to take various shots at different exposures? if the object has moved, I seen some examples of people and water but cudnt understand how it was done, As no person infront of the camera can freeze that still
skyuk 1 year ago
No, it's not possible when doing multiple exposure because you will get several frames of "ghosts" of moving objects. It is more effective in controlled areas and / or areas without too much moving objects. Those HDR images, where the moving objects are perfectly still, is one single photo but tone mapped to the max.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
Hi Lilkiwiguy87,
Do you have tutorial video for sale?
Thanks
whanauli 1 year ago
Haha, no, we don't need money and all videos on our channel are free.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
more music on a tutorial... what is it, I keep running into this. your text was decent, but you chose very confusing points to break at. Otherwise, nice, but why didn't you mention auto exposure bracketing? I'm confused but isn't that exactly what this is?
blackbirdphotography 1 year ago
Auto Exposure Bracketing is disabled when Multiple Exposure is turned on.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
Wow that was a fast reply! 5/5 Thanks!
I think I got it. Or am I...
On the 1st shot, set +2.0EV then adjust the shutter speed to obtain 0.0 meter. At 0.0EV as is. At -2.0EV adjust shutter speed again to get 0.0 meter.
Can it be done like +2.0EV, -2.0EV, 0.0EV?
Why +2.0EV, 0.0EV, -2EV sequence?
jimbotunale 1 year ago
You can use any sequence as preferred, they will still work the same.
We used that sequence because it's easier since positive EV's are on one side and negative EV's are on the another.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
Thanks again man. I'm new to Dslr and wondering what's the use of "Multiple Exposure" in my D90. Does this work only in RAW format as the initial setting?
jimbotunale 1 year ago
Yes. The camera was set for RAW in this video.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
Is it possible to do this on a D3000?
Leroylita8 1 year ago
Sorry, no.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
great usefull video!
sirioo81 1 year ago
Nice tips, thank a lot.
Cheers :)
Daddyporky 1 year ago
Fantastic video, you have the tuition spot on. Could you explain to me how i set my focus on live view on my d3 (as the beginning of your video), I'm new to my camera.
Thanks
spen45 1 year ago
I'd be happy to help! All you have to do is sit down and read your D3 user's manual. Your answers are right there.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 got it thanks, easy when you know how.
press the zoom button and rotate the wheel....duh
now for some landscapes
spen45 1 year ago
@spen45 omg you own a D3 and you dont know how to set your focus! too much money it sounds!
dombower 1 year ago
*chuckles* Oh, Dom.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
hello, im aware that your using a nikon d3 to do the in camera hdr. can you do the same on th d300s. ive looked at the menu but havent found any settings that combine the different exposures.
great video aswell
gareth
17GAZZANIKON 1 year ago
Yes, your D300s have it in Shooting Menu under "Multiple Exposure".
It's around bottom of the last page.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
This was really really helpful! Cheers!
MelekPt 1 year ago
why dont u just set it on auto bracketing?
tony77tony77 1 year ago
Read the video description, your answer's there.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
got it thanks!!! You think most people using Photomatix for HDR is garbage because they don't know how to use it?
tony77tony77 1 year ago
Experienced or not, still garbage because that is not photography.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
I agreed on some of the HDR images they over did the tone mapping.
tony77tony77 1 year ago
hi . doesnt work on my d90 . could you possibly help . nothing happens after the last image , just like the chap above .
Cheers
OldSchoolDo 1 year ago
Are you sure you're not confused with three separate images and one exposure-blended image?
Set the Auto Meter Off Delay for Never, don't change the Vari-Exposure Program (portrait, sports, etc.), and don't turn the camera off in the middle of Multiple Exposure sequence.
When you take a sequence of three images, you will see two properly exposured images. But the third one is the last; the first two images will be blended onto the third image, turning into just one RAW file.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
imnot sure where to set auto meter off . it doesnt have that option as far as i can see .. i ahve been sitting here for about 2 hours trying to make this work , and its a no go :(
Cheers
OldSchoolDo 1 year ago
Uhm, okay.
Push the menu button. Go down to the tab with a pencil on it, go to C: Timers / AE Lock, scroll down to C2 (Auto Meter-Off Delay), then set for 30 min, that's it.
Empty out the memory card, give it another run with 3 images during Multiple Exposure is enabled. When you're done, there should be only ONE picture on the memory card, not three.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 all working now . thanks for the detailed help . this is very useful .
Cheers
OldSchoolDo 1 year ago
In doing this how does the camera give you one image if your are bracketing? Am I missing one final step?
filmfischer 1 year ago
When you are done taking a sequence of images, the camera blends the images together into just one image.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
Nice tutorial as always but this isn't really creating a very high dynamic range in an image, it is barely noticeable. I compared doing this "HDR" method and comparing it to a single exposure and the results were practically the same thing. I even compared your EV0 image to your HDR one side by side and thought the EV0 image had more of a proper exposure. Using software will produce an image with a more noticeable dynamic range. HDR is worth doing if done on pc but not worth it when done in cam
PhotoCrimeX 1 year ago
It is barely noticeable? It is very obvious you did something wrong. You can never get the results that you want the first time, it's called experimenting.
HDR softwares don't make any noticeable change because it turns your perfectly acceptable photograph into a completely photogenic garbage.
Not worth it by doing it in camera? Photography is all about getting everything done in camera and less dependent on computers. Great photographers shoot more, less time at a computer.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
@PhotoCrimeX This is an interesting point, how can you make the HDR when doing it in camera like this more noticeable?
lucasfunkt 1 year ago
You simply can't.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
Liki, kindly educate me on this. Why do you need to turn off the ADL for HDR projects?
ovomed 1 year ago
The answer is simply this, with Active D-Lighting turned off, you will get more contrast but only with Capture NX2 when processing the RAW files. Not to mention, if Active D-Lighting is turned on while Multiple Exposure, it will result in more noise in the shadowed areas.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
i follow all the steps on the video i have a d90 so it only has 3 shots after i finish the third shot nothing happens what could it be?
janko138 1 year ago
Multiple Exposure becomes disabled if: 1) you turn the camera off and / or 2) auto meter off delay is not disabled.
Try disabling the Auto Meter Off Delay (set it to No Limit or the longest delay available) and continue the procedure without turning the camera off.
The D90 will only take three images then it automatically blend all three shots together, becoming just one single JPEG / RAW file.
Keep your eye on the LCD right after the third shot, it will show up when it finishes processing.
Lilkiwiguy87 1 year ago
thanks what happend was i was setting the camera first to multiple exposure and after that setting it to live view to properly focus this disbled the manual exposure thanks!! great video rating and subscribing
janko138 1 year ago
Very, very good and thanks for spending the time preparing this.
JohnatteKiln 2 years ago
is this mode available on my lame D60?
kart3llo 2 years ago
One word answer, no.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
Sorry If sound stupid, I'm new to the photography world.
I just purchased a D5000 and I can't seem to find 'Multiple Exposure' in my menu. I was fine until that part. This tutorial is 10 out of 10!
UltraHanisah 2 years ago
Sorry, no, the D5000 doesn't have this feature. Please read your D5000 user's manual.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
@Lilkiwiguy87 I did, but can't seem to find it. Thought that I missed anything so decided to ask you. Well, many thanks for the help. Do you suggest any other ways to combine my pictures to make a my HDR shots?
UltraHanisah 2 years ago
No. Use your D5000 normally. More time shooting, less time at the computer.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
pentax k7 got this built in
horgyboy 2 years ago
Very clever.
Thank you very much .
STEAMWORKER 2 years ago
What is better this process or yosing BKT on d90?
TSMK61 2 years ago
(copied and pasted)
Bracketing is disabled when Multiple Exposure is turned on.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
hmm.. i don't know why you went through all that. when you can do this with an option called bracketing?
popitn2nd 2 years ago
Bracketing is disabled when Multiple Exposure is turned on.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
Gonna try this with my D90 Later :D
angeloreyes27 2 years ago
first time trying. used my d80 followed ur settings for the 5 groups of 3 shots and when i finished i didnt get a blinking light with a final product I just got 5 different shots with 5 dif exposures. What do I do now? some kind of overlay? if you can help me understand this better that would be much appreciated!! great video though btw!
ChriscoMI 2 years ago
Well, I believe the D80 can only do up to three images multiple exposure. Seems like you didn't click "Done" after setting up the Multiple Exposure. If you do not click Done, the camera will function normally, otherwise, the camera will capture three images altogether then blend them together.
No overlaying, it's all done by Multiple Exposure alone in the camera.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
I clickd done. I would set it to multi exps 3, ev to 1.0 shutr spd to 1" hold button down till 3 snaps are taken. adjust shutr speed to 2" ev to 0.0 multi exps to 3 again, hold till 3 shots are taken and repeat as you instructed changing ev to -1.0, -2.0, -3.0 with those 5 diff ev settings i got 5 diff images. each im assuming is compiled of the 3 snaps taken with multi exps. but in your video after the light blinks it seems like u get a final 6th photo. I dont seem to be getting that?
ChriscoMI 2 years ago
Hmm... Okay, try this, go to Custom Setting #28 (Auto Meter Off) and set it for 30 minutes. That way, the Multiple Exposure will not deactivate itself when the meter turns itself off automatically and / or after 30 seconds of no activity. Or just do not turn off the camera at all.
Try doing a sequence of images, varying by two stops (+2.0EV, 0.0EV, and -2.0EV) without any hesitation.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
Perfect! thank you for your reply! HDR photography is really fun:) Best of luck shooting!
ChriscoMI 2 years ago
Very useful, thanks very much... beautiful camera!!!
andrus9000 2 years ago
thats the 3 letter awnser i was hoping for... tnx!!
Broodmes 2 years ago
would the d300s.. be capable of doing this ?
I would really like to know... best regards.. ! 5/5
Broodmes 2 years ago
One word answer, yes.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial. I purchased my first DSLR (D5000) and now realize why photography is art and science.
I've tried HDR using PMatix and it came out like you said (noise, messy).
Question. If I take a single raw pic (say of my kids) using the basic settings you give in my library, can I copy the nefs, modify the exp settings in Capture/Lightroom, etc and move them back to the D5000 for HDR processing? I apologize if this sounds crazy, I'm new at this.
deadmonikor 2 years ago
Sorry, no, it can not be done back in the camera after you develop the RAW file. Multiple Exposure only works when you are taking photographs, not the other way.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
I really like the night HDR shots with the stars. I want to give this a go because I live in the North Pennine hills in Northern England with zero light pollution the stars are really fantastic here. My question is, am I correct in thinking that your third image would have been done pretty quickly between shots to prevent "trails" .
Your tutorials are fabulous, I couldnt learn as much reading the manuals for sure , you have helped me get more out of my D3 than I ever would reading.
pedalman 2 years ago
Well, not exactly, no. There are only two shots blended altogether for the photo #3.
First photo of the stars alone at infinity focus (58mm ƒ/1.2 AIS Noctilux at F/1.4 at ISO 800).
Second photo, used a laser rangefinder to measure the distance (well, duh, it was dark, no AF assist can go that far) then refocus the lens manually, used two SB-900's with orange gelatin filter on tall light stands to light up the small area of the hills then ta-da, there it is.
Took a while to get it right.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
Hello,
what about bracketing mode? is bracketing work with multiple exposure. in bracket mode camera takes the photos in differetn EVs for you, you don't need set them manually.
If bracketing works with multiple exposure, that will be cool. then you can sit donw and let the camera does all the work.. :))
btw: great tutorial, thanks for that..
TheTackSharp 2 years ago
Sorry, no, bracketing will be disabled while Multiple Exposure.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
This is a so well made video/instruction. You can be proud of this work - I am a teacher myself, and this is real teaching.
Gandalfsson1 2 years ago
Great video! Amazing quality, great laconic content.
I have a question. I own a D40, which does not have multiple exposure feature. If I understand this correctly, I can simply do all the steps that you do (manual mode, manual focus, setting EV steps) and then I can use a HDR program(which you rightfully do not like. I also don't like unecessary stept), but in this case, the program will do the merging, i.e. what my camera cannot do.
Correct?
aahzmandeus 2 years ago
Yes, that is correct.
Most HDR programs recommend people to do three shots (+2.0EV, 0.0EV, and -2.0EV) for acceptable results, you can do more with higher EV numbers if you like.
Be sure to put a check on "Automatically align source images" in case you do not have a durable tripod.
Good luck.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
your videos are so helpful, thank you very much!!!
i was wondering can i do in-camera HDR without using a remote if i am very careful to not move the camera?
vegiwrap 2 years ago
Yes, you could use the remote cable only to trigger the camera. Remotes cannot adjust the shutter speeds for you unless you plug it to a computer and run Nikon Camera Control Pro to remotely adjust the shutter speed.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
wow great tutorial thanks, i can wait to try it im going to be using a nikon d5000 lets see how it goes :)
mostrico 2 years ago
Sorry to disappoint you, the D5000 does not have Multiple Exposure feature.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
Great tutorial. Thanks!
coryms 2 years ago
Great tutorial, very professional.
chrislinardos 2 years ago
Very nice video! I am new to HDR and this video has helped me a lot, thank you!
Liljoejoe54 2 years ago
and a little tip for those that don't have a remote... use the timer instead... it's not just as good, since there's a chance on moving the camera, but you take that chance making adjustments to the exposure anyways... but it still eliminates the chance for shaking the camera while the shutter is open.... if you don't have a remote, the timer is the next best option.
redddyver 2 years ago
nice video, i do read the manuals but it doesnt sink in and i forget, these videos sink in, not a big fan of HDR although i do "blend " in layers so its similar, i see a lot of bad photos given HDR treatment but it doesnt make them good photos. cheers
MrNomadr 2 years ago
Hey you are fantastic and helpful.
For HDR, is it possible to use auto bracketing (with RAW picture) and then use the "superposition" to rearrange the final picture ?
aivitca 2 years ago
Thank you for the compliments. Yes, you can do Auto Exposure Bracketing in Manual exposure mode (M in M-A-S-P) ONLY if you disable Multiple Exposure. If Multiple Exposure is enabled, Auto Exposure Bracketing will be disabled and vice versa.
I am not sure what's a Superposition is, care to share with me about it?
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
ok, "superposition" is the french for picture overlay,
aivitca 2 years ago
Oh, the Image Overlay feature in the cameras, yes? Well, it will not work out very effectively because you are limited to only two pictures; one to overlay the another while the another could be overlaid the another. It is also limited to X0.1 to X2.0 where it simply control the overlay opacity.
You can give it a try, just do not expect great results if overlaying multiple overlaid photographs.
It is just not as effective as Multiple Exposure.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
You're right ! Only two pictures... damn :-)
aivitca 2 years ago
You sure did read that manual Joseph,in fact you are a Nikon user guide manual. Nice work!!
lustforlife358 2 years ago
You are truly the Hot line for Nikon You helped my photography life allot Thanks
Bader88 2 years ago
Camera automatically adjust the EV? That would be Auto Exposure Bracketing, unfortunately, it is disabled when Multiple Exposure is enabled. You would have to do this manually.
Lilkiwiguy87 2 years ago
Yes, slides are/were good... HDRs could be more "natural" or less, but there is no reason but our own exaggerating in process they couldn't be closer to what we see in the nature and more realistic than what you get out of the camera, much more than JPEGs with very limited sRGB or slightly less limited AdobeRGB. I believe this technique may widen DR a little bit with multiple exposure; but nothing happens just with bracketing, unless you merge everything somewhere else, outside the camera.
bowdooo 2 years ago
Great tutorial, very interesting. I will try your method next chance I get. I know you suggested using -2, 0, +2 in a previous post but would I get decent results if I used EVs -5, 0 +5 on my D80? Will I see dramatically varying results when playing around with different EVs?
Thanks, John
Johnny5liter 2 years ago