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jan33
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Explanation of bracketing

#801474 - 16/06/2009 06:31

Hi,
Can anyone explain to me (in really simple language) what bracketing is all about. I accidently set it on my camera and some of my photo's say 'AE bracketing 3 frames'.

My camera is a bit too complex for me at present, so apart from 'point and shoot' I'm struggling with lots of it- despite the handbook!

Is bracketing a good thing to be doing/not doing and why?
Thanks!

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meaco
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Reged: 20/01/2009
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Loc: Midlands - UK

Re: Explanation of bracketing

[Re: jan33]
#802205 - 17/06/2009 22:05

Hiya

am only just getting the hang of my camera too - still carry the instruction manual around with me everywhere!

Auto Bracketing means that your 3 frames will be
1) at the current set exposure
2) one stop up
3) one stop down

I have a little +1 and -1 that show up in the viewfinder to tell me whats happening. You can set it for different amounts ie 2 stops etc

I have had some fun with it as it does have a marked effect - but I kept forgetting it was on and wondering what was happening lol. I have also learned how to set the exposure to +1 and this was really helpful yesterday when I was shooting in shadows.

I think thats right anyway - hopefully somebody will put me right if not?

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jan33
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Loc: Herefordshire

Re: Explanation of bracketing

[Re: meaco]
#802516 - 18/06/2009 19:59

Thanks!
I thought nobody knew as lots had read my post and not replied! Your explanation helps- thanks!
Hope your modules are going okay. 2 weeks in on the 1st module and I only have 2 photo's out of the 5 yet!
Could be a long module!

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