How to Bracket Photos With a Nikon D
Identify what is where., Have the right type of scene/photo., Be sure that your camera is in manual mode (P, S, A, or M). , Decide on the type of bracketing (Custom 12)., Set the camera to bracket., Set the number of exposures and compensation...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Identify what is where.
It will need to be a static or still shot. ,, AE & Flash AE only Flash only White Balance , Hold down the bracket icon while at the same time turning the command dial.
Do this until the BKT shows up.
Go to the custom menu and selection 9 to choose if the bracketing will be for WB, 1/2 or 1/3 stops.
Choose which order to take your shot in.
You can decide between:
MTR > Under > Over Under > MTR > Over The choice doesn't matter.
Do what works best for you and be sure that you do it the same way each time (although your metadata will tell you which photo is which). , Hold down the BKT button and rotate the sub-command dial.
It is in the front of the camera. , You will need to press the shutter for the number of times that you want to bracket. ,, Things you can do with multiple identical photos, is create an HDR photograph or choose between the various exposures or white balance for the better photograph. , Hold down the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until it is no longer on the screen. -
Step 2: Have the right type of scene/photo.
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Step 3: Be sure that your camera is in manual mode (P
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Step 4: or M).
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Step 5: Decide on the type of bracketing (Custom 12).
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Step 6: Set the camera to bracket.
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Step 7: Set the number of exposures and compensation.
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Step 8: Take your shots.
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Step 9: Download your photographs.
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Step 10: Process your photo.
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Step 11: Switch bracketing off.
Detailed Guide
It will need to be a static or still shot. ,, AE & Flash AE only Flash only White Balance , Hold down the bracket icon while at the same time turning the command dial.
Do this until the BKT shows up.
Go to the custom menu and selection 9 to choose if the bracketing will be for WB, 1/2 or 1/3 stops.
Choose which order to take your shot in.
You can decide between:
MTR > Under > Over Under > MTR > Over The choice doesn't matter.
Do what works best for you and be sure that you do it the same way each time (although your metadata will tell you which photo is which). , Hold down the BKT button and rotate the sub-command dial.
It is in the front of the camera. , You will need to press the shutter for the number of times that you want to bracket. ,, Things you can do with multiple identical photos, is create an HDR photograph or choose between the various exposures or white balance for the better photograph. , Hold down the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until it is no longer on the screen.
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