Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Set The Autoexposure Bracketing On A Digital Camera

Auto-exposure bracketing allows the digital camera user to basically take 3 pictures at a time. 1 of the pictures is done at the regular camera setting. The other 2 are underexposed and overexposed. This better ensures obtaining a successful photograph when lighting might not be optimal. Professional photographers often use this camera setting to make sure they get the picture they want in various settings.


Instructions


1. Locate the menu for your digital camera. If this is a new camera and you can't locate this, refer to the user guide on get into the camera's menu.


2. Find the Auto-Exposure Bracketing option in the menu settings. Once you locate it, select this option.


3. Choose how much you wish each picture to be either underexposed or overexposed. The camera user guide has information regarding the specific settings to use to achieve the picture you want.


4. Close the digital camera menu to return to the mode you need to be in to take pictures.


5. Take a few pictures to test whether the setting you chose are adequate for the pictures you are trying to achieve. If the settings are not just right, return to Step 1 and reset the options to the new settings you choose.







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