Question for the Canon SLR bods.

Dave_3 · 01-29-2010, 02:40 PM

Does anyone own one of these ?

500D, 50D, 5D II

I am specifically looking at the AEB bracketing. And it states in the spec documentation :

• +/- 2.0 EV
• 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments

What I want to know is how many actual bracketed shots are actually possible ? Stating 0.5 or 0.3 suggests it could be quite a few ?

My present 400D is limited to 3 shots only (maximum +/- 2.0 EV).

Do any on the above listed cameras take more than 3 shots for one set of bracketed exposures ?

Thanks.

D.

Dr Dave · 01-30-2010, 06:11 AM

I so want the 5D MKII.................

jwbmw · 01-30-2010, 12:16 PM

The instruction book for the 500D states 3 (page 86) and it seems to be limited by the software functionality fixing it at 3 rather than the increment chosen.

PS the 500D is a great non-professional camera and the 15.1 megapixel resolution is great if you want to crop and expand photos.

Dave_3 · 01-30-2010, 12:45 PM

Thanks - I downloaded a few of the Canon manuals but not exactly clear if they have more than 3 fixed points. Don't know why they quote the +/- 2.0 EV range can be done in 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments ? Seems to suggest mid-points.

I need a good resolution so will probably upgrade to the 500D.

And get around the bracketing limitation with this :

https://www.promotesystems.com/produ...e-Control.html

Exactly what I need

D.

Dave_3 · 02-08-2010, 02:28 PM

Hold the phone !!! NEW : Canon 550D

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Prod...550D/index.asp

Mmmmmm .... That ticks all the boxes

My Promote REmote Controller arrived. Works well.

D.

Dave_3 · 02-18-2010, 09:02 AM

Looks like the imminent release of the 550D in April has some retailers offloading the 500D with some good offers.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0020MLKF...7801_pe_vfe_d4

RRP: £1,399.99
Price: £884.50 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £515.49 (37%)

D.

Mr Plum · 02-18-2010, 04:43 PM

Just playing with my 5D mk ii.

On the AEB you can set the exposure compensation +/- 2 (in 0.3 intervals)but you can then set the bracketing around that (setting a max and a min) by up to +/-2 either side of that.

E.G. I can set the exp comp at -2 and I can bracket up to -4 to 0 (still in 0.3 intervals) but I can do that on my old 20D.

In the custom functions I can change the EV interval (from 0.3 - 0.5) and I can change the order of the bracketing (-,0,+ or 0,-,+) but I can't get it to take more than 3 shots as you you can only set either end of the bracket - not additional intervals inbetween.

Have I explained that ok?

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Dave_3 Brigadier General 658 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Question for the Canon SLR bods. Does anyone own one of these ? 500D, 50D, 5D II I am specifically looking at the AEB bracketing. And it states in the spec documentation : • +/- 2.0 EV • 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments What I want to know is how many actual bracketed shots are actually possible ? Stating 0.5 or 0.3 suggests it could be quite a few ? My present 400D is limited to 3 shots only (maximum +/- 2.0 EV). Do any on the above listed cameras take more than 3 shots for one set of bracketed exposures ? Thanks. D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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Dave_3 Brigadier General 658 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Thanks - I downloaded a few of the Canon manuals but not exactly clear if they have more than 3 fixed points. Don't know why they quote the +/- 2.0 EV range can be done in 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments ? Seems to suggest mid-points. I need a good resolution so will probably upgrade to the 500D. And get around the bracketing limitation with this : https://www.promotesystems.com/produ...e-Control.html Exactly what I need D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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Dave_3 Brigadier General 658 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Hold the phone !!! NEW : Canon 550D http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Prod...550D/index.asp Mmmmmm .... That ticks all the boxes My Promote REmote Controller arrived. Works well. D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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Dave_3 Brigadier General 658 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Looks like the imminent release of the 550D in April has some retailers offloading the 500D with some good offers. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0020MLKF...7801_pe_vfe_d4 RRP: £1,399.99 Price: £884.50 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions You Save: £515.49 (37%) D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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Mr Plum A member 9 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Touring Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England iTrader: (0)	Just playing with my 5D mk ii. On the AEB you can set the exposure compensation +/- 2 (in 0.3 intervals)but you can then set the bracketing around that (setting a max and a min) by up to +/-2 either side of that. E.G. I can set the exp comp at -2 and I can bracket up to -4 to 0 (still in 0.3 intervals) but I can do that on my old 20D. In the custom functions I can change the EV interval (from 0.3 - 0.5) and I can change the order of the bracketing (-,0,+ or 0,-,+) but I can't get it to take more than 3 shots as you you can only set either end of the bracket - not additional intervals inbetween. Have I explained that ok?
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