Auto Bracketing & Tripod?

[jr20516v]

I was thinking if i take a sequence of 3 shots using Auto Bracketing [AEB] handheld wont that encourage blur or is it an absolute necessity to always use a tripod when doing AEB ??
Can i get away with using handheld?

Ant tips most welcome please

[nick_gray]

Originally Posted by jr20516v

I was thinking if i take a sequence of 3 shots using Auto Bracketing [AEB] handheld wont that encourage blur or is it an absolute necessity to always use a tripod when doing AEB ??
Can i get away with using handheld?

Ant tips most welcome please

I think this all depends on your camera. My Canon 500d can take automatically bracketed exposures (AEB) in single, continuous or self-timed/remote modes. In single mode you have to press the shutter release for each exposure (so really needs to be on a tripod), but in continuous and self-timed modes you press the shutter release once, and the camera will take three exposures (so you should be able to handhold, as long as there is sufficient light).

Note: AEB on my 500d only works in advanced exposure modes and doesn't work when using flash.

I hope this helps.

Nick

[donoreo]

i would do it on a tripod. Software can auto adjust when you merge the different exposures, but I would not take the chance of it not working.

[nick_gray]

Originally Posted by donoreo

i would do it on a tripod. Software can auto adjust when you merge the different exposures, but I would not take the chance of it not working.

I agree, better to put the camera on a tripod or solid surface.

I think I need to clarify my previous post. The camera's drive mode needs to be in continuous shooting, to get the camera to automatically take the three exposures, if the drive mode is in single shot, you'll have to press the shutter release three times.

Nick

[jr20516v]

That makes sense Nick :}
Thanks to you and the Don for your informative replies.