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Fuji X100s – Exposure bracketing

HDR - National Cathedral - ©TimeLine Media

In delving through the manual of the Fuji X100s camera, I found bracketing operations in a menu. Previously, I have posted about the drive mode for making panoramas where the camera will continuously make images while guiding you to pan the camera to create super wide panorama photos. In that same menu, you also have access to create bracketed exposures!

Menu Exploring

I did not realize that this camera at first because there was not a dedicated function button for this, and it was not present in the Quick-access menu. It was only when really looking that I found this which really makes this a useful mode. Just like other ways of working with this camera, it is also much easier to setup this mode, and implement in taking photos. There are some limitations compared with the DSLR but for the trade off in size, it is worth it for light traveling.

Fuji X100s exposure bracket setup
Fuji X100s exposure bracketing setup
Fuji X100s exposure compensation dial
Fuji X100s exposure compensation dial

If you click the Drive button, you can select the AE bracket icon, and you can select from three different options – whether to have the exposures 1.0, 2/3, or 1/3 stop apart. This is similar to the tick marks along the exposure line on the Nikon DSLR setup. I set my exposure brackets to be 1.0 stops apart. One of the limitations of the X100 compared to the Nikon in terms of bracketing, is that you are limited to only 3 exposures per shutter release. This makes it more difficult to make a larger set if you are hand-holding, which I do not recommend anytime you are trying to make these!

Bracketing Images

To make more bracket images, I make use of the exposure compensation dial. This button which is easier to use than on DSLRs, allows you to change the exposure up to -2 or +2 around the metered settings in the camera. When on a tripod, you can set the X100s to make bracketed exposures, then set the camera to -2 with the exposure compensation dial. Then make the 3 exposures around +2, and finally, turn off the bracketed exposures to just a single exposure mode. Move the dial back to 0, and take the metered exposure. This should give you a set of 7 exposures of the same scene all 1 stop apart. It is a lot more complicated to do so, but it will get the job done quickly even with this small camera! Here are some examples from a walk around the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.

HDR - National Cathedral - ©TimeLine Media
HDR – National Cathedral – ©TimeLine Media
HDR - National Cathedral - ©TimeLine Media
HDR – National Cathedral – ©TimeLine Media

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Family, Personal, Photography | 1 Comment

Illuminada

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This post is dedicated to my aunt. She was my father’s sister that visited us often. Her brothers treated her with the respect that all good brothers show to their oldest sister. Compared to her, my dad was outwardly more energetic, and seemed to bring more attention to himself with loud laughter and funny stories. Tia Nada, as most called her, was more reserved in her actions, but she had many of the same personality traits underneath the surface. She too, had stories that could get the group going, and her humor fit right in with all of her siblings.

Family Photos

Nanay, Papa Titing, Tia Nada on deck2

From snippets of stories of the old days, it was Tia Nada that first met my mother. They both worked in the same hospital and became friends. Since the workplace was in Tia Nada’s town, it was natural for my mom to be invited to and meet the rest of the family. Who knows where I would be, or IF I would be if this circumstance was different!

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I remember her as a gentle, yet strong and independent person. My mother could depend on her to help with her business if her regular assistants were on vacation. She could help with keeping her books, she helped to cook during our family reunions, and she even helped us move our things to a new house.

Tia Nada lived for a long time in Toluca Lake, California. While at home, she kept up with the headlines and all of the news of the celebrities in Southern CA. She would recount all of details of the OJ Simpsons trial when we call her. (C’mon now, every family has at least one person that followed the whole story!) She called us to make sure we were watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics in her city. And driving through her neighborhood, she could give you her own tour of famous people’s homes, no map needed!

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This always seemed to keep her younger in my mind. I admired her strength in challenging times. She relied on family, but we also relied on her. I hope much of her spirit survives in us after knowing her. 

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Compact Camera News – Social Media Sunday

FujiFilm X100s in silver and black - ©TimeLine Media

Reading blogs is how I have been getting all of my photography and technology related news. The technology in RSS readers allows me to keep up easily with breaking news, and one of the inspirations I had in writing every day. In reviewing how I have been posting on my blog, I wanted to have a weekly post where I can redistribute some of the news items that have been grabbing my attention.

FujiFilm X100s in silver and black - ©TimeLine Media
FujiFilm X100s in silver and black – ©TimeLine Media

Photography Gear

Many photographers love to talk about gear – what is new, what is coming out soon, and I am no different. The 2014 International Consumer Electronics show just recently wrapped up in Las Vegas. Not only do they show off the latest in computer, home theater, and gaming products, but they also have lots of news for photographers. Fujifilm announced some interesting products that will be coming out this year. If you have been reading my blog, you have seen my post about the Fuji X100s. I have been looking for a small, compact camera that is easy to travel with when doing personal projects. I am still learning more about this camera on every shoot, but have been pleased with the features, build, and the resulting photos. At the CES, Fuji announced that they will be releasing a new all-black version of the camera body. There are no added features with the new release, but it should please street photographers that are looking to be even more inconspicuous as they make candid images.FUJIFILM NZ ?@FujifilmNZJan 12

FujiFilm Announces Black X100S, 50x Superzoom FinePix S1 Cameras http://bit.ly/1calfBN  #photographyAdorama Pro ?@AdoramaProJan 6

Fujifilm leads pre-CES buzz with black X100S, XF 56mm f/1.2 R lens & lens roadmap update – Fujifilm stole… http://tmblr.co/ZOPk6t13Ww_0L 

FujiFilm X100s in black
FujiFilm X100s in black

Sony Cameras

Sony was also showing off their compact interchangeable camera, the Alpha A7. They have been making a lot of strides in the compact market which they seem to be concentrating on more compared to Nikon and Canon. With their large product lines in consumer electronics, and professional videography, they should become a bigger player in digital still photography if they keep releasing products such as the A7, or the RX1. Both of these contain full frame sensors giving amazing image making power in such compact cameras. I am excited to see what kinds of lenses both Fuji and Sony create for these lines. They will definitely be good replacements or backups for full frame DSLR kits in the near future.Sony Electronics USA ?@SonyElectronicsDec 22

More #SonyCamera news: Check out this Sony A7r Review | Lots of Sample Photos http://www.stuckincustoms.com/sony-a7r-review/ … #photography via @treyratcliffSony Electronics USA ?@SonyElectronicsDec 30

Awesome! RT @linhbergh I shot a wedding exclusively with the @sony #a7 and #rx1 yesterday. It was sublime. pic.twitter.com/rMU1Z6NwSS

Sony Alpha 7
Sony Alpha 7

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