Is Multiple Exposures dead?

Luke · 13th July 2006

Back in the film days, many cams have this feature. How do u do it on DSLR today? i'm using 30D... thanks

TechMage · 13th July 2006

Photoshop killed Multiple exposure as far as Canon is concern.

renewification · 13th July 2006

Main question is, is it necessary?

Russ · 14th July 2006

Unlike film, ME is done differently, that is by merging different images rather than exposing the film many times. Easily done using software, so camera mfgs decided no point designing it into the cam. For film, it is is easier to do cos all you need is to disable film advance during MEs.

ullyss · 14th July 2006

You can combine the ME images using any HDR programs, there is a plugin in Photoshop for this, but there are many other HDR programs around.

+evenstar · 14th July 2006

not necessarily HDR...masking also works

madmacs · 14th July 2006

not everyone knows how to use photoshop or has the opportunity to work with photoshop. i think its still a useful feature to have in a camera although you would probably use it once in a while. think of it i dont remember using the ME feature in my film cams ever...

Benjymocha · 14th July 2006

ME is one of the features of using film that I consider as an advantage to digital... Now that I've switched to a 30D, I miss the ME of my film FM10. True, you use it only once in awhile, but the fun and satistaction you get is undeniable.

Guess I'll have to settle for photoshop now.

madmacs · 14th July 2006

Originally Posted by Benjymocha

ME is one of the features of using film that I consider as an advantage to digital... Now that I've switched to a 30D, I miss the ME of my film FM10. True, you use it only once in awhile, but the fun and satistaction you get is undeniable.

Guess I'll have to settle for photoshop now.

hehe... or get an s3 pro or d200

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Luke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 242	Is Multiple Exposures dead? Back in the film days, many cams have this feature. How do u do it on DSLR today? i'm using 30D... thanks

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TechMage Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tiong Bahru Posts: 388	Re: Is Multiple Exposures dead? Photoshop killed Multiple exposure as far as Canon is concern. __________________ ~Avid.com~ EOS 5D Mk II w/ BG-E6 * EF 24-105L F4 IS * BigMa 50-500 F5.6/6.6

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renewification Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 544	Re: Is Multiple Exposures dead? Main question is, is it necessary?

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Russ Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 1,613	Re: Is Multiple Exposures dead? Unlike film, ME is done differently, that is by merging different images rather than exposing the film many times. Easily done using software, so camera mfgs decided no point designing it into the cam. For film, it is is easier to do cos all you need is to disable film advance during MEs.

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ullyss Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: land of mu Posts: 662	Re: Is Multiple Exposures dead? You can combine the ME images using any HDR programs, there is a plugin in Photoshop for this, but there are many other HDR programs around.

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madmacs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,437	Re: Is Multiple Exposures dead? not everyone knows how to use photoshop or has the opportunity to work with photoshop. i think its still a useful feature to have in a camera although you would probably use it once in a while. think of it i dont remember using the ME feature in my film cams ever... __________________ My Photos On Multiply

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Benjymocha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East Posts: 93	Re: Is Multiple Exposures dead? ME is one of the features of using film that I consider as an advantage to digital... Now that I've switched to a 30D, I miss the ME of my film FM10. True, you use it only once in awhile, but the fun and satistaction you get is undeniable. Guess I'll have to settle for photoshop now. __________________ I go by feel... Never followed the rules. www.photosbymarbles.com