Nikon 7200: Solve the flickering problem in TimeLapse

[RyanKhoo]

Hi TimeLapse experts here,

Please see this video at around 2:30,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhA65H4vcp0

it says that there is this function called "Exposure Smoothing".

Will this "Exposure Smoothing" eliminate the common problem of flickering in sunrise and sunset timelapse ?

Also, is Nikon D7200, the only camera that have this function ?

Thanks

 

[pettypoh]

Hi TimeLapse experts here,

Please see this video at around 2:30,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhA65H4vcp0

it says that there is this function called "Exposure Smoothing".

Will this "Exposure Smoothing" eliminate the common problem of flickering in sunrise and sunset timelapse ?

Also, is Nikon D7200, the only camera that have this function ?

Thanks

likely possible, but i think depends on exact lighting condition also

if i recall correctly, the theory behind this exposure smoothing function is that the change of exposure settings is more gradual as opposed to the usual 1/3 stops. so if it's a landscape shot without other articial lighting, it should work quite well but if there's artificial lighting that keeps changing plus ambient light is also changing, then likely could end up with flicker also

D4S D750 D7200 and D5500 all have exposure smoothing function

 

[RyanKhoo]

likely possible, but i think depends on exact lighting condition also

if i recall correctly, the theory behind this exposure smoothing function is that the change of exposure settings is more gradual as opposed to the usual 1/3 stops. so if it's a landscape shot without other articial lighting, it should work quite well but if there's artificial lighting that keeps changing plus ambient light is also changing, then likely could end up with flicker also

D4S D750 D7200 and D5500 all have exposure smoothing function

Thanks pettypoh,

Do you know whether this "Exposure Smoothing" function applies only when you select the timelapse to produce a .mov file ? Or will it also apply when we select the timelapse to produce a series of still photographs ?

Thanks

 

[pettypoh]

Thanks pettypoh,

Do you know whether this "Exposure Smoothing" function applies only when you select the timelapse to produce a .mov file ? Or will it also apply when we select the timelapse to produce a series of still photographs ?

Thanks

i think it's stills, not so sure whether the newer nikon cameras produce video timelapse files similar fashion as panasonic. better to double check on this though - can go nikon service center and fiddle around with their sets there

 

[RyanKhoo]

i think it's stills, not so sure whether the newer nikon cameras produce video timelapse files similar fashion as panasonic.

Hi petty,

the video I posted earlier, see at 0:58, it clearly says that the timelapse in Nikon can produce 2 types, ie (1) a movie .mov file and (2) series of still pictures:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhA65H4vcp0

My only "fear", is that the EXPOSURE SMOOTHING function only applies when you select it generates a .mov file instead of series of photos ...

Thanks

 

[kandinsky]

Do you know whether this "Exposure Smoothing" function applies only when you select the timelapse to produce a .mov file ? Or will it also apply when we select the timelapse to produce a series of still photographs ?

Tip: Whenever you have questions about a camera function/feature, you can try downloading the manual and check

http://download.nikonimglib.com/archive2/zTWQD00yGQnW012RcxZ15FTj6882/D750FM_DL(En)01.pdf

From what I can tell from the manual, for the D750 at least, the Exposure Smoothing function is available in both Time-lapse Photography mode and Interval Photography mode.

 

[RyanKhoo]

Tip: Whenever you have questions about a camera function/feature, you can try downloading the manual and check

http://download.nikonimglib.com/archive2/zTWQD00yGQnW012RcxZ15FTj6882/D750FM_DL(En)01.pdf

From what I can tell from the manual, for the D750 at least, the Exposure Smoothing function is available in both Time-lapse Photography mode and Interval Photography mode.

Thanks kandinsky,

I know about the manual, I read it before I posted it here.

At page 230, it explains how to turn the Exposure Smoothing function to ON. And it said the Exposure function will only take effect if we set the ISO to Auto ....

So what pettypoh said is true, we need to go to Nikon service centre or shops to test the function to see if it works in movie .mov method and still photo method ... I think by reading the manual itself, for this case, at least, there is no way one will know (but please correct me if I am wrong as I may missed out)whether Exposure Smoothing function will work in both movie .mov method and still photo method ? Thus, I was hoping if someone already owned the camera can do a test ?

Thanks & cheers

 

[kandinsky]

I think by reading the manual itself, for this case, at least, there is no way one will know (but please correct me if I am wrong as I may missed out)whether Exposure Smoothing function will work in both movie .mov method and still photo method ?

The manual for the D750 describes quite clearly (to me at least): The Exposure Smoothing function is indeed available in both Time-lapse Photography mode (where .movs are created) and Interval Photography mode (where stills are created).

It's shown on page 224 and and 231. You can check your D7200 manual to see if the same things are stated?

 

[pettypoh]

The manual for the D750 describes quite clearly (to me at least): The Exposure Smoothing function is indeed available in both Time-lapse Photography mode (where .movs are created) and Interval Photography mode (where stills are created).

It's shown on page 224 and and 231. You can check your D7200 manual to see if the same things are stated?

yeap - the images (for D750) show that exposure smoothing will be available for both "interval shooting" and "time-lapse photography"

... i can't understand why need to invent so many names =D

 

[RyanKhoo]

yeap - the images (for D750) show that exposure smoothing will be available for both "interval shooting" and "time-lapse photography"

... i can't understand why need to invent so many names =D

Yes pettypoh, agree with you, invent many names so that it look like got many functions :bsmilie:

iirc, in panasonic, both are timelapse ... then you select your output mode ...