Here's one for Colin...

[rpcrowe]

I just learned that the Canon 5Diii has in-camera multiple exposure capability. Now isn't that just what everyone using a 5Diii has been longing for

[Colin Southern]

I just learned that the Canon 5Diii has in-camera multiple exposure capability. Now isn't that just what everyone using a 5Diii has been longing for

Not sure if it's a new thing for the 5D3 or not, but the 1Dx has always had it

I've had a quick play with it, but it's not really "for me". I've seen Joe McNally use it to good effect with a photo of Steve Martin though (being the Nikon equivalent feature to to Canon of course).

I did wonder if it could be used for in-camera noise reduction by virtue of the multiple exposures though -- might have to do some more testing

[Shadowman]

Some of the Nikons have an overlay feature also. Take two consecutive photos and in-camera overlay one over the other. Works well if you want to place the moon closer to a cityscape for instance; without having to wait for that last moment before the moon sets.

[Black Pearl]

I have been using that feature for years to capture blur in moving water without the need of a strong ND or getting the slightly odd looking milky effect. My D200/300s can shoot upto 10 frames and my K30 will do 9 - a brilliant feature and one I'd not want to be without.

[DanK]

To each his or her own. I have a 5DIII and have never used this--in fact, I had forgotten that the camera has this capability until I saw it mentioned on another forum recently. If I understand correctly, all of these in-camera blending functions require using the camera's jpeg conversion, which I almost never do. I often use more than one exposure, but would much rather start with raw files and blend multiple exposures in software.

[RustBeltRaw]

If a camera doesn't have it, but there's a Magic Lantern build for it, one can use either the Intervalometer or HDR mode (with 0 compensation) for similar effects. And there's a feature which lets you overlay frames in-camera.

[Black Pearl]

Nikon/Pentax let you shoot whatever format you want - I et them to NEF/DNG so I can still process the file as normal. If you want motion blur but can't get the shutter speed long enough it is a fantastic function. Also it has a 'look' all to itself that I personally prefer to the super smooth one you get with very long exposures.

[DanK]

Nikon/Pentax let you shoot whatever format you want

I believe (not certain, as I don't use this function) that Canon saves all the raws as well as the composite jpeg.

[Black Pearl]

I believe (not certain, as I don't use this function) that Canon saves all the raws as well as the composite jpeg.

The Nikon/Pentax's save the composite as a RAW but don't keep the originals.

[Colin Southern]

I believe (not certain, as I don't use this function) that Canon saves all the raws as well as the composite jpeg.

It only spits out a JPEG, and saving the RAW source images is an option. Other options are are how many shots in the sequence (up to 9) and the "blending" mode (average, cumulative, brightest portions only etc).

[rdc]

it has a 'look' all to itself that I personally prefer to the super smooth one you get with very long exposures.

Hi Robin,

I am now becoming curious about this function, do you have one or two links to an image that fits in the above description?

Many thanks.

Raul