Z6: How to replicate live composite [Like Olympus/Panasonic]

[J Ankit]

Hi All,

How can we create the live composite effect of Panasonic S5 on Z6?

I am not a photoshop user, so can such image be created without PS?

https://www.panasonic.com/au/consumer/lumix-cameras-video-cameras/lumix-s-series-full-frame-cameras-learn/article/outstanding-image-quality-and-advanced-features.html

https://camerajabber.com/how-do-you-use-panasonic-live-view-composite-mode/

Regards,

Ankit

 

[Ernie Misner]

Hi All,

How can we create the live composite effect of Panasonic S5 on Z6?

I am not a photoshop user, so can such image be created without PS?

For sure we can make composite images with the Z bodies but the result is a jpeg, not a raw file like some of the DSLR's.

https://www.panasonic.com/au/consum...ding-image-quality-and-advanced-features.html

https://camerajabber.com/how-do-you-use-panasonic-live-view-composite-mode/

Regards,

Ankit

 

[kenw]

You can use the multiple exposure mode on the Z cameras and set the mode to “lighten” to get a similar effect as “live composite”:

Learn Photography & Explore Our Articles | Nikon

Nikon's Learn & Explore hub allows you to dive into the world of photography. Explore photography articles to foster new knowledge and inspire creativity.

www.nikonusa.com

 

[arfoga]

You can use the multiple exposure mode on the Z cameras and set the mode to “lighten” to get a similar effect as “live composite”:

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-a...ade-easy-with-nikon-z-mirrorless-cameras.html

That multi-exposure mode has nothing to do with the Olympus and Panasonic Live Comp. While the Nikon camera only allows 10 exposures, Olympus allows thousands of exposures, as many as the battery allows which usually lasts a few hours. In the end there is only one raw file.
Another interesting thing about LiveComp mode is that you can see the final result of the photo on the screen at the same time it is being taken so you can stop the exposure whenever you want. Thats is also possible in Olympus Time / Bulb modes.
A shame that is only possible in M4 / 3 cameras and Huawei phones

 

[HUN]

It is probably easier to do it with smaller sensors. I miss that too in my z6, coupled with the FF sensor it would be excellent for star trails.

 

[kenw]

You can use the multiple exposure mode on the Z cameras and set the mode to “lighten” to get a similar effect as “live composite”:

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-a...ade-easy-with-nikon-z-mirrorless-cameras.html

That multi-exposure mode has nothing to do with the Olympus and Panasonic Live Comp. While the Nikon camera only allows 10 exposures, Olympus allows thousands of exposures, as many as the battery allows which usually lasts a few hours. In the end there is only one raw file.
Another interesting thing about LiveComp mode is that you can see the final result of the photo on the screen at the same time it is being taken so you can stop the exposure whenever you want. Thats is also possible in Olympus Time / Bulb modes.
A shame that is only possible in M4 / 3 cameras and Huawei phones

Live Comp, ND, Bulb and all the rest on the m43 cameras are indeed vastly more useful! I just meant if the OP was trying for a similar blending effect (where you get the brightest part of each exposure rather than just averaging or adding the exposures) you can use the “lighten” overlay mode on multiple exposures on the Z cameras and get a similar result without having to use Photoshop.

But yeah the ME implementation on the Z cameras is way, way more limited in what it can do and ease of use compared to the Live features on some of the m43 cameras. And forcing JPEG is a stupid step backwards compared to previous Nikon cameras too.

 

[SiFu]

Hello!

Since I do own MFT cameras with the respective functionality as well I do see more of a problem in the capture process and not at all when it comes to processing.

You can create all kinds of effects in post and don't even need "real" photos for it sometimes, but in order to really replicate the out of camera effect you can get from the Olys you need images that allow you to manipulate them accordingly.

So, if you manage to capture exposures fittting enough, it is possible to match live composite. Capturing them in a way that allows you to, will be the challenge though.

Best,

Alex

Hi All,

How can we create the live composite effect of Panasonic S5 on Z6?

I am not a photoshop user, so can such image be created without PS?

https://www.panasonic.com/au/consum...ding-image-quality-and-advanced-features.html

https://camerajabber.com/how-do-you-use-panasonic-live-view-composite-mode/

Regards,

Ankit

--
carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero

 

[Lettermanian]

The main advantages of Live Composite are that 1) the camera itself renders a single image from multiple images, and 2) the photographer can watch the compiling of the images "live" on the lcd screen and can stop the process at any time. This can be especially useful for star trails, light painting, and any other type of long exposure photography (Oly's Live Bulb would be especially useful for single long exposures).

So the short answer is no, Nikon does not offer this feature (how I wish it did). One can certainly achieve the same kinds of images, but you won't see the image forming on the screen in real time, and some types of images would indeed need post-processing to achieve the same in-camera effects that Live Composite offers. It would be a great firmware update!

--
"Be yourself. No one can say you're doing it wrong." -Charles M. Schulz
"I love mankind... it's PEOPLE I can't stand!!" - Linus