How do you squeeze two shots in one frame on SLR cameras?

Question

Procedure, links and answers are very much welcome and appreciated. :))

Answer 1

I don't know about squeezing two shots on one frame, but you can expose more than one scene on one frame. This is known as creating a multiple exposure and is selectable in the image menu of the camera, that is, if the camera even has that functionality. Check the user manual for the camera to ensure it is capable of producing multiple exposures.

Answer 2

It depends on your camera. Not all cameras can do it.

With a digital camera, you can only get multiple exposures if you have that specific menu option. You need to check your user's manual.

A double exposure can be done on most 35mm cameras, but it's easier on some than on others. What you have to do is recock the shutter without advancing the film. On some 35mm's it's as easy as pushing the rewind button and recocking. It's a good idea to put pressure on the rewind crank when you recock your shutter.

I have taken double exposures with 35mm's that didn't have the real capability to do; it isn't easy. Basically what you need to do is take your shot, then check to see the position of your rewind crank. Go ahead and advance the film in the camera, the push the rewind button and reverse the rewind crank to the same position it was in before you took the shot. If you're lucky, you'll hit the frame exactly. I did it about 1/4 of the time. In any case, you'll be close enough, just allow a little wiggle room when you frame the shots.

The other thing to keep in mind is that you need to compensate for the multiple exposures. If you doing a double exposure, then you need to underexpose both shots by one stop. Either double your shutter speed or stop your lens down one stop. If you have an EV dial, set it to -1

While it is possible to do this with your camera, I have found it is easier to do a multiple exposure in the darkroom.

If you're shooting film and don't have access to a darkroom then you must either create your double exposure with your camera or find a photo lab that does custom work and tell them what you want.

If you're shooting digital, then you can simply manipulate your imagages with whatever digital darkroom program you're using.

Good luck.

Answer 3

As previously stated, your camera has to have the ability to allow multiple exposures. My Minolta SRT-202 and XE-7 both have this feature. If your camera doesn't have this built-in you can try the old "three finger" trick. NOTE: This does not guarantee perfect registration.

Depress the film rewind button on the bottom of the camera and hold it in. Use one finger to hold the rewind knob so it can't move. Slowly use the film advance lever as you normally would to set the shutter. Make the exposure. Repeat as desired.

Getting the correct exposure with multiple exposures is a little tricky. If your camera has an EV dial (marked -1, -2, 0, +1, +2) you can set it at -1 for 2 exposures, -1 1/2 for 3 exposures and -2 for 4 exposures. If your camera doesn't have an EV dial simply multiply the ISO by the number of exposures you want to make. Don't forget to re-set to the correct ISO when you're finished with your multiple exposures.

Go to AIRC-Adorama Imaging Resource Center and click on SFX Photography for examples of multiple exposures. Elinor Stecker-Orel really explains the technique.

I have photos of a water wheel taken with red, green, yellow and blue filters, clouds taken with red, green and blue, a wide shot of a flowerbed and then a macro of a single flower and many more too numerous to list.

Answer 4

Somehow, I think you are not referring to double exposures. There have been cameras through the years that will expose two frames in the space of one regular 35 mm frame, but that is a function of the camera design and you can't do it unless your camera is made this way. It is called a "half-frame" camera. Some examples were made by Olympus, Yashica and Fujica and there was one German model (Petri?) that I am unsure about.

Answer 5

You can't, unless your camera has a double-exposure facility (i.e. the shutter can be ****** without the film advancing)