Technical Guide (Pixel Shift Edition)

Notes on Pixel Shift
Pixel shift is a technique that takes multiple pictures of the same subject while gradually changing
in-camera settings and merges them into an image. Therefore, if some changes occur with the subject
during pixel shift shooting, the pictures cannot be successfully merged. It is recommended to use pixel
shift only when shooting a completely static subject with the camera fixed on a tripod or similar device.
Conditions Unsuitable for Pixel Shift Merge
The desired merge results may not be generated if any of the following conditions occur during pixel
shift shooting:
When the subject moves: Moving subjects (people, animals, etc.) are not suitable for pixel shift
merge.
Even if shooting a completely static subject such as a building, if there is something moving
within the angle of view, the merge of that area may not work.
The desired merge result may not be generated if the subject looks like it is moving due to
atmospheric fluctuations (heat haze, mirages, etc.) when shooting landscapes.
When the camera moves: Be sure to fix the camera on a tripod or similar device. Even when the
camera is fixed on a tripod, it may be shaken by wind or vibrations caused by people or cars passing
by.
When the brightness of the subject changes: Changes in the brightness of the subject due to
changes in weather conditions, sunrise and sunset, flickering lighting, etc. will affect the merge
result.
Shooting Time
It is difficult to control external factors such as light, atmosphere, and ground during shooting. The
longer the shooting time, the more susceptible the camera is to external factors, so it is recommended
to set the camera to complete shooting in as short a time as possible.
Tip: Raise the ISO Sensitivity to Shorten the Shooting Time
Even if the ISO sensitivity is set to a low value, a high-resolution image may not be available due to
external factors depending on the shooting time. In these cases, it is recommended to raise the ISO
sensitivity and shorten the shooting time. For example, when shooting with 32 pictures, better results
are expected by shooting at ISO 500 and a shutter speed of 4 seconds than at ISO 64 and a shutter
speed of 30 seconds.
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Notes on Pixel Shift
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